Marvel Rivals Season 4Heart of the Dragon

Past season

Marvel Rivals Season 4, Heart of the Dragon, started on September 12, 2025 and ran until October 10, 2025, when Season 4.5 began. It added Angela, plus the Heart of Heaven map. Its battle pass was Fruit of Immortality. With Season 4.5, the whole season ran until November 14, 2025. The highest ranked win rates that season belonged to Peni Parker (56.9%), Magik (56.1%) and Rocket Raccoon (56.1%).

Season 4 at a Glance

Start
September 12, 2025
End
October 10, 2025
Length
28 days
With Season 4.5
Ends November 14, 2025
New heroes
Angela
New maps
Heart of Heaven
Battle pass
Fruit of Immortality
Ranked matches tracked
1,072,662

Season 4 Roadmap

Everything announced for Season 4, in date order.

  1. SeasonSeason 4: Heart of the Dragon begins

  2. New heroAngela joins (Vanguard)

  3. CostumesAngela Skuld 2099 costume

  4. Battle passFruit of Immortality battle pass

  5. ModeFree Fight and Conquest (Annihilation); returning arcade modes

  6. EventScroll of the Immortal Beasts event

  7. CostumesSwimsuit & Summer Special Vol. 2 costumes

  8. MapK'un-Lun: Heart of Heaven (Convergence)

  9. UpdateAccessories for Magneto, Luna Snow, Scarlet Witch, Cloak & Dagger

  10. CostumesHela The Grim Lady costume

  11. CostumesEmma Frost Hellfire Protocol costume

Current Marvel Rivals roadmap

Best Heroes of Season 4

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

Vanguards

  1. Peni Parker56.9%
  2. Hulk54.4%
  3. Angela52.6%

Duelists

  1. Magik56.1%
  2. Storm54.8%
  3. Mister Fantastic54.5%

Strategists

  1. Rocket Raccoon56.1%
  2. Mantis54.5%
  3. Ultron53.2%

Most Picked

  1. Cloak & Dagger47.3% pick
  2. Jeff The Land Shark37.6% pick
  3. Invisible Woman34.5% pick
  4. Luna Snow26.2% pick
  5. Rocket Raccoon25.7% pick

Climbed vs Season 3.5

  1. Jeff The Land Shark+3.6
  2. Mister Fantastic+1.8
  3. Hela+1.6

Fell vs Season 3.5

  1. Squirrel Girl-3.5
  2. Loki-3.2
  3. Captain America-2.0

Season 4 Patch Notes: Buffs and Nerfs

Hero changes from the official balance posts, with each hero's ranked win rate change since Season 3.5. Every patch is on the patch notes page.

Version 20250912 · September 12, 2025 official post

  • Captain America NerfLoses the 5% damage bonus from his team-up anchor.-2.0
  • Doctor Strange MixedShorter Maelstrom cooldown but base health lowered to 575.+0.6
  • Emma Frost NerfLonger Diamond Form cooldown and less energy from hitting shields.-0.3
  • Peni Parker BuffSpider-Drones now slow enemies; ultimate releases drones faster.+1.3
  • Thor BuffFaster ultimate movement and a stun on landing.+0.8
  • Black Panther NerfLess Spirit Rend bonus health and base health lowered to 275.-0.4
  • Blade BuffAncestral Sword slash damage raised from 22 to 24.-0.1
  • Magik MixedFaster piercing Magik Slash, more damage everywhere; loses team-up anchor bonus.+1.6
  • Moon Knight BuffMoon Blade can now hold two charges.+1.5
  • Psylocke NerfWing Shuriken retrieval damage cut from 12 to 8.-1.2
  • Scarlet Witch MixedUltimate now lethal and pulls enemies; Sorcery Surge team-up damage halved.+0.3
  • Squirrel Girl MixedLess acorn damage, longer Mammal Bond cooldown; stronger Blockade hit.-3.5
  • Winter Soldier BuffTrooper's Fist second strike now briefly blocks enemy mobility.+0.5
  • Invisible Woman BuffStronger Guardian Shield slow; ultimate heals more and slows enemies.+0.5
  • Jeff The Land Shark BuffUltimate now leaves a healing pool behind.+3.6
  • Loki NerfWeaker illusions and shorter ultimate transformation.-3.2
  • Luna Snow NerfUltimate duration shortened from 12 to 10 seconds.-1.9
  • Mantis BuffPassive speed boost now fades gradually when hit.-0.3
  • Ultron BuffUltimate deals extra damage to bonus health.-0.7

Marvel Rivals Season 4 FAQ

When did Marvel Rivals Season 4 start?

Season 4 (Heart of the Dragon) started on September 12, 2025. It ended on October 10, 2025, after 28 days. Counting Season 4.5, the full season ended on November 14, 2025.

What heroes were added in Marvel Rivals Season 4?

Angela.

What was the Marvel Rivals Season 4 battle pass?

Fruit of Immortality. The half season that follows keeps the same pass.

Who was the best hero in Marvel Rivals Season 4?

By ranked win rate across all ranks, Peni Parker at 56.9%. Best per role: Peni Parker (56.9%) among Vanguards, Magik (56.1%) among Duelists, Rocket Raccoon (56.1%) among Strategists.

What is on the Marvel Rivals Season 4 roadmap?

Angela joins (Vanguard) (Sep 12, 2025), Angela Skuld 2099 costume (Sep 12, 2025), Fruit of Immortality battle pass (Sep 12, 2025), Free Fight and Conquest (Annihilation); returning arcade modes (Sep 12, 2025), Scroll of the Immortal Beasts event (Sep 12, 2025), Swimsuit & Summer Special Vol. 2 costumes (Sep 19, 2025), K'un-Lun: Heart of Heaven (Convergence) (Sep 25, 2025), Accessories for Magneto, Luna Snow, Scarlet Witch, Cloak & Dagger (Sep 25, 2025), Hela The Grim Lady costume (Sep 26, 2025) and Emma Frost Hellfire Protocol costume (Oct 3, 2025).

What changed in the Marvel Rivals Season 4 patch notes?

The Season 4 balance patch (Version 20250912) changed 19 heroes. Buffed: Peni Parker, Thor, Blade, Moon Knight, Winter Soldier, Invisible Woman, Jeff The Land Shark, Mantis and Ultron. Nerfed: Captain America, Emma Frost, Black Panther, Psylocke, Loki and Luna Snow. Mixed changes: Doctor Strange, Magik, Scarlet Witch and Squirrel Girl.

What maps were added in Marvel Rivals Season 4?

Heart of Heaven.