Patch Notes Archive

Every Marvel Rivals patch post this site has recorded, newest first. The current ones have their own page at /patch-notes.

9 posts on record — 4 balance, 5 update, 0 hotfix — back to 8.5. Each is summarised from the official post and cross-checked against the game files; the original is linked inside every entry.

Game update 20260916 17 September 2026 6 sections · 13 changes listed

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All-New ContentNew Stories1 item
  • New Moon Knight Lore - New Moon Rising
All-New ContentNew In Store4 items
  • Moon Knight - Eternity Knight Bundle
  • New Jeff the Land Shark - Jeff-Pool costume chroma: Gwenpool
  • Rogue & Gambit - X-Men '97 Season 2 MVP: Sugah, the MVPs are now officially live and have been added to their respective bundles, with bundle prices remaining unchanged. Eligible players who previously owned everything in the corresponding bundles will automatically receive the matching MVPs for free
  • Available From: September 17th, 2026, at 9:00:00 (UTC)
All-New ContentAll-New Events2 items

Rogue recently threw a totally radical pajama party! However, after the party wound down, Jeff fell into a terrifying nightmare. Guided by Mantis's telepathic expertise, the crew dove straight into Jeff's dream, only to discover a giant star suspended in the sky, surrounded by a chaotic flurry of bizarre thoughts.

  • Event Period: September 17th, 2026, 09:00:00 to October 15th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
  • Event Period: September 17th, 2026, 09:00:00 to October 9th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
All-New ContentPop & Win1 item

Pop & Win keeps bringing the absolute goodies! This week, we're spotlighting Jubilee's Vampy Jammies and Magneto's Master of Slumber. Step right up and test your luck for a chance to snag these two nap-tacular Pajama Party costumes for a wildly discounted price!

  • Event Duration: September 17th, 2026, 09:00:00 to October 16th, 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
Fixes and OptimizationsGameplay1 item
  • Deadpool's Clone Conundrum: Fixed an issue in Clone Rumble where players were unable to switch Team-Ups when randomized as Deadpool. Wade got a little too attached, but we've untangled the Merc with a Mouth so he can swap his besties at will!
Fixes and OptimizationsOther4 items
  • Jeff's Ducky Dip Details: Fixed a missing texture issue with Jeff the Land Shark's Ducky Dip emote. Our favorite land shark's bath time is back to being picture-perfect. Splish splash, Jeff!
  • Peni Parker's Portrait Polish: Fixed a visual inconsistency between the physical eye models and the 2D portrait artwork for Peni Parker's Liquid Shell costume. The SP//dr suit's optic sensors are fully synced, and Peni's looking sharply aligned in every dimension!
  • Doctor Strange's Astral Smile: Fixed a teeth texture display issue on Doctor Strange's Astral Arcana costume. The Sorcerer Supreme shouldn't have to battle multiversal dental issues; his mystic grin is now totally flawless. By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth!
  • Emma Frost's Telepathic Tunes: Fixed an issue where the sound effects for Emma's Psychic Spear ability would sometimes play incorrectly while she was wearing her Glittering Goddess costume. The White Queen demands absolute perfection, and her psychic broadcasts are now perfectly clear
Balance 10Current 11 September 2026 38 heroes changed · 21 buffed · 12 nerfed · 5 adjusted · 2 team-ups touched

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AngelaVanguard Nerf
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Loki, reduce the maximum damage the illusions can take250150
Captain AmericaVanguard Buff
  • Base Health300350
  • Remove Vibranium Energy Saw bounce damage falloff
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Thor, increase Voltaic Union duration7s10s
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Winter Soldier, slightly increase movement speed after using Stars Aligned
DeadpoolVanguard Buff
  • Dual Desert Eagles & Dual Desert Eagles - Upgraded Damage Falloff: Adjust maximum Damage Falloff at 30m50%75%
  • Healing gained during The Ban Hammer and The Ban Hammer - Upgraded25/s35/s
  • Bonus Health gained when releasing The Ban Hammer (Ultimate Ability) and The Big Test (Ultimate Ability)200300
  • Upgrade!
  • Experience required for every "Upgrade!" of the original values75%
Devil DinosaurVanguard Buff
  • Bleed duration stacked on enemies per Impact Beam hit0.5s1s
  • Bleed damage0.75%1.2%
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Punisher, increase Primal Punishment projectile speed120m/s150m/s
Doctor StrangeVanguard Buff
  • Daggers of Denak projectile speed60m/s80m/s
    • Attack interval between casts0.9s0.8s
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Hulk, remove Gamma Maelstrom spell field damage falloff
Emma FrostVanguard Buff
  • Base health650675
  • Range of Telepathic Pulse18m20m
  • Carbon Crush dash distance7m8.5m
GrootVanguard Buff
  • Bonus Health gained when awakening an Ironwood Wall4050
MagnetoVanguard Nerf
  • Base health650600
  • Metal Bulwark and Iron Bulwark Shield Value250200
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Scarlet Witch, increase Metallic Chaos cooldown12s18s
  • During Metallic Chaos, reduce Chaos Greatsword spell field damage4035
    • Total single-strike damage reduced8580
  • Enhanced Effect: Reduce Mag-Cannon single projectile damage2010
    • Total single-shot damage reduced4535
Peni ParkerVanguard Buff
  • Cyber-Web Cluster firing interval0.3s0.25s
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Black Panther, reduce Vibranium Mech cooldown20s15s
RogueVanguard Buff
  • Regenerative Shield capacity250275
  • Energy regeneration speed while Defensive Stance is inactive15/s25/s
  • Energy consumption speed while Defensive Stance is active50/s60/s
    • Increase Defensive Stance effect coverage rate23%30%
  • The Maximum Health gained when using Ability Absorption on a Vanguard125150
The HoodVanguard Nerf
  • Base health600550
  • Mantle of Oblivion cooldown10s12s
  • Abyssal Veil Damage Reduction ratio against enemy projectiles35%20%
  • Damage to Bonus Health conversion during Demon of the End (Ultimate Ability)60%50%
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Moon Knight, Enhanced Effect: Increase the detection range for The Hood's bullets bouncing off enemies after passing through the Lunar Barrier when the Team-Up is active3m6m

The post says base health ends at 550; the game files ship 1000.

