Marvel Rivals has captivated hundreds of thousands of gamers and Marvel fans thanks to its not entirely unique, but well-implemented hero-based team shooter genre. Alongside many familiar game mechanics for this direction, there are quite a few interesting solutions that make this game stand out among competitors. One such detail is the seasonal bonuses in Marvel Rivals. In this article, we will explain to you how they work and why it’s beneficial to know about them.

What are seasonal bonuses in Marvel Rivals?

Seasonal bonuses in Marvel Rivals are periodic (seasonal) systems of variable buffs that affect specific heroes, enhancing certain stat attributes. There are three main character parameters in the game: health, healing, and damage. They are directly associated with the character's role:

• Vanguard — health increase
• Duelist — additional damage
• Strategist — healing bonus

Note: Seasonal bonuses apply to heroes who are Team-Up Anchors, meaning characters who provide special abilities to their teammates but do not have such an enhancement themselves. However, collaborative heroes receive a seasonal bonus in Marvel Rivals regardless of whether the necessary ally is in the team or not.

For example: Spider-Man and Squirrel Girl form a pair that enhances Squirrel Girl, while Spider-Man is the "Team-Up Anchor" through which she gains improved abilities. However, if Squirrel Girl is not in the team, Spider-Man will still have his seasonal damage bonus of +10%.

List of all seasonal bonuses in Marvel Rivals

How to identify seasonal bonus heroes in Marvel Rivals

You can check the current heroes receiving a seasonal bonus in Marvel Rivals using several methods concurrently. During the start of a match, when selecting characters, look for the yellow mark on the heroes' portraits.

Those who have this marker — are the heroes with a seasonal bonus. You can view the list either in the hero selection window or press F2 to go to the Team-Up Ability menu, where you will see all possible Team-Up Anchors and heroes with seasonal bonuses and the corresponding buff description.

Each season, these bonuses will change, meaning that the set of heroes and their additional power indicators are not constant. A new composition will replace the current one, featuring different bonus parameters.

Knowing the seasonal bonuses of heroes in Marvel Rivals will make it easier for you to choose the right character for Team-Up Anchors to create a powerful combination in the game and win more often. Additionally, you will know the strengths of opposing heroes who also possess buffs, meaning you will be aware of their additional power and be prepared for it.