Bruce Banner, a reserved scientist, and his powerful alter-ego, the Hulk, stand out as key characters in Marvel Rivals. They bring abilities to any team that can create a formidable presence on the battlefield. This original Avenger utilizes gamma radiation and unmatched strength to take down foes. With one of the highest health pools in the game, Hulk is ideal for players seeking a durable tank character that’s tough to overcome.
In Marvel Rivals, Vanguards are one of three character classes, alongside Duelists and Specialists. The Vanguard class includes characters with elevated health and abilities focused on both survival and delivering damage. Unlike Duelists, such as Moon Knight, Vanguards are built to absorb damage and disrupt enemy strategies while lasting longer in the heat of battle.
All Hulk Abilities
Let Your Anger Take Control
Hulk is distinct among Vanguards due to his abilities being accessible across three different forms. You begin the game as Bruce Banner, a slight scientist equipped with a simple gamma-powered pistol. To access his impressive health, you need to transform into the Hulk, an ability you can activate right away since you start matches with a full Ultimate charge to “Hulk Out” into the Hero Hulk form.
By accumulating Ultimate power in Hero Hulk form, you can switch to Monster Hulk, which offers additional capabilities. Mastering the skills available in each form is crucial for effective Hulk gameplay, especially because being defeated as Hero Hulk reverts you back to Bruce Banner. Here’s a rundown of Hulk’s abilities in all his forms:
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Bruce Banner Abilities |
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Ability |
Ability Type |
Cooldown |
Description |
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Gamma Ray Gun |
Primary Attack |
25 Ammo (Reload) |
A basic sidearm that fires gamma rays dealing minor damage. |
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Gamma Grenade |
Basic Ability |
8 seconds |
Launches a grenade that deals small area damage and propels enemies into the air. |
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Puny Banner |
Ultimate |
N/A |
Transform into the Hero Hulk. |
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Hero Hulk Abilities |
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Ability |
Ability Type |
Cooldown |
Description |
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Heavy Blow |
Primary Attack |
N/A |
Swing your fists to strike enemies. |
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Indestructible Guard |
Basic Ability |
12 seconds |
Create gamma shields for yourself and nearby allies, absorbing and converting damage into energy for your Ultimate. |
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Radioactive Lockdown |
Basic Ability |
15 seconds |
Signal gamma energy to immobilize enemies, making them immune to other ability effects. |
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Incredible Leap |
Basic Ability |
N/A |
Hold jump to execute a charged leap, targeting flying enemies and knocking them down. |
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Gamma Burst |
Basic Ability |
8 seconds |
Clap your hands to send forth gamma rays, dealing damage. |
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Hulk Smash! |
Ultimate |
N/A |
Release accumulated gamma energy, transforming from Hero Hulk to Monster Hulk for a limited duration. |
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Monster Hulk Abilities |
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Ability |
Ability Type |
Cooldown |
Description |
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Heavy Blow |
Primary Attack |
N/A |
Strike forward to hit and launch enemies. |
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Radioactive Lockdown |
Basic Ability |
3 seconds |
Use gamma power to immobilize enemies and make them immune to other effects. |
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Incredible Leap |
Basic Ability |
N/A |
Perform a charged leap to knock down flying enemies. |
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Gamma Burst |
Basic Ability |
1 second |
Generate a wide area gamma-ray burst that damages and pierces through foes. |
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World Breaker |
Ultimate |
N/A |
Seize and smash an enemy, dealing tremendous damage. |
How To Effectively Use Hulk’s Ultimate
Transform And Dominate
Unlike many characters in Marvel Rivals, Hulk has three distinct Ultimates that he can switch between. You start with Bruce Banner’s Ultimate that lets you instantly transform into Hero Hulk. However, the other two Ultimates require time to build up through damage dealt and taken by your enemies.
Hulk’s Ultimates increase in power, with World Breaker being his most devastating attack. It’s strategic to unleash Hero Hulk’s Ultimate when you find yourself overwhelmed, as transforming into Monster Hulk gains 600 Health. This transformation not only keeps you alive longer but also enables you to contribute more effectively to your team’s objectives.
Both World Breaker as Monster Hulk and Puny Banner as Bruce have fast charging times compared to Hulk Smash when in Hero Hulk form.
Ideal Team Composition For Hulk
Team Up With Strategic Allies
One notable aspect of Marvel Rivals is how various characters gain new abilities when teamed up. Hulk is one of the few characters with multiple Team-Up synergies, making him versatile in team compositions. Some of the top superheroes to pair with Hulk include:
- Iron Man
- Doctor Strange
- Wolverine
When you team up with either Doctor Strange or Iron Man, or both, you unlock the Gamma Charge passive ability. This grants Hulk additional health, while also allowing Iron Man and Doctor Strange to power up specific skills using gamma radiation, enhancing their effectiveness beyond baseline levels.
Iron Man’s Armor Overdrive and Doctor Strange’s Maelstrom of Madness capabilities become significantly more effective when amplified by Hulk’s Gamma Charge, dealing increased damage and speeding up the charging of each character’s Ultimate moves.
Another incredible Team-Up ability is the Fastball Special with Wolverine. This allows Hulk to hurl Wolverine farther than he can jump on his own, enabling Wolverine to advance on enemies or retreat to safety seamlessly. This straightforward synergy provides Wolverine a clearer path to engage distant foes.
Winning Tips and Strategies
Power Through Enemies and Soak Up Damage
As a Vanguard, Hulk’s primary role is to be the frontline fighter, disrupting enemy groups while serving as a sturdy shield for your team. Hulk excels in survival, capitalizing on his multiple transformations and high health to remain active in battles. You can also extend your durability to teammates with skills like Indestructible Guard, which provides protective shields to nearby allies.
Your strategy should focus on staying close to your team to eliminate weaker characters, particularly Specialists healing opponents. With a well-timed Incredible Leap, you can target weaker characters for quick takedowns or knock down airborne characters, such as Iron Man or Storm. Utilizing Radioactive Lockdown stuns enemies and sets them up for your teammates to swiftly finish off.
Although Hulk has a large health pool making him difficult to kill, he still struggles against other Vanguards. Prioritize engaging Duelists and Specialists when possible. Use Monster Hulk wisely to secure swift eliminations while powered up.
When knocked back into Bruce Banner form, retreat to regain your Ultimate as quickly as possible. This allows for a rapid return to Hero Hulk, frustrating your enemies as they try to take you down again. With Hulk’s abilities and Ultimates in Marvel Rivals, you can effectively keep both yourself and your team active much longer in the fight.
