Players of Marvel Rivals are expressing growing concerns about Hela, the Goddess of Death, as she continues to dominate Season 1 despite recent nerfs. A significant decrease in her base health—from 275 to 250— was expected to reduce her effectiveness, yet it appears Hela remains a formidable presence in the game.
Even after the removal of her initial damage boost at the start of the season, Hela has managed to assert her strength on the battlefield. Notably, while her competitive pick rate has dipped to 12.86%, her win rate remains an impressive 54.24%. This success is primarily attributed to her capability to engage opponents safely from a distance using her magical projectiles, combined with her superior survivability granted by her ultimate ability.
Calls for Additional Nerfs to Hela
The Marvel Rivals community remains sharply divided over Hela’s ultimate ability, which many players consider to be among the most powerful in the game. A user on the Marvel Rivals Reddit page stated, “Hela’s ult is one of the best in the game – there’s really no getting around it.”
This player argued that even under concentrated fire from an entire team, Hela’s health can be bolstered to an astounding 1000, yet she miraculously survives. “This is the only ultimate ability in the game that operates this way (aside from Monster Hulk), and given the numerous advantages it provides her, it should not be allowed,” they added.
This sentiment has resonated with many, as indicated by the 2.9k upvotes the post received and the flood of supportive comments. One exasperated player responded, “It’s an absurd ult. It basically gives her a free escape, full heals, incredible damage output, and an extra life. I don’t know what the developers were thinking.”
The community suggests that Hela’s ultimate could be less overpowering if she were vulnerable during its execution. Allowing her to cancel her ultimate at any moment would offer a tactical counter for opponents, enabling them to shut her down during heated encounters while giving Hela a chance to retreat if necessary.
As Marvel Rivals’ developers are proactive about balancing its characters through regular patches, further adjustments to Hela’s abilities may be on the horizon. In the meantime, players are encouraged to explore our comprehensive tier list for Marvel Rivals to identify which heroes can effectively counter the formidable sorceress.
Leave a Reply ▼