Marvel Rivals Balances Season 1

Marvel Rivals Receives Pre-Season 1 Balance Patch with Significant Character Adjustments

NetEase has deployed a comprehensive balance patch for Marvel Rivals, impacting numerous characters ahead of Season 1's January 10th launch. This update features a mix of buffs and nerfs, addressing community feedback and aiming to create a more balanced gameplay experience. Key changes include substantial improvements to underperforming Duelists, alongside adjustments to team-up abilities.

Marvel Rivals, a popular hero shooter released late 2024, has quickly gained traction. Its roster of iconic Marvel characters, combined with team-based gameplay mechanics (payloads, capture points, and unique abilities), has resonated with players. Season 1, focused on the Fantastic Four, promises further expansion, but this pre-season patch lays the groundwork for a more refined meta.

The patch extensively revises hero categories:

Duelists: Several Duelists received minor nerfs (Black Panther, Hawkeye, Hela, Scarlet Witch), while others (Black Widow, Magik, Moon Knight, Wolverine, Winter Soldier) received buffs, including health increases and reduced cooldown times. A significant buff to Storm, previously considered weak, is noteworthy; her Bolt Rush now deals 80 damage (up from 70), and Wind Blade projectile speed increased to 150m/s (from 100m/s).

Vanguards: Vanguards (Venom, Thor, Captain America) also received enhancements. Captain America and Thor gained health boosts, and Venom's Feast of the Abyss damage was increased.

Strategists: Strategists (Cloak & Dagger, Jeff the Land Shark, Luna Snow, Mantis, Rocket Raccoon) saw various adjustments. Cloak & Dagger's Dagger Storm cooldown was reduced, Jeff's Joyful Splash healing increased, and Rocket Raccoon's repair mode received a boost.

Team-Up Abilities: The patch also fine-tuned team-up abilities, adjusting season bonuses and cooldowns for several hero combinations (Hawkeye/Black Widow, Hela/Thor/Loki, Rocket Raccoon/Punisher/Winter Soldier, Thor/Storm/Captain America). Specific examples include damage and slow increases for Luna Snow and Namor's team-up.

Detailed Patch Notes: The full patch notes, detailing specific numerical changes for each character and ability, are available below. These notes provide a granular breakdown of all adjustments made in this pre-Season 1 update.

Marvel Rivals Season 1 Balance Patch Notes

(Duelist, Vanguard, Strategist sections follow with the original detailed patch notes for each character as provided in the input.)

Team-Up Abilities

(The original detailed patch notes for team-up abilities as provided in the input.)