14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When is Blade coming in Marvel Rivals? Release data, role, abilities, and more!
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The long-awaited arrival of Blade in
Marvel Rivals
is finally happening. The Daywalker, who's been teasing fans with subtle appearances since Season 1, is now slicing his way into the game with the Season 3.5 update.
From leaked ability details to a confirmed release window, here's everything you need to know about Blade's entrance into the Marvel multiplayer arena.
When Is Blade Releasing in Marvel Rivals?
While Blade was officially revealed during the
Marvel Rivals
Season 3 trailer, he won't be available at launch. Instead, NetEase has slated his debut for the Season 3.5 update, which drops on August 8, 2025.
This mid-season addition follows earlier teases on the Birnin T'Challa map, where Blade was spotted in a mysterious sleep chamber before vanishing in a later patch, signaling his awakening.
Blade's Role: Aggressive DPS Duelist
Based on leaks, Blade is built for aggressive, close-combat duels and high burst damage. Players can switch between Dracula's Sword and a Hunting Gun, adapting to close-quarters brawls or long-range skirmishes on the fly.
Leaked Abilities: Blade's Full Kit
While the official reveal trailer hasn't dropped yet, dataminers have uncovered Blade's potential ability lineup:
1. Blade Chopper (Primary – Sword)
Slash enemies with Dracula's Sword to deal solid melee damage.
2. Hunting Gun (Primary – Gun)
Switch to a shotgun-style firearm that fires explosive fragmentation rounds at range.
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3. Damage Block (Alt Fire – Sword)
Enter a defensive stance with your sword to block frontal damage.
4. Step and Chop (Shift)
Dash forward. With the gun: apply healing reduction. With the sword: apply slow to enemies.
5. Ultimate – Dracula's Wrath (Q)
Unleash a cinematic sword charge that slashes everything in your path and leaves a damaging trail behind.
6. Blood Liberation (E – Buff)
Activate vampiric mode. You can't be healed by allies but regenerate health by dealing damage.
Bonus: Cloak & Dagger Team-up?
One intriguing leak mentions a team-up ability with Cloak & Dagger, though specifics are still under wraps.
If true, Blade could offer some tactical duo-play potential in coordinated matches.
Blade's entry into Marvel Rivals has been a long time coming, and if the leaks are accurate, he could be one of the most dynamic characters in the game yet. With a mix of lifesteal, burst damage, and hybrid weapon play, he's a dream pick for DPS mains. August 8 can't come soon enough.
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