Marvel Rivals Patch
Balance Patch
Version 1.0.2 · Who won the patch?
Data Reliability
Verified DataParser reliability check passed. Hero distribution looks healthy — competitive intelligence data is trustworthy.
Buffs
5
Nerfs
4
Top Winner
Black Panther
Changes
10
Patch Prediction Summary
Spider-Man and others gained ground this patch.
DUELISTs gained the most from this balance patch. 5 buffs, 4 nerfs across 10 heroes.
Most Positive Predicted Impact
Heroes predicted to gain the most from the latest patch.
Most Negative Predicted Impact
Heroes predicted to lose the most value from the latest patch.
Best Picks by Role
Positive Predicted Impact
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View meta sourceWho Won The Patch?
Loki won the patch.
Loki received the strongest positive impact in this patch with Relevant Buff (+6). This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Patch Intelligence
Black Panther looks improved overall.
Black Panther received a mostly positive update, but some nerfs were also detected.
Most Positive Predicted Impact
#1
Black Panther
Mostly positive changes — a clear net gain.
+4.5
1B / 0N
#2
Spider-Man
Mostly positive changes — a clear net gain.
+4.5
1B / 0N
#3
Thor
Mostly positive changes — a clear net gain.
+4.5
1B / 0N
#4
Luna Snow
Small buff. Impact depends on playstyle.
+3
1B / 0N
#5
Loki
No meaningful advantage or disadvantage.
+1.5
1B / 0N
Most Negative Predicted Impact
#1
Iron Man
Took a hit. Check if your main was affected.
-4.5
0B / 1N
#2
Hulk
Minor nerf — still playable in most comps.
-3
0B / 1N
#3
Doctor Strange
Minor nerf — still playable in most comps.
-3
0B / 1N
#4
Adam Warlock
No meaningful advantage or disadvantage.
-1.5
0B / 1N
Positive Predicted Impact
Based on imported balance text. Confidence grows with more data.
Role Impact
Which role changed most?
Duelist came out strongest this patch. Vanguard lost the most ground.
Duelist
4 changes · avg +1.3
Strategist
3 changes · avg +0.7
Vanguard
3 changes · avg -2.7
Patch Notes
All Patch Changes
Every hero change in this patch with player-focused verdicts.
Loki
StrategistABILITYClone health and duration increased.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Black Panther
DuelistMOBILITYDash distance increased.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Spider-Man
DuelistMOBILITYWeb Swing cooldown partially reverted.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Luna Snow
StrategistHEALTHBase health increased.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Thor
VanguardDAMAGEMjolnir throw damage increased.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Scarlet Witch
DuelistULTIMATEUltimate cast time reduced but damage lowered.
This hero received a small nerf, but should remain mostly playable.
Iron Man
DuelistDAMAGERepulsor Blast damage reduced.
This hero received a small nerf, but should remain mostly playable.
Hulk
VanguardHEALTHBase health reduced.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Doctor Strange
VanguardCOOLDOWNShield cooldown increased.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Adam Warlock
StrategistABILITYRevive cooldown increased.
This hero is one of the biggest losers of the patch and may need time to recover.