Marvel Rivals April 30 Update Balance Changes: Hero nerfs, buffs, and meta shift in Season 2
Marvel Rivals April 30 update balance changes (Image via NetEase Games)
NetEase Games
just released the
Marvel Rivals April 30 update
, introducing several
hero balance changes
and shaking up the meta once again. The game has seen yet another boost in player count in Season 2 due to the consistent release of new maps, new heroes, and constant addressing of hero balance issues every week. This week's update balances the following heroes: Captain America, Doctor Strange, Groot, Spider-Man, Winter Soldier, Adam Warlock, Cloak & Dagger, Luna Snow, and Mantis.
This article will brief you on all the hero balance changes in the Marvel Rivals April 30 update.
All buffs and nerfs in the Marvel Rivals April 30 update
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Marvel Rivals April 30 update targets heroes from all three classes, Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist, while also adjusting the Stars Aligned team-up ability. It addresses the overpowered nature of the current meta with Captain America and Groot. Furthermore, Spider-Man has finally been nerfed as the Marvel Rivals community has been asking for it. As the cherry on top, several changes are made to key strategists that is sure to shake things up.
Here are all the balance changes in the Marvel Rivals April 30 update.
Class
Hero
Change
Elaboration
Vanguard
Captain America
Base health reduced from 650 → 600
Slightly lowers his survivability on the frontline.
Doctor Strange
Ultimate cost reduced from 3400 → 3100
Allows more frequent use of Eye of Agamotto.
Groot
Ironwood Wall health reduced from 700 → 600
Makes his shield easier to break through.
Duelist
Spider-Man
Amazing Combo radius reduced from 5m → 4m
Requires tighter aim and positioning to hit all targets.
Winter Soldier
Tainted Voltage now has 2 charge levels (cooldown unchanged)
Adds tactical flexibility to his combat style.
Strategist
Adam Warlock
Crit hits reduce Avatar Life Stream cooldown by 1s
Rewards offensive play with better sustain.
Cloak & Dagger
Cloak: Darkforce Cloak damage 75/s → 80/s
Dagger: Hit damage 15 → 18
Both forms deal slightly more damage to enemies.
Luna Snow
Damage falloff at 40m increased from 60% → 75%
Her long-range attacks now hit harder.
Mantis
Life Energy Blast damage increased from 50 → 55
Buffs her offensive potential while healing.
Team-Up
Cap + Winter Soldier
Stellar Impact grants +50 bonus health to nearby allies
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