Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier is a Duelist that primarily depends on a player's raw mechanical ability. His ability kit is quite versatile and can be used to secure kills with ease. However, they cannot be simply spammed and need to be used in different combinations to land lethal blows. This makes Winter Soldier one of the most difficult characters to master in NetEase Games' hero shooter.
Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier has a single weapon that has a very high damage output. It is most effective when landing headshots and does significant damage when spamming body shots. However, the fire rate is quite slow and has an average reload speed. This is why you need to position yourself beside your team to avoid being marked by the enemy team.
This article will highlight the best way to play Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier alongside an overview of his abilities. You can also check out characters that can duo with this Duelist or counter it.
Editor's Note: The contents of this guide have been updated to the latest patch deployed on January 25, 2025. This article will be further updated as a new balance update goes live for Marvel Rivals in the near future.
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Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier: All Abilities and weapon explained
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Like any other Marvel Rivals Duelist, the Winter Solider possesses several unique abilities, making him one of the hardest Heroes to master. Here are his base stats:
- Class: Duelist
- Health: 275
- Movement speed: 6 m/s
He has five abilities and two passives to work in the arena. Here's a detailed look at all the abilities:
Primary weapon
Winter Solider uses the Roterstern (LMB) as the primary weapon. This is a single-fire pistol that can deal explosive damage to enemies. Here are the stats of this primary weapon:
How to play Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals?
Movement
![Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier Trooper's Fist ability (Image via NetEase Games)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/a403c-17374221207174-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/a403c-17374221207174-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/a403c-17374221207174-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/a403c-17374221207174-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/a403c-17374221207174-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/a403c-17374221207174-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/a403c-17374221207174-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/a403c-17374221207174-1920.jpg 1920w)
Winter Soldier doesn't have any special movement abilities. Players must rely on their aim to finish off the opponent. However, they can use the Kraken Impact ability to get out or get into an intense situation.
Playstyle
The Winter Soldier only thrives in mid and long-range encounters as this will let him fully utilize his Roterstern. Use the Kraken Impact to dive into a spot with multiple low-HP enemies to inflict massive area damage. Meanwhile, if players want to go on a solo run and flank the enemies from behind, we highly recommend using some combos to confirm the kill.
![Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier Tainted Voltage ability (Image via NetEase Games)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/e8052-17374221828294-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/e8052-17374221828294-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/e8052-17374221828294-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/e8052-17374221828294-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/e8052-17374221828294-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/e8052-17374221828294-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/e8052-17374221828294-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/e8052-17374221828294-1920.jpg 1920w)
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Firstly, use the Tainted Voltage to slow down the opponents followed by Bionic Hook to bring the Hero closer or Trooper's fist to launch the enemy in the air. Lastly, players must put their aim to use and make the opponents perish with the powerful Roterstern.
Ultimate
![Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier Kraken Impact ultimate ability (Image via NetEase Games)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/9aaa5-17374222834441-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/9aaa5-17374222834441-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/9aaa5-17374222834441-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/9aaa5-17374222834441-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/9aaa5-17374222834441-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/9aaa5-17374222834441-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/9aaa5-17374222834441-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/9aaa5-17374222834441-1920.jpg 1920w)
The Ultimate ability of Winter Soldier, Kraken Impact, is a great ability for dealing heavy damage to multiple enemies repeatedly. This ability is great for targeting scattered enemies in one go. Also, this ability regenerates based on enemies health bar getting low.
Best team-ups for Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals
1) Rocket Raccoon (Strategist)
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Rocket Raccoon, The Punisher, and Winter Soldier are part of the Ammo Overload team-up in Marvel Rivals. This is one of the most destructive team-ups in the game as it increases the damage output of both Winter Soldier and The Punisher exponentially owing to the infinite ammo device.
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When this team-up is active, Rocket throws an ammo overload device on the ground. When in range of this device, Bucky gets the special ability called Infinite Grit, granting him infinite ammo and faster firing as long as the device is active.
2) Thor (Vanguard)
![Thor is a great duo for Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier (Image via NetEase Games)](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/35f79-17374228849543-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/35f79-17374228849543-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/35f79-17374228849543-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/35f79-17374228849543-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/35f79-17374228849543-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/35f79-17374228849543-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/35f79-17374228849543-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/01/35f79-17374228849543-1920.jpg 1920w)
Thor and Winter Soldier’s playstyle complement each other extremely well making them a formidable duo in Marvel Rivals. Thor can go aggressive with his Storm Surge ability and create space for Bucky who can then take down the unsuspecting enemies with ease with his Roterstern.
Furthermore, the chaos-inducing playstyle of Thor is particularly useful for Winter Soldier, which he can then take advantage of with his bionic arm abilities, Trooper’s Fist, Tainted Voltage, Bionic Hook, and his ultimate, Kraken Impact.
Best Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier counters
1) Hela (Duelist)
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Hela is one of the best counters to Winter Soldier in the game. She outranges Bucky and can deal massive damage with her primary attack, Nightsword Thorn, swiftly eliminating Winter Soldier from the battle. Additionally, her Astral Flock ability allows her to easily escape Bucky’s bionic arm abilities while her Soul Drainer stun can help her counter Winter Soldier in case she gets pulled up close.
Furthermore, Hela’s ultimate, Goddess of Death, is almost impossible to counter as Winter Soldier and retreat remains the only available option.
2) Namor (Duelist)
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Namor is another excellent counter to Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals. His primary attack, Trident of Neptune, deals a significant amount of damage to Bucky and can easily outrange his Roterstern shots. Moreover, Namor’s monstro spawns are particularly difficult for Winter Soldier to deal with as he quickly runs out of ammo and can potentially get overwhelmed in the heat of battle.
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Furthermore, Namor can easily dodge Bucky’s bionic arm abilities with his Blessing of the Deep ability, making it difficult for Winter Soldier to find value against him.
Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier lore
The lore of Winter Soldier is beautifully portrayed in MCU. However, the Marvel Rivals variant has a different story, which is mentioned below on the game's official web page:
"Captain America's sidekick during World War II, James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes was thought to have been killed in action. In truth, he had been recovered by enemy forces and rebuilt into their ultimate assassin. But the Winter Soldier eventually broke his conditioning to become a hero once more. Captured during an operation to sabotage Charteris Base, the Winter Soldier was subjected to horrific experiments at the hands of Hydra scientists. He was rescued by Hawkeye and a version of Captain America from the year 2099, who gifted an upgraded arm to his former partner."
FAQs about Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals
Q) Is Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals?
Yes, Winter Soldier is a playable character in Marvel Rivals. He can deal a massive amount of damage with his ability kit and primary weapon.
Q) Is using Wolder Soldier easy?
Winter Soldier is an aim-dependent character. You will need to hit shots to have an impact on the game. His abilities also have different combos that you can use to eliminate opponents.
This concludes everything you need to know about Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier. You can try this Duelist out in the game's practice range for a better understanding of the abilities and their synergy with each other. You can also learn different combos for his abilities and test out the jaw-dropping ultimate ability in different areas. Once you have understood the abilities and their effects, you can grind the game in casual matches to score victories and master the character.
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