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February 2025

Groot

Author: Kubi K

Groot

Overview

Groot, the Flora Colossus from Planet X, is a Vanguard hero in Marvel Rivals known for his durability, area control, and defensive utility. With the ability to manipulate plant matter, Groot excels at blocking enemy fire, protecting teammates, and disrupting opponents using wooden walls and entangling vines.

His high health pool and defensive capabilities make him a sturdy frontline tank, while his synergy with Rocket Raccoon and Jeff the Land Shark allows for unique team-based interactions.

Abilities

Primary Fire: Vine Strike

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  • Extends Groot’s arms to strike enemies from a distance.

  • Functions as a projectile despite its melee appearance.

  • Damage: 70

  • Fire Rate: 0.7s per attack

  • Max Distance: 20m

  • Projectile Speed: 120m/s

Secondary Fire: Spore Bomb

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  • Throws a spore grenade that splits into six smaller explosive spores.

  • Great for AoE damage and crowd control.

  • Damage: 55 (Spore Bomb), 10 (Explosive Spores)

  • Cooldown: 6s

  • Explosion Radius: 5m (Bomb), 1.5m (Spores)

Shift - Thornlash Wall

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  • Grows a defensive wooden barrier.

  • Awakens when Groot is nearby, dealing damage to enemies hit by Groot & allies.

  • Damage: 60/s

  • Charges: 2

  • Cooldown: 6s per charge

  • Max Distance: 15m

  • Health: 250

E - Ironwood Wall

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  • Grows a sturdier defensive barrier.

  • Awakens when Groot is nearby, granting him bonus healing per second.

  • Healing: 40 HP/sec (up to 250 bonus HP)

  • Cooldown: 8s

  • Max Distance: 10m

  • Health: 700

Q - Strangling Prison (Ultimate)

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  • Launches vines that pull enemies in and immobilize them while dealing damage over time.

  • Enemies affected can still attack but cannot move.

  • Damage: 10 (initial hit), 70 (field damage), 20 per tick (every 0.5s)

  • Duration: 3.5s

  • Radius: 8m

  • Projectile Speed: 60m/s

  • Energy Cost: 2800

Passive - Flora Colossus

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  • Wooden walls near Groot will Awaken, activating special effects.

  • Right-click while building a wall to construct additional ones.

  • Range: 20m radius

V - Furious Flora

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  • Melee combo attack that knocks enemies up on the third hit.

  • Range: 3m (first two strikes), 4m (third strike)

Team-Up Ability: Friendly Shoulder (With Rocket Raccoon & Jeff the Land Shark)

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  • Rocket and Jeff can hop on Groot’s shoulders.

  • Provides 35% damage reduction while mounted.

  • Team-Up Bonus: +150 Max Health

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

✔ High Durability with 700 base HP. ✔ Strong Area Control with wooden walls. ✔ Healing Utility from Ironwood Wall. ✔ Powerful Crowd Control with Strangling Prison. ✔ Team Synergies with Rocket Raccoon & Jeff the Land Shark.

Weaknesses:

✖ Can Block Allies with poorly placed walls. ✖ Slow & Large Target, easy to hit. ✖ Vulnerable Without Walls, lacking mobility and defenses. ✖ Short Attack Range compared to other ranged heroes.

Strategy Guide

  • Use Walls Strategically to block enemy fire while maintaining ally sightlines.

  • Awaken Walls for Extra Effects by staying near them for bonus healing or Thornlash strikes.

  • Combo with Spore Bomb by throwing it at walls to trigger multiple lashing attacks.

  • Save Strangling Prison for Clumped Enemies to maximize follow-up kill opportunities.

  • Work with Rocket & Jeff, utilizing their shoulder-riding ability for added durability and firepower.

Lore

Groot is a Flora Colossus from Planet X, a species known for their incredible regenerative abilities and mastery over plant life. Though his vocabulary is limited to "I am Groot," his actions and loyalty speak volumes.

After a scouting mission to Klyntar went awry, Groot and the Guardians of the Galaxy became stranded. Now, they must fight against Knull’s dark forces, who seek to twist Groot’s regenerative powers into a new symbiotic nightmare.

Cosmetics

Costumes:

  • Default (Groot)

  • Abies Algae (Rare)

  • Holiday Happiness (Epic)

  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Epic)

Final Thoughts

Groot is a sturdy, defensive Vanguard who excels at controlling space, blocking attacks, and setting up team fights. His walls and AoE immobilization make him an excellent choice for players who enjoy a tanky, battlefield-controlling playstyle.

If you like disrupting enemies and supporting teammates with durable defenses, Groot is an amazing pick in Marvel Rivals!