Marvel Rivals Season 3 Buffs, Nerfs, and Balance Changes
Written by Alec Blackwood
Marvel Rivals Season 3 is bringing a full set of buffs and nerfs on July 11, changing a few different characters. Some of the strongest heroes are finally getting toned down, while a few underused picks are getting much-needed help.
Here’s a full breakdown of every confirmed change so far.
Buffed Heroes in Season 3
Venom
Venom is getting a straight buff, helping his damage keep up with faster duelists.
The Thing
The Thing now has a new ability called Battle Blitz. It lets him leap at an enemy and punch them mid-air with Stone Haymaker. If timed right, it can knock flying heroes out of the sky.
NetEase also confirmed more anti-air tools like this are planned for other Vanguards in future patches.
Namor
His primary attack is getting buffed to improve his pressure and damage.
Scarlet Witch
Her Ultimate is being improved. No exact numbers yet, but it’s meant to make it more threatening in teamfights.
Mantis
Her healing and Ultimate are getting a full buff pass, making her more reliable in longer fights.
Invisible Woman
She’s getting a small healing efficiency increase to support her team more often.
Nerfed Heroes in Season 3
Iron Man
He’s getting nerfed so he can’t snipe the backline as easily or as often.
The Punisher
Both his Culling Turret and his fast-charging Ultimate are being nerfed to slow his power curve.
Mister Fantastic
He’ll be easier to kill while in his inflated state, making him less of a problem during objective fights.
Loki
His Ultimate now charges slower, limiting how often he can disrupt fights.
Ultron
Ultron has been dominating from the sky, so his overall survivability is being reduced.
Emma Frost
Emma is getting another nerf after her Season 2.5 changes. She’s still strong, especially as a solo healer.
Final Blurb
Season 3 is clearly focused on breaking up the current meta. Shield-heavy comps and aerial dominance are both getting direct counters. Some of the more frustrating Ultimates are being toned down, while support heroes are finally getting buffed to stay competitive.
The new tools for Vanguards are a solid step in balancing air vs ground fights.
TL;DR
Venom, Namor, and Scarlet Witch are getting damage buffs
The Thing gains a new anti-air leap called Battle Blitz
Mantis and Invisible Woman healing buffs are confirmed
Iron Man, Ultron, Loki, and Punisher are getting nerfed
Mister Fantastic is now easier to kill in inflated form
Emma Frost gets hit with another healing nerf
More Vanguard anti-air tools are planned for future updates
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