You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide NetEase has announced balance changes coming with the next Marvel Rivals update, including a game-changing nerf. At the moment, one of the most effective ways to win is by teaming up with Bruce Banner and Iron Man. Both of these heroes are amazing on their own, but their team-up ability is nearly unstoppable. However, that will no longer be the case.The upcoming nerf will drastically shift the meta, and we probably wont see as many Bruce Banner bans anymore.The upcoming Marvel Rivals nerf will change the gameAs we are approaching Season 1.5, Bruce Banners ban rate is 43.65%, the second highest in the game. The Vanguard has a 51.38% win rate across the board, yet it goes all the way to 58.66% with the Iron Man Team Up. The reason is simple: Gamma Overdrive. This ability turns Iron Man into a killing machine while also granting Hulk 150 extra health. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. With the upcoming patch, this Team Up will be much less effective. Hulks bonus HP will be reduced from 150 to 100, while Iron Mans Unibeam will deal almost 10% less damage with Gamma Overdrive, from 220 to 200 per second. Dr. Strange, another character who benefits from Team Up with Bruce Banner, will not be affected by the nerf.Iron Mans damage will be significantly lower after the patch goes live. Image by VideoGamerThe good news is that this is not the end of Iron Man. The Avenger will receive a massive damage buff with the next Marvel Rivals update, making him much more effective in combat. The Unibeam damage was buffed to 140 damage per second, up from 120, while activating Armor Overdrive will increase the damage to 190 per second, up from 180. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now The recent Marvel Rivals nerf will enhance Iron Mans effectiveness as a standalone Duelist, eliminating the need for Bruce Banners Team Up. With his current win rate sitting at just 49.17% in Season 1, this change should significantly improve his usability and allow him to be on par with other Duelists.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share