NetEase Games revamped the hero balance in Marvel Rivals' Season 1 (January), significantly buffing underplayed characters like Storm and Black Widow to enhance gameplay and character popularity.
Storm's buffs resulted in a dramatic surge in her win rate and popularity. Rivals Meta now ranks her number one in win rate, a stark contrast to her previous obscurity. In competitive play, her win percentage surpasses 56%, with a pick rate reaching 16%, a phenomenal rise from near zero. She's now outperforming established heroes such as Adam Warlock, Jeff, Spider-Man, Hela, Hulk, Magic, and Iron Man.
While Cloak and Dagger remain the most popular duo, their win rate dipped below 49%. Black Widow, however, continues to be the least picked and least successful character.
Marvel Rivals is experiencing growth, boasting hundreds of thousands of players in its competitive mode. The Grandmaster title, achievable by only 0.1% of players, remains an exclusive achievement despite the existence of the Celestial rank.
One player achieved an extraordinary feat during Season 1: reaching Grandmaster rank without suffering any damage across 108 games! This player, utilizing Rocket Raccoon, focused solely on healing teammates, restoring over 2.9 million health points and achieving nearly 3,500 assists without a single knockout.
