Cap's Shield Sprint Rework Enables Consistent Mid-Range Pressure (Patch 20260320)

Marvel Rivals' 20260320 patch reworks Captain America's Sentinel Strike so shield tosses can be sprinted without canceling damage, boosting consistency and mobility; Cap's first two hits and melee damage are increased to 45, closing the close-range gap with the shield combo. Additional tweaks include Emma Frost (Diamond Form cooldown 18s→15s; Mind's Aegis 70/s→80/s), Black Panther (Spinning Kick dash now omnidirectional; damage 70→75; spear toss recovery 6s→5s), and Gambit (Ragin' Royal Flush duration 10s→8s). Changes come from Season Preview data and go live with the 20260320 update.