Marvel Rivals Patch
Version 20260320 Balance
Version 2026.03.16 · Who won the patch?
Buffs
23
Nerfs
8
Top Winner
Blade
Changes
60
Who Won The Patch?
Winter Soldier won the patch.
Winter Soldier received the strongest positive impact in this patch with Relevant Buff (+5). This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Patch Intelligence
Blade looks improved overall.
Blade received a mostly positive update, but some nerfs were also detected.
Biggest Winners
#1
Blade
Mostly positive changes, but includes some nerfs.
+12
6 buffs · 2 nerfs
+22 / -8
#2
Magneto
Clean buff package with no detected nerfs.
+10
2 buffs · 0 nerfs
+9 / 0
#3
Emma Frost
Mostly positive changes, but includes some nerfs.
+9
3 buffs · 1 nerfs
+12 / -4
#4
Deadpool
No meaningful advantage or disadvantage detected.
+7.5
3 buffs · 3 nerfs
+14 / -11
#5
Psylocke
Clean buff package with no detected nerfs.
+7.5
2 buffs · 0 nerfs
+7 / 0
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Role Impact
Which role changed most?
Duelist came out strongest this patch.
Duelist
41 changes · avg +1
Vanguard
14 changes · avg +1
Strategist
5 changes · avg +1.6
Patch Notes
All Patch Changes
Every hero change in this patch with player-focused verdicts.
Winter Soldier
- Increase Ultimate Ability cooldown from 45s to 60s.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Blade
- Thousand-Fold Slash (Ultimate Ability) New Effect: Lifesteal effect now works without switching to Bloodline Awakening and also converts to Bonus Health.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Deadpool
- Increase Ultimate Ability cooldown from 45s to 60s.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Emma Frost
Smash with style! - Increase Indestructible Guard absorbed damage to ultimate ability charge conversion rate from 100% to 130%.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Magneto
- Increase Meteor M (Ultimate Ability) projectile speed from 30m/s to 45m/s.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Deadpool
- Increase Ultimate Ability cooldown from 45s to 60s.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Scarlet Witch
Increase base damage from 80/s to 85/s (76.5/s at 20m).
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Psylocke
- Increase Wing Shurikens Damage on throw and return from 8 to 9.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Magneto
Magneto gets slightly tougher in lane pressure and deadlier with his Ultimate! - Increase Metal Bulwark cooldown from 12s to 15s.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Emma Frost
Gain 20% Damage Reduction during the ability.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Blade
Increase Lifesteal Ratio from 65% to 70%.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Blade
Increase Healing Reduction to enemies from 20% to 40%.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Winter Soldier
Increase additional single-target explosive damage, enhanced damage ratio from 20% to 25%.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Invisible Woman
- Increase healing over time during Covert Advance from 20/s to 30/s.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Jeff the Land Shark
- As the Team-Up Anchor, White Fox gains a 10% increase in healing effects.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Deadpool
- Increase base health from 250 to 275.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Blade
- Bloodline Awakening New Effect: Excess lifesteal now grants Bonus Health (max 75; conversion rate 50%).