The ThingVanguard Nerf
  • Base health750725
  • Stone Haymaker damage + 8% target's Maximum Health55 + 10% target's maximum Health55
    • When attacking a 600 Health enemy, damage is reduced115103
  • Yancy Street Charge cooldown10s12s
    • Spell field duration5s4s
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Human Torch, increase Two-in-One cooldown15s18s
    • Its duration10s8s
ThorVanguard Buff
  • Base Health300325
  • Damage to enemies crossing the boundary after casting Lightning Realm4050
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Angela, reduce Divine Armory cooldown20s15s
Black CatDuelist Nerf
  • Remove the invincibility effect during Phantom Pursuit
  • New Effect: Now grants 50% Damage Reduction and Unstoppable while casting Phantom Pursuit
  • Reduce Fortune consumed to cast Phantom Pursuit from 300 to 250, and reduce Fortune gained when hitting enemies from 150 to 125
  • Helmet of Hades duration2s3s
    • Movement Boost decay2s3s
  • New Effect: When using the Helmet of Hades, Black Cat's movement trail will now be visible, and her full form will be revealed periodically
  • Increase the volume of Black Cat's footstep sound effects
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Black Panther, add New Effect: Upon hitting an enemy with the ability, gain 50 Fortune per enemy hit, capped at 100
Black WidowDuelist Nerf
  • Red Room Rifle Damage Falloff: Adjust maximum Damage Falloff at 40m75%65%
  • Energy cost of Assassin's Focus (Ultimate Ability)28003100
BladeDuelist Buff
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Captain America, Base Effect: Gain 2 additional maximum stacks of Bloodline Awakening
  • Enhanced Effect: Increase the extra maximum stacks gained during Bloodline Awakening24
Elsa BloodstoneDuelist Nerf
  • Monster-Piercer damage per shot + 0.8% of Maximum Health13 + 0.8% of Maximum Health12
  • Bonus Health gained after casting Helix Advance and Ruthless Pursuit3025
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Devil Dinosaur, increase Smoky Snare cooldown12s15s
DeadpoolDuelist Buff
  • Dual Desert Eagles - Duelist single shot damage3842
  • Upgrade!
  • Experience required for every "Upgrade!" of the original values75%
Iron FistDuelist Buff
  • Damage for the first four strikes of Jeet Kune Do3538
    • Fifth hit5560
  • When selecting the Team-Up with The Thing, Iron Fist can now chain the existing Enhanced Effect follow-up after his first hit without needing The Thing present
  • The Team-Up skill cooldown8s12s
  • Enhanced Effect: Increase the damage dealt to enemies by the enhanced second hit4550
  • Energy cost of Living Chi (Ultimate Ability)34003100
MagikDuelist Nerf
  • When selecting the Team-Up with The Hood, increase Void Pentagram cooldown15s20s
  • Enhanced Effect: Reduce the Limbo Demon Health Boost10025
    • Total Health reduced200125
Mister FantasticDuelist Adjusted
  • When selecting the Team-Up with The Thing, adjust Clobberin' Research Dept. to be a toggle ability, allowing Mister Fantastic to turn it on and off freely
  • After entering the brawler stance, reduce Brawling Punch full charge time from 1s to 0.75s, increase damage at 0 charge from 55 to 65, and remove the Launch effect from the fully charged punch
NamorDuelist Buff
  • Trident of Neptune damage per shot7580
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Hulk, reduce Gamma Monstro cooldown30s25s
    • Its single-hit damage55.5
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Luna Snow, replace Namor's Monstro Spawn with Frozen Spawn
  • Damage remains the same, but the Frozen Spawn attacks apply a 15% slow effect on hit, lasting 1s
PsylockeDuelist Buff
  • Slightly reduce Psionic Crossbow projectile spread
  • Wing Shurikens projectile speed120m/s150m/s
    • Damage per individual shuriken910
Scarlet WitchDuelist Adjusted
  • New Ability - Scarlet Hex: Upon casting, Scarlet Witch unleashes a magic shockwave in a 20m long, 8m wide rectangular area in front of her, dealing 40 damage to enemies caught inside and applying a Chaos Mark
  • Add New Passive Ability: When Scarlet Witch deals damage to enemies bearing a Chaos Mark, 25% of the damage converts into Bonus Health for herself, up to a cap of 50
  • Chaos Control damage85/s75/s
  • Chaos Control now deals identical damage to all enemies bearing a Chaos Mark within a 20m, 120° cone shape in front of her
  • Chthonian Burst cast interval0.5s0.4s
    • DPS to enemies increased160200
  • Adjust Dark Seal effect: Instead of periodically stunning enemies within range, it will now only apply a stun effect upon the initial detonation, lasting 0.3s
  • While the Dark Seal spell field is active, it continuously deals 20/s damage and applies a 30% slow effect to enemies inside it
  • Simultaneously, the Dark Seal constantly applies Chaos Marks to enemies within the field
  • Movement speed boost gained during Mystic Projection50%35%
  • Reality Erasure (Ultimate Ability): During the cast wind-up, continuously deal damage to enemies within a 15m radius, scaling up over 4s5080
  • Additionally, during this time, she has a small chance to be immune to incoming damage
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Jubilee, Enhanced Effect: Reduce healing received during Mystic Projection42/s30/s
Spider-ManDuelist Buff
  • Amazing Combo cooldown2s1s
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Peni Parker, reduce Parker Power-Up cooldown15s10s
Star-LordDuelist Buff
  • Regenerative Shield capacity100125
  • Element Guns Damage Falloff: Adjust maximum Damage Falloff at 20m50% at 25m60%
  • Increase energy regeneration speed for Rocket Propulsion
  • Time needed to fully recharge energy18s15s
  • Blaster Barrage damage75/s80/s
Winter SoldierDuelist Nerf
  • Time required for a single charge of Tainted Voltage5s6s
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Elsa Bloodstone, Enhanced Effect: Reduce Bonus Health generated by Ceaseless Charge while the Team-Up is active7055
WolverineDuelist Buff
  • Increase Savage Claw base damage dealt per hit from 15 to 18 and increase Percentage Damage for each point of Rage from 1.5% + 0.057% to 1.5% + 0.062%
  • Adjust Bonus Health provided upon triggering Regenerative Healing Factor to be no longer affected by current Rage, standardizing to a flat 300 Bonus Health
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Cyclops, increase Percentage Damage dealt per Kinetic Claws hit for each point of Rage0.01%0.012%
Cloak & DaggerStrategist Nerf
  • In Cloak form, reduce the Vulnerable effect applied to enemies hit by Terror Cape28%20%
  • In Dagger form, reduce the area healing provided after a Lightforce Dagger hits2520
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Luna Snow, reduce Frozen Haven ice shield duration2.5s2s
DeadpoolStrategist Buff
  • Base Health250275
  • Deadpool In Your Area - Strategist and Deadpool In Your Area - Strategist Upgraded cooldown12s10s
  • Upgrade!
  • Experience required for every "Upgrade!" of the original values75%

