Marvel Rivals Season 1 patch notes: Hawkeye nerfs, team-up ability & balance tweaks
Marvel Rivals developers have released patch notes for the first half of Season 1, specifically detailing numerous balance adjustments for roles, team-ups, and more.
Thefirst seasonal update for Marvel Rivalsgoes live on January 10, introducing the Fantastic Four, Dracula as a villain, and an array of buffs and nerfs.
NetEase previously confirmed the first Season 1 patch wouldnerf OP characters like Hawkeye and Hela. Now official patch notes for the update have outlined what exactly players can expect.
For example, the update will reduce Hela’s base health by 25 points. And the medium-long-range damage Hawkeye deals will also receive a reduction. Plus, the spread angle between every two Blast Arrows from the archer will be slightly tweaked.
Patch notes for Marvel Rivals Season 1
The full patch notes for the first half ofMarvel RivalsSeason 1 read as follows:
Adjustments
Captain AmericaSteve will receive some enhanced survivability, allowing more frequent entering and exiting of the combat.
Doctor StrangeWe’ll be reducing the threat range and increasing the defense window of the Sorcerer Supreme.
ThorThe God of Thunder could use some slightly increased survivability and improved the success rate to his ultimate ability.
HulkDr. Banner has been dominant, but some decreased sustained combat capability upon entering the battlefield will bring him more in line with other Vanguards.
VenomWith increased survivability and the threat of his ultimate ability, the symbiote menace will strike fear into the backlines of all enemy teams.
Black PantherWe’re slightly decreasing T’Challa’s combat survivability.
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Black WidowNatasha was very much in need of optimization when evaluating the release experience of her abilities as well as a slight increase to the threat of her ultimate ability,
HawkeyeWe’ll be decreasing the medium-long range damage capability, reducing the threatening combat radius, and slightly improving the close combat resistance for the avenging archer.
HelaThe Goddess of Death has been a menace and we’ll slightly decrease her combat strength.
MagikThe Queen of Limbo needed an Increase to her threat after unleashing her ultimate ability.
Moon KnightThe Hand of Khonshu will receive a slight increase to the threat of his ultimate ability.– Increase the number of talons generated by Hand of Khonshu (ultimate ability) from 10 to 14.– Increase the explosion radius of each talon from 4 meters to 5 meters.
NamorWe’re optimizing the throwing feel of Namor’s eggs!
PsylockeWe’ll be providing more options for other heroes to counter the demon slayer’s ultimate.
The PunisherWe’re slightly increasing the damage capability of Frank’s weapons.
Scarlet WitchWe’re Increasing Wanda’s combat strength when she’s facing Duelists or Strategists.
StormThe Weather Witch needed an overall increase to her damage capability; We’re also optimizing the feel of her left-click projectile and the release experience of her ultimate ability.
Squirrel GirlWe’re increasing the threat of Doreen and her furry friends in their ultimate ability.
Winter SoldierWe’ll be adjusting Bucky by decreasing his long-range combat strength and increasing his survivability in medium-close-range combat.
WolverineLogan will receive an increase to basic combat strength, but a slight decrease to the additional survivability after activating Undying Animal.
Strategist
Cloak & DaggerTy and Tandy will receive an increase in their healing capability as well as an expansion to the coverage area of their ultimate ability.
Jeff the Land SharkWe’ll be adjusting the range for his ultimate ability so it now better fits the warning marker. In addition, we’ll also be increasing his healing capability.
Luna SnowWhile we’ve enjoyed her dropping the bass, we’ve made adjustments to Luna’s ultimate ability to prevent players from abusing its healing capabilities.
MantisWe’ll be making Mantis a bit less fleet-footed, reducing her roaming support capability.
Rocket RaccoonRocket could use an enhancement to his healing capability.
Team-Up Abilities
Hawkeye – Black WidowTo further tone down Hawkeye’s oppression, we’ll be reducing his seasonal buff.
Hela – Thor – LokiMuch like Hawkeye, Hela’s overwhelming power will be receiving a slight reduction.
Luna Snow- NamorWe’ll be increasing the threat of Namor’s Frozen Spawn.
Rocket Raccoon – The Punisher – Winter SoldierOne of Rocket’s best tools will be available more often!
Scarlet Witch – MagnetoA bit underwhelming, the damage capability of this father-daughter Team-Up ability will be enhanced.
Thor – Storm – Captain AmericaWe’ll be enhancing the damage capability of Storm’s side of this Team-Up ability.
