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12 changes across 5 patches (Aug 26, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026), newest first.
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NerfChthonian Burst single-shot spell field damageThe 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.
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AdjustSignificantly reduced the probability of the Scarlet Witch being immune to incoming damage during Reality Erasure (Ultimate Ability) wind up.
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Significantly reduced the probability of the Scarlet Witch being immune to incoming damage during Reality Erasure (Ultimate Ability) wind up.
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AdjustScarlet Witch's abilities and gameplay are reworked; the balance post has the full breakdown.
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We have completed a rework of Scarlet Witch's abilities and gameplay to better channel her hex-casting might.
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AdjustScarlet Witch: 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.
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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.
AdjustScarlet Witch: 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.Source line
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.
AdjustChaos Control damageScarlet Witch: Reduce Chaos Control damage from 85/s to 75/s. Chaos Control now deals identical damage to all enemies bearing a Chaos Mark within a 20m, 120° cone shape in front of her.85/s→75/sSource line
Reduce Chaos Control damage from 85/s to 75/s. Chaos Control now deals identical damage to all enemies bearing a Chaos Mark within a 20m, 120° cone shape in front of her.
BuffChthonian Burst cast intervalScarlet Witch: Reduce Chthonian Burst cast interval from 0.5s to 0.4s (DPS to enemies increased from 160 to 200).0.5s→0.4sSource line
Reduce Chthonian Burst cast interval from 0.5s to 0.4s (DPS to enemies increased from 160 to 200).
AdjustScarlet Witch: 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.Source line
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.
2 more changes in this patch →NerfMovement speed boost gained during Mystic ProjectionThe update reduces Scarlet Witch's movement speed boost gained during Mystic Projection from 50% to 35%.50%→35%Source line
Reduce movement speed boost gained during Mystic Projection from 50% to 35%.
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FixFixed an offset in the VFX placement when Scarlet Witch used her Floral Tide emote.
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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!
Other matches
2 more changes in 2 patches, newest first.
Nerf
Magneto · Metallic Chaos cooldown
Magneto: When selecting the Team-Up with Scarlet Witch, increase Metallic Chaos cooldown from 12s to 18s.
12s→18s
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When selecting the Team-Up with Scarlet Witch, increase Metallic Chaos cooldown from 12s to 18s.
Fix
General
Fixed a bug that prevented the Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange Team-Up showcase video from playing correctly.
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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!