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The IncredibleHulkis one of theVanguard heroes inMarvel Rivals.He is a powerfulVanguardwho can lead the team to victory without breaking a sweat. However, he is also a complex character who requires fine-tuning before players can get the hang of it.
That’s why we’ve created this guide with all the tips, strategies, best team compositions, and details about Hulk’s abilities. This article also contains a lot of insight into the different game modes and the role Hulk can play in them, as well as the best strategies to counter the Emerald Giant. Let’s start with an Ability breakdown.
Updated June 27, 2025, by Lucas Simons: With the release ofMarvel RivalsSeason 2, there have been some slight changes to how Team Compositions work, and one of the key team members for Hulk’s Team Up ability, Doctor Strange, has been replaced with Namor’s Gamma Monstro. And that’s not a bad thing. It only changes slightly how Hulk should be played to earn more victories. Nevertheless, it is possible that some of the main tips have been modified, so it might be worth re-checking this guide, even if you have already taken some of its tips to heart. Let’s start with an Overview of Hulk’s abilities, which have changed slightly in Season 2.
As Hulk:
As Monster Hulk:
Hulk has a curious gameplay style since he has three different forms: Bruce Banner, The Hulk, and Monster Hulk. As Bruce Banner, this character is weak and can be easily squashed with a good skillshot. However, as Hulk, he acquires powerful tanking abilities suchIndestructible Guard,which shields nearby allies.
Radioactive Lockdownis great for locking in place those pesky opponents like Iron Fist, who love to move around and break the backline into pieces. So, Hulk’s kit is quite complete with repositioning thanks to Incredible Leap, and it also has a lot of great synergies thanks to his Team-Up passives. It is also great to pin downdangerous foes like Punisher, which grows when the rival team is distracted.
Hulk has few counters since he is quite powerful and resilient. His only defect is that he transforms back to Banner once it drops to 0, and then he can be easily killed. But don’t underestimate the human version of the Emerald Giant since Banner is equipped with a grenade that not only recharges his gamma energy but also pushes foes up and gives him a brief window to escape.
Incredible Leap is the perfect gap closer, allowing Hulk to bring down flying opponents like Storm and Iron Man. But he cannot jump vertically, so climbing on a high ledge will grant him an extra advantage to perform a good aerial takedown.
How To Play Hulk In Marvel Rivals
Convoy Mode
During Defense, starting the fight as Banner can give players the edge since they have plenty of time to position themselves and aim their Gamma Grenade at the enemy spawn zone. This will delay the enemies and give Bruce a brief instant to hide and Hulk Out, which can take enemies by surprise if they’re still expecting to face the Puny Banner.
Hulk is a tank, so he relies on his team’s cooperation to get kills and capture objectives. In Defense mode, he excels at protecting targets and holding the area, preventing the enemy from approaching the payload.
During Offense, thanks to Incredible Leap, Hulk can literally fall from the sky and smash his foes. Using Radioactive Lockdown, Hulk can pin down opponents with high mobility, like Iron Fist, Star-Lord, and Jeff The Land Shark. His Incredible Leap can bring down pesky flying targets like Iron Man, Human Torch, and Storm, so take every chance to bring them down and destroy them.
Protecting the team might seem like a secondary objective, and escorting the payload would be the best approach, but don’t get distracted by this, as the entire team needs to stick together to survive. Herd them all and useIndestructible Guardto grant them mitigation.
Take into consideration that the current meta heavily supports characters with high mobility and ridiculously small hitboxes, like Spider-Man, Scarlet Witch, or the annoying Star Lord. The Human Torch and other flying heroes have also received a considerable buff during Season 2, and they might be the highest threat to healers and the backline. Mind rotating as much as possible to keep the Strategists safe.
Domination Mode
In Domination, Hulk can smash really hard, especially when accompanied by Namor and Iron Man. Wolverine is also a great choice for this game mode sincehe and Hulk can perform a Fast Ball Special, Wolverine’s Iconic attack. Jump in the middle of the fray and start piling up Gamma Energy, then transform into Monster Hulk and grab priority targets like Thor, Venom, Penni Parker, or Iron Fist and crush them withWorld Breaker.
This ultimate attack can blast most of the other Vanguard (except maybe Venom) and send them reeling to the respawn zone, but it will also finish Monster Hulk’s transformation, so choose the right moment to use it wisely.
