Comprehensive Guide to Marvel Rivals Seasonal Bonuses: Detailed Buffs Explained

Understanding the mechanics behind Marvel Rivals’ Seasonal Bonuses is crucial for players aiming for victory. Here’s a comprehensive guide to maximize your gameplay effectively.

Success in Marvel Rivals transcends mere combat; it requires strategic character selection, in-depth knowledge of each character’s abilities, and an awareness of matchups. Moreover, mastering your decision-making skills can significantly influence the game’s outcome. Recognizing when to engage in battle or retreat can prevent unnecessary defeats. If you find yourself struggling to advance, consider choosing characters that benefit from Seasonal Bonuses.

These bonuses are a relatively new feature that players are beginning to explore, providing a strategic edge in battles.

What Are Seasonal Bonuses in Marvel Rivals?

Seasonal Bonuses are buffs designated to select characters during a specific season. To determine if a character is enhanced this season, look for a small yellow icon at the bottom left of their hero icon on the character selection screen. This marking indicates that the character benefits from a current buff.

A screenshot featuring seasonal bonuses in Marvel Rivals. — Image Credit: netease / dexerto

Characters identified with the yellow icon are currently receiving Seasonal Bonuses.

The nature of these buffs varies by character roles. While they do not fundamentally alter a character’s full kit, these enhancements can significantly increase your chances of victory by providing valuable advantages during matches.

There has been some confusion recently regarding characters labeled as Team Up, leading to misunderstandings about their bonuses. However, it’s essential to note that these Seasonal Bonuses are applicable regardless of whether you utilize a Team Up ability, making these characters advantageous picks.

Overview of Seasonal Buffs

Seasonal Buffs are tailored to different character roles, which boosts their unique capabilities. For instance, Vanguard characters receive extra maximum health, enhancing their durability in combat. This is especially beneficial for tank roles that naturally endure substantial damage.

A screenshot of a Seasonal Buff in Marvel Rivals. — Image Credit: netease / dexerto

Example of a Seasonal Buff displayed in the hero select screen.

Here’s a breakdown of all the Seasonal Buffs available across different roles:

Vanguard: Receives a boost in maximum health
Duelist: Experiences increased damage output
Strategist: Benefits from enhanced healing capabilities

In summary, these buffs provide a straightforward advantage; Duelists gain the ability to deal greater damage, while Strategists can heal more effectively.

Characters Featuring Active Seasonal Bonuses

In Marvel Rivals, characters with active Seasonal Buffs are identifiable by a small icon next to their name. Below is the current list of characters with Seasonal Buffs as of Season 0:

Character	Role	Seasonal Buff
Thor	Vanguard	+100 Bonus Health
Big	Vanguard	+150 Bonus Health
Hulk	Vanguard	+150 Bonus Health
Venom	Vanguard	+150 Bonus Health
Rocket Raccoon	Strategist	+5% Healing Bonus
Luna Snow	Strategist	+15% Healing Bonus
Cloak & Dagger	Strategist	+15% Healing Bonus
Adam Warlock	Strategist	+15% Healing Bonus
Spider-Man	Duelist	+10% Damage Boost
Scarlet Witch	Duelist	+10% Damage Boost
Magic	Duelist	+15% Damage Boost
Iron Fist	Duelist	+15% Damage Boost
Whole	Duelist	+20% Damage Boost
Hawkeye	Duelist	+20% Damage Boost