Thor - God of Thunder

Overview

Thor is a powerful hybrid Vanguard who combines devastating lightning attacks with mighty hammer strikes. His control over Mjolnir gives him unique mobility and zoning options, while his lightning abilities provide excellent area control. He excels at both initiating fights and sustaining pressure through various ranges.

Core Strengths

• Powerful area control with lightning
• Strong mobility with Mjolnir
• Effective at multiple ranges
• Good team fight presence
• Reliable crowd control

Core Weaknesses

• Predictable movement patterns
• Vulnerable during hammer returns
• Lightning abilities can be dodged
• Ultimate requires setup
• Resource management intensive

Abilities

Primary Fire - Lightning Strike

• Channels lightning through Mjolnir
• Builds Thunder energy on hit
• Can be charged for chain lightning
• Applies minor stun effect

Mjolnir Throw

• Throws hammer at enemies
• Can be guided during flight
• Returns automatically after distance
• Can hold throw for positioning

Thunder God's Might

• Empowers next hammer strike
• Creates lightning shockwave
• Knocks back enemies
• Generates Thunder energy

Storm Caller

• Summons localized storm
• Continuous lightning damage
• Slows enemies in area
• Provides vision of affected area

Ultimate - Odin Force

• Channels godly power
• Greatly enhances all abilities
• Provides flight capability
• Creates persistent storm

Basic Combos

1. Mjolnir Throw > Storm Caller > Lightning Strike
   • Standard control combo
   • Maximizes area damage
2. Thunder God's Might > Storm Caller > Mjolnir Throw
   • Initiation combo
   • Optimal crowd control
3. Odin Force > Storm Caller > Thunder God's Might
   • Ultimate pressure combo
   • Maximum damage output

Advanced Strategies

Positioning

• Use hammer for repositioning
• Control high ground when possible
• Create crossfire with lightning
• Position for hammer returns

Team Synergies

Strong With:

• Area control heroes (Doctor Strange, Magneto)
• Mobile damage dealers (Spider-Man, Iron Man)
• Setup supports (Captain America, Groot)

Weak With:

• Multiple knockback heroes
• Uncoordinated compositions
• Teams without follow-up

Counter Picks

Hard Counters:

• Doctor Strange (ability disruption)
• Magneto (movement control)
• Black Panther (mobility)

Soft Counters:

• Spider-Man (dodge ability)
• Iron Man (range pressure)
• Storm (area contest)

Map-Specific Tips

Convergence Maps

• Control high ground
• Use hammer for rotations
• Storm for point control

Domination Maps

• Zone with lightning
• Quick point rotations
• Strategic storm placement

Convoy Maps

• Escort pressure
• Path control
• Mobile storm placement

Difficulty Rating

• Mechanical Difficulty: ★★★★☆
• Positioning Difficulty: ★★★★☆
• Team Coordination: ★★★★☆
• Overall: ★★★★☆

Training Tips

1. Practice hammer control
2. Master lightning timing
3. Learn storm placement
4. Perfect ultimate usage
5. Improve energy management

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Poor hammer timing
• Misplaced storms
• Incorrect ultimate usage
• Overextending position
• Inefficient energy use

Role in Team Composition

Primary:

• Area control
• Initiation
• Sustained damage

Secondary:

• Space creation
• Team fight control
• Setup potential

Playstyle Adjustment Tips

Aggressive

• Forward storm placement
• Frequent hammer throws
• Offensive positioning

Defensive

• Focus on zoning
• Conservative ability usage
• Reactive storm placement

Supportive

• Enable team engages
• Control space for allies
• Setup team combinations

Two Health Bars: Hulk effectively has two lives due to his ability to revert back to Bruce Banner when his health is depleted.

High Melee Pressure: Hulk excels in close-range combat with powerful, consistent attacks.

Mobility: Incredible Leap allows Hulk to quickly reposition, escape danger, or chase enemies.

Team Utility: Indestructible Guard shields allies and charges Hulk’s Ultimate, offering protection during fights.

Crowd Control (CC): Abilities like Radioactive Lockdown provide valuable stuns to disrupt enemies and objectives.

Monster Hulk Transformation: Hulk Smash dramatically increases his health and enhances his abilities, turning him into a near-unstoppable force.

Frailty as Bruce Banner: Bruce has the lowest health in the game and limited mobility, making him an easy target.

Vulnerability to Ranged Heroes: Hulk struggles against heroes with long-range attacks that can poke him down before he closes the gap.

Reliance on Gamma Energy: Without sufficient Gamma Energy, Bruce cannot transform into Hulk, limiting his effectiveness.

CC Susceptibility: Hulk is vulnerable to stuns and other crowd control effects when Indestructible Guard is on cooldown.

Predictable Movement: Hulk’s large size and straightforward melee focus make him easier to target.

Ranged Damage Dealers:

Heroes like Iron Man or Star-Lord can poke enemies from a distance while Hulk draws attention as a frontline tank.

Support/Healers:

Doctor Strange or Groot can keep Hulk alive longer, allowing him to maintain pressure.

Area Control Heroes:

Heroes like Scarlet Witch synergize well by locking enemies in place for Hulk to jump in and deal damage.

 

Weak Teammates:

Other Melee Tanks:

Pairing Hulk with heroes like Captain America can lead to redundancy and a lack of ranged threat.

Low CC Heroes:

Hulk benefits from teammates who can help control enemies while he closes the gap.

Hela:

Her mobility and stealth make it difficult for Hulk to land hits, and she delete him before he gets to her.

Hawkeye:

Long-range attacks and high burst damage can pressure Hulk before he gets close.

Scarlet Witch:

Her area control and CC can shut down Hulk’s mobility and trap him in unfavorable situations plus she does % health damage on hitscan.

Spider-Man:

Spider-Man’s mobility and web attacks can keep Hulk at a distance, but he struggles if caught in melee range.

Iron Man:

While Iron Man can poke Hulk from range, he is vulnerable if Hulk closes the gap with Incredible Leap.

Thor:

Thor’s versatility can pose challenges for Hulk, but a well-timed Radioactive Lockdown can neutralize his abilities.

Wolverine:
Wolverine a soft counter to every tank, if he is played by a good player, you will always have to be on the lookout on vanguard.

As Bruce Banner:

• Farm Gamma Energy: Use Gamma Grenade to generate Gamma Energy quickly while staying at a safe distance.
• Position Safely: Stay behind your team until you can transform into Hulk.
• Use Knockback Creatively: Gamma Grenade can be used to escape sticky situations or reach high ground for a better position.

As Hulk:

• Engage Decisively: Use Incredible Leap to close the gap and start fights on your terms.
• Protect Allies: Time Indestructible Guard to shield your team during critical moments.
• Focus Key Targets: Prioritize squishy damage dealers and supports with Heavy Blow and Gamma Burst.
• Disrupt Objectives: Use Radioactive Lockdown to prevent enemies from capturing objectives or to stall their team’s momentum.

As Monster Hulk:

• Dominate the Fight: Use Hulk Smash to push enemies back and create space for your team.
• Combo Your Abilities: Chain Heavy Blow, Gamma Burst, and World Breaker to maximize damage and control.
• Absorb Damage: Take advantage of your doubled health and damage reduction to tank for your team.