February 2025

Rocket Raccoon

Author: Kubi K

Rocket Raccoon

Overview

Rocket Raccoon is a Strategist hero in Marvel Rivals, known for his high-tech gadgetry, tactical support, and explosive firepower. Despite his small size, Rocket can wall run, revive teammates, and boost allies' damage, making him a highly versatile asset in any match.


Abilities

Primary Fire: Bombard Mode

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  • Rapid-fire energy projectiles.

  • Damage: 16 per shot

  • Ammo: 45

  • Fire Rate: 12.05 shots/sec

  • Critical Hit: Yes

  • Range: Falloff begins at 10m, reducing to 40% at 20m.

Secondary Fire: Repair Mode

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  • Launches bouncing healing spheres.

  • Healing: 70 HP/sec (allies), 35 HP/sec (self)

  • Ammo: 8

  • Fire Rate: 2 shots/sec

  • Duration: 5 sec

  • Bounces off surfaces up to 10 times

  • Spheres slow down near injured allies for better healing

E - B.R.B. (Battle Rebirth Beacon)

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  • Deploys a gadget that revives a fallen ally and generates armor packs + jet packs every 3 sec.

  • Beacon Health: 150

  • Armor Pack Bonus: 25 HP

  • Duration: 300 sec or until used.

  • Cooldown: Reclaiming early reduces cooldown.

  • Tip: Place it strategically to prevent enemy destruction.

Q - C.Y.A. (Cosmic Yarn Amplifier) (Ultimate)

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  • Deploys a gadget that grants a 40% damage boost to allies within range.

  • Duration: 12 sec

  • Range: 20m

  • Health: 800

  • Energy Cost: 3700

Shift - Jetpack Dash

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  • Quickly propels Rocket forward.

  • Charges: 2

  • Cooldown: 6 sec per charge

  • Max Distance: 10m

Space - Wild Crawl & Flying Ace

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  • Wall run at increased speed or slow-fall from high places.

  • Wall Run Speed: 10m/sec

  • Slow Fall Speed: 3.5m/sec

Team-Up Abilities:

  • Old Friends (With Groot): Rocket can ride Groot’s shoulders, gaining 35% damage reduction.

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  • Ammo Invention (With Punisher/Winter Soldier): Deploys a gadget providing infinite ammo and faster fire rate for 12 sec.

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Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

✔ Highly mobile with wall run, dash, and slow fall. ✔ Can revive teammates with B.R.B. ✔ Strong self-sustain with Repair Mode. ✔ C.Y.A. significantly boosts team damage. ✔ Versatile healing projectiles that bounce off terrain. ✔ Small hitbox makes him hard to hit.

Weaknesses:

✖ Very fragile without mobility tools. ✖ Bombard Mode has high damage falloff. ✖ Self-healing is weaker than ally healing. ✖ B.R.B. and C.Y.A. can be destroyed by enemies. ✖ Limited defensive options if caught off-guard.


Strategy Guide

  • Use Wild Crawl to reposition on walls and escape danger.

  • Keep B.R.B. hidden but accessible for reviving key teammates.

  • Use Repair Mode to heal allies safely by bouncing projectiles off walls.

  • Deploy C.Y.A. near team fights to maximize its 40% damage buff.

  • Use Jetpack Dash + Wall Run for unpredictable movement to avoid enemies.

  • Pair Rocket with Groot or Winter Soldier for extra synergy in battle.


Lore

A tech expert and master strategist, Rocket Raccoon may look small, but he’s one of the deadliest warriors in the galaxy. As a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket fights to protect his team and secure big bounties, using advanced weapons, gadgets, and a whole lot of attitude.

After joining Star-Lord’s mission to explore Klyntar, Rocket found himself fighting for survival when their ship crashed, forcing him to outsmart hordes of symbiotes while keeping his teammates safe. Now, he brings his unmatched tech skills and firepower to Marvel Rivals.


Cosmetics

Costumes:

  • Default (Rocket Raccoon)

  • Rocky (Rare)

  • Bounty Hunter (Epic)

  • Wild Winter (Epic)

  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Epic)


Final Thoughts

Rocket Raccoon is an excellent choice for players who enjoy high-mobility, tech-based support heroes. His ability to revive teammates, provide sustained healing, and boost damage output makes him a powerful and versatile Strategist in Marvel Rivals.

If you enjoy fast-paced gameplay, strategic healing, and outmaneuvering opponents, Rocket Raccoon is the perfect hero for you!