Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier guide: Abilities, ultimate, tips, more

Winter Soldier is a challenging character to master in Marvel Rivals, but with the right approach, you can unlock his full potential as a Duelist. Here’s a breakdown of his abilities and some tips to help you excel with this iconic character.

Winter Soldier stands out in Marvel Rivals for his focus on precision and marksmanship, which sets him apart from more movement-oriented heroes like Wolverine or Hulk. His kit features a diverse set of abilities, making him one of the more versatile Duelists. However, this complexity means there’s a learning curve when first picking him up.

Winter Soldier’s weapon

Weapon	Stat	What it does
Roterstern	Casting: Straight-line projectile that generates a spell field upon impact Projectile Speed: 180 m/s Projectile Damage: 70 Range: Cone-shaped spell field with a 5m radius and an apex angle of 90° Spell Field Damage: 70 Damage Falloff: Falloff begins at 20m, decreasing to 65% at 40m Fire rate: 2.5 rounds per second Ammo: 3 Critical Hit: No Special Mechanic: Enemies that take damage from the projectile will no longer receive damage from the spell field	Fire explosive rounds with his blaster, Roterstern, damaging the target hit and enemies behind them.

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Winter Soldier’s abilities in Marvel Rivals

Ability	Stat	What it does
Kraken Impact (Q)	Casting: Spherical Spell Field Range: 5m spherical radius Spell Field Damage: 100 Culling Duration: 5s Culling Threshold: 20% Health Next Kraken Impact after a Culling: 8s Energy cost: 3100	Leap high, then dash forward and slam down with the bionic arm, dealing damage to enemies in range, marking them for Culling. Marked enemies will perish instantly if their health falls below a certain threshold, recharging the bionic arm for another Kraken Impact within a short period
Trooper’s Fist (L Shift)	Casting: Movement-based damage ability Average Speed: 30 m/s Max distance: 9m Seize Damage: 25 Range: 4.5m length and width, 2m height Knockback damage: 65 Cooldown: 12s	Charge up and launch a powerful electrical punch with the bionic arm in the target direction, dealing damage to enemies within range and Slowing them. This ability can Knock Down flying heroes
Tainted Voltage (E)	Casting: Projectile that fires in a straight trajectory Projectile Speed: 100 m/s Damage: 55 Slow Rate: -35% Slow Duration: 2s Special Mechanic: Projectiles pierce through enemies Cooldown: 6s	Charge up and launch a powerful electrical punch with the bionic arm in the target direction, dealing damage to enemies within range and Slowing them. This ability can Knock Down flying heroes
Bionic Hook (Right mouse button)	Casting: Straight-line projectile that generates a spell field upon impact Projectile Speed: 80 m/s Charge Time: 0.5 to 4 seconds Range: The projectile can travel up to 10m with a 0.5s charge. As the charge time increases, it can reach a maximum distance of 20m with a 1s charge Projectile Damage: 15 Range: Cone-shaped spell field with a 4.5m radius and an apex angle of 80° Spell Field Damage: 20 Cooldown: 8s	Charge up and launch a hook with his bionic arm, reeling in the first target hit and enemies lurking behind
Ceaseless Charge (Passive)	Bonus Health (self): 30 (Bionic Hook & Tainted Voltage), 50 (Trooper’s Fist, Kraken Impact)	Roterstern reloads automatically while the bionic arm is in action, granting Bonus Health to the Winter Soldier

Team-Up ability

Ability	Stat	What it does
Infinite Grit	Roterstern Fire Rate Boost: 25% Team-up Target: Rocket Raccoon	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 Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals

With five unique abilities complementing his primary weapon, Winter Soldier demands a thoughtful approach. The synergy between his passive effects and damage-dealing moves allows for a natural gameplay flow. While it may take a few matches to fully get into the rhythm, persistence is key.

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Since Winter Soldier lacks mobility abilities, experience with third-person shooters will give you an edge, as accuracy is crucial. He performs best from mid to long-range, making precision aiming a priority.

When overwhelmed in combat, his Kraken Impact Ultimate is excellent for clearing out low-health enemies and minimizing incoming damage. Additionally, Tainted Voltage can be used to slow down enemies, making it easier to escape dangerous situations.

In shootouts, his passive ability provides a significant advantage, increasing your damage output and giving you a health boost. This makes him more resilient against aggressive close-range opponents trying to close the gap.

Lastly, don’t overlook Winter Soldier’s Infinite Grit team-up ability. It’s among the most powerful team-up moves in the game and can be devastating when used strategically. This ability is particularly effective for clearing out multiple enemies or wearing down high-health tanks like Hulk and Thor.

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