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If you want to try out a battle using Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals, then check out this guide to learn everything about the sharpshooter duelist.
Hawkeye (or Clint Barton) is a master marksman and a member of the original six Avengers in the MCU. Despite having no supernatural power, his extraordinary archery skills earned him a place among Earth’s mightiest heroes. This exceptional sharpshooter never misses a target in battle and takes out enemies with precision using only his bow and arrows.
He also wields swords like katana and wakizashi, making him an exceptional swordsman. Playing Hawkeye is straightforward, but mastering him is quite difficult in Marvel Rivals, as the duelist’s difficulty rating is marked as 4-star. Use this guide to familiarise yourself with Hawkeye’s abilities, playstyle, and weaknesses to make use of his full potential in Marvel Rivals.
Related: Marvel Rivals Black Widow Guide
All Abilities of Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals
Get the complete list of all the abilities of Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals:
| Ability | Type | Effect |
| Piercing Arrow | Normal Attack | Shoot a powerful arrow. |
| Blast Arrow | Normal Attack | Shoot three explosive arrows. |
| Crescent Slash | Ability | Unsheathe a katana and slash forward, launching up enemies hit. |
| Hypersonic Arrow | Ability | Shoot a Hypersonic Arrow, dealing two instances of damage to enemies in its path and inflicting them with Slow. This ability can Knock Down flying heroes. |
| Ronin Slash | Ability | Swing a wakizashi to strike frontal enemies, deflecting all incoming projectiles. |
| Skyward Leap | Ability | Perform a double jump in the direction of movement. |
| Archer’s Focus | Ability (Passive) | Aim at an enemy to improve focus, enhancing the damage inflicted by Piercing Arrow. |
| Hunter’s Sight | Ultimate Ability | Capture Afterimages of enemies in his view. Damage dealt to an Afterimage is transferred to the corresponding enemy. |
| Supersensory Vision | Team-Up Ability (Passive) | Hawkeye can share his Hunter’s Sight with Black Widow, enabling her to catch sight of and damage afterimages of enemies. |
How To Play Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals?
Hawkeye’s Mobility
Since Hawkeye doesn’t have any superpowers and solely relies on his skills. One of his abilities ‘Skyward Leap’ allows him to make a double jump, which is used to climb to any high vantage point on the map.
Reaching higher heights from the ground gives you an advantage in taking out enemies from long distances.‘Skyward Leap’ can also be used to evade enemy attacks.
Hawkeye’s Survivability
Hawkeye only has a health bar of 250, which makes him an easy target to take out. Always ensure you have enough distance from your enemies, as Hawkeye is strong in mid-long range distance. However, his surviving chance during close combat can be increased with some of his sword abilities such as Crescent Slash and Ronin Slash.
When you get yourself close to an enemy, use the Crescent Slash to deal damage to them and gain some distance. Whereas, Ronin Slash allows you to deflect the incoming projectile while damaging nearby enemies.
Hawkeye Playstyle and Combos
Hawkeye is a long-range sharpshooter duelist. His supremacy reigns in his bow and arrows. With two types of arrows, you can choose between single-damage attacks or AOE attacks.
Unleash the Hypersonic Arrow to initiate his combo moves effectively, which deals damage and slows enemies down. Use the gap to charge with your ‘Archer’s Focus’ ability and do enough damage. In case of any incoming or approaching enemy, use Crescent Slash to keep them off at a distance using your katana. Switch to Blast Arrow at the right moment to maximize the effect.
His ultimate ability ‘Hunter’s Sight’ is one of the best ultimates in the entire game. It provides a guaranteed hit against enemies. It reveals the afterimages of enemies, and attacking the images transfers damage to the corresponding enemy.
Best Team Composition With Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals
If you are wondering who you should team up with Hawkeye to increase efficiency, it should be none other than Black Widow. Hawkeye and Black Widow share a team-up ability called “Supersensory Vision.” When the ability is activated, Hawkeye transfers his Hunter’s Sight ability powers to Black Widow, which allows her to track and attack the afterimages of enemies.
Since Hawkeye is best at taking out targets from long-range, focus on eliminating the strategists and support of the enemy team. Pairing Hawkeye with tanks like Hulk and Groot, allows them to aggro the enemies, enabling you to swiftly take out the enemies without interference.
Hawkeye Counters in Marvel Rivals
Hawkeye is not a close combat fighter, closing the gaps between him is an effective way to eliminate him. However, he has some close-range protective abilities like Crescent Slash and Ronin Slash. Attacking Hawkeye during the Crescent Slash cooldown gives you the upper hand.
Since aiming and tracking flying characters is difficult for Hawkeye, characters like Storm and Iron Man act as an effective counter against him.
Tips and Tricks To Play Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals
Here are some tips and tricks you need to know before playing Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals:
- Hawkeye has two types of normal attacks—Piercing Arrow and Blast Arrow. Know when to switch between them, as both have different purposes and help you in different situations.
- If you are in a difficult situation against any flying heroes, then use ‘Hypersonic Arrow’ to bring them down.
- Mastering ‘Ronin Slash’ is a key to escape from incoming projectiles, as it helps you to deflect them with your wakizashi.
- Always try to keep your distance from enemy forces, as the distance is your best friend.
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