Marvel Rivals Latest Patch Updates

Here's an overview of the recent patch notes for Marvel Rivals, focusing on the updates released around February 2025:

Marvel Rivals Update 20250221 Patch Notes

This update marks the beginning of Season 1.5 and includes significant balance changes for various heroes.

Captain America:
- Enhanced survivability.
- Can shield himself with Living Legend while jumping.
- Vibranium Energy Saw's projectile speed increased from 60m/s to 80m/s, with ricochets up to 150m/s.
- Reduced energy cost for Freedom Charge (ultimate ability) from 3100 to 2800.
- Improved melee experience by separating Sentinel Strike from melee attacks.
Doctor Strange:
- Base health reduced from 650 to 600.
Groot:
- Increased Thornlash Wall placement range from 15 meters to 18 meters.
Magneto:
- Increased Iron Volley projectile damage from 35 to 40.
- Metallic Curtain's energy consumption increased from 50/s to 65/s, with a reduced maximum duration from 2 seconds to 1.5 seconds.
Thor:
- Removed shared cooldown after Awakening Rune ends.
Venom:
- Adjusted Frenzied Arrival's knockback effect to inward with a 75° angle.
- Reduced energy cost for Feast of the Abyss (ultimate ability) from 2800 to 2500.

Black Widow:
- Increased magazine capacity of the Red Room Rifle from 8 to 15.
- Enhanced ultimate ability with a 15% vulnerability effect on enemies for 4 seconds.
Hawkeye:
- Increased base health from 250 to 275.
- Reduced Blast Arrow projectile damage from 20 to 15, but increased spell field damage from 25 to 32.
Iron Fist:
- Adjusted Jeet Kune Do's damage and cooldowns.

January 2025 Patch:
- Increased base health for some duelists from 250 to 275.
- Adjusted Black Panther's HP gain from Sprint Rend.
February 6, 2025 Patch:
- Minor updates without significant hero balance changes.

These updates aim to enhance gameplay experience and balance across different hero roles in Marvel Rivals.