Marvel Rivals Patch
Version 20260515 Balance
Version 2026.05.12 · Who won the patch?
Data Reliability
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Buffs
25
Nerfs
7
Top Winner
Rocket Raccoon
Changes
35
Patch Prediction Summary
Rocket Raccoon leads the patch, but several roles shifted.
VANGUARDs gained the most from this balance patch. 25 buffs, 7 nerfs across 14 heroes.
Most Positive Predicted Impact
Heroes predicted to gain the most from the latest patch.
Rocket Raccoon
+12.0
6B / 0N
Mister Fantastic
+12.0
4B / 0N
Emma Frost
+12.0
3B / 0N
Spider-Man
+9.0
2B / 0N
The Thing
+6.5
2B / 0N
Wolverine
+4.5
1B / 0N
Most Negative Predicted Impact
Heroes predicted to lose the most value from the latest patch.
Best Picks by Role
Positive Predicted Impact
Rocket Raccoon
+12.0
6B / 0N
Mister Fantastic
+12.0
4B / 0N
Emma Frost
+12.0
3B / 0N
Spider-Man
+9.0
2B / 0N
The Thing
+6.5
2B / 0N
Meta context sourced from marvelrivals.gg. BuffTracker recommendation is derived.
View meta sourceWho Won The Patch?
Rocket Raccoon won the patch.
Rocket Raccoon received the strongest positive impact in this patch with Relevant Buff (+6). This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Patch Intelligence
Rocket Raccoon won the patch.
Rocket Raccoon received a clean buff package with no detected nerfs.
Most Positive Predicted Impact
#1
Rocket Raccoon
Clean buff package with no nerfs.
+12
6B / 0N
#2
Mister Fantastic
Clean buff package with no nerfs.
+12
4B / 0N
#3
Emma Frost
Clean buff package with no nerfs.
+12
3B / 0N
#4
Spider-Man
Clean buff package with no nerfs.
+9
2B / 0N
#5
The Thing
Mostly positive changes — a clear net gain.
+6.5
2B / 0N
Most Negative Predicted Impact
Positive Predicted Impact
Role Impact
Which role changed most?
Vanguard came out strongest this patch.
Vanguard
10 changes · avg +3.5
Strategist
14 changes · avg +1.4
Duelist
11 changes · avg +1.5
Patch Notes
All Patch Changes
Every hero change in this patch with player-focused verdicts.
Rocket Raccoon
Increase Healing Amount provided by the surrounding aura during Fox Form Awakening from 25/s to 35/s; Reduce the burst healing generated by each successful attack during Fox Form Awakening from 35 to 25. (Dev Note: We observed that White Fox's healing output in Fox Form Awakening state was too high
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Rocket Raccoon
Reduce the energy cost of C.Y.A. (Ultimate Ability) from 4300 to 4000.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Mister Fantastic
Reduce the energy cost of Brainiac Bounce (Ultimate Ability) from 3400 to 3100.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Rocket Raccoon
Rocket is upgrading his arsenal! He'll be putting out more damage, tossing out more heals, and dropping his Ultimate faster.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Emma Frost
Increase Damage Reduction gained during Diamond Form and Psionic Seduction (Ultimate Ability) from 20% to 25%.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Rocket Raccoon
Increase Blessed by the Nine healing to allies during Kumiho Unleashed (Ultimate Ability) from 40/s to 60/s.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Spider-Man
Spidey is wrapping things up tighter than ever! We're giving his Ultimate a bit more bite.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Mister Fantastic
Increase Stretch Punch damage from 65 to 70.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Punisher
As the Team-Up Anchor, Devil Dinosaur gains 100 Bonus Health.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Spider-Man
Increase Spectacular Spin damage per single spherical Spell Field from 13.6 to 15. (Total damage over the 2.4s duration increased from 408 to 450).
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Wolverine
Reduce the trigger cooldown of Regenerative Healing Factor from 105s to 90s.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Rocket Raccoon
Increase Bombard Mode hit damage per projectile from 16 to 17.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Mantis
New Effect: Now provides a flat 100 Movement Speed Boost to allies. (Dev Note: With Ultron now having access to conventional damage buff capabilities, Mantis needs to carve out a more unique functional niche. By adding a movement speed buff, Mantis can better aid her team with positioning and kiting
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Mantis
Mantis is getting a tactical shift! She's trading some of her damage-boosting power for a brand-new baseline speed buff.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Loki
Increase illusion's Mystical Missile Healing ratio from 90% to 100%. Reduce illusion's Mystical Missile damage ratio from 90% to 80%.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
The Thing
Increase base health from 700 to 750.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
The Thing
Increase K'un-Lun Kick's first strike damage from 35 to 40.
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Mister Fantastic
Reed's crowd-control was getting a bit too oppressive, so we're trading off some of his slow effects for a boost in direct damage and overall utility!
This hero received meaningful improvements and should feel noticeably stronger.
Star-Lord
Increase the ammo capacity of Element Guns from 40 to 50.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Emma Frost
Reduce Mind's Aegis reposition cooldown from 3s to 1s.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Mister Fantastic
Remove Flexible Elongation's Movement Speed reduction effect. However, the charge time for each use has been reduced from 8s to 6s.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Moon Knight
Reduce Moonlight Hook cooldown from 15s to 12s.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Squirrel Girl
Reduce the cooldown of Mammal Bond from 15s to 12s.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Rocket Raccoon
Increase Repair Mode charges from 8 to 10.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Emma Frost
Increase Iced Out Diamond Spell Field from 9m to 12m; Increase barrier placement distance to match the 12m radius.
This hero received a small improvement, but the overall impact is limited.
Deadpool
Wade's been breaking the game engine a little too hard with his non-stop gunplay! We're putting a tiny leash on his damage output while keeping his chaotic energy intact.
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
The Thing
Jeet Kune Do hits now reduce the cooldown of Dragon's Defense by 1.2s (up from 1s).
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Moon Knight
Increase Cosmic Flames' direct hit damage from 50 to 55. Reduce explosion damage when detonating Spark marks from 40 to 35. (Dev Note: Without damage buffs, Phoenix can no longer one-shot a 250 Health hero with a single mark + direct hit from her Endsong Inferno (Ultimate). However, the increase to
This hero was not meaningfully changed in this patch.
Loki
The God of Mischief is leaning more into his support role. His illusions will heal more reliably, but deal a little less damage.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Invisible Woman
Reduce Force Physics push distance from 12m to 10m and damage from 55 to 50.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Invisible Woman
Sue is losing a bit of her knockback and damage to help balance the overall control potential of Strategist comps.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Deadpool
Reduce Dual Desert Eagles - Vanguard single-shot damage from 36 to 34 (standard) and from 42 to 39 (upgraded).
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Mantis
Reduce Allied Inspiration Damage Boost provided to allies from 12% to 8%.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Deadpool
Reduce The Ban Hammer (Gun Form Ultimate Ability) healing provided while active from 50/s to 25/s.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Loki
Increase the energy cost of God of Mischief (Ultimate Ability) from 4300 to 4500.
This hero was meaningfully weakened and may feel worse after the patch.
Source
MarvelRivals.com