Analysis: Psylocke Nerf Season 1 Patch for Marvel Rivals

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Psylocke received a small but significant nerf in Marvel Rivals that affects how her ultimate interacts with enemy barriers. Here’s a quick rundown of their changes after the Season 1 patch in January 2025.

What Changed?

Psylocke’s Dance of the Butterfly ultimate will now check for enemy barriers. This means if there is a barrier in the way her ultimate can be blocked.

Impact of the Nerf

1. Harder to Land Ultimate
   If an enemy barrier (like Magneto’s or Doctor Strange’s) is up, Psylocke’s ultimate may not hit its intended target, making it harder to secure kills.

2. Weaker Against Barrier Characters
   Psylocke will now struggle more against teams with barrier-heavy characters like Magneto, Scarlet Witch, or Doctor Strange, who can block her key ability.

3. Requires Better Timing
   Players will need to be more careful when using her ultimate. Waiting for enemy barriers to go down before activating it will be crucial for success.

Our Thoughts

This nerf reduces Psylocke’s effectiveness against teams with barriers. To make the most out of her ultimate you will need to time it better and be more aware of enemy abilities.

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