Marvel Rivals is evolving with the arrival of season two, set to unveil new support hero Ultron on May 30. However, fans should note that several existing heroes will be undergoing noteworthy changes in an upcoming update.
“Turns out even superheroes need to hit the gym (or occasionally the nerf bat). These tweaks are essential to ensure that super-squads remain ‘perfectly balanced, as all things should be,’” remarked NetEase in the patch notes.
Following last week’s teaser, NetEase Games has publicly detailed the changes for numerous heroes in Marvel Rivals, which will roll out on April 30. Key adjustments include nerfs for Groot, Captain America, and Spider-Man, alongside several buff enhancements for others.
Groot’s Ironwood Wall will see its HP reduced from 700 to 600. While this might not drastically alter the meta, the tree has become quite a force in defending the battlefield and controlling matches.
Additionally, Captain America’s health will also take a hit, decreasing from 650 to 600, which should boost his vulnerability. Spider-Man’s ultimate ability will now have a reduced range, adding a new strategic layer to gameplay.
On the flip side, heroes like Cloak & Dagger will benefit from impressive damage boosts, and Doctor Strange, Adam Warlock, Luna Snow, Mantis, and Winter Soldier will all receive significant enhancements to their abilities.
Marvel Rivals Patch Notes: April 30 Update
Vanguard Changes
- Captain America – Base health reduced from 650 to 600.
- Doctor Strange – Energy cost for Eye of Agamotto (Ultimate Ability) decreased from 3,400 to 3,100.
- Groot – Ironwood Wall health reduced from 700 to 600.
Duelist Changes
- Spider-Man – Damage range of Amazing Combo decreased from a 5m radius to a 4m radius.
- Winter Soldier – Tainted Voltage ability now has 2 charge levels, maintaining the same cooldown time.
Strategist Changes
- Adam Warlock – Quantum Magic now reduces the cooldown time of Avatar Life Stream by 1s on critical hits.
- Cloak & Dagger – Darkforce Cloak damage increases from 75/s to 80/s; Lightforce Dagger damage on hit increases from 15 to 18.
- Luna Snow – Damage falloff of Light & Dark Ice adjusted from 60% at 40m to 75%.
- Mantis – Life Energy Blast damage increased from 50 to 55.
Team-Up Abilities Enhancements
Stars Aligned (Captain America – Winter Soldier) – Stellar Impact now grants 50 Bonus Health to allies when leaping to a teammate within range.
FAQs about Marvel Rivals Changes
What are the major changes in the Marvel Rivals April 30 update?
The April 30 update will nerf heroes like Captain America and Groot while buffing others such as Cloak & Dagger and Doctor Strange. Specific health adjustments and ability modifications are included to balance gameplay.
Who will be the new support hero in Marvel Rivals?
Ultron will join the roster as the new support hero, available from May 30.
How do nerfs affect gameplay in Marvel Rivals?
Nerfs generally reduce the effectiveness of certain heroes, making them less dominant in the game, which may encourage more varied team compositions and strategies among players.
Will my favorite heroes get buffed in the upcoming update?
Yes, several heroes like Cloak & Dagger and Doctor Strange will receive buffs, enhancing their abilities to better compete in battles.