Dakota
Glass Cannon StrikerDakota is the squad's ultimate glass cannon, boasting a blistering 4.22 shots-per-save ratio but severely neglecting the back half of the pitch with a squad-low 16.3% defensive share.
Full scouting report
Dakota plays Rocket League like the brake pedal is broken. With 4.416 shots per win and a staggering 4.22 aggression ratio (shots per save), they shoot significantly more often than they defend. While teammates like Eric (2.61) and Noah (2.39) balance their attacks with saves, Dakota is pure, unadulterated offense. A 16.3% defensive share—the lowest in the entire group—means if the ball is in their half, Dakota is likely waiting upfield for a cherry-pick rather than helping clear it.
Season trajectory
After practically ignoring ranked play in Season 35 (just 5 matches), Dakota caught absolute fire in Season 36 with a massive 473-match grind. The momentum has cooled slightly in Season 37 (166 matches), but they are still actively maintaining their Platinum I peak in 2v2s.
Strengths
- Relentless offensive pressure, generating 4.416 shots per win to keep opposing defenses constantly scrambling.
- Solid finishing volume, converting their aggressive positioning into 2.331 goals per win.
- Capable secondary carry, taking home MVP honors in a respectable 37.3% of their victories.
Weaknesses
- Anemic defensive presence with a squad-low 16.3% defensive share and just 1.046 saves per win.
- Massively over-indexed on offense, as shown by the reckless 4.22 shots-per-save aggression ratio.
- Struggles heavily in 1v1 situations, currently sitting at Gold I (480 MMR) because they can't rely on teammates to cover their defensive gaps.
Coaching
- Rotate back! Your 1.046 saves per win is hurting the team; practice shadow defense to boost that 16.3% defensive share.
- Play more 1v1s to learn consequences. You only played 4 matches in Duel this season; grinding it will force you to defend your own net.
- Turn some of those 4.416 shots per win into passes. Your 0.40 assists-per-goal ratio shows you shoot first and ask questions later.
Win condition
Dakota needs the team to dominate possession in the opponent's half so they can unleash their 4.4+ shots per win without ever having to rotate back to net.
How to beat them
Clear the ball hard over their head. With a 4.22 shots-per-save ratio, Dakota is almost certainly pushed too far upfield, leaving an open net for the counter-attack.
Pro comp
A Platinum version of Firstkiller—always on the ball, always shooting, and completely allergic to letting teammates take the lead on offense.
Best duo
Collin. With Collin's high 23.7% defensive share and 1.261 saves per win, he can anchor the defense while Dakota recklessly chases the ball upfield.
Fun fact
Dakota shoots 4.22 times for every single save they make, meaning they are literally four times more likely to try and score than to stop the other team from scoring.
“With a 16.3% defensive share, Dakota treats their own team's half of the field like it's covered in lava.”