Marvel Rivals S1 Patch Highlights: Unleash the Power!

    Here's a comprehensive overview of the Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes:

    Hero Buffs

    • Captain America:
      • Reduced shield restoration delay after Living Legend from 3s to 2s.
      • Reduced Liberty Rush cooldown from 12s to 10s.
      • Increased base health from 650 to 675.
      • Reduced energy cost for Freedom Charge (ultimate ability) from 3400 to 3100; reduced additional health provided per second from 110 to 100.
    • Cloak & Dagger:
      • Reduced Dagger Storm cooldown from 15s to 12s.
      • Increased dashes in Eternal Bond (ultimate ability) from 3 to 4.
    • Rocket Raccoon:
      • Increased healing of Repair Mode from 60 per/s to 70 per/s.
    • Storm:
      • Increased Wind Blade projectile speed from 100m/s to 150m/s and left-click damage from 50 to 55.
      • Increased Bolt Rush damage from 70 to 80.
      • Increased bonus health after Omega Hurricane (ultimate ability) from 350 to 450.
    • Venom:
      • Increased Symbiotic Resilience bonus health ratio from 1 to 1.2.
      • Increased base damage of Feast of the Abyss (ultimate ability) from 40 to 50.
    • Wolverine:
      • Increased base health from 300 to 350.
      • Reduced damage reduction ratio provided by Undying Animal from 50% to 40%.

    Hero Nerfs

    • Hawkeye:
      • Reduced spread angle between Blast Arrows.
      • Reduced triggering distance of Archer’s Focus from 60 meters to 40 meters; reduced maximum additional damage from 80 to 70.
    • Hela:
      • Slight decrease in combat strength.

    Additional Changes

    • New Heroes: Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman were introduced in the first half of Season 1, with Human Torch and The Thing planned for the second half.
    • Tournament Changes and Bug Fixes: Various bug fixes and improvements were implemented to enhance gameplay stability and balance.

    Mid-Season Update (Season 1.5)

    • Bug Fixes: Resolved issues with Loki's ultimate effects persisting after defeat, Rocket Raccoon's revived heroes becoming immobile, and Moon Knight's bounce attack not dealing damage.
    • Balance Adjustments: Expected but not detailed in the initial patch notes; more information was to be released closer to the update.

    Late Season 1 Updates

    • February 21 Patch: Introduced significant balance changes, including enhancements to Captain America's survivability and combat experience.
    • Second Half of Season 1: Leaked balance changes included adjustments to Moon Knight, Black Widow, and Magik.