After a long wait, Marvel Rivals Season 2 is finally here, heralding a substantial expansion for the popular hero shooter.
This new season introduces two exciting new heroes, fresh maps, and crucial balancing updates for existing characters and their Team-ups. Players can also look forward to a stunning array of new skins inspired by the iconic Hellfire Gala, perfect for showcasing on the battlefield.
Keep reading for all the significant changes arriving in Marvel Rivals on April 11.
Marvel Rivals Season 2 Patch Notes
NetEase has unveiled the following details regarding hero modifications, additions, and other features set to debut in Season 2.
Introducing Emma Frost (Vanguard)
Emma Frost enters the fray as a telepathic Vanguard capable of transforming her body into organic diamond, enabling her to withstand incoming damage. Below is her complete set of abilities and skills.
| Ability | Description | Button Input |
|---|---|---|
| Telepathic Pulse | Launch a psionic beam that increases in damage the longer it is maintained. | LMB |
| Mind’s Aegis | Construct a levitating shield at the targeted location. | RMB |
| Psychic Spear | Dominate an enemy’s mind; damage dealt subsequently affects their physical body. Upon shattering, it inflicts additional damage. | E |
| Diamond Form | Assume Diamond Form to shift your attacking style while gaining damage reduction and unstoppable status. | Shift |
| Faceted Fury (Diamond Form) | In Diamond Form, execute a powerful double-fisted strike. | LMB |
| Carbon Crush (Diamond Form) | Lunge forward to grab an enemy and unleash a damaging back slam. | E |
| Crystal Kick (Diamond Form) | Perform a flying kick to push back enemies; extra damage occurs upon wall collision. | RMB |
| Mind Link (Team-Up Ability) | Create a mental bond with Magneto and Psylocke, generating deceptive illusions to confuse enemies. | Passive |
| Psionic Seduction (Ultimate) | Unleash a psychic assault stunning foes and inhibiting their ultimate abilities; prolonged exposure takes mental control. | Q |
Hero Balancing Changes
Learn about the announced adjustments for existing heroes in Season 2.
Buffs
- Black Widow
- Can now shoot directly after the second kick of Edge Dancer and after using Electro-Plasma Explosion.
- Bruce Banner/Hulk
- Movement speed increased from 600 to 650.
- Indestructible Guard cooldown changed from 12 seconds to 10 seconds.
- Minimum charge time for Incredible Leap decreased from 0.7 seconds to 0.5 seconds.
- Hawkeye
- Slow effect while charging the bow reduced from 30% to 20%.
- Hypersonic Arrow damage has been buffed from 50 to 55.
- Energy cost for Hunter’s Sight ultimate reduced from 3,700 to 3,100.
- Improved draw speed for Hunter’s Sight from 1.35x to 1.5x.
- Iron Man
- Hitbox size has been reduced.
- Gains 100 bonus health when activating Armor Overdrive or Gamma Overdrive (diminishes over five seconds).
- Mister Fantastic
- Base health boosted from 350 to 375.
- Stretch Punch damage increased from 60 to 65 and from 75 to 80 while in Inflated state.
- Enemies within the range of Flexible Elongation suffer a 35% slow effect.
- Elastic Strength reduced elasticity from 30 to 20; Inflated health reduced from 450 to 400.
- Moon Knight
- Crescent Dart projectile speed increased from 120 m/s to 150 m/s.
- Bonus health of 25 gained with each enemy hit by Moon Blade, capping at 100 (fades after three seconds).
- Moonlight Hook pull startup improved from 0.4 seconds to 0.15 seconds.
- Hand of Khonshu ultimate duration extended from 3.5 seconds to 4.5 seconds; number of talons from 14 to 18; fall speed enhanced; damage falloff introduced.
- Peni Parker
- Cyber-Web Cluster now features a chance to critically hit.
- Movement penalty while firing Cyber-Web Cluster reduced from 40% to 20%.
- Base health increased from 650 to 750.
- Scarlet Witch
- Chaos Control damage percentage removed; fixed damage raised from 60/s to 80/s.
- Chthonian Burst damage increased from 35 to 40.
- Mystic Projection cooldown extended from 8 seconds to 10 seconds; Phased state duration reduced from 2 seconds to 1.5 seconds.
Nerfs
- Adam Warlock
- Soul Bond cooldown increased from 30 to 40 seconds.
- Karmic Revival ultimate now restores 30% health instead of a fixed 100.
- Captain America
- Base health reduced from 675 to 650.
- Living Legend shield value diminished from 400 to 350.
- Doctor Strange
- Daggers of Denak damage decreased from 18 to 16.
- Maelstrom of Madness conversion ratio from Dark Magic to damage reduced from 1.3 to 1.2.
- Invisible Woman
- Guardian Shield value reduced from 300 to 250.
- Loki
- Regeneration Domain nerfed.
- Magneto
- Energy cost for Meteor M ultimate raised from 3,100 to 3,400.
- Rocket Raccoon
- Jetpack Dash cooldown increased from 6 to 10 seconds; range reduced from 10m to 8m.
- Healing area of Repair Mode spheres reduced from 70 health/s to 50 health/s, with a new benefit of one-time healing of 55 health.
