Season 4 of Marvel Rivals, “Heart of the Dragon“, introduces the Marvel Rivals Season 4: new characters Angela and Daredevil. With the season’s Angels vs. Devils theme shaping the lore, these characters redefine how teams approach both air control and frontline dueling.
This guide covers everything you need to know about Angela and Daredevil in Season 4, from confirmed abilities to release dates, strategies, and their place in the evolving meta.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Angela (Flying Vanguard) — Lore, full abilities kit, ultimate, and strategy.
- Angela Strategy — Best combos, team comps, partners, and counters.
- Daredevil (Dizang) — Release date, lore background, role expectations.
- Daredevil Abilities (Speculative) — Early leaks, cinematic hints, and playstyle outlook.
- Synergies & Meta Impact — How Angela and Daredevil shift team comps, counters, and Season 4 balance.
For Season 4 map, Arcade, cosmetics, QoL, Ranked, and balance notes, see the separate Season 4 Overview.
Angela (Flying Vanguard) — Abilities, Strategy & Lore
Angela Abilities & Kit Breakdown
- Role: Vanguard
- Difficulty: ★★★★☆
- Mobility: Flight
- Core Passive: Attack Charge
- Ultimate: Heaven’s Retribution
- Launch Date: September 12
Lore & Design
The in-game Angela lore establishes her as the firstborn daughter of Odin and Freya. Her arrival is tied to the Iron Fist lore, as the new Iron Fist, Lin Lie, encounters her sister, Laussa Odinsdottir, under the protection of Daredevil in the Eighth City. The season will feature new stories exploring this central conflict. Her design reflects this warrior heritage, clad in golden Asgardian armor with a powerful build and large, functional wings.
Angela Abilities & Kit Breakdown
Angela’s kit revolves around her Attack Charge passive, which builds a meter that empowers her attacks as she flies forward.
| Mode | Ability | Description |
| Flight | Spear of Ichor | Forward lunge with spear; fully charged strike applies knockback. |
| Flight | Shielded Stance | 350 HP frontal shield; blocks damage and builds Attack Charge when absorbing hits. |
| Flight | Assassin’s Charge | Accelerated dash; skewers and carries enemies on impact to disrupt backlines. |
| Flight → Axe | Divine Judgment (Slam) | Dive downward; creates a feather-filled zone and switches to Axe Mode. |
| Axe | Dual Axes | Four-part melee combo; fourth strike lunges forward, applying heavy pressure. |
| Axe | Divine Judgment Zone | Zone deals damage over time; Angela’s attacks grant bonus health to herself and nearby allies. |
| Axe → Flight | Wingblade Ascent | Launches upward; returns to Flight Mode (13s cooldown on Divine Judgment). |
| Any | Heaven’s Retribution (Ultimate) | Throws spear that tethers nearby enemies; reactivation leaps to the spear, dealing AoE damage and creating a Judgment Zone. |
Angela Strategy & Best Team Comps
As a warrior-type Vanguard, Angela excels at protecting her entire team by contesting pesky flying enemies. Her ability to dive down and open opportunities is central to her playstyle. She is not a traditional anchor who sits on the objective; she is an aggressive initiator and disruptor.
Combos & Sequencing
- Initiation Combo: Build full Attack Charge in the air -> Engage with an empowered Spear strike -> Immediately follow with Assassin’s Charge to skewer and reposition the target -> Land another Spear strike -> Use Divine Judgment to slam down and switch to axes for the cleanup.
- Brawling Sustain: Once on the ground in a team fight, prioritize landing the four-hit axe combo to maximize the lunge and the bonus health granted to your team from the Divine Judgment Zone.
- Ultimate Setup: Use Heaven’s Retribution to lock down multiple enemies, then immediately leap to them. If the situation calls for maximum area damage, perform the advanced Double Judgment Zone combo: Q (throw) -> Q (leap) -> E (ascend) -> E (slam).
Angela Counters & Common Mistakes
- Staying Airborne Too Long: Her aerial damage is burst-oriented. Lingering in the air after using your charged spear makes you an ineffective Vanguard.
- Wasting Divine Judgment: Slamming down without a clear target or team support leaves you isolated. Use it to engage a fight, not to poke from a distance.
- Ignoring the Shield: Forgetting to use Shielded Stance means you are missing out on a primary way of gaining attack charge and mitigating significant damage for your team.
