Marvel Rivals 20251212 Balance Update: Key Changes Revealed

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Marvel Rivals 20251212 Balance Update: Key Changes Revealed

Season 5 of Marvel Rivals introduces significant balance updates for various characters. These updates aim to enhance gameplay dynamics while adjusting the strengths and weaknesses of select heroes. Here’s an overview of the key changes in the 2025 balance update.

Character Adjustments

Vanguard Enhancements

Emma Frost: Increased base health from 550 to 600 after removing Team-Up Anchor bonus health.
Peni Parker: Decreased base health from 750 to 700.
The Thing: Damage from Stone Haymaker increased from 8% to 10% and lingering crowd control duration from 3 to 5 seconds.
Thor: Gains improved movement direction control during his Storm Surge ability.

Duelist Modifications

Blade: Increased damage for Ancestral Sword from 24 to 26 and Whirlwind Slash from 15 to 16, with a reduction in healing from 35% to 25%.
Daredevil: Loses Team-Up Anchor bonus health of 25.
Human Torch: Enhanced damage output for Fire Cluster and Blazing Blast with reduced charge speed.
Phoenix: Summon health increased from 400 to 500 during ultimate ability.

Strategist Changes

Gambit: Increased energy cost of Ragin’ Royal Flush from 4300 to 4500.
Invisible Woman: Energy cost for Invisible Boundary increased from 4300 to 4500.
Loki: Damage and healing ratio for doppelgängers improved from 80% to 90%.
Luna Snow: Reduces Absolute Zero startup time and adds new healing and damage boost abilities.
Rocket Raccoon: Increased energy cost of C.Y.A. from 4000 to 4300.
Ultron: Updates include deploying two drones through Imperative: Patch and increased energy cost for Rage of Ultron from 3700 to 4000.

Team-Up Changes

Chilling Assault: New ability for Emma Frost unlocked through team-up with Luna Snow.
Explosive Entanglement: Rogue gains the Hearts As One ability through team-up with Gambit.
Mental Projection: Removed as Team-Up ability for Emma Frost.
Sword of Duality: Psylocke gains Light & Dark Darts ability through team-up with Cloak & Dagger.

Balance Changes Summary

The balance updates in Marvel Rivals for 2025 signify a dynamic shift in gameplay. These changes, effective immediately, enhance character viability while keeping the competitive environment challenging. Players can expect more strategic depth in their interactions and combat. Stay connected with El-Balad for future updates and announcements.