The post says base health ends at 275; the game files ship 500.

GambitStrategist Nerf
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Magneto, adjust the Favorable Odds ability effect: it now only triggers a Launch effect once upon exploding against the environment or a character, removing the previous persistent Launch effect while the spell field is active
Invisible WomanStrategist Nerf
  • Orb Projection healing on return4540
  • Adjust Veiled Step: For the first 1s after entering Invisible state, taking damage will no longer break stealth
Jeff the Land SharkStrategist Buff
  • Joyful Splash healing amount130/s140/s
  • Aqua Burst projectile speed100m/s150m/s
    • Projectile damage2530
  • After casting It's Jeff! (Ultimate Ability), increase the healing pool's provided healing amount100/s130/s
LokiStrategist Buff
  • Mystical Missile healing amount1015
  • After casting Deception, increase continuous self-healing during stealth20/s30/s
Luna SnowStrategist Adjusted
  • Self-healing provided by Cryo Heart30/s35/s
  • When selecting the Team-Up with White Fox, remove the self-cleanse effect applied when summoning the spirit fox
MantisStrategist Adjusted
  • Charge time for a single Life Orb3s4s
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Star-Lord, reduce Healing Flower's healing amount + 3% target's Maximum Health per/s12 + 3% target's Maximum Health per/s10
  • Enhanced Healing Flower's healing + 3.5% target's Maximum Health per/s15 + 3.5% target's Maximum Health per/s10
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Adam Warlock, increase Healing Flower's healing amount + 3% target's Maximum Health per/s10 + 2.5% target's Maximum Health per/s12
  • In the soul form, increase area healing provided5/s30/s
    • Healing field radius5m8m
UltronStrategist Adjusted
  • After casting Imperative: Firewall, reduce Bonus Health provided to Ultron from 65 to 40, and reduce Bonus Health provided to nearby allies from 50 to 40
  • Add New Effect: Post-cast, it provides Ultron with a continuous 20/s self-heal effect lasting for 3s
White FoxStrategist Buff
  • Yeowoo Guseul direct hit healing amount5055
    • Bounce hit healing3540
  • During Fox Form Awakening, increase the healing provided by the surrounding healing field3540
NewHIVE MINDGorr The God Butcher + Venom
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
NewRAGNARÖKGorr The God Butcher + Hela
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
Game update 20260826 27 August 2026 4 sections · 13 changes listed

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All-New ContentNew In Store6 items
  • Peni Parker Liquid Shell Bundle
  • Availability: August 28th, 2026, 02:00:00 to September 25th 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
  • Angela Queen of Hel Bundle
  • Squirrel Girl Acorn Divinity Bundle
  • Squirrel Girl Acorn Divinity Emoji Bundle
  • Available From: August 28th, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)
All-New ContentEndgame Encore2 items

During the event, all players will be gifted an Encore Coupon. Apply this coupon to your purchases within the Infinity Saga tab to enjoy a 20% discount.

  • To celebrate the upcoming release of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame Encore, we're introducing a limited-time Infinity Saga tab in the Store following the August 28th update. This exclusive tab brings together all your favorite, previously released MCU costume bundles in one convenient spot!
  • Event Period: August 28th, 2026, 02:00:00 to September 11th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
Fixes and OptimizationsHeroes2 items
  • Angela's Graphic Issues: Fixed an issue where Angela's visual effects might display awkwardly after she was defeated while using Odin's Unacknowledged Team-Up Ability. Even the newly enthroned Queen of Hel needs her VFX in check. Angela is back to looking hevenly or hel-ly!
  • Doctor Strange's Shield Surge: Addressed an unintended issue where Doctor Strange using the Psionic Vortex Team-Up Ability could instantly fully restore the maximum value of his Shield of the Seraphim while its enhanced effect was active. The mystic arts are now perfectly balanced. By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth!
Fixes and OptimizationsOther3 items
  • Mystic Video Glitch: Fixed a bug that prevented the Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange Team-Up showcase video from playing correctly. The chaos magic has been subdued; you can now witness their mystic might in crystal clear quality!
  • Cloak & Dagger's Crisp Canvas: Ironed out the jagged textures on the "Sunset Shores" chroma of Cloak & Dagger's Coastal Couple costume. No more rough edges on these two; they're shining as brightly as the sun!
  • Scarlet Witch's Chaotic Choreography: Fixed an offset in the VFX placement when Scarlet Witch used her Floral Tide emote. Chaos magic is no excuse for bad beach vibes; Wanda's effects are now precisely on point!
Game update 20260819 20 August 2026 2 sections · 7 changes listed

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All-New ContentNew In Store5 items
  • Cyclops - Elegant Eye Bundle
  • Phoenix - Viridian Vogue Bundle
  • Limited Time: August 21st, 2026, 02:00:00 to September 18th, 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
  • Daredevil - Attorney at Law Bundle
  • Available From: August 21st, 2026, at 2:00:00 (UTC)
Fixes and OptimizationsHeroes2 items
  • Loki's Twisted Team-Up: Fixed a bug where Lady Loki's lower-body animations would contort when using the Hela Team-Up Ability (Villain's Illusion). Illusions are one thing, but anatomical impossibilities are another! The Goddess of Mischief's posture is now working perfectly as intended
  • Hela's Zero-G Stall: Addressed an issue where Hela could become paralyzed in place when casting Astral Flock after rising in Thoth's Wrath zones on Wakanda maps. The Goddess of Death bows to no gravity; she's back to soaring through the skies of Wakanda unhindered
Game update 20260812 13 August 2026 7 sections · 25 changes listed

