Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 has arrived, bringing with it a wave of balance changes for various heroes in the game. Whether you’re a fan of Vanguard heroes like Captain America or Duelists like Black Widow, there are adjustments that may impact your gameplay experience. Let’s take a closer look at the changes implemented in this update.
Vanguard Changes
Captain America
- Captain America’s Energy Saw and survivability have received quality of life improvements.
- His shield can now be raised mid-jump with Living Legend.
- The projectile speed of Vibranium Energy Saw has been increased.
- The energy cost of his Ultimate, Freedom Charge, has been reduced.
- Captain America’s combat experience has been enhanced by separating Sentinel Strike from melee attacks.
Doctor Strange
- Base health reduced from 650 to 600.
Groot
- Groot’s Thornlash walls can now deal enemy damage from a greater distance.
- The placement range of Thornlash Wall has been increased.
Magneto
- Survivability slightly reduced, but damage increased to compensate.
- Increased projectile damage of Iron Volley.
- Metallic Curtain now drains energy at a higher rate but has a shorter duration.
Thor
- Removed shared cooldown time after Awakening Rune ends.
Venom
- Frenzied Arrival now pulls enemies instead of knocking them forward.
- Energy cost of Ultimate, Feast of the Abyss, reduced.
Duelist Changes
Black Widow
- Increased magazine capacity of Red Room Rifle.
- Enhanced slow effect of Electro-Plasma Explosion on enemies.
Hawkeye
- Increased base health.
- Adjusted damage values for Blast Arrow and Crescent Slash.
- Improved bow draw speed during Hunter’s Sight.