All Hero Nerfs in Marvel Rivals Season 1

Explore the complete list of all hero nerfs in the Season 1 balance update of NetEase Games’ hero shooter Marvel Rivals.

NetEase Games has released the balance update for Season 1, featuring minor changes for heroes and team-up abilities. Based on feedback and analysis from Season 0, they have buffed and nerfed a wide roster of over 24 heroes.

While the majority of them fall under the buff list, a few have been nerfed to ensure fair gameplay. Overpowered heroes have received nerfs to balance the competition level. Among the 24 heroes, 8 have been nerfed in this balance update for Season 1. Follow along to know which heroes have been nerfed in Marvel Rivals Season 1 first half.

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List of All the Heroes Getting Nerfs in Marvel Rivals Season 1

List of All the Heroes Getting Nerfs in Marvel Rivals Season 1

Here is the complete list of all hero nerfs in Marvel Rivals Season 1:

Vanguard

Doctor Strange

Two Vanguards receive nerfs in Season 1, including Doctor Strange. The balance update reduces the Sorcerer Supreme’s threat range and increases the defense window.

Add damage falloff to Maelstrom of Madness and Gamma Maelstrom. Starting at 5 meters and reducing to 70% at 8 meters.
Slightly decrease the shield value recovery rate after releasing Shield of the Seraphim from 80/s to 70/s.

Hulk

Hulk, another Vanguards nerfed in the balance update, receives adjustments with his Indestructible Guard ability. These adjustments aim to reduce his dominance on the battleground and ensure fair competition with other Vanguards.

Reduce the Indestructible Guard gamma shield value for Hero Hulk from 250 to 200.

Duelist

Hawkeye and Psylocke (Image via NetEase Games)

Black Panther

Black Panther, is one of the four duelists, nerfed in the balance update. The adjustments have been aimed at reducing his combat survivability on the battlefield.

Reduce the additional health provided to self after refreshing Vibranium Marks with Spirit Rend from 40 to 30, and the upper limit of additional health provided from 120 to 75.

Hawkeye

Hawkeye has been a major threat in Marvel Rivals since its launch. His medium-long-range prowess has made him a formidable opponent. With this update, his medium to long-range damage, along with his combat radius, has been reduced.

Slightly reduce the spread angle between every two Blast Arrows.
Reduce the triggering distance of passive ability Archer’s Focus from 60 meters to 40 meters. Reduce the maximum additional damage of the passive from 80 to 70.

Hela

Hela, the goddess of death was another major threat among the Duelists. This update aims to reduce her base health, ensuring a fair fight.

Reduce base health from 275 to 250.

Psylocke

Psylocke, the psychic Ronin possesses one of the best ultimates in the entire game. While her ultimate ability ‘Dance of the Butterfly’ is astonishing to watch, it deals devastating damage to her foes. This update aims to provide more ways to counter her ultimate.

Now Dance of the Butterfly (ultimate ability) will check for barriers (including Magneto’s Metal Bulwark, Hulk’s Indestructible Guard, etc.).

Strategist

Luna Snow

Fate of Both Worlds of Luna Snow is another overpowered ultimate of the game. Although it doesn’t deal massive damage like Psylocke’s ‘Dance of the Butterfly’, it allows players to switch between heal and damage boost within her ultimate zone. The switching time interval was increased with the balance update to prevent players from abusing its healing capabilities.

Increase the interval for switching between healing and damage in Fate of Both Worlds from 0.1s to 0.5s.

Mantis

Another Strategist to receive nerfs is Mantis. The update reduces the movement boost from her passive ability Nature’s Favor.

Reduce Nature’s Favor (passive) movement boost from 2.5m/s to 1.5m/s.

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All Hero Nerfs in Marvel Rivals Season 1