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.3400→3100
Peni Parker
- Cyber-Webs:Increased the number of active Cyber-Webs allowed on the field.3→4
- Cyber-Webs:Increased the maximum bonus health Peni can receive from her webs.150→200 HP
- Cyber-Web Cluster:Increased projectile speed for better hit registration.120m/s→150m/s m/s
Winter Soldier
- Trooper's Fist:Reduced the cooldown of Trooper's Fist.12s→10s s
- Roterstern:Increased the damage of Roterstern projectiles.75→80
- Tainted Voltage:Reduced the single charge energize time for Tainted Voltage.6s→5s 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.0.3s→0.4s s
Jeff the Land SharkIt's Jeff!:Reduced the recovery time when the Ultimate fails to swallow a target.1s→0.4s s
Luna SnowLight & Dark Ice:Increased both the damage and healing output of Light & Dark Ice.22→24
Ultron
- Rage of Ultron:Drones now bombard the area around the target instead of shooting directly, doubling the coverage radius.3m→6m m
- Rage of Ultron:Increased Ultron's own Encephalo-Rays damage during Ultimate.8→18
- Rage of Ultron:Increased the drones' Encephalo-Rays damage during Ultimate.8→12
- Rage of Ultron:Increased the healing provided to allies during the Ultimate.25→40
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.80→60 HP
- The Ban Hammer:Reduced bonus health gained per hammer hit in upgraded mode during Gun Form Ultimate.80→70 HP
- The Ban Hammer:Reduced damage dealt per hammer hit during Gun Form Ultimate.45→35
- 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.700→650 HP
Elsa Bloodstone
- Helix Advance:Increased the cooldown of Helix Advance.8s→10s s
- Helix Advance:Increased the cooldown of Helix Advance when at maximum passive stacks.2s→4s 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.Present→Removed
- Bionic Hook:Increased the cooldown of Bionic Hook.12s→15s s
- Spell Field:Reduced the damage of the Spell Field.55→45
- Kraken Impact:Reduced the base damage of Kraken Impact.80→70
Cloak & DaggerEternal Bond:Reduced the duration of the Ultimate ability.13s→11s s
Jeff the Land Shark
- Joyful Splash:Damage now begins to fall off sooner, reducing long-range pressure.20m→15m m
- Joyful Splash:The distance at which damage reaches its minimum value has been reduced.40m→30m m
Guardian of the Deep
- Guardian of the Deep:Reduced the amount of excess healing converted into Bonus Health.100→50 HP
- Guardian of the Deep:Reduced the overall healing efficiency of the team-up.70/s→60/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