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All-New ContentNew In Store14 items
  • Storm - Sacred Skies Bundle
  • Limited Time: August 13th, 2026, 09:00:00 to September 11th 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
  • Limited-Time Return: Loki - Lady Loki Bundle
  • Availability: August 13th, 2026, 09:00:00 to August 28th 2026, 02:00:00 (UTC)
  • Magik - Soul Surfer Chroma Blue Breaker/Sunset Surf, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts
  • Scarlet Witch - Seaside Sorceress Chroma Pitch Petal/Purple Petal, Ultimate Ability VFX, and Customizable Parts
  • Storm - Sacred Skies Chroma: Crimson Clouds, and Customizable Parts
  • Black Cat - Coastal Cat Chroma: Pearl Paws & Golden Claws
  • Winter Soldier - Summer Soldier Chroma: Chill Current
  • Star-Lord - Star Swimmer Chroma: Stellar Splash
  • Black Widow - Aquatic Assassin Ultimate Ability VFX
  • The Thing - Life is But a Dream Emote
  • Devil Dinosaur - Best Buddies Emote
  • Available From: August 13th, 2026, at 9:00:00 (UTC)
Rivals' Summer Finale '26New Content2 items
  • A "Lady Loki" State of Mind: We've designed an exclusive set of movement and combat animations specifically for Lady Loki, ensuring her battlefield presence perfectly marches her mischievous elegance. These new animations are applied to all Lady Loki costumes by default. Fans of the old style can easily toggle back to the classic animations via the small gear icon next to the "Equip" button in the Costume interface
  • Jeff Remembers He's a Shark: After much waddling, Jeff finally recalled he is, in fact, an aquatic creature! Now, when Jeff the Land Shark enters the deep waters of Hellfire Bay Beach, he will automatically transition into a swimming animation to keep cruising through the water
Rivals' Summer Finale '26Krakoan Reels Vol.21 item

Cast your lines! Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 is here. The waters are teeming with a massive haul of new catches and sweet loot, including costumes like Black Cat - Coastal Cat, Winter Soldier - Summer Soldier, and Star-Lord - Star Swimmer. Keep your eyes peeled; there's a mischievous, special little creature swimming among the new catches waiting for you to reel it in and complete your collection.

  • Event Duration: August 13th, 2026, 09:00:00 to September 24th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
Rivals' Summer Finale '26Summer Snapshot1 item

We've set up new photo spots down by the beach. Strike a pose, take a snapshot, and share it to instantly score 100 Units. Whether you're flying solo or assembling the whole squad, capture the moment to preserve beautiful memories of this summer.

  • Event Duration: August 13th, 2026, 09:00:00 to September 24th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
Rivals' Summer Finale '26Pop & Win1 item

This week, we're spotlighting Magik's Soul Surfer and Scarlet Witch's Seaside Sorceress. You still have the chance to snag these two incredible costumes for a wildly discounted price. Step right up and test your luck!

  • Event Duration: August 13th, 2026, 09:00:00 to September 24th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
Fixes and OptimizationsHeroes2 items
  • Iron Fist's Flying Flaw: Fixed an issue where using Yat Jee Chung Kuen during the Ultimate Ability could cause abnormal displacement. Lin Lie's flow state is restored; no more unintentional movements
  • Rogue's Stolen Syntax: Fixed a bug where stealing certain heroes' abilities could cause abnormal text displays on the in-match ability description panel. Rogue might borrow powers, but she shouldn't be breaking our UI
Fixes and OptimizationsOther4 items
  • Accessibility Amnesia: Addressed an issue where some Accessibility settings failed to save to the user's account. Your preferences will now stick around for the long haul
  • Emote Immobility Imprisonment: Fixed a glitch preventing Iron Fist's Kickflip Cruise, Jeff the Land Shark's Merc's March, and Ultron's Breaking the Strings emotes from being used while moving in non-combat areas. You can now flex and strut in spawn to your heart's content
  • Dragon Overload: Resolved a visual clash where Iron Fist's Furious Flow Ultimate Ability VFX was unintentionally overwritten by the White Fox Team-Up effects. K'un-Lun's street fury will shine through unobstructed once again
  • Winter Soldier Subtitles: We've added English and Chinese subtitles to the Captain America: The Winter Soldier highlights screenings
Game update 9.5 7 August 2026 9 sections · 23 changes listed

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All-New ContentNew Hero1 item
  • Dark magic meets street hustle: The Hood enters Marvel Rivals!!
All-New ContentNew Stories2 items
  • New The Hood Lore - Carved in Stone
  • New Moon Knight Lore - Faces of the Moon
All-New ContentNew In Store9 items
  • The Hood - Sinful Blackout Bundle
  • Iron Fist - Furious Flow Bundle
  • Moon Knight - Fist of Khonshu Bundle
  • The Hood - Oblivion's Whisper
  • Furious Flow - Emoji Bundle
  • The Hood - Emoji Bundle
  • Iron Fist - Furious Flow Chroma Blackened Rage/Cobalt Cruiser and Ultimate Ability VFX
  • The Hood Accessory - Madrecita Plush
  • Available from: August 7th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)
All-New ContentSeason Event: Creed of Akabba

Complete missions to earn The Punisher's Sandstorm Soldier costume for FREE. Some Premium rewards for this event can also be purchased with Units.

All-New ContentTimes Square: Captain America - The Winter Soldier Highlights Screening2 items

Head over to the viewing area in Times Square to watch iconic clips from Captain America: The Winter Soldier! Watch the screening continuously for two minutes to unlock an exclusive Spray.

  • Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: The Winter Soldier movie clips will alternate at the top of the hour throughout the event
  • Event Period: August 7th, 2026, 09:00:00 to August 27th, 2026, 09:00:00 (UTC)
All-New ContentTwitch Drops1 item

As Season 9 kicks off, get ready for a new round of Twitch Drops.

  • Drops Period: August 7th, 2026, at 12:00:00 (UTC) to September 4th, 2026, at 09:00:00 (UTC)
Fixes and OptimizationsHeroes5 items
  • Peni Parker's Panther Problem: Fixed a bug where Peni would occasionally show an incorrect KO icon when defeating enemies with her Cyber-Web Cluster after activating her Team-Up with Black Panther. Error wiped, we're back to firing clean clusters!
  • Rocket Raccoon's Repair Mode Reload: Fixed an issue where Rocket's Repair Mode charges could abnormally refill after using the Planet X Pals Team-Up ability. Rocket's tech is now officially up to spec
  • Cloak & Dagger's Frosty Fix: Addressed a bug where Cloak & Dagger would still be affected by Emma Frost's Ultimate Ability control effect after using the Frozen Haven Team-Up to freeze themselves. The Divine Pair can now chill out in peace
  • Namor's Monstro Mix-up: Fixed an issue where Namor's Monstro Spawns were incorrectly detecting Vitality Acorns released by Rocket Raccoon. The Sub-Mariner's pets now have their eyes trained on the real prizes
  • Cloak & Dagger's Hooded Hiccup: Fixed a bug where, when selecting The Hood Team Up, Cloak would occasionally be unable to use Terror Cape. The Darkforce Dimension channels are fully restored!
Fixes and OptimizationsMaps2 items
  • Angela's Ancient Anomaly: Fixed an issue on the Thebes map where Angela would occasionally get stuck and become unable to move after passing through the corridor. The Hunter is back on the hunt!
  • Times Square Team-Up Tangle: Corrected a bug in Times Square where Team-Up statuses were improperly removed after exiting a team in a party state. The synergy remains strong once more
Fixes and OptimizationsAll Platforms1 item
  • Optimized texture resource compression strategy across all platforms, reducing hard drive footprint after installation: PC expected to decrease by ~30%, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 by ~20%, and PlayStation 4 by ~7%
Balance 9.5 7 August 2026 18 heroes changed · 12 buffed · 6 nerfed · 104 team-ups touched

