What speed is Rocket Barrage? Can it be played as a reaction?

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Rocket Barrage is a **Base Speed** spell.

In Riftbound, spells are considered Base Speed unless they explicitly have the **Action** or **Reaction** keyword printed on the card. Since Rocket Barrage does not have either of these keywords, it does not possess the inherent permissions to be played during a Showdown or in response to other effects on the chain.

### Key Rules Regarding Speed and Timing:
*   **Base Speed:** Spells without the Action or Reaction keyword can only be played during your own turn in an Open State (when no chain exists).
*   **Action Keyword:** Allows a spell to be played during Open States, including during Showdowns.
*   **Reaction Keyword:** Allows a spell to be played at any time, including during Closed States (in response to other items on the chain).

Because Rocket Barrage lacks these keywords, it cannot be played as a reaction to other spells or abilities.

Note: I could not fully verify this ruling against the retrieved rules.