Marvel Rivals Patch
Version 20260417 Balance
Version 2026.04.14 · Who won the patch?
Data Reliability
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Buffs
15
Nerfs
15
Top Winner
Ultron
Changes
37
Patch Prediction Summary
Ultron leads the patch, but several roles shifted.
VANGUARDs gained the most from this balance patch. 15 buffs, 15 nerfs across 11 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
Ultron
+12.0
2B / 0N
Emma Frost
+8.0
2B / 0N
Adam Warlock
+5.0
1B / 0N
Luna Snow
+3.0
1B / 0N
Captain America
+4.5
1B / 0N
Negative Predicted Impact
Winter Soldier
-5.5
3B / 4N
Peni Parker
-2.5
4B / 4N
Cloak & Dagger
-6.0
0B / 1N
Jeff the Land Shark
-12.0
0B / 3N
Deadpool
-12.0
1B / 3N
Meta context sourced from marvelrivals.gg. BuffTracker recommendation is derived.
View meta sourceWho Won The Patch?
Emma Frost won the patch.
Emma Frost received the strongest positive impact in this patch with Relevant Buff (+5). This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Patch Intelligence
Ultron won the patch.
Ultron received a clean buff package with no detected nerfs.
Most Positive Predicted Impact
#1
Ultron
Clean buff package with no nerfs.
+12
2B / 0N
#2
Emma Frost
Clean buff package with no nerfs.
+8
2B / 0N
#3
Adam Warlock
Mostly positive changes — a clear net gain.
+5
1B / 0N
#4
Captain America
Mostly positive changes — a clear net gain.
+4.5
1B / 0N
#5
Luna Snow
Small buff. Impact depends on playstyle.
+3
1B / 0N
Most Negative Predicted Impact
#1
Deadpool
Heavily nerfed, but some buffs offset the impact. (Mixed)
-12
1B / 3N
#2
Jeff the Land Shark
Heavily nerfed with no compensation.
-12
0B / 3N
#3
Cloak & Dagger
Took a hit. Check if your main was affected.
-6
0B / 1N
#4
Winter Soldier
Took a hit, but some compensating buffs. (Mixed)
-5.5
3B / 4N
#5
Peni Parker
Minor nerf, partly offset by small buffs. (Mixed)
-2.5
4B / 4N
Positive Predicted Impact
Role Impact
Which role changed most?
Vanguard came out strongest this patch. Duelist lost the most ground.
Vanguard
12 changes · avg +1
Strategist
12 changes · avg -0.2
Duelist
13 changes · avg -1
Patch Notes
All Patch Changes
Every hero change in this patch with player-focused verdicts.
Emma Frost
Reduce the energy cost of Psionic Seduction (Ultimate Ability) from 3400 to 3100.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Deadpool
We're slightly dialing back Vanguard-pool's burst damage and the survivability gains from his gun-form Ultimate. Gotta keep things fair, even for the Merc with a Mouth!
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Captain America
As the Team-Up Anchor, Black Cat gains a 5% boost in damage output.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Peni Parker
Increase Bonus Health cap provided to Peni by Cyber-Webs from 150 to 200.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Peni Parker
Zhiyong Note: When all pellets hit, damage against a 275 HP hero drops from 81.5 (13*5+275*6%) to 76; against a 700 HP hero, it drops from 107 (13*5+700*6%) to 93.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Winter Soldier
Increase Roterstern Projectile Damage from 75 to 80
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Luna Snow
Increase Light & Dark Ice damage and healing from 22 to 24.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Ultron
Increase the Drones' Encephalo-Rays Damage from 8 to 12.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Ultron
Increase healing effect on allies from 25 to 40.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Emma Frost
We're slightly lowering the energy cost of the White Queen's Ultimate to boost her suppression power on the battlefield. Time to shine, darling!
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Peni Parker
Increase Cyber-Web Cluster Projectile Speed from 120m/s to 150m/s.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Winter Soldier
Reduce Cooldown from 12s to 10s.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Winter Soldier
Increase Kraken Impact Culling Threshold from 15% to 20%.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Adam Warlock
Increase Cosmic Cluster cooldown reduction provided to Avatar Life Stream per hit on an enemy from 0.3s to 0.4s.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Peni Parker
Increase the maximum number of Cyber-Webs that can exist simultaneously on the field from 3 to 4.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Winter Soldier
Bucky had a bit too much CC, which caused some serious frustration for enemies, especially when facing dive Vanguards, Duelists, or anchor Vanguards. He felt more like a "bodyguard" than a lethal operative. We're reducing his CC capabilities and slightly buffing his frontal damage output to enrich h
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Ultron
(Damage and healing effects on targets within the original 3m radius remain roughly the same).
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Ultron
New Spell Field Damage Falloff: Starts at 1.5m after Encephalo-Rays explode, with a max falloff to 50% at 3m.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Jeff the Land Shark
Joyful Splash damage falloff now starts at 15m (was 20m) and damage drops to 60% of base at 30m (was 65% at 40m).
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Ultron
We've adjusted the logic of Ultron's Ultimate. The four Ultron Drones surrounding Ultron will no longer shoot directly at the crosshair target; instead, they will bombard the area around the target. The bombardment area matches Ultron's, but with slightly lower values. With this adjustment, the cove
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Captain America
What do you get when you cross a master thief, a mystical Kumiho, and the First Avenger? The ultimate heist crew!
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Human Torch
Plasma Body Mechanic Adjusted: Upon casting, he immediately dashes a short distance (10m) in the direction of movement and enters the Plasma Body state for 4s. This ability now has 2 charges, with a 10s recharge time per charge. There is a 4s cooldown between consecutive casts.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Deadpool
Reduce bonus Attack Speed provided by Deadpool in Your Area - Vanguard to Dual Desert Eagles - Vanguard from 60% to 40%.
This hero received a small nerf, but should remain mostly playable.
Winter Soldier
Reduce Tainted Voltage single charge energize time from 6s to 5s.
This hero received a small nerf, but should remain mostly playable.
Winter Soldier
Increase Bionic Hook cooldown from 12s to 15s.
This hero received a small nerf, but should remain mostly playable.
Peni Parker
Increase Helix Advance cooldown from 8s to 10s. (Cooldown at max passive stacks from 2s to 4s).
This hero received a small nerf, but should remain mostly playable.
Winter Soldier
Reduce base damage from 80 to 70.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Peni Parker
Reduce base health from 700 to 650.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Jeff the Land Shark
Reduce healing efficiency from 70/s to 60/s
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Peni Parker
Reduce Monster-Piercer percentage damage per pellet from 1.2% to 0.8%.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Jeff the Land Shark
Reduce excess healing converted to Bonus Health from 100 to 50.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Peni Parker
Reduce total percentage damage when all 5 pellets hit from 6% to 4%.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Winter Soldier
Decrease Spell Field Damage from 55 to 45.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Deadpool
Reduce The Ban Hammer (Gun Form Ultimate Ability) damage dealt per hammer hit from 45 to 35.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Cloak & Dagger
Reduce Eternal Bond (Ultimate Ability) duration from 13s to 11s.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Jeff the Land Shark
Reduce It's Jeff! (Ultimate Ability) recovery time when failing to swallow any targets from 1s to 0.4s.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Deadpool
Reduce The Ban Hammer (Gun Form Ultimate Ability) Bonus Health gained per hammer hit from 80 to 60 (standard) and from 80 to 70 (upgraded).
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Source
MarvelRivals.com