The level of excitement is about to get even higher in Marvel Rivals as viewers are now ready for the grand entry of Blade. In the first two seasons, the mysterious character has been the center of curiosity by appearing in various signs and on special maps. Recently, he was seen fast asleep in the Imperial Institute of Science on the Birnin T’Challa map.
After an update in June, it was seen that Blade suddenly disappeared from the spawn room. This indicated that he is now ready to get into action. Although his overview trailer has not been officially released yet, some glimpses of information have already been leaked on the internet.
When will Blade enter?
The Season 3 trailer confirms that Blade is now going to be a part of the game. His character model has also been revealed. But developer NetEase has made it clear that only Phoenix will be added as a playable hero at the beginning of this season.
This makes it clear that Blade will be introduced mid-season. And according to the recently revealed roadmap, Blade will be added to the game via the Season 3.5 update on August 8, 2025.
Blade’s Abilities Glimpse – What the Leaks Reveal
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The official trailer from the developers is still awaited, but dataminer @RivalsInfo has made some interesting revelations about its potential abilities on X (formerly Twitter).
According to the information, Blade is a hybrid vampire who has the power to inflict tremendous damage in close combat. He will have two main weapons – Dracula’s sword and a hunting gun. Players will be able to switch between the two.
Blade’s potential kit includes sword attacks, explosive blasts, and projectile attacks. He can use his vampire powers to draw life force from enemies and sharpen his senses. His ultimate move is an impressive area-of-effect attack, in which he cuts enemies in the front and strikes opponents standing behind with Dracula’s sword.
Apart from this, it is also being said that Blade might have a special team-up skill with Cloak and Dagger, but not much is known about it at the moment.
Based on the leaks, Blade seems to be a character that is specifically designed for 1v1 battles and will appeal to aggressive players. The true strength of his abilities will be known only when he is released. But until then, below is a small summary of his abilities:
| Ability Name | Ability Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blade Chopper | Primary Fire (Sword) | Use Dracula’s sword to attack and damage opponents from the front. |
| Hunting Gun | Primary Fire / Alt Weapon (Gun) | Use a special hunting shotgun that fires explosive bullets at a distance. The bullets scatter at a high speed on their way to the target, causing heavy shrapnel damage. |
| Damage Block | Alt Fire (Sword) | Take a defensive position with Dracula’s sword to reduce the impact of incoming attacks. |
| Step and Chop | Shift (Movement/Utility) | Sprint forward. If you have a gun in your hand, attack the enemy to interrupt his healing process. If you have a sword, attack and slow him down. |
| Blood Liberation | E (Self-Buff) | Activate the power of your vampiric blood. Every drop of blood flowing through your body becomes Dracula’s blood. Your senses become sharper. You cannot heal yourself at this time, but you can regain energy by hurting opponents. |
| Ultimate | Q (Ultimate) | After a few moments of boosting your power, you immediately draw your sword and move to attack. A powerful blow is launched that rips apart not only the area in front but also the area behind, as Dracula’s sword flashes like lightning in the darkness. |
Conclusion:
This is all the information we have about Blade for now. It is important to note that these details have not been officially confirmed yet, so it would be too early to consider them final. We will update this article as soon as we get concrete information from the developers.
Until then, let us know in the comments below how you liked Blade’s leaked abilities and are you excited to play it?
