Move over, Wolverine! There’s a new hero in Marvel Rivals who’s making the tanks shake in their boots, and it’s not a hero who you would normally expect. We are talking about a raccoon, whose got a big gun and an even bigger brain: Rocket Raccoon.
Tanks need to brace themselves, Rocket isn’t just good for making one-liners and tossing out heals, he can burst you down in a few seconds. While most people see him as a support (which he is), his surprising ability to take down tanks makes him one of the most underrated anti-tank heroes in the game.
Rocket Raccoon: More than just a healer in Marvel Rivals
As a strategist, Rocket really excels at providing healing and various buffs that can help turn the tide of battle. He has slowly become an invaluable addition to any team composition.
While many players focus only on his healing and supportive role, it’s Rocket’s surprising versatility in dealing with tanks (who usually try to take him out) that has made him even more essential in today’s Marvel Rivals scene.
A good tank player can be a menace to face, however, if even players don’t have Wolverine or Hawkeye to deal with them, Rocket can take them down surprisingly easily, provided he’s given the proper assistance and precise aim.
Rocket’s close-range rapid-fire shooting may lack the high damage output at long distances (as the damage falls off), but when combined with strategic stuns from teammates (and a few headshots), he becomes a menace to even the most formidable tank characters.
Rocket is Borderline Anti-Tank
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This unexpected anti-tank power of his has created quite a ruckus in the community, as players are slowly realising that he’s not just there to keep the team alive, he can actively contribute as well.
Rocket’s role in the current meta
Recently, the spotlight on multiple support comps has only increased Rocket’s value. These strategies revolve around drawing out battles, wearing down opponents, and utilizing heroes who can both support their team and hold their own in extended fights.
Rocket fits perfectly into this meta, being able to heal, buff, and chip away at tanks in close combat. While Wolverine is going to be the go-to tank killer, Rocket can whittle down tanks while keeping his team alive.
In an evolving meta that increasingly values strategy, sustainability, and versatility (we have to wait and see what new characters bring in the future), Rocket Raccoon stands as one of the top-tier heroes, especially with the rise of stall comps.
In the end, next time you’re trying to change the hero to take care of tanks, don’t just reach for Wolverine. Rocket Raccoon might just surprise you by handling tanks in ways you never thought possible.
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