Daredevil (Dizang) — Release Date, Abilities & Role
Daredevil Lore & Design
- Role: Expected Duelist
- Mobility: High
- Theme: Sensory/Occult
- Release Date: October 10 (mid-season)
Lore & Design
In Marvel Rivals, Matt Murdock has taken on a new mantle: Dizang. This is not just a name but a title, positioning him as the protector of K’un-Lun and a guardian seeking redemption. The name Dizang is rooted in Chinese Buddhism, a role filled by a figure who strives to liberate suffering souls from hell. His in-game design is a wholly original, ancient samurai-inspired armor with a glowing symbol.
Daredevil Release Date (Oct 10) & Role Speculation
Daredevil will make his debut in the mid-season update on October 10th. While his new, bulkier armor led some to hope he might be a Vanguard, all signs point to him joining the ever-crowded Duelist category.
Daredevil Abilities (Leaks) & Playstyle
The following abilities are based on leaks and cinematics; details may change on release.
| Ability (Speculative) | Description |
| Passive — Spherical Clipping | Heightened senses allow Daredevil to detect enemies through walls. |
| Empowered Combat | Enhances punches and billy club with red lightning energy from the Immortal Beasts. |
| Devil Transformation | Transforms into a larger devil form to escape traps or deal heavy burst damage. |
| Sensory Disruption | Creates a mystical smoke cloud; blinds enemies, but Daredevil retains vision inside. |
Playstyle Outlook
Daredevil is shaping up to be a high-mobility, relentless chaser. His kit seems designed for flanking and isolating targets, using sensory disruption to win duels before the enemy team can react. He will likely excel in compositions built around coordinated dives and disruption.
Hero Synergies & Meta Impact
Angela Synergies & Counters
- Partners: Angela’s synergy with her brother, Thor, is built directly into the game via the “Divine Armory” team-up. Her ability to lock down an area makes her a perfect partner for other brawlers (Hulk, The Thing) or for setting up devastating area-of-effect abilities from heroes like Scarlet Witch. When part of a coordinated strike squad, she can create setups that lead to an easy enemy defeated screen.
- Counters: Heroes with high vertical mobility or long-range stuns can challenge her aerial dominance. Characters like Storm, Iron Man, and a skilled Doctor Strange can make it difficult for her to control the skies.
- Team Comps: She fits well into aggressive dive compositions that can follow up on her initiations, or into brawl-heavy lineups that can capitalize on the bonus health from her Divine Judgment Zone.
Daredevil Synergies & Counters
- Partners (Speculative): As a Duelist focused on isolation, he would pair well with other dive heroes like Wolverine or Black Panther who can help secure kills. Strategists who can provide support from a distance, like Mantis or Doctor Strange, would also be valuable.
- Counters (Speculative): Heroes with area-of-effect abilities that can reveal his position within his smoke (like Doctor Strange’s Eye of Agamotto) will be strong counters. Additionally, Vanguards with strong crowd control, like Magneto or Emma Frost, could lock him down if he gets too close.
- Team Comps (Speculative): He will likely be a staple in dive-oriented compositions designed to dismantle the enemy backline. He could also function as a strong flanker in more standard compositions, creating pressure and drawing attention away from the main team fight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the new heroes in Marvel Rivals Season 4?
Season 4 introduces two highly anticipated new heroes: Angela, a flying Vanguard with stance-based combat, and Daredevil (Dizang), a Duelist expected to arrive in the mid-season update on October 10. Together, they bring new vertical pressure and backline disruption options to the roster, making them central to the Heart of the Dragon season.
What role does Angela play in Marvel Rivals Season 4?
Angela is the first true flying Vanguard in the game. Her role is to initiate fights, disrupt enemy lines, and create pressure zones on the battlefield. With the Divine Judgment Zone, she not only damages enemies but also grants bonus health to nearby allies, making her both an initiator and a support-oriented frontline anchor.
What is Angela’s ultimate ability in Marvel Rivals?
Angela’s ultimate, Heaven’s Retribution, allows her to throw a spear that tethers surrounding enemies, disabling movement abilities. She can then leap to the spear’s location, damaging surrounding enemies and creating a new Divine Judgment Zone. This combination makes her one of the strongest initiators in Season 4 team fights.
How does Angela’s Divine Judgment Zone work?
The Divine Judgment Zone is created when Angela slams to the ground or activates her ultimate. Enemies inside take damage over time, while Angela’s attacks within the zone grant bonus health to herself and nearby allies. It acts as both an area denial tool and a sustain engine, rewarding her team for fighting inside her field.
What are Angela’s main abilities in Flight Mode?
While airborne, Angela relies on Spear of Ichor for fast lunges, Shielded Stance to block incoming damage and build charge, and Assassin’s Charge to dash forward, skewering enemies struck head on and carrying them through enemy lines. These tools give her strong initiation options before she dives into Axe Mode.
