Marvel Rivals Leak Hints at Hero Adjustments and Team-Up Tweaks
2025-02-18 10:15:51A new leak has surfaced, hinting at potential adjustments coming to Marvel Rivals. Popular characters like Iron Fist and Scarlet Witch are among those rumored to be receiving changes, alongside tweaks to various team-up abilities.
The latest Marvel Rivals update, released on February 13th, introduced Valentine's Day skins for Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, and addressed several bugs. However, this new leak suggests even more substantial changes are on the horizon.
Leaker X0X_LEAK shared potential patch notes on Twitter, indicating that the update could arrive this week. Scarlet Witch's ultimate may grant her 100 bonus HP, decaying at 50/s when interrupted or upon completion. Moon Knight, a popular Duelist, might see a slower ultimate, with increased damage per fist and the removal of bonus damage from the spell field's center.
Team-up abilities are also slated for adjustments. Luna Snow's Frozen Chi, activated with Iron Fist on her team, may receive increased healing and a stronger slow effect. Symbiote Bond, used by Peni Parker or Spider-Man with Venom, could lose its full invincibility and damage reduction, with a significantly shorter duration.
It's important to remember that these are leaks, and the final changes may differ from what's currently circulating. While the update is expected this week, players can still earn Season 1 rewards, including skins for Invisible Woman and Human Torch. The Captain America: Brave New World bundle is also available, featuring a mysterious skin, a Red Hulk spray, and a Sam Wilson nameplate.
The leaked patch notes detail numerous changes across all character classes:
**Vanguards:** Venom's Frenzied Arrival knockback angle and ultimate cost are being adjusted. Captain America might be able to use his shield while jumping, and his Vibranium Energy Saw projectile speed is increased. Thor's Rune Awakening cooldown might be removed. Groot's wall placement range is extended. Magneto's primary fire damage and Curtain energy cost/duration are being tweaked. Doctor Strange's base HP may be reduced.
**Duelists:** Iron Fist's base HP, Jeet Kune Do damage, Harmony Recovery bonus HP, and Dragon's Defense HP conversion are all seeing adjustments. Mr. Fantastic's Flexible Elongation spell field, knockback effect, and charge time are being modified, along with Brainiac Bounce damage and cost. Iron Man's Unibeam damage is increasing. Hawkeye's base health, explosive arrow damage, Crescent Slash cooldown, and ultimate bow charge speed are all being adjusted. Storm's wind blade damage, aura boosts, and Goddess Boost are being tweaked. Star-Lord's ultimate cost is increasing. Scarlet Witch gains bonus HP on ultimate cast. Spider-Man's web-shooter recharge time is decreased. Moon Knight's ultimate speed and damage logic are being reworked. Black Widow's rifle capacity is increased and her ultimate slow effect reduced.
**Other Changes:** Magik's Eldritch Whirl and Demon's Rage damage, along with her ultimate cost, are being adjusted. Hela's Soul Drainer damage falloff is potentially changing. Adam Warlock's primary fire damage and Soul Bond healing are being tweaked. Cloak & Dagger's ultimate cost, dash lane duration, and Terror Cape vulnerability are all being modified. Luna Snow's ultimate cost is increasing. Loki's ultimate cost and ammo capacity are being adjusted. Mantis' ultimate bonus HP is reduced. Invisible Woman's ultimate cost is increasing.
**Team-Ups:** Gamma Unibeam damage and Hulk's anchor HP bonus are being adjusted. Psionic Disc teleport time and HP conversion are changing. Full Moon may gain a healing effect. Symbiote Bond's duration, damage reduction, and invincibility are being tweaked. Frozen Chi's healing and slow effect are being increased.