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Devil DinosaurVanguard Buff
  • Maximum Health Percentage Damage dealt by the first four attacks of Frenzied Feast5%8%
    • Fifth attack10%12%
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Jeff the Land Shark, increase Surf & Turf maximum duration4s5s
    • Healing effect on allies4060
Doctor StrangeVanguard Buff
  • Daggers of Denak single-hit damage1618
    • Projectile charges1012
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Hulk, reduce Gamma Maelstrom cooldown8s6s
MagnetoVanguard Buff
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Scarlet Witch — Enhanced Effect: a Metallic Chaos projectile hit now adds a minor Launch Up effect to enemies.
Peni ParkerVanguard Nerf
  • Remove the direct Immobilize effect upon hitting enemies with Cyber-Web Snare
  • New Effect: Now applies a stack of Web-Tracer and a 30% Slow effect for 1s
  • The Web-Tracer lasts for 5s
  • If an enemy with a Web-Tracer is hit by the snare again, they will be Immobilized for 0.7s
  • Adjust Cyber-Web Snare to be a charge-based ability, with a maximum of 2 charges
  • Bonus Health cap provided to Peni by Cyber-Webs200150
RogueVanguard Buff
  • Damage reduction multiplier while in Defensive Stance55%60%
  • Regenerative Shield capacity250275
VenomVanguard Nerf
  • The Bonus Health provided by Symbiotic Resilience120% of lost health110%
  • Venom Swing cooldown8s10s
Black PantherDuelist Nerf
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Storm, reduce the area damage to enemies4030
    • Cooldown12s15s
CyclopsDuelist Buff
  • Cooldown reduction provided to Ricochet Force per Optic Blast hit0.15s0.25s
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Gambit, increase the Concussive Beam Attack Frequency boost10%15%
Elsa BloodstoneDuelist Nerf
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Devil Dinosaur, reduce the health of an activated Smoky Snare trap10050
    • Its Control duration1.5s1.2s
HelaDuelist Nerf
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Namor, reduce Undead Monstro single-hit damage1510
Moon KnightDuelist Buff
  • Crescent Dart and Moon Blade bounce damage decay per bounce30%20%
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Cloak & Dagger, reduce Luminous Moon cooldown15s12s
  • Base Effect: Increase dash duration0.3s0.35s
    • Dash distance12m15m
  • Enhanced Effect: Moon Knight gains a 3s healing effect of 20 Health/s after leaving the Phased state
PhoenixDuelist Buff
  • Damage dealt when detonating Sparks3540
    • Area damage1215
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Rogue, increase Telekinetic Beatdown damage dealt4555
WolverineDuelist Buff
  • Berserker Rage Adjustment: Increase Rage gained per hit taken58
  • Rage decay timerstarting after 4s of no Rage gainedafter 5s
  • At maximum Rage, reduce the decay rate15/s10/s
Scarlet WitchDuelist Buff
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Doctor Strange:
  • Base Effect: The ability has an 8s cooldown and 8s duration
  • When activated, Chthonian Burst is replaced with Mystic Burst, allowing magic missiles to be fired freely with no energy cost
  • Enhanced Effect: Becomes a toggle-type ability
  • When toggled on, Mystic Burst replaces Chthonian Burst, allowing magic missiles to be fired freely with no energy cost
GambitStrategist Nerf
  • When selecting the Team-Up with Magneto, adjust the Launch Up Frequency of the spell field0.5s1s
JubileeStrategist Buff
  • Energy Plasmoids single-hit damage1011
    • Single-hit healing1415
LokiStrategist Buff
  • Mystical Missile Projectile Speed100m/s120m/s
White FoxStrategist Buff
  • Energy cost of Kumiho Unleashed (Ultimate Ability)48004300
  • After casting, automatically apply the Blessed by the Nine effect to all allies within a 10m radius for 3s
RemovedABYSSAL FLAMESVenom + Phoenix
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedALLIED AGENTSBlack Widow + Hawkeye
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedAMMO OVERLOADThe Punisher + Rocket Raccoon
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedASGARDIANS OF THE GALAXYAngela + Star-Lord
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedATLAS BONDLuna Snow + White Fox
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedBESTIAL HUNTThe Punisher + Daredevil
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedBINDING TIESBlack Cat + Spider-Man
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedBLADE OF KHONSHUBlade + Moon Knight
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedBLAST SLASHWolverine + Cyclops
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedBLEED FOR BATTLEBlade + Captain America
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedBLOOD LEECHVenom + Blade
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedBLOOD MOONMoon Knight + Elsa Bloodstone
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedBUBBLE BUDDIESGroot + Jeff the Land Shark
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedBURNING BULLETSBlack Widow + Phoenix
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedCHAIN OF CYTTORAKMagik + Doctor Strange
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedCHILLING CHARISMANamor + Luna Snow
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedCIRCLE OF LIFEPhoenix + Hela
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedCLOBBERIN' RESEARCH DEPT.Mister Fantastic + The Thing
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedCOMPREHENSIVE DEFENSEDaredevil + Iron Fist
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedCOSMIC CYCLONEAdam Warlock + Storm
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedDAMISA-YAOBlack Panther + Storm
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedDEEP WRATHHela + Namor
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedDEVILISH AFFAIRDaredevil + Black Widow
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedDIMENSIONAL SHORTCUTBlack Panther + Magik
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedDIVINE ARMORYThor + Angela
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedDUALITY DANCELuna Snow + Adam Warlock
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedESU ALUMNUSSquirrel Girl + Spider-Man
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedEXPERT INSTINCTWinter Soldier + Elsa Bloodstone
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedEXPLOSIVE ENTANGLEMENTRogue + Magneto
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedFANTASTIC AMPLIFIERMister Fantastic + Rocket Raccoon
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedFAVORABLE ODDSGambit + Magneto
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedFELINE ALLIANCEBlack Cat + Black Panther
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedFIERY SPARKSHuman Torch + Jubilee
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedFIRST FAMILYInvisible Woman + Mister Fantastic
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedFLAWLESS DESIGNAdam Warlock + Ultron
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedFLORA MUNITIONSStar-Lord + Groot
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedFROZEN HAVENCloak & Dagger + Luna Snow
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedGAMMA CHARGEIron Man + Hulk
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedGAMMA FASTBALLHulk + Wolverine
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedGAMMA MAELSTROMDoctor Strange + Hulk
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedGAMMA MONSTRONamor + Hulk
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedGODS OF THUNDERStorm + Thor
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedGUARDIAN OF THE DEEPJeff the Land Shark + Venom
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedGUMBO CHIMICHANGASDeadpool + Gambit
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedHEL TENDRILSHela + Venom
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
Removed"HEL-YEAH, HONEY"Deadpool + Hela
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedHELLFIRE SPARKSJubilee
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedHEX FIREWORKSScarlet Witch + Jubilee
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedICED OUT DIAMONDEmma Frost + Luna Snow
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedIRON & STONEIron Fist + The Thing
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedJAWS OF FATEStorm + Jeff the Land Shark
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedKINETIC KINCyclops + Gambit
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedKUMIHO PALMIron Fist + White Fox
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedLIGHT & DARK DARTSPsylocke + Cloak & Dagger
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedLOUDMOUTH MERCSElsa Bloodstone + Deadpool
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedLUCKY LOANWhite Fox + Black Cat
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedLUMINOUS MOONMoon Knight + Cloak & Dagger
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedMAGNETIC RESONANCEMagneto + Emma Frost
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedMAMMALIAN BONDRocket Raccoon + Squirrel Girl
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedMENTAL PROJECTIONPsylocke + Emma Frost
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedMETALLIC CHAOSMagneto + Scarlet Witch
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedMOONLIT SLASHHawkeye + Cloak & Dagger
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedMR. & MRS. XRogue + Gambit
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedMR. POOL'S INTERDIMENSIONAL TOY BOXJeff the Land Shark + Deadpool
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedOBLIVION SHROUDCloak & Dagger
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedODIN'S UNACKNOWLEDGEDAngela + Loki
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedPAIR OF THREESWolverine + Gambit
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedPARKER POWER-UPSpider-Man + Peni Parker
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedPLANET X PALSRocket Raccoon + Groot
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedPREHISTORIC TRAPElsa Bloodstone + Devil Dinosaur
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedPRIMAL PUNISHMENTDevil Dinosaur + The Punisher
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedPSIONIC FOXWhite Fox + Psylocke
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedPSIONIC VORTEXDoctor Strange + Invisible Woman
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedRAGNAROK REBIRTHThor + Hela
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedROCKET NETWORKPeni Parker + Rocket Raccoon
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSAVAGE SLAMHulk + Captain America
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSENBONZAKURA STRIKEHawkeye + Psylocke
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSLIM AND REDCyclops + Phoenix
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSORCERERS SUPREMEScarlet Witch + Doctor Strange
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSP//DR SYNCUltron + Peni Parker
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSPARKLING STAFFGambit + Jubilee
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSPIRIT BREAKEREmma Frost + Mantis
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSQUIRREL MISSILESquirrel Girl + Iron Man
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSTAR BLOSSOMMantis + Star-Lord
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSTAR-SOULStar-Lord + Adam Warlock
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSTARK PROTOCOLUltron + Iron Man
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSTARS ALIGNEDCaptain America + Winter Soldier
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSTORMING IGNITIONHuman Torch + Storm
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSURF & TURFDevil Dinosaur + Jeff the Land Shark
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedSYMBIOTE BONDSpider-Man + Venom
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedTELEKINETIC BEATDOWNPhoenix + Rogue
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedTHUNDER OVERDRIVEIron Man + Thor
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedTIMELESS VETERANSWinter Soldier + The Punisher
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedTWO-IN-ONEThe Thing + Human Torch
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedUNBREAKABLE FORCESThe Thing + Invisible Woman
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedUNITED SIBLINGSInvisible Woman + Human Torch
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedVAMPIRIC KINJubilee + Blade
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedVIBRANIUM MECHPeni Parker + Black Panther
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedVIBRANT VITALITYLoki + Mantis
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedVILLAIN'S ILLUSIONLoki + Hela
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedVITALITY PACTMantis + Adam Warlock
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedVOID PENTAGRAMMagik
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedVOLTAIC UNIONCaptain America + Thor
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
RemovedWILD WALLGroot + Mantis
  • Found in the game files; the official notes don't mention it.
Balance 9.0 10 July 2026 40 heroes changed · 19 buffed · 7 nerfed · 14 adjusted

