Authored by Alec Blackwood
In Marvel Rivals, Hawkeye dominates as a long-range marksman specializing in pinpoint accuracy and enemy tracking through afterimages. This guide explores his toolkit, strategies, and team synergies to maximize his impact in Season 3.
Precision is his trademark—Hawkeye capitalizes on opponents’ mistakes.
Kit Overview
Hawkeye thrives at a distance, using charged arrows to deal massive damage. His strengths lie in controlling sightlines, punishing immobile foes, and securing kills with follow-up shots. However, he lacks sustain and depends heavily on positioning and evasion.
Ability Breakdown
- Piercing Arrow: Primary fire. Charge for 0.9+ seconds to activate Archer’s Focus, boosting damage up to 80. Ideal for sniping.
- Blast Arrow: Explodes on impact, effective against shields and grouped enemies at mid-range.
- Crescent Slash: Aerial knockup attack for escaping or interrupting enemies. High cooldown.
- Hypersonic Arrow: Slows targets and grounds airborne foes, perfect for countering flankers.
- Ronin Slash: Short-range melee that deflects non-explosive projectiles. Emergency defense only.
- Hunter’s Sight (Ultimate): Reveals enemy afterimages for 10s. Hitting them damages the real target.
- Skyward Leap: Grants a double jump for repositioning or escaping.
- Archer’s Focus (Passive): Aiming for 0.9s enhances next Piercing Arrow.
- Supersensory Vision (Team-Up): Synergizes with Black Widow to amplify afterimage damage.
Playstyle Tips
Position behind teammates on high ground. Initiate fights with Hypersonic Arrow to slow enemies, then secure kills with charged shots. Use Blast Arrows to lock down corridors. If flanked, escape with Crescent Slash or Skyward Leap. Prioritize vision control and punish exposed targets.
Key Combos
- Slow and Strike: Hypersonic Arrow → Charged Piercing Arrow
- Choke Denial: Blast Arrow into groups → Hypersonic Arrow → Charged shot
- Defensive Escape: Crescent Slash → Double jump → Midair Piercing Arrow
- Ultimate Execution: Hunter’s Sight → Track afterimages → Finishing shots
Strengths vs. Weaknesses
Pros:
- Exceptional burst damage at range
- Map control via vision and zoning
- Synergizes with diverse team comps
Cons:
- Vulnerable in close quarters
Ideal Team Compositions
- Black Widow: Enhances vision via Team-Up
- Mantis: Provides healing and peel
- Iron Man/Doctor Strange: Complements long-range pressure
- Scarlet Witch/Groot:: Zoning and area lockdown
Counterplay Strategies
- Dive Heroes: Black Panther or Wolverine for close-range pressure
- The Thing: Absorbs knockbacks and forces engagements
- Loki/Magik: Bait abilities or bypass defenses
Force Hawkeye to burn his double jump early, then capitalize on his immobility.
Optimized Settings
Use low sensitivity for precision aiming. Disable smoothing/acceleration. Adjust vertical sensitivity if struggling with airborne targets.
Crosshair Configuration
Recommended code for accuracy:
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FAQ
- Is Hawkeye a sniper? Yes—he excels at long-range picks with charged arrows.
- How to activate Archer’s Focus? Aim for 0.9s before firing.
- Hunter’s Sight best use? Track fleeing enemies or during chaotic teamfights.
- Does Ronin Slash block all projectiles? No—explosives bypass it.
- Weaknesses? Struggles against close-range aggression.
- Optimal teammates? Black Widow, Mantis, or other vision/zone controllers.