Live service games likeMarvel Rivalsoften receive seasonal updates that bring changes such as nerfs and buffs to keep the gameplay balanced and engaging. As Marvel Rivals transitions from Season 0 to Season 1, significant adjustments have been made.
Of the 33 characters in the base roster, 24 have undergone changes to their active and passive abilities, impacting both their individual performance and their roles in team compositions. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of all the buffs and nerfs introduced in Marvel Rivals Season 1.
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All Vanguard Buffs and Nerfs in Season 1 of Marvel Rivals
In Marvel Rivals, Vanguards serve as the tanks and many of them performed well during Season 0, with the exception of mobile tanks like Venom and Captain America. These mobile tanks are designed to flank healers, take them down, and then retreat to safety. While Venom and Captain America were effective in Season 0, they’ve become even stronger in Season 1.
Doctor Strange, a shield tank, was overly powerful in the previous season but now feels much more balanced, offering fair gameplay.
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All Duelists Buffs and Nerfs in Season 1 of Marvel Rivals
Duelists, who make up the largest group of characters in Marvel Rivals, were often underrated due to unbalanced and underwhelming abilities. However, Season 1 has addressed these issues, making characters like Storm, Wolverine, Black Widow, and Namor more enjoyable and viable choices.
In Season 0, characters like Hela, Hawkeye, and Black Panther were too powerful, allowing skilled players to dominate and rack up impressive kill counts. These characters have been nerfed in Season 1 to create a more balanced experience. While they are still fun to play, achieving those excessively high kill counts will now require more effort.
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All Strategists Buffs and Nerfs in Season 1 of Marvel Rivals
Strategists were relatively balanced overall, but a few, such as Jeff the Land Shark and Mantis, needed minor adjustments to their abilities, which have been addressed in Season 1.
Cloak & Dagger have received a much-needed fourth dash in their ultimate ability, making their ULT feel more heal and damage efficient.
Lastly,Loki, my personal favorite Strategist, remains unchanged from Season 0. His abilities were already well-balanced, and he continues to perform just as effectively in Season 1.
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All Team-Up Abilities Buffs and Nerfs in Season 1 of Marvel Rivals
That is everything you need to know about all of the buffs and nerfs to characters in Season 1 of Marvel Rivals. For more tips about the game, consider checking out ourHow to Find and Talk to Bats the Ghost Dog,How to Get Invisible Woman Blood Shield Costume, andHow to get Histrionic Perfection Achievement in Marvel Rivalsguides.
Irfan Ansari
Irfan Ansari is a Guides Writer at Prima Games, bringing seven years of experience in Video Game Journalism to the table. With over 20 years immersed in gaming, he’s sharpened his craft at notable outlets like TheGamer, Gamepur, Videogamer, and eXputer. His favorite hobby is grinding for XP, leveling up and defeating bosses to pulp.
