How to play Rocket Raccoon in Marvel Rivals: Abilities, ultimate & top tips

Rocket Raccoon takes on the role of a Strategist in Marvel Rivals, and to maximize his potential, here’s a detailed overview of his abilities, ultimate, and playstyle.

What Strategists like Loki or Luna Snow excel at is supporting their team – whether by healing, enhancing allies with buffs, or using crowd control to disrupt enemies, they give teammates the upper hand in combat.

Rocket Raccoon stands out as one of the strongest Strategist characters in the game, with a skill set perfectly crafted to assist the entire team during battle.

Rocket Raccoon’s weapons

Weapon	Stat	What it does
Bombard Mode	Casting: Rapid-fire, delayed projectile Damage: 16 damage per round Projectile Speed: 150 m/s Damage falloff: Falloff begins at 10m, decreasing to 40% at 20m Fire rate: 12.05 rounds per second Ammo: 45 Critical Hit: Yes	Fire energy projectiles that deal damage
Repair Mode	Casting: Single-cast projectile with delayed impact that also generates a spell field Healing amount (Ally): 60 per second Healing amount (Self): 30 per second Projectile Speed: 60 m/s Range: 5m spherical radius Fire rate: 2 rounds per second Ammo: 8 Duration: 5s Special Effect: Bouncing Spheres will bounce off surfaces upon contact, with a maximum of 10 bounces. When they approach injured allies, their speed will reduce Projectile Speed Reduction: 4.5 m/s	Shoot bouncing spheres to heal allies

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Rocket Raccoon’s abilities in Marvel Rivals

Ability	Stat	What it does
C.Y.A (Q)	Casting: Targeted ability that, when activated, summons a creature and detects allies within the area. Damage Boost: 40% Range: 20m radius Duration: 12s Summons’ Health: 800 Energy Cost: 3700	Deploy a Cosmic Yarn Amplifier that grants allies a Damage Boost
Jetpack Dash (L Shift)	Casting: Dash Dash Direction: Crosshair Direction Dash Distance: 10m Cooldown: 2 charges, with each charge taking 6s to recharge	Dash forward
B.R.B. (E)	Casting: Summons Special Effect: Generate an item every 3s, including Armor Pack and Rocket Boots Max Revive Distance: 50m Bonus Health from Armor Pack: 25 Duration: 300s Cooldown: 45s (5s if full-health beacon is reclaimed)	Deploy a Battle Rebirth Beacon that revives a fallen ally and periodically produces armor packs and rocket jet packs
Wild Crawl (Space)	Wall-crawling Speed: 10 m/s	Hold Space to run on a wall
Flying Ace (Space)	Descending Speed: 3.5 m/s	Hold Space to fall slowly

Team-Up abilities

Ability	Stat	What it does
Old Friends (C)	Casting: Targeted Range: Up to 12m Special Effect: Pressing Shift will exit the Team-Up status with Groot Damage reduction: 0.35	Jeff the Land Shark and Rocket Raccoon can ride on Groot’s shoulders, receiving Damage Reduction
Ammo Invention (Z)	Casting: Summons Range: 10m spherical radius Duration: 12s Cooldown: 45s Team-up Bonus: 5% Healing Boost	Rocket Raccoon throws an Ammo Overload device in the target direction. Upon entering the device’s range, the Punisher and Winter Soldier receive the buffs of Infinite Ammo and Faster Firing

How to play Rocket Raccoon in Marvel Rivals

To make the most of Rocket Raccoon in Marvel Rivals, the key is the strategic placement of his utility abilities. His ultimate, C.Y.A, along with B.R.B and Ammo Invention, can be destroyed by enemies, nullifying their impact on the match.

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To avoid this, position them carefully – either tucked behind corners or concealed by terrain. However, be mindful that your teammates still need a clear line of sight to benefit from their effects.

Rocket’s biggest vulnerability is his lack of escape options, making him an easy target for coordinated dives. Stay close to allies or be ready to retreat quickly if enemies focus on you.

Rocket Raccoon also pairs exceptionally well with certain teammates, particularly The Punisher. His ability to provide infinite ammo and a faster fire rate significantly enhances The Punisher’s viability, especially if they have a sharp aim.

Although Rocket’s utility is incredibly valuable, his effectiveness heavily depends on your mechanics. Accurate aim and efficient resource management are crucial to his success. If you’re not confident in these areas, consider spending some time practicing before jumping into competitive play.

Want to give Duelists a shot? Try Hawkeye and Wolverine – they are some of the best options. And if you’re looking to dominate the multiplayer lobbies, check out the best controller settings and PC settings for higher FPS in Marvel Rivals.