Winter Soldier

Difficulty

Role

Duelist

Attack Type

Projectile

Health

275

Movement Speed

6 m/s

Gender

Male

Voice Actor

Eliah Mountjoy

Relatives

None

Terrifying experiments turned him into a brainwashed assassin, but now James "Bucky" Barnes is in control of his own fate once again. With his enhanced mechanical arm, the Winter Soldier is primed to deliver earth-shattering blows to any foe in his path!

Abilities Overview

Ceaseless Charge

Roterstern reloads automatically while the bionic arm is in action, granting the Winter Soldier Bonus Health.

Bonus Health (Self): 40 (Bionic Hook & Tainted Voltage), 50 (Trooper's Fist, Kraken Impact)

Roterstern

Fire explosive rounds with his blaster, Roterstern, damaging the target hit and enemies behind them.

Fire Rate: 2.5 rounds per second

Critical Hit: Projectile: Yes; Spell Field: No

Special Mechanic: Enemies that take damage from the projectile will no longer receive damage from the spell field

Projectile Damage: 75

Spell Field Damage: 55

Projectile Speed: 180 m/s

Damage Falloff: Falloff begins at 20m, decreasing to 70% at 40m

Ammo: 3

Range: Cone-shaped spell field with a 5m radius and an apex angle of 90°

Casting: Straight-line projectile that generates a spell field upon impact

Bionic Hook

Charge up and launch a hook with his bionic arm, reeling in the first target hit and enemies lurking behind.

Cooldown: 12s

Charge Time: 0.5s - 4s

Projectile Speed: 80 m/s

Projectile Damage: 15

Spell Field Damage: 20

Range: Cone-shaped spell field with a 4.5m radius and an apex angle of 80°

Casting: Straight-line projectile that generates a spell field upon impact

Trooper's Fist

Dash forward, seizing enemies along the path, and Launch Up enemies in front at the end of the dash.

Maximum Distance: 9m

Range: Length: 4.5m, Width: 4.5m, Height: 2m

Casting: Movement-based damage ability

Cooldown: 12s

Special Effect: Second strike applies a 1s debuff to enemies hit, preventing them from using mobility abilities

Seize Damage: 25

Average Speed: 30 m/s

Knockback Damage: 65

Reload

Kraken Impact

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.

Culling Duration: 5s

Culling Threshold: 15% Health

Spell Field Damage: 80

Next Kraken Impact After A Culling: 8s

Range: 5m spherical radius

Casting: Spherical Spell Field

Energy Cost: 3100

Tainted Voltage

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.

Slow Rate: -35%

Slow Duration: 2s

Projectile Speed: 100 m/s

Special Mechanic: Projectiles pierce through enemies

Damage: 55

Casting: Projectile that fires in a straight trajectory

Cooldown: 6s

How to Play Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals: 5 Key Tips

Disrupt Enemy Formations: Use Tainted Voltage to slow enemies and ground airborne targets, setting up easy picks for your team. This ability is crucial for crowd control and creating openings for your damage dealers.
Master Ability Combos: Chain abilities for maximum impact. For example, use Bionic Hook to pull enemies close, follow with Trooper's Fist to launch them, then finish with Roterstern shots. This combo can quickly eliminate priority targets.
Optimize Kraken Impact Usage: Use your ultimate when enemies are clustered or low on health. Remember that killing marked enemies resets the cooldown, allowing for potential multi-kills. Take advantage of the brief hover time to aim carefully.
Manage Roterstern Ammo: Utilize your passive Ceaseless Charge by weaving abilities between shots to automatically reload. This allows for sustained damage output without manual reloading.
Focus on Positioning: While effective at mid-range, Winter Soldier excels in close combat. Use Trooper's Fist and Bionic Hook to close distances and create opportunities for precise headshots.