5 best heroes to duo with Rocket Raccoon

Rocket Raccoon is among the best strategists in Marvel Rivals—a game that has crossed 480K concurrent player count on Steam alone. Rocket's quirky personality and his excellent kit have made him a fan favorite. He can also pair up with other characters, forming a pretty formidable duo. However, the effectiveness of this duo purely depends on whom you pair Rocket with.

In this article, we will discuss the best heroes to pair with Rocket Raccoon.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

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What are the best heroes to pair with Rocket Raccoon?

1) Groot

Groot in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Groot is a natural ally of Rocket Raccoon. This makes him a great pair for Rocket. He can create instant shields to protect Rocket when the latter is under fire. Moreover, Groot's Ironwood wall not only provides a protective cover for Rocket but also grants him a health boost when activated.

Rocket can also climb onto Groot's shoulder, which will activate damage reduction on the raccoon, making him even more resilient. Furthermore, Groot's vine strikes are quite powerful and can distract enemies enough for Rocket to activate his ultimate.

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2) Jeff the Land Shark

Jeff the Land Shark in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

At first glance, Jeff the Land Shark may seem like a weird choice to pair with Rocket, but it makes sense if you think about it. Don't let Jeff's adorable face fool you, he can transform into an unstoppable beast in need. He is also a great healer and can shoot healing projectiles that can top off Rocket's health.

His ultimate ability, "It's Jeff," allows him to gulp multiple enemies in his vicinity. Jeff can also create powerful healing bubbles that can aggressively heal Rocket and keep him alive during intense battles.

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3) The Punisher

The Punisher in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

The Punisher is an excellent pair for Rocket if you plan to increase your team's offensive firepower. Rocket can place an ammo overload device, which will grant infinite ammo and a faster firing rate to The Punisher. This will allow him to take down multiple foes in quick succession.

Also, The Punisher can attack the enemy team's healers, which would put them in a vulnerable position and give Rocket more time to activate his ultimate.

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4) Iron Man

Iron Man in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Iron Man's ability to fly and attack from above can clear a path for Rocket Racoon to engage in ground battles with his minigun. Moreover, Iron Man's powerful Repulsor blasts deal heavy damage to enemies, keeping them off Rocket's back.

However, since Iron Man does a lot of heavy lifting, he is often under heavy fire. This is where Rocket Raccoon's healing orbs come in. His yellow healing orbs bounce around and can heal Iron Man when needed.

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5) Star-Lord

Star-Lord in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Star-Lord is a fantastic duelist in Marvel Rivals. His excellent aerobic moves and propulsion boosters allow him to take to the sky and get into hard-to-reach positions easily. Furthermore, his dual-wielding elemental guns make him highly effective in close-range combat.

Star-Lord can blast a barrage of bullets at all enemies in close range, which can give Rocket Raccoon the time to activate his ultimate.

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This concludes our list of the best Marvel heroes to pair with Rocket Raccoon. Each duo has its own set of pros and cons, and what advantages they give you in battle will depend on the heroes you are up against. Therefore, choose a pair accordingly.