Marvel Rivals
Steam News 16 July 202510mo ago

Marvel Rivals Version 20250717 Balance Post

In the recently launched Season 3, we observed that Wolverine's new Team-Up Ability with Phoenix has been bringing a bit too much heat to Vanguards. This duo's combined power has led to battles for Vanguards feeling les…

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addedIn the recently launched Season 3, we observed that Wolverine's new Team-Up Ability with Phoenix has been bringing a bit too much heat to Vanguards. This duo's combined power has led to battles for Vanguards feeling less like a hero's journey and more like a mutiny, potentially sidelining key Vanguard heroes. To restore balance and keep the fight epic, we're nerfing Wolverine's Team-Up Ability and dialing down his threat level against the Vanguards in this update.
changedWe'll keep a close eye on the hero ecosystem and your battles, so stay tuned for more balance adjustments in future updates.
changedIncrease Berserk Claw Strike Base Damage from 6 to 8. Reduce Percentage Damage per attack at maximum Rage from 4.5% to 3.5%.
changedIncrease Regenerative Healing Factor cooldown from 90s to 105s. Increase cooldown reduction from 10s to 12s when participating in KOs.
changedOur fiery mutant duo's bond has been a little too hot to handle. So we're cooling down Wolverine's healing when teaming up with Phoenix.
changedReduce Lifesteal gained during Phoenix Warrior from 33% to 25%.
Increase Berserk Claw Strike Base Damage6 to 8Reduce Percentage Damage per attack at maximum Rage4.5% to 3.5%Increase Regenerative Healing Factor cooldown90s to 105sIncrease cooldown reduction10s to 12s

In the recently launched Season 3, we observed that Wolverine's new Team-Up Ability with Phoenix has been bringing a bit too much heat to Vanguards. This duo's combined power has led to battles for Vanguards feeling less like a hero's journey and more like a mutiny, potentially sidelining key Vanguard heroes. To restore balance and keep the fight epic, we're nerfing Wolverine's Team-Up Ability and dialing down his threat level against the Vanguards in this update.

We'll keep a close eye on the hero ecosystem and your battles, so stay tuned for more balance adjustments in future updates.

ADJUSTMENTS

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Wolverine

Time to temper Logan's rage and slightly reduce his survivability.

-Increase Berserk Claw Strike Base Damage from 6 to 8. Reduce Percentage Damage per attack at maximum Rage from 4.5% to 3.5%.

-Increase Regenerative Healing Factor cooldown from 90s to 105s. Increase cooldown reduction from 10s to 12s when participating in KOs.

TEAM-UP ABILITIES

Primal Flame (Phoenix - Wolverine)

Our fiery mutant duo's bond has been a little too hot to handle. So we're cooling down Wolverine's healing when teaming up with Phoenix.

-Reduce Lifesteal gained during Phoenix Warrior from 33% to 25%.

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Steam News / 16 July 2025

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