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AngelaVanguard Adjusted
  • Base Health450350
  • Add 200 Regenerative Shield
  • Remove the Team-Up Anchor 100 Bonus Health
Captain AmericaVanguard Nerf
  • Base Health600300
  • Add 300 Regenerative Shield
  • Remove the Team-Up Anchor 100 Bonus Health
  • Total Health reduced700600
DeadpoolVanguard Buff
  • Dual Desert Eagles - Vanguard single-shot damage (standard)3436
  • Dual Desert Eagles - Vanguard single-shot damage (upgraded)3940
  • Deadpool In Your Area - Upgraded (Vanguard): Increase the Damage Reduction provided to allies20%25%
    • For Deadpool30%35%
  • Base Health450500
  • Remove the Team-Up Anchor 50 Bonus Health
Devil DinosaurVanguard Buff
  • Base Health750850
  • Critical hit damage reduction provided by Prehistoric Plating (Passive)50%60%
  • Reduced Ultimate Energy gain for enemies damaging or allies healing Devil Dinosaur35%40%
  • Remove the Team-Up Anchor 100 Bonus Health
Doctor StrangeVanguard Buff
  • Base Health575650
  • Shield value of Shield of the Seraphim700850
  • Remove the Team-Up Anchor 100 Bonus Health
  • When Invisible Woman is selected as a Team-Up partner, Doctor Strange's Shield of the Seraphim gains an additional 150 shield value (Total 1000)
GrootVanguard Buff
  • Base Health700850
  • Remove the Team-Up Anchor 150 Bonus Health
HulkVanguard Adjusted
  • Heavy Blow Damage4045
  • Base Health650400
  • Add 300 Regenerative Shield
  • Energy cost of Hulk Smash! (Ultimate Ability)34003700
  • Remove the Team-Up Anchor 100 Bonus Health
  • Total Health reduced750700
Peni ParkerVanguard Nerf
  • Remove the Team-Up Anchor 50 Bonus Health
RogueVanguard Nerf
  • The Damage Reduction provided during Defensive Stance60%55%
  • Maximum bonus damage added to Southern Brawl at full energy9075
  • Base Health650350
  • Add 225 Regenerative Shield
    • Total Health reduced650575
The ThingVanguard Buff
  • Bonus Health cap provided by Stone Haymaker100150
  • Slightly increase the vertical detection height of the anti-movement zone generated at the end of Yancy Street Charge to prevent Launched enemies their movement abilitiesunexpectedly being ableuse
  • Slightly reduce the backswing animation time when using Clobberin' Time (Ultimate Ability) immediately following Battle Blitz or Embattled Leap
ThorVanguard Buff
  • Slightly increase the travel distance of an uncharged, quick-cast Storm Surge
  • Damage of Hammer Throw on throw4550
    • Damage on return2025
  • Base Health600300
  • Add 300 Regenerative Shield
VenomVanguard Nerf
  • Base Health675500
  • Add 250 Regenerative Shield
  • Remove the Team-Up Anchor 150 Bonus Health
  • Total Health reduced825750
Black CatDuelist Adjusted
  • Base Health275150
  • Add 125 Regenerative Shield
  • Maximum Fortune cap from 1,000 ,2001
  • Increase the odds of securing a high Fortune payout when using the Tablet of Destinies
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Damage Boost
Black PantherDuelist Adjusted
  • Base Health275150
  • Add 125 Regenerative Shield
CyclopsDuelist Nerf
  • Optic Blast single-hit damage2521
  • Ricochet Force damage8070
  • Cooldowns of Propulsion Burst and Optic Ascent12s15s
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Damage Boost
DaredevilDuelist Adjusted
  • Base Health300150
  • Add 150 Regenerative Shield
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Damage Boost
DeadpoolDuelist Adjusted
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Damage Boost
Elsa BloodstoneDuelist Adjusted
  • Double-Barrel Blaster ammo capacity shells812
  • Helix Advance cooldown10s11s
  • When Devil Dinosaur is selected as her Team-Up partner, increase Double-Barrel Blaster individual pellet damage4.55
HawkeyeDuelist Buff
  • Slightly increase the damage scaling of Piercing Arrow while charging, though the maximum fully-charged damage remains unchanged
  • Piercing Arrow's base projectile speed120m/s130m/s
    • Its maximum projectile speed180m/s195m/s
HelaDuelist Buff
  • Nightsword Thorn base damage7080
  • Damage falloff at 30m to starting at 18m and reducing to 75% at 35mstarting at 18m and reducing70%
  • Astral Flock Adjustment: Hela can now fly freely in any direction while in Crow form
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 15% Damage Boost
Human TorchDuelist Adjusted
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Damage Boost
Iron ManDuelist Nerf
  • Spell field damage of a single-handed Repulsor Blast5045
  • Spell field damage of a dual-handed Repulsor Blast5550
  • Unibeam (Armor Overdrive) damage190/s180/s
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Damage Boost
MagikDuelist Buff
  • Base Health250150
  • Add 125 Regenerative Shield
  • Total Health increased250275
Moon KnightDuelist Adjusted
  • Crescent Dart damage per hit2325
  • Energy cost of Hand of Khonshu (Ultimate Ability)28003100
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Damage Boost
PhoenixDuelist Buff
  • Endsong Inferno (Ultimate Ability) Explosion Damage140150
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 10% Damage Boost
PsylockeDuelist Buff
  • Psionic Crossbow single-hit base damage1213
  • Base Health250150
  • Add 100 Regenerative Shield
  • When Emma Frost is selected as her Team-Up partner, increase the Bonus Health granted to Psylocke upon hitting an enemy with Wing Shurikens1015
  • When Cloak & Dagger are selected as her Team-Up partners, increase Psionic Crossbow single-hit base damage1314
Scarlet WitchDuelist Adjusted
  • Dark Seal can now be cast while Mystic Projection is active, though doing so will prematurely cancel the Mystic Projection
Star-LordDuelist Adjusted
  • Remove the 25 Bonus Health gained upon using Stellar Shift
  • Base Health250150
  • Add 100 Regenerative Shield
StormDuelist Buff
  • Wind Blade base damage5560
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Damage Boost
The PunisherDuelist Adjusted
  • Adjudication damage per hit2019
  • Deliverance damage per hit109.5
  • When Daredevil is selected as his Team-Up partner, Adjudication single-hit damage1920
    • Deliverance single-hit damage9.510
Adam WarlockStrategist Adjusted
  • Base Health250275
  • Cosmic Cluster projectile damage3835
  • When Ultron is selected as his Team-Up partner, increase Quantum Magic ammo capacity1525
Cloak & DaggerStrategist Buff
  • Lightforce Dagger direct-hit healing1215
  • Lingering spell field healing2025
  • One-time healing amount of Veil of Lightforce4550
  • Dagger Storm healing output45/s50/s
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 15% Healing Boost
DeadpoolStrategist Adjusted
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Healing Boost
GambitStrategist Buff
  • Kinetic Cards single-hit healing output2830
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Healing Boost
Invisible WomanStrategist Buff
  • Healing provided by an outgoing Orb Projection4550
    • Healing on the return3540
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 15% Healing Boost
Luna SnowStrategist Buff
  • Remove the 10% Damage Boost from Number One Idol
  • The Healing Boost10%20%
  • The Healing Boost provided to an attached ally via Idol Aura35%40%
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 15% Healing Boost
MantisStrategist Buff
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 10% Healing Boost
  • When Star-Lord is selected as her Team-Up partner, enhance the healing output of Healing Flower + 3% of target's max Health/s10 + 2.5% of target's max Health/s15
  • When Adam Warlock is selected as her Team-Up partner, the Nature's Favor passive effect is enhanced
  • After casting Natural Anger (and ONLY while Natural Anger is active), increase her self-healing12.5/s17.5/s
Rocket RaccoonStrategist Buff
  • Healing amount when a Repair Mode orb passes through an ally5055
  • Increase the energy cost of C.Y.A
  • Ultimate Ability40004300
  • Add distance-based falloff logic to C.Y.A.: its Damage Boost and Bonus Health generation will begin decaying at 8m, maxing at a 60% reduction at 20m
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Healing Boost
UltronStrategist Buff
  • Area healing output of the Imperative: Firewall drones30/s35/s
White FoxStrategist Nerf
  • Spirit Sanctuary cooldown12s15s
  • Remove Team-Up Anchor bonus 10% Healing Boost
  • Upon activating Kumiho Unleashed (Ultimate Ability), increase total Health ,2009001
Balance 8.5 15 May 2026 16 heroes changed · 10 buffed · 3 nerfed · 3 adjusted · 2 team-ups touched

