Marvel Rivals Players Demand Nerf for Overpowered Vanguard

  • Steve Nielsen
  • 5/6/2025
Marvel Rivals Players Demand Nerf for Overpowered Vanguard

Marvel Rivals is sparking heated debate as one Vanguard hero climbs to the top of every DPS main’s most dreaded list. This character’s current kit, loaded with damage mitigation and high-pressure crowd control, is breaking the balance for players who prefer fast-paced, high-damage roles. Community frustration is growing louder.

DPS mains are sharing stories of impossible duels and wasted ultimates, struggling to compete against a Vanguard who simply shrugs off their best attacks. Social media and forums flood with highlight reels showing just how unkillable and disruptive this hero can be when played well, especially in tight team fights.

The trickiness of facing this Vanguard doesn’t stop with defensive prowess—mobility skills and impactful buffs for teammates make counterplay feel limited. Creative combos that would normally secure eliminations often fall short, leading to mounting player resentment and pleas for change from the developers.

Competitive mode statistics reflect the anecdotal outcry: pick and win rates for this Vanguard are climbing fast, while DPS performance is stalling in high-level play. For a title working hard to deliver fast, exciting battles, these imbalances pose a real threat to player enjoyment and game health.

The community hope is for a thoughtful nerf—one that preserves this Vanguard’s unique style without shutting down DPS players entirely. With Marvel Rivals evolving rapidly, all eyes are set on the next patch notes, waiting to see if the nightmare for DPS mains might finally end.

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