Overview

Dr. Bruce Banner, also known as The Hulk, is a Vanguard hero in Marvel Rivals, capable of shifting between his frail scientist form (Bruce Banner) and two powerful transformations: Hero Hulk and Monster Hulk. Each form grants unique strengths, making Hulk a dynamic frontline tank that adapts to the battlefield.

Bruce Banner starts as a ranged weak form with tools to generate Gamma Energy, which he uses to transform into Hero Hulk—a durable melee fighter. With enough Gamma buildup, he can further evolve into Monster Hulk, increasing his power and unlocking devastating abilities.

Forms & Transformations

Bruce Banner (Base Form)

• Health: 200

• Low durability but has ranged attacks.

• Uses Gamma Energy to transform into Hero Hulk.

• Ultimate: Puny Banner → Instantly transforms into Hero Hulk.

Hero Hulk (Tank & Bruiser Form)

• Health: 650 (800 with seasonal bonus)

• High durability and melee-based combat.

• Generates Gamma Energy for further transformation.

• Ultimate: Hulk Smash → Temporarily transforms into Monster Hulk.

Monster Hulk (Maximum Power Form)

• Health: 1400 (1550 with seasonal bonus)

• Deals extreme damage but has slower attacks.

• Ultimate: World Breaker → Unleashes devastating multi-hit slams.

Abilities

Bruce Banner Abilities

• Fires a rapid energy beam.

• Damage: 16 per shot

• Ammo: 25

• Fire Rate: 5 shots/sec

• Projectile Speed: 80m/s

• Throws a grenade that generates a Gamma field.

• Damage: 40

• Restores 50 Gamma Energy.

• Cooldown: 8s

• Transforms into Hero Hulk.

• Gains invincibility during transformation.

Hero Hulk Abilities

• Melee swings dealing sustained damage.

• Damage: 40 per punch

• Range: 4.5m

• Generates a shield that absorbs damage.

• Shields allies & converts damage into Gamma Energy.

• Cooldown: 12s

• Stuns enemies for 2 seconds.

• Cooldown: 15s

• Leaps large distances.

• Can knock flying enemies to the ground.

• Shoots a Gamma projectile.

• Damage: 70

• Cooldown: 8s

• Transforms into Monster Hulk for 12 seconds.

• Gains invincibility during transformation.

• Energy Cost: 3400

Monster Hulk Abilities

• More damage than Hero Hulk’s version.

• Damage: 70 per punch

• Range: 5m

• Same as Hero Hulk but with a 5s cooldown.

• Leaps even further than Hero Hulk.

• Deals more damage than Hero Hulk’s version.

• Damage: 125

• Cooldown: 1s

• Grabs an enemy and slams them multiple times.

• Each hit deals 40 damage (5 hits total).

• Grants 30% damage reduction while performing the move.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

✔ Two Health Bars ✔ Banner transforms into Hulk upon death. ✔ Scaling Power (Can evolve from Hero Hulk to Monster Hulk) ✔ Crowd Control (Stuns, knockbacks, and AoE shields) ✔ Massive Durability (Enormous health pools in both forms) ✔ High Team Utility (Indestructible Guard protects allies and generates energy)

Weaknesses:

✖ Bruce Banner is extremely weak & vulnerable. ✖ Hulk is a large target, making him easy to hit. ✖ Crowd Control can interrupt Hulk’s momentum. ✖ Monster Hulk loses access to Indestructible Guard. ✖ Requires team coordination to maximize effectiveness.

Strategy Guide

• Use Banner to build Gamma Energy safely.

• Avoid fights until you can transform into Hero Hulk.

• Stick with teammates as Hulk.

• Use Indestructible Guard to protect allies and build Ultimate charge.

• Time your transformations. Don't waste Monster Hulk form without an opportunity for big impact plays.

• Use Incredible Leap for surprise attacks. Catch enemies off-guard with a well-timed wall-cling jump.

• Be mindful of CC. Save Radioactive Lockdown to interrupt key enemy abilities.

Lore

Caught in the detonation of a powerful gamma bomb, Dr. Bruce Banner absorbed gamma radiation that transforms him into The Hulk when enraged. As Banner, he remains a genius scientist, but as the Hulk, he is the strongest Avenger.

With newfound control over his transformations, Banner uses a special Gamma Belt to regulate his Hero Hulk and Monster Hulk forms. When the Timestream Entanglement turned Los Diablos Missile Base into a war zone, Banner realized that to fight monsters, he had to unleash the one within.

Cosmetics

Costumes:

• Default (Bruce Banner)

• Mighty G-Bomb (Rare)

• Green Scar (Legendary)

Final Thoughts

Bruce Banner & Hulk are a unique Vanguard with transformation mechanics, allowing for flexible playstyles. Whether fighting strategically as Banner, leading the charge as Hero Hulk, or destroying everything as Monster Hulk, this hero is perfect for players who enjoy tanky frontline combat.

If you love playing an evolving powerhouse, Hulk is your best pick in Marvel Rivals!