Have you ever heard of a hero hitting the top rank without scoring any damage? It sounds unbelievable, doesn’t it? But that’s exactly what a clever player managed to do in Marvel Rivals. With some creative strategies, this player showed that sometimes healing can be just as valuable as dealing damage.
In a remarkable achievement shared by Reddit user u/Habooskie, they reached the coveted Grandmaster tier while playing as Rocket Raccoon. Surprisingly, they accomplished this feat with zero kills and no points of damage whatsoever! Instead, they racked up an astounding 3,400+ assists and an impressive 2.9 million points of healing.
I hit Grandmaster doing 0 damage
byu/Habooskie inmarvelrivals
The unique abilities of Rocket Raccoon make such a strategy feasible:
- The character’s alternate fire deploys a bouncing heal orb that is pivotal for his healing capabilities.
- He can spawn a revive tool that provides armor but inflicts no damage at all.
- Rocket’s mobility move allows him to escape danger without dealing damage when colliding with enemies.
- His ultimate ability boosts his team’s offensive power without generating damage directly himself.
This leads one to ponder if Habooskie disabled Rocket’s primary attack button just to avoid any mishaps during matches. Unlike many characters who intertwine healing with necessary combat actions, think Cloak and Dagger or Luna Snow, Rocket’s toolkit is quite distinct. For instance, attempting a similar approach with Mantis would hinder one’s healing potential due to the need for dealing some form of damage. Other heroes like Loki or Invisible Woman also present challenges when aiming for pure support play without damaging foes.
Interestingly enough, this gameplay might lead to some adjustments for Rocket Raccoon. Currently boasting an impressive 54% win rate, making him second only to Storm, and holding a 32% pick rate along with only a 1% ban rate, indicates he may soon see nerfs on the horizon. While it’s amusing to think about players finding new ways to exploit game mechanics, balancing is key for overall enjoyment.
I must say, I’ve enjoyed my time using Rocket, too, but never thought about going full support mode without even grazing enemy health bars! It can be challenging to maintain an aggressive support style when your primary weapon is limited. As we look forward to upcoming changes in Season 1, enjoying Rocket while he’s still at peak performance might be worthwhile!
