Season 6.5: All Buffs and Nerfs Revealed

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Season 6.5 of Marvel Rivals begins on February 13, 2026, introducing a new character along with updates to balance the game’s roster of heroes. These mid-season updates tend to be smaller than those at the start of a new season, but this one has surprised fans by being more substantial than usual. The reactions to it have been mixed, making it a topic of discussion among players.

Compared to Season 6, the changes in 6.5 affect fewer characters. Fans had hoped for broader adjustments to address the growing gap in power levels among heroes. For instance, Gambit remains unchanged, despite being widely viewed as one of the strongest characters.

Every Character Buff in Season 6.5

Many heroes received improvements to their abilities, especially those who needed more options in battle. Some of the buffs include extra health, shorter cooldowns, and entirely new skills. These changes aim to make underused heroes more effective or encourage players to try different team strategies.

Here’s a list of heroes who got buffs and what they received:

Hero	Role	Buffs
Thor	Vanguard	Hammer Throw now grants 50 Bonus Health once per throw
Rogue	Vanguard	Improved damage absorption in Defensive Stance
Doctor Strange	Vanguard	Faster shield recovery speed for Shield of the Seraphim
Venom	Vanguard	Increased base health to 675; Feast of the Abyss damage boost improved
Deadpool	Duelist	More healing when using Pop Quiz!
Psylocke	Duelist	Less damage falloff for Psionic Crossbow projectiles
Star-Lord	Duelist	Reduced energy cost for Galactic Legend (Ultimate)
Squirrel Girl	Duelist	Faster projectile speed for Squirrel Blockade without charge
Wolverine	Duelist	Significantly lower energy cost for Last Stand (Ultimate)
Storm	Duelist	Longer-lasting bonus health from Weather Control
The Punisher	Duelist	Lower energy cost for Final Judgement (Ultimate)
Mister Fantastic	Strategist	New flight ability lasting 4 seconds, recharges in 15 seconds
Ultron	Strategist	Extended drone detachment range

The most notable winners from these buffs are Storm and Adam Warlock. Warlock’s new abilities help him escape dangerous situations, while Storm’s longer-lasting weather effects make her easier to use effectively.

Nerfs in Season 6.5

While some characters received minor nerfs mainly to balance overpowered heroes, many fans felt that the most powerful characters were left mostly untouched. Several popular heroes like Gambit, Hela, Luna Snow, Groot, and Angela did not see any nerfs, even though many players considered them too strong.

Here’s an overview of the nerfs that did happen:

Hero	Role	Nerfs
Thor	Vanguard	Reduced Bonus Health from Storm Surge
Phoenix	Duelist	Lowered base health from 275 to 250
Moon Knight	Duelist	Reduced the bonus max health from Moon Blade
Psylocke	Duelist	Decreased damage of Dance of the Butterfly (Ultimate)
Storm	Duelist	Reduced bonus damage from Weather Control (Thunder)
Invisible Woman	Strategist	Increased cooldown of Force Physics
Loki	Strategist	Fewer Mystical Missile charges from 12 to 10

Overall, these nerfs are minimal and do not drastically change how these heroes are played. Fans hoped for more significant changes.

Team-Up Changes

One major change is the removal of a classic team-up: the Fantastic Four team-up featuring Mr. Fantastic, The Human Torch, Invisible Woman, and The Thing. This combination will no longer be available in Season 6.5. However, heroes from the Fantastic Four now have new partnerships with other characters, creating fresh team combinations.

With new characters like Deadpool and Elsa Bloodstone, players have more options to form unique teams. Four new team-ups have been introduced, and three existing ones have been expanded with new heroes. These changes could lead to exciting new strategies in the game.

Overall, while the lack of significant nerfs might be worrisome for some fans, the variety of buffs and new team-up options could keep the game fresh and engaging in Season 6.5.