What are Angela’s main abilities in Axe Mode?
On the ground, Angela fights with her Dual Axes, chaining a four-hit combo where the fourth strike lunges her forward. Her Divine Judgment Zone deals steady damage and heals allies through bonus health, while Wingblade Ascent lets her launch upward, returning to Flight Mode and resetting her ability cycle.
When is Daredevil releasing in Marvel Rivals Season 4?
Daredevil (Dizang) will be released on October 10 during the mid-season update. His delayed arrival ensures Angela has time to settle into the meta before he enters as a new Duelist, giving players something fresh to look forward to in the second half of Season 4.
What is Daredevil’s role in Marvel Rivals?
Although his bulkier design led some to speculate he could be a Vanguard, Daredevil is almost certainly joining the roster as a Duelist. His gameplay is expected to focus on high mobility, flanking, and isolating targets. This makes him a strong addition to dive compositions that specialize in dismantling static backlines.
What abilities has Daredevil shown in leaks and cinematics?
Speculative abilities include Spherical Clipping (seeing enemies through walls), Empowered Combat with red lightning channeled through his billy club, a Devil Transformation for burst damage and survival, and Sensory Disruption, where he creates a smoke cloud that blinds enemies while he sees clearly. These make him a mix of Duelist assassin and supernatural controller.
What is Angela’s best strategy in team fights?
Angela should use Flight Mode to build charge and engage, then dive with Divine Judgment to establish a zone and transition into Axe Mode. Staying grounded maximizes sustain and pressure for her team, while her ultimate sets up devastating combos. Overcommitting in the air without follow-up is her biggest weakness.
Who are the best partners for Angela in Marvel Rivals?
Angela pairs best with Thor thanks to the Divine Armory team-up synergy. She also excels alongside Hulk or The Thing, who can brawl in her zone, and Scarlet Witch, who can follow up with AoE burst. Together, these allies amplify her initiations and make her zone nearly impossible to contest.
Who counters Angela in Marvel Rivals Season 4?
Angela struggles against heroes with vertical mobility or ranged stuns, such as Storm, Iron Man, or Doctor Strange. These heroes can challenge her dominance in the air or interrupt her dives, forcing her to commit abilities carefully and making it harder for her to control the skies.
What team comps suit Daredevil?
Daredevil fits perfectly into dive-heavy comps that thrive on collapsing backlines quickly. Paired with other flankers like Wolverine or Black Panther, he can isolate supports and finish kills. In standard comps, he functions as a pressure flanker, pulling attention away from the main fight.
Who counters Daredevil in Marvel Rivals?
His smoke and flanking playstyle can be countered by AoE reveal abilities like Doctor Strange’s Eye of Agamotto, or by strong crowd control Vanguards such as Magneto and Emma Frost. If caught by hard CC, Daredevil’s mobility is wasted, making him easier to shut down.
What is the new convergence mode map in Season 4?
The Heart of Heaven is the new convergence mode map added to the map pool on September 25. It features a payload-style objective tied directly to the Heart of the Dragon story, making it the central battleground of the season.
What is Arcade Mode in Marvel Rivals Season 4?
Arcade Mode is now a permanent hub for casual game modes. It includes Free Fight (with duplicate heroes enabled), Clone Rumble, Doom Match, and Giant Size Brain Blast. This makes experimenting with new heroes like Angela much easier.
What’s new in Free Fight mode?
Free Fight allows both teams to select duplicate heroes, removing normal restrictions. Teams also ban two heroes each before the match begins. It’s designed for chaotic fun and for practicing new characters like Daredevil without the stress of competitive drafting.
What are the Season 4 Battle Pass and events?
The Fruit of Immortality Battle Pass includes cosmetics such as Mecha-Knight Moon Knight. The Scroll of the Immortal Beasts event rewards players with the Ultron Wasteland Robot skin for collecting Immortal Beast badges. Additional cosmetics like Siriana’s Silver Costume are also highly requested.
What system improvements were added in Season 4?
Key updates include enabling squad voice chat with a squad comms private option, a Favorites Bar for frequently used heroes, improvements to the Career Page to showcase key stats after match settlement, custom ability VFX visibility, and the option to queue with multiple selected unlocked costumes.
What balance changes and bug fixes came with Season 4?
Season 4 competitive play continues under the same ban rules as the previous season. Balance changes include nerfs to Emma Frost, buffs to Scarlet Witch, and tweaks to Bucky’s mechanical arm. Bug fixes address rare cover-sticking issues and improve performance for players on low graphics settings.
