Marvel Rivals Hero

Doctor Strange

Vanguard

High Priority Pick

High Confidence

▲▲ Strongly ImprovingS TierHigh Coverage

23 patches tracked · 10 buffs, 8 nerfs lifetime

Hero Intelligence

A· RecommendedHigh Priority PickPatch: Major Winner+9.03B / 0NMedium Skill

Main Reason

health buffs improved performance.

S Tier1 Jun 2026·▲ Strongly Improving·High Confidence

Coverage: High11 patches trackedMeta verified

Patch Score measures change from the latest balance update, not overall hero strength. Meta Tier reflects current competitive standing from verified external data.

Why this score?

▲3 buffs: more durable and improved.
▲S Tier in current meta: dominating the current meta — top-tier in ranked.
▲Strongly Improving across 11 patches (10B / 8N across all patches).

Strong signal — consistent trend with solid meta data.

Prediction & Evidence

PredictionRecommended

Positive Signals

▲Health increased
▲Shield increased
▲Health increased

Negative Signals

None detected

Neutral Signals

◆Mechanical adjustment

UncertaintyLOW

All 3 changes improve the hero — no offsetting nerfs.

Evidence is derived from patch change classifications. No AI — deterministic analysis only.

Current Patch Verdict

How Did Doctor Strange Do in the Latest Patch?

Major Winner

Version 20260710 Balance6 Jul 2026

+9.0

3B / 0N · +11.0 / 0.0

Changes in This Patch

+
Remove the Team-Up Anchor 100 Bonus Health.
HEALTH · Impact: +4
+
Increase the shield value of Shield of the Seraphim from 700 to 850.
SHIELD · Impact: +3
+
Increase base Health from 575 to 650.
HEALTH · Impact: +4
~
The Sorcerer Supreme has spent some time studying the mystic arts of durability! We're padding Stephen's health and significantly fortifying the Shield of the Seraphim.
SHIELD · Impact: 0