Marvel Rivals Character Guide: Hulk

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that Hulk is an absolute beast in the Marvel Rivals game! Having played through various iterations of the Hulk character across multiple gaming platforms, I can confidently assert that this version truly encapsulates the raw power and unbridled fury that we all know and love.

Experience the thrill as Bruce Banner, alongside his colossal alter ego, makes an entrance in Marvel Rivals! Can you grasp the Hulk’s unique combat styles and skills to outperform your rivals and safeguard the Timestream?

Marvel Rivals, a PVP shooter featuring team-based combat as iconic Marvel characters, allows you to fight across various universes. The stellar cast comprises 33 characters, including Captain America, Iron Man, and even Loki, who have been brought together due to the Timestream Entanglement caused by Doctor Doom and his future self. To outshine your opponents and maintain a leading position on the leaderboard, it’s essential to master the strengths and techniques of your preferred characters.

Read on for our detailed breakdown on how to play Hulk in Marvel Rivals.

HULK MOVESET AND ABILITIES

“HERO” HULK

Health: 650 (Season Buff +150) // Movement Speed: 6m/s

Ability Description Damage Range Attack Speed
Heavy Blow (Basic Attack) Swing fists forward to punch enemies 40 4.5m 0.467s
HULK SMASH! (Ultimate Ability) Unleash stored gamma energy, transforming from Hero Hulk into Monster Hulk for a limited time period – – 12s (Duration)
Indestructible Guard Generate gamma shields for Hero Hulk and nearby allies, absorbing and converting damage into energy for HULK SMASH! – 5m spherical radius 2.5s (Duration)
Radioactive Lockdown Emit gamma energy to irradiate enemies and render them immobilize and immune to all ability effects. Using Heavy Blow or Gamma Burst will prematurely remove this status 5 – 2s (Duration)
Incredible Leap Perform a charged leap that allows Hero Hulk to Knock a flying enemy to the ground – – 0.7s (Charge Time)
Gamma Burst Emit gamma-ray bursts to inflict damage 70 80m/s (Projectile Speed) 8s (Cooldown)
Gamma Boost (Team-up) Hulk charges Doctor Strange and Iron Man with gamma radiation. When Doctor Strange uses Maelstrom of Madness, he unleashes Gamma Maelstrom. When Iron Man uses Armor Overdrive, he will initiate a gamma upgrade Hero Hulk and Monster Hulk gain 150 Max Health (Team-up Bonus) – –

“MONSTER” HULK

Health: 1400 (+150 Season Buff) // Movement Speed: 6m/s

Ability Description Damage Range Attack Speed
Heavy Blow (Basic Attack) Swing fists forward to punch enemies 70 5m 0.52s
World Breaker (Ultimate Ability) Unleash stored gamma energy, transforming from Hero Hulk into Monster Hulk for a limited time period Delivers 5 hits, 40 damage each 5m 5s (Duration)
Radioactive Lockdown Emit gamma energy to irradiate enemies and render them immobilize and immune to all ability effects. Using Heavy Blow or Gamma Burst will prematurely remove this status 5 – 2s (Duration)
Incredible Leap Perform a charged leap that allows Hero Hulk to Knock a flying enemy to the ground – – 0.7s (Charge Time)
Gamma Burst Emit gamma-ray bursts to inflict damage 125 60m/s (Projectile Speed) 1s (Cooldown)

BRUCE BANNER

Health: 200 // Movement Speed: 6m/s

Ability Description Damage Range Attack Speed
Gamma Ray Gun (Basic Attack) Fire with a Gamma Ray Gun 16 80m/s (Projectile Speed) 5 rounds per second
Puny Banner (Ultimate Ability) Transform from Bruce Banner into Hero Hulk – – –
Gamma Grenade Launch a Gamma Grenade to inflict damage and Launch Up enemies 40 3m spherical radius 8s (Cooldown)

HULK STRATEGIES

The Incredible Vanguard

In the role of a Vanguard, Hulk functions optimally as a front-line protector. By employing his Incredible Leap ability, the primary tactic should be to jump over enemy lines, cause maximum chaos, and then leap back out before changing into Bruce Banner – it’s important to time your Leap well since Banner is quite fragile with only 200 HP. Hulk‘s primary form has a high resistance to damage, boosted by a +150 Season Buff which increases his base health to 800 HP. Players can effectively use this substantial health pool during aggressive enemy assaults, drawing their attention away from the objective and compelling them to confront you while other Duelists exploit the opportunity.

By perfectly executing a leap and then activating Indestructible Guard immediately upon landing, Hulk can significantly enhance his durability. This is because he can turn the damage taken during the leap absorption process into usable energy for unleashing powerful HULK SMASH attacks!

In combat situations against characters who attack from afar, such as duelists or flyers, the Hulk often finds himself in an off-tank role, acting primarily as a distraction and hindrance, while tanks with greater range and versatility, like Magneto or Doctor Strange, engage at a safer distance.

If damaged enough to revert to Banner, players only have 200 HP before imminent death. If you revert behind enemy lines, you’re as good as dead. If you manage to get a Leap off, find your Strategists and duck for cover.

Currently, Hulk serves as the primary character boosting the team-up bonus for both Iron Man and Doctor Strange. He enhances their abilities and attacks, while simultaneously enjoying a permanent health boost. At the moment, he is highly favored as a top choice for the Vanguard in Season 0.

FINAL THOUGHTS

smashing!

Marvel’s global launch of “Rivals” is scheduled for December 6, 2024, featuring availability on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This action-packed game will be accessible at no cost, boasting an initial roster of 33 characters hailing from the Marvel Comics universe.

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2024-12-06 00:37