# Venom - Symbiote Striker ## Overview Venom is an aggressive Vanguard who excels at disrupting enemy formations and isolating key targets. His symbiote abilities allow him to be incredibly mobile while maintaining consistent pressure and sustain. He's perfect for players who enjoy an in-your-face playstyle with high survivability. ### Core Strengths - Excellent mobility - Strong self-sustain - Good crowd control - Reliable engage tools - High threat pressure ### Core Weaknesses - Vulnerable to focused fire - Can be kited easily - Requires close range - Ultimate can be countered - Resource management dependent ## Abilities ### Primary Fire - Symbiote Strike - Quick melee attacks - Builds Symbiote energy on hit - Can be charged for area attack - Applies minor slow effect ### Web Zip - Shoots symbiote web line - Pulls Venom to target location - Can be used on enemies - Provides mobility or engage ### Tendril Surge - Launches multiple tendrils - Grabs and pulls enemies - Creates zone control - Can grab multiple targets ### Symbiote Shield - Hardens symbiote for protection - Absorbs incoming damage - Heals based on damage taken - Provides crowd control immunity ### Ultimate - Maximum Carnage - Enhances symbiote abilities - Increases size and reach - Provides constant healing - Improves crowd control ## Basic Combos 1. Web Zip > Tendril Surge > Symbiote Strike - Standard engage combo - Maximizes single target pressure 2. Symbiote Shield > Tendril Surge > Web Zip - Defensive combo - Optimal sustain 3. Maximum Carnage > Tendril Surge > Symbiote Strike - Ultimate pressure combo - Maximum disruption ## Advanced Strategies ### Positioning - Use terrain for web zip - Control flank routes - Create pressure points - Position for quick escapes ### Team Synergies Strong With: - Control heroes (Doctor Strange, Magneto) - Mobile damage (Spider-Man, Storm) - Setup supports (Captain America, Groot) Weak With: - Multiple dive heroes - Low-sustain compositions - Teams without range coverage ### Counter Picks Hard Counters: - Thor (crowd control) - Doctor Strange (ability disruption) - Magneto (movement control) Soft Counters: - Iron Man (range pressure) - Hawkeye (kiting potential) - Captain America (shield block) ## Map-Specific Tips ### Convergence Maps - Control flank routes - Use web for rotations - Pressure backline ### Domination Maps - Zone with tendrils - Quick point presence - Disrupt captures ### Convoy Maps - Escort harassment - Path control - Mobile pressure ## Difficulty Rating - Mechanical Difficulty: ★★★★☆ - Positioning Difficulty: ★★★★★ - Team Coordination: ★★★★☆ - Overall: ★★★★☆ ## Training Tips 1. Practice web zip angles 2. Master tendril targeting 3. Learn shield timing 4. Perfect ultimate usage 5. Improve energy management ## Common Mistakes to Avoid - Poor engage timing - Misused shield - Incorrect ultimate usage - Overextending position - Inefficient energy use ## Role in Team Composition Primary: - Disruption - Backline threat - Sustained pressure Secondary: - Space creation - Pick potential - Team fight control ## Playstyle Adjustment Tips ### Aggressive - Forward positioning - Frequent engages - Offensive ultimate use ### Defensive - Focus on peeling - Conservative web usage - Reactive shield timing ### Supportive - Enable team engages - Control space for allies - Setup pick opportunities

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.