- C.Y.A. ultimate damage boost decreased from 40% to 25% with a new health boost mechanic during ability duration.
- Star-Lord
- Blaster Barrage damage lowered from 80 per second to 75; introduced damage falloff.
- The Thing
- Embattled Leap’s damage reduction reduced from 30% to 25%.
- Winter Soldier
- Bionic Hook cooldown extended from 8 seconds to 12 seconds; base damage of Kraken Impact ultimate reduced from 100 to 80.
- Wolverine
- Adjusted Rage gain mechanics; however, Rage gain from damage taken increased from 3 to 5.
- Reduced enemy stun duration after Last Stand ultimate from 1 second to 0.75 seconds.
General Changes
- Cloak & Dagger
- After activating Eternal Bond, the duration of all healing zones will be counted jointly, expiring once the last one ends.
- Hela
- Astral Flock cooldown raised from 12 seconds to 15 seconds while increasing AoE damage from 30 to 35.
- Soul Drainer cooldown decreased from 12 seconds to 10 seconds.
- Human Torch
- Fire Cluster attack interval shortened from 0.6 seconds to 0.5 seconds.
- Flaming Meteor cooldown raised from 12 seconds to 14 seconds, but adds 75 bonus health upon use (decreases over three seconds).
- Iron Fist
- Harmony Recovery max health from 150 to 100.
- Fixed damage of Yat Jee Chung Kuen reduced from 10 to 9; K’un-Lun Kick cooldown shortened from 12 seconds to 10 seconds.
- Mantis
- Base health decreased from 275 to 250; stackable healing effects can last up to 16 seconds.
- Scarlet Witch
- General adjustments to damage mechanics and cooldowns, ensuring balance.
New and Updated Team-ups
A variety of team-ups have undergone modifications, with several being replaced by exciting new options.
- New
- Mental Projection
- Emma Frost (anchor), Magneto, Psylocke
- Clones summon with the help of Emma.
- Emma Frost (anchor), Magneto, Psylocke
- Stars Aligned
- Captain America (anchor) and Winter Soldier
- Winter Soldier can clash with Captain America’s shield to damage and debuff foes.
- Captain America (anchor) and Winter Soldier
- Arcane Order
- Doctor Strange (anchor) and Scarlet Witch
- Scarlet Witch’s attacks are now rapid-fire and long-range.
- Doctor Strange (anchor) and Scarlet Witch
- Mental Projection
- Changed
- Dimensional Shortcut (Psylocke removed)
- Ammo Overload (Winter Soldier removed)
- Chilling Charisma (Namor removed)
- Gamma Charge (Namor added, Doctor Strange removed)
- Removed
- Metallic Chaos (Magneto, Scarlet Witch)
- Voltaic Union (Thor, Storm, Captain America)
Explore New Maps: Krakoa
This season, players will enjoy new maps set in the mutant paradise of Krakoa, with further details coming soon.
Hellfire Gala Battle Pass
Featuring the glitz and glamour of the Hellfire Gala, the new battle pass will showcase formal skins for heroes such as Captain America, Wolverine, and more. Specific skins included in the pass versus the store offerings are yet to be clarified.
New Skins, Colors, and Gift Options
Fans can expect popular costumes to receive new color options available for purchase, and excitingly, players will now be able to gift these costumes to friends through a new store feature.
Limited Time Event: Cerebro Database
The inaugural limited-time event, Cerebro Database, features a series of missions and unlocks culminating in a free Flora Maiden costume for Mantis, rewarding dedicated players with unique content.
Updates to Competitive Play
Ranked gameplay will now introduce picks and bans starting at Gold III instead of Diamond III. Additionally, the minimum level requirement to participate in ranked play has been set to 15. Players’ skill points will also more accurately reflect their performance.
The competitive map pool is being adjusted, with Yggsgard – Royal Palace and Tokyo 2099 – Shin-Shabuya being removed, while the new Krakoa Hellfire Gala map will be added.
Graphics and Settings Enhancements for PC
PC users can expect a new option, Switch Shader Compilation Mode, designed to optimize memory usage. This will particularly benefit systems with 16 GB RAM or less, as it compiles shaders only during the initial game launch after an update.
Looking Ahead: Season 2.5
Set to launch in mid-May, Season 2.5 will introduce Ultron as a new Strategist hero, alongside additional buffs and adjustments as part of the mid-season update.
For detailed patch notes, visit the Marvel Rivals website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What new heroes are coming in Marvel Rivals Season 2?
Emma Frost is the new hero added in Season 2, equipped with unique abilities and a transformative diamond form.
Will there be new maps in Season 2 of Marvel Rivals?
Yes, Krakoa will feature prominently as the new battleground in this season.
What are the major balancing changes for existing characters?
Several characters will receive buffs and nerfs, including adjustments to health, damage output, and ability cooldowns.
How can players benefit from the Hellfire Gala battle pass?
The battle pass will offer exclusive skins themed around the Hellfire Gala, enriching players’ customization options.
Is there any new event in Season 2?
Yes, the Cerebro Database event will bring various missions and rewards, including special costumes for characters.