Marvel Rivals Hawkeye guide: Abilities, how to play, and more

Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals is one of the few characters who relies solely on his skills rather than superpowers. He is famed for being an expert marksman who does not miss his shot and has an arsenal of nifty gadgets that can aid you on the battlefield. This hero is great for players who wish to deal damage and remain mobile during the game. However, Hawkeye is quite weak against group rushes.

Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals is a straightforward hero to play, as you can only shoot arrows to deal damage in medium and long-range combat. However, his kit also allows you to utilize a blade to land devastating melee blows in close range for isolated fights.

This article will highlight Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals and his abilities alongside a brief about the most effective playstyle.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author’s opinion.

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Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals: All abilities

Hawkeye has a variety of abilities in his kit. He has a total of two passive abilities, two different types of arrows, and five abilities. Here is a quick overview of all the abilities:

• Piercing Arrow: Shoot out a powerful arrow that deals increased damage.
• Blast Arrow: Shoot a total of three explosive arrows that detonate upon impact.
• Hunter’s Sight: Activate to see afterimages of enemies that can be damaged. The damage is transferred to the actual enemy character model.
• Crescent Slash: Hawkeye can use a katana to deliver a forward slash. Enemies hit with this move will be launched up.
• Hypersonic Arrow: Shoot out a powerful arrow that deals damage to enemies in two instances and slows their movement speed. This can be used to knock down aerial heroes like Iron Man.
• Ronin Slash: Use a wazikashi in front to deflect incoming projectiles.
• Skyward Leap: Hawkeye can perform a second jump mid-air.
• Archer’s Focus: A passive ability that increases the damage output of the Piercing Arrow when aiming at an enemy.
• Supersensory Vision: Team up ability that can be shared with Black Widow to view and damage afterimages of opponents.

All abilities of Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

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Hawkeye ability guide in Marvel Rivals

Movement

Hawkeye is limited to mostly running and using the double jump ability to move around. However, this can be used to quickly climb higher ground to shoot arrows from a distance. It is a great way to get to a vantage point and poke enemies from afar while also keeping other flying heroes in check.

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Playstyle

Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals is a simple hero to understand but a difficult one to master. Since the abilities are limited to long-range combat with only a few defensive ones to survive rushes, it is best to stick behind the tanky heroes and support them during the fights.

As a Duelist, you should aim to inflict as much damage as possible on the opponent team and drive them back. This will create more space for your team to play and can even result in a snowball victory.

Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

You should try targeting the support heroes, or healers, in the enemy team for the best results. Once the opponents lose their support, the defense quickly crumbles and then you can start hunting them down.

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Team Up

Hawkeye’s team-up ability works with Black Widow, who is another long-range fighter and can output a lot of damage. Combined, both these heroes can make quick work of the opposition while dealing damage to the enemy tanks. The afterimages are static and are quite easy to hit, helping both players stack up a lot of damage on the enemies.

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