Ultimate Guide to Playing Rocket Raccoon in Marvel Rivals: Abilities, Ultimate Moves & Pro Tips

Rocket Raccoon steps into the role of a Strategist in Marvel Rivals, utilising a unique set of abilities and playstyle to support his team effectively. This guide delves into his capabilities, including his arsenal, skills, and tactics for players looking to maximize Rocket’s potential in battle.

Strategists like Loki and Luna Snow are known for their supportive role, offering healing, applying buffs, and using crowd control to turn the tide of combat. Rocket Raccoon, however, distinguishes himself with a robust skill set specifically designed to bolster team performance during skirmishes.

Rocket Raccoon’s Arsenal

Weapon	Stat	Function
Bombard Mode	Casting: Rapid-fire, delayed projectiles Damage: 16 per round Projectile Speed: 150 m/s Damage Falloff: Decreases to 40% at 20m Fire Rate: 12.05 rounds/sec Ammo: 45 Critical Hit: Yes	Launch energy projectiles that inflict damage.
Repair Mode	Casting: Single-cast projectile with delayed impact and a generated spell field. Healing Amount (Ally): 60 per second Healing Amount (Self): 30 per second Projectile Speed: 60 m/s Range: 5m spherical Fire Rate: 2 rounds/sec Ammo: 8 Duration: 5s Special Effect: Bouncing spheres can bounce off surfaces, slowing when approaching injured allies. Maximum bounces: 10.	Shoot bouncing spheres to heal allies.

Rocket Raccoon's abilities in Marvel Rivals — Image courtesy of Charlie Intel

Abilities of Rocket Raccoon

Ability	Stat	Function
C.Y.A (Q)	Casting: Targeted; summons a creature that detects allies within the area. Damage Boost: 40% Range: 20m radius Duration: 12s Summons’ Health: 800 Energy Cost: 3700	Deploy a Cosmic Yarn Amplifier to provide allies with a Damage Boost.
Jetpack Dash (L Shift)	Casting: Dash Dash Direction: Crosshair Direction Dash Distance: 10m Cooldown: 2 charges with a 6s recharge time per charge	Perform a quick dash forward.
B.R.B. (E)	Casting: Deploys Special Effect: Produces an item every 3s, including Armor Packs and Rocket Boots. Max Revive Distance: 50m Bonus Health from Armor Pack: 25 Duration: 300s Cooldown: 45s (5s if full-health beacon is reclaimed)	Use a Battle Rebirth Beacon to revive a fallen ally while generating helpful items.
Wild Crawl (Space)	Wall-Crawling Speed: 10 m/s	Hold Space to run along walls.
Flying Ace (Space)	Descending Speed: 3.5 m/s	Hold Space to descend slowly.

Team-Up Skills

Ability	Stat	Function
Old Friends (C)	Casting: Targeted Range: Up to 12m Special Effect: Pressing Shift exits the Team-Up status with Groot. Damage Reduction: 0.35	Ride on Groot’s shoulders with Jeff the Land Shark, gaining Damage Reduction.
Ammo Invention (Z)	Casting: Summons Range: 10m spherical radius Duration: 12s Cooldown: 45s Team-Up Bonus: 5% Healing Boost	Rocket throws an Ammo Overload device that provides Infinite Ammo and Faster Firing for The Punisher and Winter Soldier within range.

Playing as Rocket Raccoon

Successfully playing as Rocket Raccoon in Marvel Rivals hinges on the strategic deployment of his utility abilities. To maximize their effectiveness, position these strategically—either behind cover or hidden by terrain features. Keep in mind that allies will need a clear line of sight to receive the benefits of these abilities.

Rocket’s main weakness lies in his limited escape options, making him susceptible to focused attacks. Maintaining proximity to teammates is crucial, allowing for quicker retreats when threatened. Notably, Rocket synergizes exceptionally well with certain partners, particularly The Punisher. His unique buffs, including the provision of infinite ammo and increased fire rates, significantly elevate The Punisher’s combat effectiveness for those with precise aim.

While Rocket’s utilities are substantial, their utility in gameplay heavily leans on player mechanics. Mastering accurate aiming and resource allocation is vital for his success. Players lacking confidence in these skills might benefit from additional practice prior to engaging in competitive matches.

If you’re seeking to explore Duelists, consider trying out Hawkeye or Wolverine, both of whom are excellent choices.

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