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Scarlet Witch
- Increase the charge to Chthonian Burst by Chaos Control hits from 0.1 to 0.15.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Psylocke
- Increase Psionic Crossbow cooldown reduction to other abilities on hit from 0.25s to 0.3s.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Blade
- Increase Ancestral Sword Attack Range from 4.5m to 5m.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Emma Frost
- Gamma Burst gains two charges, each with a 6s cooldown.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Magik
- Increase Umbral Incursion hitbox radius in both normal and Darkchild forms from 0.45m to 1m.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Blade
Blade's up close combat is boosted, and his ranged attacks are slightly snappier! - Increase Hunter's Shotgun Projectile Speed from 150m/s to 180m/s.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Winter Soldier
Remy's Ultimate buffs for the team are toned down, but team damage slightly goes up! - Reduce Ragin' Royal Flush (Ultimate Ability) Ultimate Ability Charge Acceleration to allies from 30% to 20%.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Captain America
- Reduce Freedom Charge (Ultimate Ability) energy charge effect for allies from 30% to 20%.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Deadpool
Survivability and Ultimate frequency are slightly nerfed to match the new Ultimate efficiency.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Deadpool
- Reduce Deadpool In Your Area - Vanguard (Upgraded) Damage Reduction from 40% to 30%.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Emma Frost
The White Queen's diamond form dims a bit, but Emma's Ultimate shines brighter! - Reduce Diamond Form Damage Reduction from 25% to 20%.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Emma Frost
- Adjust Psionic Seduction (Ultimate Ability) Damage Falloff at 30m from 50% to 70%.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Emma Frost
Hulk "Puny cooldowns." The big green disruptor is even better at charging his Ultimate.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Emma Frost
Reduce Gamma Burst cooldown after each use from 6s to 2s.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Magneto
Reduce Iron Bulwark cooldown from 12s to 10s.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Black Panther
T'Challa's agility is off the charts; no cooldown for jumping after detaching from a wall.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Black Panther
- Remove the cooldown on the second jump of Subtle Step.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Blade
DD's damage and tankiness are toned down just a bit.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Blade
- Reduce Sonic Pursuit Damage Reduction from 20% to 10%.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Deadpool
Survivability is slightly up, and Ultimate frequency is slightly nerfed to match the new Ultimate efficiency.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Human Torch
Johnny's ammo recovery is hotter than ever! (More tweaks coming in Season 7.5.) - Instantly recover all Fire Cluster ammo energy after not using Blaze Cluster for 1s.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Iron Man
- Reduce Armor Overdrive startup from 1.8s to 1.3s.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Magik
Illyana's poke capacity has been slightly reduced, but enjoys smoother ability execution.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Magik
- Reduce normal form Magik Slash max charged damage ratio 2 to 1.8 (max damage 90 → 81).
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Magik
- Reduce Darkchild (Ultimate Ability) startup from 1s to 0.8s.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Scarlet Witch
- Chaos Control now has Damage Falloff, starting at 10m and dropping to 90% at max range.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Winter Soldier
Bucky's range damage gets trimmed.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Winter Soldier
STRATEGIST Deadpool (Strategist) Strat-Pool's Ultimate frequency is slightly nerfed to match the new Ultimate efficiency.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Captain America
Cap's shield work also gets smoother during sprints, but his Ultimate gives a little less energy.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Winter Soldier
Reduce Movement Boost from 50% to 40%.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Invisible Woman
Sue's self-healing during combat is nerfed, but her out-of-combat recovery gets a boost! - Reduce Guardian Shield healing from 25/s to 15/s.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Luna Snow
Luna's combat prowess is cooler than ever! - Idol Aura New Effect: Reduce Ice Arts cooldown by 2s whenever a hero with Idol Aura (self or ally) takes part in a KO.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Jeff the Land Shark
NEW Blessing of the Kumiho (White Fox - Luna Snow) Espionage meets idol energy.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Scarlet Witch
Damage at close and mid-range is more balanced.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Scarlet Witch
Her Chaos Control (left-click) will inflict greater damage upon nearby foes, whilst allowing more frequent use of her Chthonian Burst (right-click) to strike enemies at medium range.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Doctor Strange
- Reduce the shield value of Shield of the Seraphim from 800 to 700.
This hero received a small nerf, but should remain mostly playable.
Deadpool
- Reduce Instinct lost upon defeat from 1 stack to 2 stacks.
This hero received a small nerf, but should remain mostly playable.
Blade
- Reduce Devil's Chain Bonus Max Health from 125 to 100.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Deadpool
- Reduce Ruthless Pursuit and Helix Advance Bonus Health from 40 to 30.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Emma Frost
Reduce single hit damage from 75 to 65.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Deadpool
Watch your distance, Clint! - Reduce Base Health from 275 to 250.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Winter Soldier
- Reduce Roterstern Spell Field Damage on hit from 65 to 55.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Blade
- Reduce Devil's Chain end Damage from 35 to 25.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Source
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