Hulk Overview - Marvel Rivals

Hulk is a versatile character with three distinct forms: Bruce Banner, Hulk & Monster Hulk. Each form has unique strengths and weaknesses, effectively giving Bruce three 'lives' per ultimate cycle.

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• Three Forms:
  • Bruce Banner is frail but has ranged attacks and a knockback ability.
  • Hulk is durable and designed for melee combat. Hulk cannot be KO, he reverts to Bruce Banner, giving him a chance to escape.
  • Monster Hulkgives hulk a massive health, size and strength boost, unleashing the destruction of Hulk Smash!

Bruce Banner

• Primary Fire - Gamma Ray Gun: A fast-firing ranged weapon with low damage.
• Gamma Grenade: Creates a field on the ground that grants Bruce Gamma Energy, which is needed to transform into Hulk. It also knocks back enemies and Bruce himself, which can help him escape or reach high places.
• Ultimate - Puny Banner: Starts every match ready to transform into Hulk. The transformation makes him immune to damage and crowd control effects during the process.

Hulk

• Primary Fire - Heavy Blow: Quick melee attacks with decent range.
• Projectiles:
  • Gamma Burst: Pierces through enemies in a line.
  • Radioactive Lockdown: Stuns enemies briefly, stopping them from capturing objectives. Breaks if you damage them.
• Incredible Leap: A high jump that can also knock down flying enemies. Hulk can cling to walls if he jumps into them.
• Indestructible Guard: Projects a shield that absorbs damage and converts it into Gamma Energy for Hulk’s Ultimate. Allies benefit from the shield but only gain 10% of the energy Hulk does
• Ultimate - Hulk Smash: Temporarily transforms Hulk into Monster Hulk, doubling his health and improving his abilities:

Monster Hulk

• • Heavy Blow: Deals more damage but swings slightly slower.
  • Gamma Burst: Hits harder, cools down faster.
  • Radioactive Lockdown: Fires faster and has a shorter cooldown.
  • World Breaker: A new ability where Hulk grabs an enemy and smashes them into the ground, reducing damage he takes by 30% during the move.

Season Bonus (Season 1):

• Bruce Banner gets 150 extra max health in both Hulk and Monster Hulk forms.

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.