Winter Soldier: Who is Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals?

Winter Soldier is a Duelist hero in Marvel Rivals, known for his lethal precision and adaptability. This version of Winter Soldier is Bucky Barnes^[1], a former ally of Captain America^[2] who was transformed into a cybernetic assassin before reclaiming his independence. He wields his enhanced bionic arm and expert firearms training to dominate mid-to-close-range combat.

As a highly mobile fighter, Winter Soldier thrives in aggressive skirmishes. His background in espionage and warfare makes him a calculated and deadly opponent. His abilities emphasize both raw power and strategic repositioning, allowing him to strike swiftly and eliminate enemies with precision.

Winter Soldier’s Abilities in Marvel Rivals

Winter Soldier’s combat style revolves around versatility, combining firearm proficiency with devastating melee attacks. Here’s a breakdown of his abilities:

Normal Attack

• Roterstern: Fires powerful rounds from his firearm, dealing damage to the initial target and enemies behind them.

Abilities

• Bionic Hook: Launches a retractable hook to pull in enemies, damaging those in its path.
• Trooper’s Fist: Charges forward, grabbing enemies along the way and launching them upwards.
• Tainted Voltage: Unleashes an electrified punch, damaging and slowing enemies while knocking airborne opponents to the ground.

Passive Ability

• Ceaseless Charge: Reloads his firearm automatically while using his bionic arm, providing bonus health regeneration.

Ultimate Ability

• Kraken Impact: Leaps into the air and slams down with immense force, marking and instantly eliminating weakened enemies.

Winter Soldier Team-Ups in Marvel Rivals

Winter Soldier synergizes with Rocket Raccoon through Infinite Grit, granting him unlimited ammo and faster firing when within Rocket’s Ammo Overload field. This enhances his sustained damage output, making him a fearsome duelist in battle.

References

1. [1] "Bucky Barnes". en.wikipedia.org. Retrieved March 07, 2025
2. [2] "Captain America". en.wikipedia.org. Retrieved March 07, 2025