Winter Soldier

Difficulty

Role

Duelist

Attack Type

Projectile

Health

275

Movement Speed

6 m/s

Gender

Male

Voice Actor

Eliah Mountjoy

Relatives

James Barnes (father), Winifred Barnes (mother)

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) 30 (Stellar 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 Effect: Enemies that take damage from the projectile will no longer receive damage from the spell field

Projectile Damage: 80

Spell Field Damage: 45

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: 15s

Charge Time: 0.5s - 4s

Projectile Speed: 80 m/s

Projectile Damage: 15

Spell Field Damage: 20

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

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: 10s

Seize Damage: 25

Average Speed: 30 m/s

Knockback Damage: 65

Stellar Impact

Inspired by Captain America's resolve, Winter Soldier can leap to the aid of a designated ally, slamming the ground with his mechanical arm to deal damage to nearby foes and grant Bonus Health. Additionally, Captain America and Winter Soldier can interact with each other once both parties confirm. The duo collides and unleashes a shockwave that deals damage and slows enemies.

Damage: 70

Range: 8m spherical radius

Clash Damage: 80

Clash Damage Range: 10m spherical range

Cooldown: 12s

Bonus Health: 30 (self), 50 (ally)

Special Effect: Stellar Impact also triggers the Ceaseless Charge effect

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 Effect: Projectiles pierce through enemies

Damage: 55

Casting: Projectile that fires in a straight trajectory

Recharge Time: 5s

Charges: 2

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.