Wrath of Rakshasa
| Wrath of Rakshasa | |
|---|---|
A train on Wrath of Rakshasa ascending the lift hill | |
| Six Flags Great America | |
| Location | Six Flags Great America |
| Park section | County Fair |
| Coordinates | 42°22′00″N 87°56′02″W / 42.36667°N 87.93389°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | May 30, 2025 |
| Opening date | May 31, 2025 |
| Replaced | Buccaneer Battle |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Dive |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Dive Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Drop | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Length | 3,239 ft (987 m) |
| Speed | 67 mph (108 km/h) |
| Inversions | 5 |
| Duration | 2:00 |
| Max vertical angle | 96° |
| Height restriction | 48–78 in (122–198 cm) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 7 across in a single row for a total of 21 riders per train. |
| Theme | Rakshasa |
| Website | www |
| Wrath of Rakshasa at RCDB | |
Wrath of Rakshasa (pronounced /ˈrɑːkʃɑːsə/; RAHK-shah-sə) is a steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, United States. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, the Dive Coaster model opened to the public on May 31, 2025. The roller coaster reaches a height of 180 feet (55 m), a maximum vertical angle of 96°, a maximum speed of 67 mph (108 km/h), and features five total inversions.
Located in the County Fair section, it is themed around a traveling exhibition show featuring artifacts about the Rakshasa, a shape-shifting demon from Hindu mythology. As of 2026, it holds the records for the steepest drop on a Dive Coaster and the most inversions on a Dive Coaster. The ride placed 5th in both Amusement Today's 2025 Golden Ticket Awards for "Best New Theme Concept" and USA Today's 2026 Reader's Choice Awards for "Best New Theme Park Attraction."