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DeadpoolVanguard Nerf
  • The Ban Hammer (Gun Form Ultimate Ability) healing provided while active50/s25/s
  • Dual Desert Eagles - Vanguard single-shot damage (standard)3634
  • Dual Desert Eagles - Vanguard single-shot damage (upgraded)4239
Emma FrostVanguard Buff
  • Telepathic Pulse falloff now begins after not hitting an enemy3s4s
  • Mind's Aegis reposition cooldown3s1s
  • Damage Reduction gained during Diamond Form and Psionic Seduction (Ultimate Ability)20%25%
The ThingVanguard Buff
  • Base health700750
Iron FistDuelist Buff
  • Jeet Kune Do hits now reduce the cooldown of Dragon's Defense by1s1.2s
  • K'un-Lun Kick's first strike damage3540
Mister FantasticDuelist Buff
  • Stretch Punch damage6570
  • Remove Flexible Elongation's Movement Speed reduction effect
  • However, the charge time for each use has been reduced8s6s
  • Energy cost of Brainiac Bounce (Ultimate Ability)34003100
Moon KnightDuelist Buff
  • Moonlight Hook cooldown15s12s
PhoenixDuelist Adjusted
  • Cosmic Flames' direct hit damage5055
  • Explosion damage when detonating Spark marks4035
Spider-ManDuelist Buff
  • Spectacular Spin damage per single spherical Spell Field13.615
  • Total damage over the 2.4s duration increased408450
Star-LordDuelist Buff
  • Ammo capacity of Element Guns4050
WolverineDuelist Buff
  • Trigger cooldown of Regenerative Healing Factor105s90s
Invisible WomanStrategist Nerf
  • Force Physics push distance12m10m
    • Damage5550
LokiStrategist Adjusted
  • Illusion's Mystical Missile Healing ratio90%100%
  • Illusion's Mystical Missile damage ratio90%80%
  • Energy cost of God of Mischief (Ultimate Ability)43004500
MantisStrategist Nerf
  • Allied Inspiration Damage Boost provided to allies12%8%
  • New Effect: Now provides a flat 100 Movement Speed Boost to allies
Rocket RaccoonStrategist Buff
  • Bombard Mode hit damage per projectile1617
  • Repair Mode charges810
  • Reduce the energy cost of C.Y.A
  • Ultimate Ability43004000
White FoxStrategist Adjusted
  • Healing Amount provided by the surrounding aura during Fox Form Awakening25/s35/s
  • Burst healing generated by each successful attack during Fox Form Awakening3525
  • Blessed by the Nine healing to allies during Kumiho Unleashed (Ultimate Ability)40/s60/s
RetunedChilling Assault
  • Iced Out Diamond Spell Field9m12m
  • Increase barrier placement distance to match the 12m radius
NewPRIMAL PUNISHMENTDevil Dinosaur + The Punisher
  • As the Team-Up Anchor, Devil Dinosaur gains 100 Bonus Health
  • The Punisher unlocks the Ancient Judgement ability through his Team-Up with Devil Dinosaur
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