Marvel Rivals Season 3The Abyss Awakens

Past season

Marvel Rivals Season 3, The Abyss Awakens, started on July 11, 2025 and ran until August 8, 2025, when Season 3.5 began. It added Phoenix, plus the Celestial Husk map. Its battle pass was Power of the Phoenix. With Season 3.5, the whole season ran until September 12, 2025. The highest ranked win rates that season belonged to Rocket Raccoon (55.8%), Peni Parker (55.2%) and Ultron (54.5%).

Season 3 at a Glance

Start
July 11, 2025
End
August 8, 2025
Length
28 days
With Season 3.5
Ends September 12, 2025
New heroes
Phoenix
New maps
Celestial Husk
Battle pass
Power of the Phoenix
Ranked matches tracked
1,082,624

Season 3 Roadmap

Everything announced for Season 3, in date order.

  1. SeasonSeason 3: The Abyss Awakens begins

  2. New heroPhoenix joins (Duelist)

  3. MapKlyntar: Celestial Husk (Domination)

  4. Battle passSeason 3 battle pass with 10 costume sets

  5. EventMilano Repair Logs event (free Symbiote Storm costume)

  6. EventSwimsuit & Summer Special event (Summer Party)

  7. CostumesSummer costumes for Thor, Loki, Luna Snow, Psylocke

  8. CostumesFantastic Four: First Steps costumes for the Fantastic Four

  9. UpdateNew Human Torch and The Thing team-up

  10. CostumesPhoenix Demon (Magik) and Phoenix Panther (Black Panther)

Current Marvel Rivals roadmap

Best Heroes of Season 3

Ranked win rates across all ranks over the whole half season. Heroes with fewer than 1,000 matches are left out.

Vanguards

  1. Peni Parker55.2%
  2. Hulk53.1%
  3. Captain America51.6%

Duelists

  1. Magik54.4%
  2. Mister Fantastic53.1%
  3. Storm53.1%

Strategists

  1. Rocket Raccoon55.8%
  2. Ultron54.5%
  3. Mantis53.8%

Most Picked

  1. Cloak & Dagger45.2% pick
  2. Luna Snow33.1% pick
  3. Invisible Woman32.7% pick
  4. Emma Frost26.6% pick
  5. Jeff The Land Shark26.1% pick

Climbed vs Season 2.5

  1. Human Torch+3.5
  2. Namor+2.5
  3. The Thing+2.1

Fell vs Season 2.5

  1. The Punisher-2.6
  2. Rocket Raccoon-2.3
  3. Peni Parker-2.0

Season 3 Patch Notes: Buffs and Nerfs

Hero changes from the official balance posts, with each hero's ranked win rate change since Season 2.5. Every patch is on the patch notes page.

Version 20250711 · July 11, 2025 official post

  • Emma Frost MixedLess Pulse damage and Diamond Form reduction; cheaper ultimate.-0.9
  • The Thing ReworkNew Battle Blitz leap; Stone Haymaker now knocks down flying enemies.+2.1
  • Venom BuffCellular Corrosion slows enemies more.+1.7
  • Jeff The Land Shark BuffSymbiote team-up tendrils give more bonus health and last longer.+0.0
  • Human Torch NerfLower Fire Cluster, ultimate shockwave and tornado damage.+3.5
  • Iron Man NerfWeaker Overdrive Repulsor hits and a pricier ultimate.-0.1
  • Mister Fantastic NerfInflated bonus health reduced from 400 to 350.-1.4
  • Namor BuffTrident hits harder; Trident and Wrath projectiles travel faster.+2.5
  • Scarlet Witch BuffUltimate charge slows her less and deals more damage.-0.2
  • Spider-Man BuffMore damage on Get Over Here kick, Spider-Power and Amazing Combo.-1.1
  • The Punisher NerfWeaker Culling Turret and a pricier ultimate.-2.6
  • Winter Soldier BuffRoterstern keeps more damage at long range.+0.3
  • Wolverine MixedFeral Leap strike window longer but cooldown longer.-1.2
  • Invisible Woman MixedOrb Projection stronger on launch, weaker on return.+1.0
  • Loki NerfGod of Mischief ultimate costs more energy.+0.4
  • Mantis MixedFlower heals partly by percentage; pricier ultimate gives more max health.+1.1
  • Star-Lord NerfLeader's Soul team-up ability cooldown increased.-0.5
  • Ultron NerfShorter flight speed boost and less Firewall bonus health.-0.0

Version 20250717 · July 17, 2025 official post

  • Wolverine MixedStronger base claw, weaker rage scaling, longer healing cooldown, less team-up lifesteal.

Marvel Rivals Season 3 FAQ

When did Marvel Rivals Season 3 start?

Season 3 (The Abyss Awakens) started on July 11, 2025. It ended on August 8, 2025, after 28 days. Counting Season 3.5, the full season ended on September 12, 2025.

What heroes were added in Marvel Rivals Season 3?

Phoenix.

What was the Marvel Rivals Season 3 battle pass?

Power of the Phoenix. The half season that follows keeps the same pass.

Who was the best hero in Marvel Rivals Season 3?

By ranked win rate across all ranks, Rocket Raccoon at 55.8%. Best per role: Peni Parker (55.2%) among Vanguards, Magik (54.4%) among Duelists, Rocket Raccoon (55.8%) among Strategists.

What is on the Marvel Rivals Season 3 roadmap?

Phoenix joins (Duelist) (Jul 11, 2025), Klyntar: Celestial Husk (Domination) (Jul 11, 2025), Season 3 battle pass with 10 costume sets (Jul 11, 2025), Milano Repair Logs event (free Symbiote Storm costume) (Jul 11, 2025), Swimsuit & Summer Special event (Summer Party) (Jul 18, 2025), Summer costumes for Thor, Loki, Luna Snow, Psylocke (Jul 18, 2025), Fantastic Four: First Steps costumes for the Fantastic Four (Jul 25, 2025), New Human Torch and The Thing team-up (Jul 25, 2025) and Phoenix Demon (Magik) and Phoenix Panther (Black Panther) (Aug 1, 2025).

What changed in the Marvel Rivals Season 3 patch notes?

The Season 3 balance patch (Version 20250711) changed 18 heroes. Buffed: Venom, Jeff The Land Shark, Namor, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man and Winter Soldier. Nerfed: Human Torch, Iron Man, Mister Fantastic, The Punisher, Loki, Star-Lord and Ultron. Reworked: The Thing. Mixed changes: Emma Frost, Wolverine, Invisible Woman and Mantis. Later fixes adjusted Wolverine (mixed).

What maps were added in Marvel Rivals Season 3?

Celestial Husk.