If you logged into Marvel Rivals today and noticed something feels off about Deadpool, you’re not imagining things. NetEase just dropped the March 26 balance update — and it’s a small but punchy patch that’ll shake up your gameplay heading into the Ignite Preseason, the game’s inaugural esports circuit.
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Marvel Rivals March 26 Patch — Full Changes at a Glance
| Hero | Role | Change Type | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadpool | Duelist/Hybrid | 🔴 Nerf | Bunny Hop now has a 0.5s cooldown after refresh |
| Elsa Bloodstone | Duelist | 🔴 Nerf | Base HP reduced from 275 → 250 |
| White Fox | Strategist | 🟢 Buff | +50 instant heal on Spectral Surge; 20/s heal while shield is active |
Deadpool’s Mobility Gets Clipped
The Merc with a Mouth was getting too mouthy with his movement. NetEase flagged that some players were exploiting extreme inputs to chain Kick@$$ Katanas → Hazardous Hijinks → Bunny Hop in rapid succession — creating burst combos that weren’t intended. The new 0.5-second cooldown on Bunny Bounce, Bunny Hop, and Healing Hop after a successful refresh is the fix. Casual players won’t feel much, but combo-abusers will definitely notice. This is a healthy change for ranked play overall.
White Fox Gets the Love She Deserved
Marvel Rivals, the fast-growing hero shooter from NetEase, has been steadily refining its roster since launch — and White Fox is proof the devs are listening. The recently added Strategist was fun but fragile. Now, she can sustain herself far better in fights thanks to:
- Instant 50 HP when casting Spectral Surge
- 20 HP/s healing to herself and nearby allies while her shield is active
- Full Spirit Tail energy stacks on respawn or exiting her Ultimate
One trade-off: the one-time healing on Spirit Sanctuary drops from 70 to 50. Fair deal for the added consistency.
Elsa Bloodstone Takes a Hit Too
Elsa quietly loses 25 base HP (275 → 250), making her a bit more dependent on positioning and firepower rather than simply tanking damage. It’s a minor tweak but expect her viability to dip slightly in solo queue.
If you want to stay ahead of the meta, check out our latest Marvel Rivals coverage on TechnoSports and our guide on top gaming updates this week.
FAQs
Q: Does Deadpool’s nerf affect normal players?
The 0.5s cooldown is aimed at high-level combo exploits — regular gameplay inputs will barely feel the difference.
Q: Is White Fox now a top-tier Strategist after the buff?
The self-sustain buffs make her significantly more viable; she’s now a much stronger pick in ranked matches.
