NetEase has officially confirmed The Hood for Marvel Rivals Season 9.5. The upcoming hero was spotted in a trailer for the new season, but one important detail remains unannounced. Thanks to a new leak, players may now know exactly what role he will have when he joins the roster.

For now, The Hood’s kit remains a mystery. However, considering that the character will join the Marvel Rivals roster on August 7, we should get more details about his playstyle a few days before. For now, a recent leak reveals The Hood as a Vanguard, and the leak comes straight from the latest patch, so it’s nearly as good as a confirmation.

What will be The Hood’s role in Marvel Rivals?

The latest leak comes from XOXLEAK, one of the most popular leakers, who shared new Marvel Rivals game data after the Season 9 update. In the files, The Hood is listed with the role value “Tank,” which is used internally for Vanguard heroes.

This is important because The Hood was first leaked in June as a possible Vanguard. Since then, players have wondered whether NetEase may have changed his role before release. Fortunately, the newest data suggests that this is not the case, so the new hero will not be another Duelist. After Jubilee as a support hero, adding another Vanguard is a step in the right direction.

The Hood remains classified as a Vanguard after the latest update, strongly suggesting that he will be a frontline hero when he launches in Season 9.5. This is subject to change, although it’s unlikely that NetEase will make any major changes to him in the next four weeks.

The leak does not reveal his full ability set, but it does line up with earlier information about the character. Previous leaks suggested that The Hood would use a mix of guns, mystical powers, clones, and a demonic transformation. If accurate, this could make him one of the more aggressive Vanguards in the game.

At the moment, NetEase has only confirmed that The Hood will arrive in the second half of Marvel Rivals Season 9. The developer has not yet revealed his official role or abilities.

In the meantime, make sure to check out the latest Marvel Rivals Season 9 patch notes, as well as all the active codes for free cosmetics, as some of them may expire with the release of the new season.