In the Marvel Rivals 3.5 update, Tank characters are reveling in their improvements, except for Thor, who is experiencing a malfunctioning issue.
The much-anticipated Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 patch notes are set to be released on Friday, August 8. This update brings a host of changes to several characters, as well as the Ever-Burning Bond team-up, aiming to shake up the meta, support strategic depth, and balance character power across the roster.
Character Balance Changes
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange is receiving some power boosts in the 3.5 update to regain some of the power he lost in previous seasons. The damage falloff for Daggers of Denak has improved, with damage reducing from 100% to 80% between 10m and 20m instead of 62.5%. Maelstrom of Madness ability now has no damage falloff, making it more effective at range.
Groot
Groot, a tank character, is being given increased range for Vine Strike and Flora Colossus effect. However, Vine Strike damage per hit has decreased from 70 to 65, and Ironwood Wall's cooldown has increased from 8 seconds to 12 seconds, making it less spammy and more strategic.
Thor
Thor, listed as a "Vanguard" hero, is receiving noticeable buffs alongside Doctor Strange and Groot, though specific detailed changes to Thor were not provided in the excerpts.
Black Panther
Black Panther is experiencing a slight nerf, with an increase in the cooldown for Spirit Rend, but no specific balance details were found in the search results.
Iron Fist
Iron Fist has substantial adjustments for meta balancing, but exact changes were not detailed in available sources.
Wolverine
Wolverine has received substantial adjustments to balance the meta; exact changes were not detailed but presumably nerfs or buffs to tune his power.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man's ultimate ability, Spectacular Spin, damage per second increases from 150 to 170. Additionally, the Ever-Burning Bond (Human Torch – Spider-Man) Team-Up improves Spider-Man's combo potential by reducing the backflip distance after activation from 12m to 7m, making follow-ups more consistent.
Adam Warlock
Adam Warlock's allies revived from Adam Warlock's Karmic Revival gain bonus health equal to 70% of their maximum health, lasting for five seconds. Each hit from Adam Warlock's Cosmic Cluster now reduces Avatar Life Stream charge times by 0.3s. However, no detailed balance changes were provided for Adam Warlock in the search results.
Cloak & Dagger
Cloak & Dagger's health increases from 4000 to 4300. Primary charges have been reduced from 20 to 15, adjusting her ammo count. Burst healing effect improves, but overall healing over time duration and effectiveness have been adjusted (better initial healing but declines after 2 seconds).
Mantis
Mantis' Healing Flower's healing over time effect decreases from 12.5 per second to 10 per second. Mantis' healing with the new team-up anchor effect increases by 10%. Mantis is also part of new team-ups, but no specific numerical balance changes were provided.
Star-Lord
Star-Lord gains 25 bonus health when using Stellar Shift, lasting for three seconds before decaying to 0 over one second. However, no specific changes were listed for Star-Lord in the search results.
Ever-Burning Bond Team-Up (Human Torch – Spider-Man)
The Ever-Burning Bond team-up reduces the backflip distance after activation from 12m to 7m, making follow-ups more consistent.
New Team-Ups and Synergies
Adam Warlock is mentioned in relation to new Team-Ups and synergies involving Blade, Mantis, Luna Snow, but no detailed balance changes were shown. Mantis is also part of new team-ups, but no specific numerical balance changes were provided.
These changes are part of the Season 3.5 update launching August 8, 2025. For further details on any character or more about other heroes, let me know!
- The improved damage falloff for Doctor Strange's Daggers of Denak in the 3.5 update means he can regain some power lost in previous seasons.
- Groot's Vine Strike and Flora Colossus effect will have increased range in the upcoming update, but Vine Strike's damage per hit will decrease, and Ironwood Wall's cooldown will increase.
- Thor, listed as a "Vanguard" hero, is receiving noticeable buffs alongside Doctor Strange and Groot in the 3.5 update, but specific detailed changes to Thor were not provided.
- Black Panther is experiencing a slight nerf with an increased cooldown for Spirit Rend, but no specific balance details were found.
- Wolverine's power is being adjusted to balance the meta, but exact changes were not detailed in available sources, raising questions about any upcoming fights in the game.
