NetEase has shipped out a new patch to Marvel Rivals on April 30th, and it has brought with it several hero changes that are certain to shake up the current meta of the hero shooter.
As the devs had already revealed earlier, the April 30 Marvel Rivals update has introduced some significant nerfs to a few overpowered heroes in the game, while some of the underpowered characters have been slightly buffed.
The notable hero changes in the new Marvel Rivals update include nerfs to Groot, Captain America, and Spiderman. On the other hand, popular Strategist picks, including Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis, have been buffed.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the detailed list of the hero changes that the Marvel Rivals April 30 update has brought to the game.
Marvel Rivals April 30 Patch: All Buffs & Nerfs
Below, we have listed the official balance adjustment notes for the Marvel Rivals Version 20250430 update, as confirmed by NetEase:
VANGUARD
Captain America
The Sentinel of Liberty will see some reduction to his survivability.
– Reduce base health from 650 to 600.
Doctor Strange
Stephen will experience a reduction in the Energy Cost of his Ultimate Ability, amplifying his mystical menace on the battlefield.
– Decrease the energy cost to unleash the Eye of Agamotto (Ultimate Ability) from 3400 to 3100.
Groot
The Flora Colossi’s ability to isolate enemies and block damage will take a minor hit.
– Reduce the health of Ironwood Wall from 700 to 600.
DUELIST
Spider-Man
We’re tightening the webbing on Spider-Man’s hit detection range.
– Decrease the damage range of Amazing Combo from a 5m radius to a 4m radius.
Winter Soldier
Bucky is getting a combat upgrade, ramping up his threat level and firepower on the field.
– Adjust the Tainted Voltage ability to have 2 charge levels, while keeping the cooldown time unchanged.
STRATEGIST
Adam Warlock
We’re enhancing Avatar of Life’s sustainability to keep him fighting for cosmic justice.
– Add a new effect to Quantum Magic: When a critical hit lands on an enemy, reduce the cooldown time of Avatar Life Stream by 1s.
Cloak & Dagger
Ty and Tandy are sharpening their blades and cloaks for more impactful strikes.
– As 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.
Luna Snow
We’re ramping up this K-pop sensation’s damage output when she strikes enemies from a distance.
– Adjust the Damage Falloff of Light & Dark Ice from 60% at 40m to 75%.
Mantis
We’re empowering Mantis’ damage output to reflect her true fighting spirit.
– Increase the hit damage of Life Energy Blast from 50 to 55.
TEAM-UP ABILITIES
Stars Aligned (Captain America – Winter Soldier)
A legendary alliance gets an even mightier boost!
– Upon leaping to a teammate, Stellar Impact will provide 50 Bonus Health to allies within range.
That’s everything you need to know about the Marvel RIvals April 30 update buffs and nerfs. How these changes impact the game’s ongoing meta remains to be seen.