Marvel Rivals Season Bonuses Explained & Season 0 Buffs
If you’ve been playing Marvel Rivals, you might have noticed some heroes have a small yellow icon on their portrait during character selection. This indicates they have a Season Bonus – a feature that gives certain heroes extra stats.
Let’s break down exactly how Season Bonuses work in Marvel and which heroes currently have them in Season 0.
What Are Season Bonuses in Marvel Rivals?
Season Bonuses are temporary stat boosts given to specific heroes during a season. Think of them as extra power-ups that make your favorite characters a bit stronger. These bonuses change with each new season, so the heroes who are stronger now might not have these same advantages in the next season.
Each type of role in Marvel Rivals gets a different kind of bonus based on their role:
- Vanguards (tank characters) get extra health
- Duelists (damage dealers) get a damage boost
- Strategists (support characters) get better healing
Do Season Bonuses Depend on Team Composition in Marvel Rivals?
A common misunderstanding is that these bonuses are tied to Team-Up abilities. While the heroes who get Season Bonuses are indeed Team-Up Anchors, you don’t need to use any specific team combinations to get the bonus. For example, if you’re playing as Spider-Man, you’ll always get his +10% damage boost, regardless of who else is on your team.
How to Check and Activate Season Bonuses in Marvel Rivals
Checking which heroes have Season Bonuses is pretty straightforward:
- During hero selection, look for a yellow icon on the bottom left of character portraits
- You can also press F2 to open the Team-Up Ability menu, where all heroes with active bonuses are listed
- Hover over the hero to see exactly what bonus they get
The best part? These bonuses are always active – you don’t need to do anything special to “turn them on.” Just pick a hero with a Season Bonus, and you’ll automatically get their stat boost.
Current Season Bonuses in Marvel Rivals (Season 0)
Here’s a complete list of heroes who currently have Season Bonuses:
| Hero | Image | Role | Seasonal Bonus |
| Thor |  | Vanguard | +100 Bonus Health |
| Groot |  | Vanguard | +150 Bonus Health |
| Hulk |  | Vanguard | +150 Bonus Health |
| Venom |  | Vanguard | +150 Bonus Health |
| Rocket Raccoon |  | Strategist | +5% Healing Bonus |
| Luna Snow |  | Strategist | +15% Healing Bonus |
| Cloak & Dagger | – | Strategist | +15% Healing Bonus |
| Adam Warlock |  | Strategist | +15% Healing Bonus |
| Spider-Man |  | Duelist | +10% Damage Boost |
| Scarlet Witch |  | Duelist | +10% Damage Boost |
| Iron Fist |  | Duelist | +15% Damage Boost |
| Magik |  | Duelist | +15% Damage Boost |
| Hawkeye |  | Duelist | +20% Damage Boost |
| Hela |  | Duelist | +20% Damage Boost |
These bonuses make a noticeable difference in gameplay. Take Adam Warlock, for instance – he gets a 15% healing bonus. That’s a significant boost that could help you survive an extra hit or two in a tough fight. Similarly, playing someone like Hawkeye with a 20% damage boost means your attacks will hit considerably harder than usual.
Looking at the numbers, it’s worth keeping these bonuses in mind when picking your hero. Sometimes that extra bit of health or damage could be exactly what you need to win a close match.
The bonuses will change when Season 1 starts, but for now, you might want to give these powered-up heroes a try in your next game.
