Marvel Rivals season 4 patch massively boosts top heroes ⇒ MarvelRivalsHub

If you’re deep into Marvel Rivals, you already know Marvel Rivals Season 4 patch updates can make or break your favorite hero. But there’s a big difference between reading patch notes and actually seeing how the changes feel in game. This article compares Season 4 with the previous 3.5 version using side by side gameplay footage. It reveals just how impactful these balance changes really are for competitive players.

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Magik’s piercing rework makes her a surprise standout

Magik may appear to do less damage at a glance, but that’s not the full story. Her piercing mechanic now generates more ultimate energy and adds serious utility. In fact, the damage adjustments feel more like a hidden buff. Core combos still function, and with better ult generation, Magik could rise in meta value, even on PC where she’s usually underused.

Thor’s Angela team up is a game changer for his mobility

Thor’s new synergy with Angela adds a fast, mobile edge to his gameplay. With increased access to his Thor Force and higher lethality, this duo is already gaining traction. His ultimate has been upgraded with a stun and faster movement, making him much more reliable for engaging and follow up kills. The new team up system is one of the standout additions this season.

Wanda’s team up nerf isn’t as brutal as expected

On paper, Wanda’s team up damage dropped from 12 to 6, suggesting a 50 percent nerf. But in real gameplay, it feels more like 30 percent. While the downgrade is definitely present, it’s still quite viable. Wanda also got a subtle buff: she can now be healed during Mystic Projection, helping her stay in fights longer.

Emma Frost gets hit hard with slower energy gain

Emma’s changes are noticeable and impactful. Her charge gives half the ultimate energy compared to before, and Diamond Form has a three second delay. If you’ve been running her as your main, you’ll need to adjust your timing. Many players agree this was a deserved nerf, though some feel it was a bit too harsh.

Other key hero changes that affect playstyles

Ultron: Gets bonus damage against overshields, but it’s mild. Bucky (Winter Soldier): His Trooper Fist allows better follow up against escape artists like Invisible Woman. Doctor Strange: Cooldown reductions let him cast more frequently, significantly increasing his presence in fights. Loki: His copy ability now gives less time, reducing its reliability. Luna Snow: Ultimate duration is 2 seconds shorter. It’s a subtle but helpful nerf to her survivability.

Significant tank and support reworks to track

Peni Parker now has more lethal mines that stack slows and fire faster, making her an even tougher matchup for dive and brawl tanks. Invisible Woman now heals faster when under pressure from DPS ultimates. This might not seem major, but it makes a difference in high damage fights. Jeff now drops a healing zone where he starts his ult. This encourages him to initiate with the team rather than from the sidelines. Mantis saw a small change to her speed boost mechanic, but it’s mostly ineffective in real matches.

More upgrades across the board

Moon Knight finally gets a double blade attack that raises his burst potential and gives him bonus health. This is his most important buff so far. Blade gets better lifesteal and ult regen. His overall damage isn’t much higher, but his sustainability improves. Psylocke suffers a damage reduction on her wing shurikens. Players who knew her breakpoints will definitely notice the extra hits required to finish a target. Squirrel Girl trades base damage for stronger barricade impact, but her Mammal Bond now has a slower cooldown, removing her reliable double stun.

Scarlet Witch becomes a full on raid boss

Scarlet Witch’s ultimate now destroys almost any non shielded target. Previously, she couldn’t kill Monster Hulk, but now she can erase him with no problem. She is officially one of the most dangerous heroes in Season 4.

Watch the source video here for full side by side comparisons and more insights into how each change affects gameplay.