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Marvel Rivals buffs and nerfs: October 2026 so far
Every buff and nerf from the 2 official updates Nerf Radar tracked for Marvel Rivals in October 2026 (through Oct 6, 2026): 19 buffs and 5 nerfs in all.
Buff 19Nerf 5
Most buffed and nerfed
The 10 entries with the most buffs and nerfs in October 2026 so far, of 13 with at least one. A count of changes, not a measure of their size.
| Changed | Buffs | Nerfs | Patches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclops | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Hawkeye | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Phoenix | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Adam Warlock | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Hulk | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jubilee | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Devil Dinosaur | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gorr the God Butcher | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Iron Man | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Marvel Rivals Version 20261009 Balance Post (Oct 6, 2026)
· 19 buffs and 5 nerfs among its 34 changes · Full breakdown → · Official notes ↗
Buffs (19)
Hulk
Buff
Gamma Ray Gun projectile speed
Hulk: In Banner form, increase Gamma Ray Gun projectile speed from 80m/s to 120m/s.
80m/s→120m/s
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In Banner form, increase Gamma Ray Gun projectile speed from 80m/s to 120m/s.
Buff
Gamma energy gained when Gamma Grenade hits self
Hulk: In Banner form, increase gamma energy gained when Gamma Grenade hits self from 50 to 100.
50→100
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In Banner form, increase gamma energy gained when Gamma Grenade hits self from 50 to 100.
Buff
Magneto: When selecting the Team-Up with Emma Frost, increase damage dealt by the magnetic projection generated via Magnetic Resonance from 45% to 50%. Increase the maximum duration of the magnetic projection from 5s to 6s.
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When selecting the Team-Up with Emma Frost, increase damage dealt by the magnetic projection generated via Magnetic Resonance from 45% to 50%. Increase the maximum duration of the magnetic projection from 5s to 6s.
Buff
Unbreakable Forces ability cooldown
The Thing: When selecting the Team-Up with Invisible Woman, reduce Unbreakable Forces ability cooldown from 20s to 15s.
20s→15s
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When selecting the Team-Up with Invisible Woman, reduce Unbreakable Forces ability cooldown from 20s to 15s.
Cyclops
Buff
Cyclops: Increase Optic Blast single-hit damage from 22 to 23. Increase the cooldown reduction provided to Ricochet Force per Optic Blast hit from 0.25s to 0.3s.
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Increase Optic Blast single-hit damage from 22 to 23. Increase the cooldown reduction provided to Ricochet Force per Optic Blast hit from 0.25s to 0.3s.
Buff
The energy cost of Ruby Rage
Cyclops: Reduce the energy cost of Ruby Rage (Ultimate Ability) from 3700 to 3400.
3700→3400
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Reduce the energy cost of Ruby Rage (Ultimate Ability) from 3700 to 3400.
Buff
The duration of Kinetic Kin
Cyclops: When selecting the Team-Up with Gambit, increase the duration of Kinetic Kin from 6s to 8s.
6s→8s
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When selecting the Team-Up with Gambit, increase the duration of Kinetic Kin from 6s to 8s.
Hawkeye
Buff
Piercing Arrow projectile speed
The update increases Hawkeye's Piercing Arrow projectile speed from 130m/s-195m/s to 140m/s-210m/s.
130m/s-195m/s→140m/s-210m/s
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Increase Piercing Arrow projectile speed from 130m/s-195m/s to 140m/s-210m/s.
Buff
The spell field width for the initial damage hit of Hypersonic Arrow
Hawkeye: Increase the spell field width for the initial damage hit of Hypersonic Arrow from 3m to 5m.
3m→5m
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Increase the spell field width for the initial damage hit of Hypersonic Arrow from 3m to 5m.
Buff
Psionic Arrow single-shot damage
Hawkeye: When selecting the Team-Up with Psylocke, increase Psionic Arrow single-shot damage from 32 to 33.
32→33
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When selecting the Team-Up with Psylocke, increase Psionic Arrow single-shot damage from 32 to 33.
Iron Man
Buff
Iron Man: When selecting the Team-Up with Thor, increase Unibeam outer ring damage from 70/s to 80/s. Increase Thunder Overdrive enhanced Unibeam outer ring damage from 85/s to 90/s.
