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Apr 15, 2026 · 1mo ago

Marvel Rivals Version 20260417 Balance Post

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This update introduces a Chain-CC Protection system to prevent stun-locking, adjusts several hero balances including nerfs to Deadpool and Elsa Bloodstone, and adds a new Team-Up ability for Black Cat, White Fox, and Captain America.

Buffs18

  • Emma FrostPsionic Seduction:Reduced energy cost for the Ultimate ability, allowing for more frequent use of suppression.34003100
  • Peni Parker
    • Cyber-Webs:Increased the number of active Cyber-Webs allowed on the field.34
    • Cyber-Webs:Increased the maximum bonus health Peni can receive from her webs.150200 HP
    • Cyber-Web Cluster:Increased projectile speed for better hit registration.120m/s150m/s m/s
  • Winter Soldier
    • Trooper's Fist:Reduced the cooldown of Trooper's Fist.12s10s s
    • Roterstern:Increased the damage of Roterstern projectiles.7580
    • Tainted Voltage:Reduced the single charge energize time for Tainted Voltage.6s5s s
    • Kraken Impact:Increased the health threshold for Kraken Impact's culling effect.15%20% %
  • Adam WarlockCosmic Cluster:Increased the cooldown reduction provided to Avatar Life Stream per hit on an enemy.0.3s0.4s s
  • Jeff the Land SharkIt's Jeff!:Reduced the recovery time when the Ultimate fails to swallow a target.1s0.4s s
  • Luna SnowLight & Dark Ice:Increased both the damage and healing output of Light & Dark Ice.2224
  • Ultron
    • Rage of Ultron:Drones now bombard the area around the target instead of shooting directly, doubling the coverage radius.3m6m m
    • Rage of Ultron:Increased Ultron's own Encephalo-Rays damage during Ultimate.818
    • Rage of Ultron:Increased the drones' Encephalo-Rays damage during Ultimate.812
    • Rage of Ultron:Increased the healing provided to allies during the Ultimate.2540
  • Lucky Loan
    • Lucky Loan:New team-up where Black Cat gains a 5% damage boost as the anchor.5% %
    • Nine-Tailed Aura:White Fox unlocks the Nine-Tailed Aura ability through this team-up.Added
    • Vibranium Bastion:Captain America unlocks the Vibranium Bastion ability through this team-up.Added

Nerfs17

  • Deadpool
    • The Ban Hammer:Reduced bonus health gained per hammer hit in standard mode during Gun Form Ultimate.8060 HP
    • The Ban Hammer:Reduced bonus health gained per hammer hit in upgraded mode during Gun Form Ultimate.8070 HP
    • The Ban Hammer:Reduced damage dealt per hammer hit during Gun Form Ultimate.4535
    • Dual Desert Eagles:Reduced the bonus attack speed provided by the Vanguard-specific team-up/passive.60%40% %
  • Peni ParkerReduced base health, making her slightly more fragile.700650 HP
  • Elsa Bloodstone
    • Helix Advance:Increased the cooldown of Helix Advance.8s10s s
    • Helix Advance:Increased the cooldown of Helix Advance when at maximum passive stacks.2s4s s
    • Monster-Piercer:Reduced the percentage-based damage per pellet, lowering her threat against high-HP targets.1.2%0.8% %
  • Winter Soldier
    • Trooper's Fist:Removed the grounded effect from Trooper's Fist to reduce excessive crowd control.PresentRemoved
    • Bionic Hook:Increased the cooldown of Bionic Hook.12s15s s
    • Spell Field:Reduced the damage of the Spell Field.5545
    • Kraken Impact:Reduced the base damage of Kraken Impact.8070
  • Cloak & DaggerEternal Bond:Reduced the duration of the Ultimate ability.13s11s s
  • Jeff the Land Shark
    • Joyful Splash:Damage now begins to fall off sooner, reducing long-range pressure.20m15m m
    • Joyful Splash:The distance at which damage reaches its minimum value has been reduced.40m30m m
  • Guardian of the Deep
    • Guardian of the Deep:Reduced the amount of excess healing converted into Bonus Health.10050 HP
    • Guardian of the Deep:Reduced the overall healing efficiency of the team-up.70/s60/s HP/s

Other changes3

  • Chain-CC ProtectionIntroduces a system that purges CC and grants 30% Tenacity if a hero suffers 5.5s of CC or 6 effects within 7 seconds.Added
  • Human TorchPlasma Body:Now includes an immediate 10m dash upon casting, grants 2 charges with a 10s recharge, and a 4s cooldown between casts.Reworked
  • UltronRage of Ultron:Introduced damage falloff for the spell field starting at 1.5m.Added

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Patch history

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  1. Marvel Rivals Version 20260409 Patch Notes
    Apr 9, 2026 · 1mo
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  2. Game Client Freeze & GPU Crashes Fix Deployed
    Aug 18, 2025 · 9mo
  3. Update to NVIDIA Driver Version 576.80 to Significantly Reduce GPU Crashes
    Jun 25, 2025 · 11mo

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