Marvel Rivals Patch
Version 20250430 Balance
Version 2025.04.30 · Who won the patch?
Data Reliability
Verified DataParser reliability check passed. Hero distribution looks healthy — competitive intelligence data is trustworthy.
Buffs
3
Nerfs
4
Top Winner
Mantis
Changes
13
Patch Impact Summary
Mantis and others gained ground this patch.
STRATEGISTs gained the most from this balance patch. 3 buffs, 4 nerfs across 9 heroes.
Moderate Winners
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View meta sourceWho Won The Patch?
Mantis won the patch.
Mantis received the strongest positive impact in this patch with Relevant Buff (+4). This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Patch Intelligence
Mantis looks improved overall.
Mantis received a mostly positive update, but some nerfs were also detected.
Biggest Winners
#1
Mantis
Mostly positive changes — a clear net gain.
+4.5
1 buffs · 0 nerfs
+4 / 0
#2
Blade
Small buff. Impact depends on playstyle.
+3
1 buffs · 0 nerfs
+4 / 0
#3
Captain America
No meaningful advantage or disadvantage. (Mixed)
+1
1 buffs · 1 nerfs
+4 / -4
Biggest Losers
#1
Spider-Man
Took a hit. Check if your main was affected.
-4.5
0 buffs · 1 nerfs
+4 / 0
#2
Doctor Strange
Took a hit. Check if your main was affected.
-4
0 buffs · 1 nerfs
+0 / -5
#3
Groot
Minor nerf — still playable in most comps.
-3
0 buffs · 1 nerfs
+0 / -4
Try these heroes first
Only one clear recommendation detected from this balance post.
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
3 changes · avg +2.7
Strategist
4 changes · avg +1
Vanguard
6 changes · avg -1.5
Patch Notes
All Patch Changes
Every hero change in this patch with player-focused verdicts.
Mantis
StrategistDAMAGEIncrease the hit damage of Life Energy Blast from 50 to 55.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Spider-Man
DuelistDAMAGEDecrease the damage range of Amazing Combo from a 5m radius to a 4m radius.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Blade
DuelistDAMAGEAs Cloak, increase the damage of the Darkforce Cloak from 75/s to 80/s; As Dagger, increase the damage of the Lightforce Dagger on hit from 15 to 18.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Captain America
VanguardHEALTHUpon leaping to a teammate, Stellar Impact will provide 50 Bonus Health to allies within range.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Winter Soldier
DuelistCOOLDOWNAdjust the Tainted Voltage ability to have 2 charge levels, while keeping the cooldown time unchanged.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Doctor Strange
VanguardULTIMATEStephen will experience a reduction in the Energy Cost of his Ultimate Ability, amplifying his mystical menace on the battlefield.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Groot
VanguardDAMAGEThe Flora Colossi's ability to isolate enemies and block damage will take a minor hit.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Adam Warlock
StrategistCOOLDOWNAdd a new effect to Quantum Magic: When a critical hit lands on an enemy, reduce the cooldown time of Avatar Life Stream by 1s.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Luna Snow
StrategistDAMAGEWe're ramping up this K-Pop sensation's damage output when she strikes enemies from a distance.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Luna Snow
StrategistDAMAGEAdjust the Damage Falloff of Light & Dark Ice from 60% at 40m to 75%.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Captain America
VanguardHEALTHReduce base health from 650 to 600.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Groot
VanguardHEALTHReduce the health of Ironwood Wall from 700 to 600.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Doctor Strange
VanguardULTIMATEDecrease the energy cost to unleash the Eye of Agamotto (Ultimate Ability) from 3400 to 3100.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Source
MarvelRivals.gg