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Groot Icon showing that Groot is a tank class hero in Marvel Rivals.

I am Groot!
Guardians of the Galaxy
Easy to play 700 Area lockdown Adam Harrington
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A flora colossus from Planet X, the alien known as Groot exhibits enhanced vitality and the ability to manipulate all forms of vegetation. As sturdy as a towering tree, Groot forges his own way, serving as the team's silent but reliable pathfinder.

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Vine Strike

Launch vines to attack enemies.

Spore Bomb

Throw an explosive spore bomb which splits into multiple small explosive spores.

Flora Colossus

Wooden walls near Groot will Awaken, activating an extra effect.

Thornlash Wall

Target a location and grow a Thornlash Wall. When Awakened, it strikes nearby enemies attacked by Groot and his allies.

Ironwood Wall

Target a location and grow an Ironwood Wall. When Awakened, damage dealt by Groot and nearby allies grants Groot bonus health.

Strangling Prison

Fire a massive vine cluster which pulls nearby enemies to its center and imprisons them.

Team-up: Friendly Shoulder

Jeff and Rocket Raccoon can ride on Groot's shoulders, receiving less damage.
When the Milano crashed, Groot stood around for a while watching Rocket and Quill argue about whose fault it was, but pretty soon he got distracted by the voices he was hearing from the jungle surrounding the ship graveyard. The vines and trees and flowers all had voices, but Groot was far enough away that he couldn't tell what they were saying. Eventually, Rocket and Quill got on his nerves enough that he had to get away from them, so he went for a walk. As he walked away, he heard Rocket say, "See? Even Groot can't take your crap, Quill. I'm gonna go find a way out of here while you sit here and pretend you know how to fix the ship!" He heard Rocket stomping away in another direction, but Groot didn't try to meet up with him. Rocket neede...Read Groot's full Marvel Rivals lore

Vanguard Protectors who shield their allies from harm by stealing the attention of the enemy team via overwhelming force

Duelist Assault specialists designed to quickly take down their enemies with lethal precision

Strategist Tacticians who support their allies by controlling the battlefield and keeping their team alive