Marvel Rivals April 30 Update Balance Changes: Hero nerfs, buffs, and meta shift in Season 2

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 1, 2025, 23:08 IST

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NetEase Games' Marvel Rivals April 30 update brings significant hero balance adjustments, impacting the game's meta. Captain America and Groot receive nerfs, while Spider-Man's abilities are tweaked. Strategists like Adam Warlock, Cloak & Dagger, Luna Snow, and Mantis get buffs. Winter Soldier gains tactical flexibility, and the Captain America/Winter Soldier team-up ability is also adjusted, promising a revitalized gameplay experience.

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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