Marvel Rivals How to Play Rocket Raccoon
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In Marvel Rivals, Rocket Raccoon is a healer and strategist with high mobility, excellent support tools, and the ability to turn the tide of battle with his unique utility. Here’s a guide to playing Rocket Raccoon:
Rocket Raccoon’s Abilities
Bombard Mode (Left Click - Minigun)
Fires a stream of energy projectiles that deal consistent damage.
Damage is strongest at close range but falls off at longer distances.
Use for pressure or to farm ultimate charge.
Repair Mode (Right Click - Healing Orbs)
Shoots orbs that bounce off surfaces to heal allies.
Orbs slow down when near teammates, making them easier to land.
Can heal Rocket himself by firing at his feet.
B.R.B. – Battle Rebirth Beacon (E)
Deploys a beacon that revives the next fallen teammate within range.
Periodically dispenses armor packs and super-jump boosts for allies.
Relocate the beacon as your team moves to ensure it remains effective.
Jetpack Dash (LShift)
Allows Rocket to dash in any direction, including upward.
Holds two charges, with one recharging every 5 seconds.
Essential for repositioning, escaping, or gaining high ground.
Hover (Passive)
Hold the space bar to hover and descend slowly.
Provides a bird’s-eye view of the battlefield and helps avoid ground-level threats.
Wall Crawl (Passive)
Enables Rocket to run and climb walls indefinitely.
Ideal for escaping melee attackers or accessing vantage points.
C.Y.A. – Cosmic Yarn Amplifier (Q - Ultimate)
Deploys a beacon that grants all allies within range a massive damage boost.
Perfect for team fights or pushing objectives.
Team-Up Abilities
With Punisher/Bucky: Grants infinite ammo and increased fire rate.
With Groot: Rocket can ride on Groot for extra protection and damage reduction.
How to Play Rocket Raccoon
Stay Mobile
Use Jetpack Dash, Hover, and Wall Crawl to stay unpredictable and out of harm’s way.
Dash to escape assassins or reposition for better healing angles.
Heal Effectively
Fire Healing Orbs at teammates in need, bouncing them off walls to reach allies in tricky spots.
Use orbs to heal yourself when under pressure or low on health.
Place Revive Beacon Strategically
Hide the Battle Rebirth Beacon behind cover or in areas enemies are unlikely to check.
Relocate it as your team moves to keep it relevant and accessible.
Use Ultimate in Critical Moments
Deploy the Damage Boost Beacon during key team fights or when pushing objectives.
Place it where multiple teammates can benefit from the damage increase.
Balance Healing and Damage
While primarily a support hero, Rocket’s Bombard Mode can apply pressure or finish off enemies.
Use damage to help build your ultimate charge faster.
Tips for Playing Rocket Raccoon
Always Save a Dash
Keep one Jetpack Dash charge ready to escape if enemies focus you.
Position in the Backline
Stay behind your team for safety and a clear view of the battlefield.
Use your mobility to avoid direct damage and keep healing consistently.
Support Flying Allies
Aim Healing Orbs to hit airborne teammates, taking advantage of their slow descent.
Maximize the Beacon’s Value
Place the Revive Beacon early in fights to negate enemy momentum from early eliminations.
Ensure the beacon is in a safe but easily accessible spot for your team.
Master Mobility
Use Wall Crawl and Hover to stay elusive and avoid enemy fire.
Always move unpredictably to make yourself harder to target.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
Excellent healing and revival capabilities.
High mobility makes him hard to pin down.
Provides unique utility with armor packs, super jumps, and damage boosts.
Weaknesses
Vulnerable to burst damage and assassins like Spider-Man or Psylocke.
Healing output is slower compared to other dedicated supports.
Requires good positioning and map awareness to maximize effectiveness.
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