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When selecting the Team-Up with Thor, increase Unibeam outer ring damage from 70/s to 80/s. Increase Thunder Overdrive enhanced Unibeam outer ring damage from 85/s to 90/s.
Phoenix
Buff
Phoenix: Increase Cosmic Flames single-shot damage from 60 to 65. Increase direct damage upon detonating Sparks from 40 to 45, and the explosion damage from 15 to 20. Upon detonating Sparks, the self-heal effect has been removed, replaced with granting Bonus Health of 5 for 4s, capped at 25.
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Increase Cosmic Flames single-shot damage from 60 to 65. Increase direct damage upon detonating Sparks from 40 to 45, and the explosion damage from 15 to 20. Upon detonating Sparks, the self-heal effect has been removed, replaced with granting Bonus Health of 5 for 4s, capped at 25.
Buff
The number of Sparks applied
Phoenix: When Endsong Inferno (Ultimate Ability) explosion spell field and shockwave hit enemies, increase the number of Sparks applied from 1 to 2.
1→2
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When Endsong Inferno (Ultimate Ability) explosion spell field and shockwave hit enemies, increase the number of Sparks applied from 1 to 2.
Buff
Ability cooldown
Phoenix: When selecting the Team-Up with Hela, reduce ability cooldown from 12s to 10s.
12s→10s
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When selecting the Team-Up with Hela, reduce ability cooldown from 12s to 10s.
Adam Warlock
Buff
Healing provided by a single Cosmic Cluster
Adam Warlock: When selecting the Team-Up with Ultron, increase healing provided by a single Cosmic Cluster from 16 to 18.
16→18
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When selecting the Team-Up with Ultron, increase healing provided by a single Cosmic Cluster from 16 to 18.
Buff
Healing provided by the explosion spell field generated upon Cosmic Cluster hits
Adam Warlock: Enhanced Effect: Increase healing provided by the explosion spell field generated upon Cosmic Cluster hits from 5 to 7 while the Team-Up is active.
5→7
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Enhanced Effect: Increase healing provided by the explosion spell field generated upon Cosmic Cluster hits from 5 to 7 while the Team-Up is active.
Buff
Charge time per stack for Healing Hearts and Breaking Spades
The update reduces Gambit's charge time per stack for Healing Hearts and Breaking Spades from 8s to 7s.
8s→7s
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Reduce charge time per stack for Healing Hearts and Breaking Spades from 8s to 7s.
Buff
The duration of Sparkling Staff
Gambit: When selecting the Team-Up with Jubilee, increase the duration of Sparkling Staff from 1.5s to 2s.
1.5s→2s
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When selecting the Team-Up with Jubilee, increase the duration of Sparkling Staff from 1.5s to 2s.
Jubilee
Buff
The Firework Finale spell field healing
The update increases Jubilee's Firework Finale (Ultimate Ability) spell field healing from 150/s to 180/s.
150/s→180/s
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Increase the Firework Finale (Ultimate Ability) spell field healing from 150/s to 180/s.
Nerfs (5)
Nerf
Base health
The update reduces Devil Dinosaur's base health from 850 to 825.
850→825
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Reduce base health from 850 to 825.
Nerf
Twilight of the Gods duration
Gorr the God Butcher: Reduce Twilight of the Gods (Ultimate Ability) duration from 12s to 10s.
12s→10s
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Reduce Twilight of the Gods (Ultimate Ability) duration from 12s to 10s.
Nerf
Chthonian Burst single-shot spell field damage
The update reduces Scarlet Witch's Chthonian Burst single-shot spell field damage from 40 to 35.
40→35
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Reduce Chthonian Burst single-shot spell field damage from 40 to 35.
Nerf
Gambit: Reduce target search range for Ragin' Royal Flush from 40m to 30m. Reduce the extra Jump Boost effect granted to self and allies from 500 to 300.
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Reduce target search range for Ragin' Royal Flush from 40m to 30m. Reduce the extra Jump Boost effect granted to self and allies from 500 to 300.
Jubilee
Nerf
The Dazzling Detonation Blind duration
The update reduces Jubilee's Dazzling Detonation Blind duration from 1.5s to 0.8s.
1.5s→0.8s
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Reduce the Dazzling Detonation Blind duration from 1.5s to 0.8s.
Marvel Rivals Version 20261009 Patch Notes (Oct 6, 2026)
· No buffs or nerfs among its 6 changes · Full breakdown → · Official notes ↗