MCoC: Nightcrawler Buff

MCoC Summoners are now able to participate in the new Saga events to acquire Nightcrawler, who  recently got a rework

On Monday, 26 February 2024 Marvel Contest of Champions (MCoC) introduced Sagas and a Magical heist.

Sagas are 3 month long seasons which provide a canvas for solo and multiplayer content in addition to the regular monthly content.

For the first Saga, you can collect Runestones, which can be exchanged for the newly buffed Nightcrawler. According to the announcement, Paragon and Valiant Players can even earn a 7-Star Nightcrawler.

Some players are confused as to why they can now obtain Nightcrawler, as he has been part of the game for quite some time.

However, MCoC recently reworked Nightcrawler, which essentially means that they have updated his buffs, abilities and specials.

Nightcrawler’s new buffs and abilities

The following table lists Nightcrawler’s old and new buffs and abilities:

Buff/Ability	Old	New
Signature ability	Removed: Switch Combat Modes 0.3 seconds faster. Additionally, any time he strikes a deep wound, he gains between 15% and 35% increased attack for 7 seconds.	Nightcrawler’s evade chance can only be lowered by Tech Champions Increases the potency of Nightcrawler’s instant bleeds and critical damage rating by 100% of his current prowess.
Always active ability	Dodging Back and holding Block for 2 seconds, he will swap between Neyaphem and Swashbuckling mode. While dodging back, he cannot be struck by attacks.	Finishing a combo with a light attack will swap Nightcrawler between Neyaphem and Swashbuckling modes. Whenever he successfully dodges an attack this way, he gains a 20-second 10% prowess There is a 100% chance that critical hits will inflict opponents with a 2379 direct damage instant bleed passive.
Swashbuckling Mode	Not applicable.	There is a 100% chance that second medium attacks grant a 15-second precision passive, which increases critical chance. When activating these precisions, they pause Nightcrawler’s personal prowess and precision effects
SP1	Removed: Cruelty Increase.	Gains a 10-second 100% prowess passive.
SP2	Removed: Chance to score a deep wound by 28%	Swashbuckling Mode: Inflicts the opponent with a 15-second bleed vulnerability, increasing the potency of incoming bleed by 50%.
SP3	Removed: Grants Nightcrawler a permanent 23% increased chance to score a deep wound.	Inflicts a passive incinerate, which deals 198 energy damage over 30 seconds. While active, all of his personal bleed effects turn into incinerates with the same potency.

Do you have to spend real money to obtain Nightcrawler?

On the official MCoC Forum, a player named Eb0ny-O-Maw asked if the 7-star Nightcrawler can be earned by playing the game or if it requires money to get all the pieces.

One of the Moderators of the forum mentioned that NC will be totally earnable.

However, the developers mentioned that he is a chase prize, which essentially means that you will have to put in some time and effort into obtaining him.

The Moderator also mentioned that players will be able to purchase Runestones if they want to, but they are not necessary if they are playing the content and getting them by themselves.

How to obtain Runestones

In order to acquire the Runestones, you have to use Champions with a Saga Tag, such as X-Magica. These Champions will be receiving a Temporary Attack and Health boost, which applies to all areas of the Contest

The boost will begin on Wednesday, 6 March 2024 and will continue throughout the 3 months. You have to participate in and complete the following activities to earn Runestones:

• Arenas
• Side Quests
• Event Quests
• Incursions
• Alliance Quest
• Raids
• Battlegrounds
• Alliance War

In addition to the boost to the Champion pool, the Saga Tactic Champions will be highlighted in additional content:

• Alliance War Tactics
• Battleground Metas
• Challenge Objectives
• Incursions Challenge Sectors
• Boots and Nodes

Magic Heist

Before the first Saga commences, players can enjoy an exclusive Arena known as the Magic Heist.

From Wednesday, 28 February 2024, Summoners can use their 6-star and 7-star Champions to complete an Arena that is sporting additional rewards.

If you complete the daily objectives, you will receive raffle tickets for The Serpent. When the Arena completes, the Raffle will give out 100 6-Star versions of a brand new Champion, which is expected to be released in March 2024.

That being said, Paragon or higher Summoners will get a chance to win one of 10 7-star versions of The Serpent.

MCoC players will also get points for the Solo Event, which requires that you complete a series of unique objectives.

While progressing in the solo event, you can earn rewards such as X-Magic Runestones, which can be exchanged for a 5 to 7-star Nightcrawler.