Most of the time, Hulk will be rotating between the frontline and the backline to protect his Strategists, so keep an eye out for Psylocke, Cloak & Dagger, Moon Knight, and Black Panther since they can mess up allies in a matter of seconds. Jeff the Land Shark is also quite a menace and the perfect counter for Hulk.
His ultimate can swallow a whole team and then throw them into a Killzone, clearing out the area to be taken by his allies. So watch out when you hear him singing the Jaws song, and perform an Incredible Leap to evade his attack.
Convergence Mode
During Defense, as with the Convoy Mode, protecting the area once it is taken will be Hulk’s top priority. Once the objective is secure, Hulk can hold the ground indefinitely unless it is subjected to a powerful swarm attack or Jeff kicks him out with his ultimate.
The truth is that Hulk is quite overpowered, and his HP bar is second to none, so sticking to a healer and holding the zone while the rest of the team deals damage from a safe distance is a good choice. Bringing the house down using his transformation into Monster Hulk is a great way to get out of sticky situations since he becomes invulnerable while transforming, giving him some precious extra seconds to hold the line while the team arrives.
Hulk can use all of his transformations to gain Super Armor (Invulnerability) for a few seconds. This gives him an extra advantage and a way to counter overwhelm tactics. But watch out for when Hulk turns into the Puny Banner since he is quite squishy and can be taken down instantly.
During Offense, Hulk can associatewith other Vanguards like Venomto create a good frontline capable of resisting every blow. The enemy will be holed up and probably using deployable tactics (Punisher’s Turret, Rocket Raccoon’s support stations, etc.) to blast attackers away. Hawkeye and Black Widow working together can be quite a menace, especially if Hawkeye activates his ultimate near her since it basically grants them auto-aim.
So, to avoid getting into the Killzone, follow Venom and conduct a pincer attack alongside the Duelists. Divide the supports into two groups, one accompanying Hulk and Venom and the other with the rest of the team. Hulk can then jump to become a very obvious target/bullet sponge, and the rest of the team will be clear to do their job.
How To Counter Hulk In Marvel Rivals
During Defense, Hulk will be leading the charge, so wait for the right moment when he has spent hisIndestructible Guard,then make a move on him, blasting that giant green thing with everything in the arsenal. But don’t slay Banner once he transforms.
Instead, let him live, as it will take longer for him to replenish his Gamma Counter than to kill him and make him respawn with full energy. This way, he will remain less useful to the team for longer. Just ensure to dodge his grenades and Gamma Blaster.
During Offense, most teams tend to panic when Hulk is lurking around, so they might be missing Banner trying to make a move on them by stalling for time using the grenade + transformation combo. Prioritize wiping him out on sight.
A well-placed sniper shot from Black Widow or Hawyeke will thwart his strategy or force him into turning to Hulk. When this happens, it is all about kiting him away from the team, as Hulk works best when surrounded by allies.Winter Soldier can use his Bionic Hook to pull him, and then the rest of the team can swiftly break him to pieces. Emma Frost is an alternative, since she can smash-grab Hulk and throw him towards the team to overwhelm him easily. But watch out, since even in her Diamond Form, she can end up exposed to Monster Hulk’s World Breaker.
In Domination, Hulk excels as a placeholder, a huge obstacle for the team that impedes them from taking over the zone. Jeff The Land Shark is the best counter for this situation since he can swallow Hulk and throw him into a death zone.
No transformation means no Invulnerability, so keep an eye out for opportunities to munch him and spit him out of the battlefield.Thor can do a similar thing, using his Storm Surge to push him out of place. He is a big target, so there’s no chance of missing him. The Thing can also be a powerful counter for Hulk, since he can put him against the wall by using his powerful crowd control kit.
During Defense, Hulk will lead a pincer attack with other Vanguards and Duelists, and the best approach here is to position the team in a spread pattern, remaining vigilant of all entrances. Iron Fist, Black Panther, and Star-Lord are good chasers, and their mobility and in-and-out skills can become critical to counter gank teams led by Hulk.
During Offense, Hulk will prioritize defending the objective, so the best way to deal with him is to pull him out of the zone. Using Magik orLuna Snow to lure him outis a great strategy. Magneto can also force him into a one-on-one and move him away from the zone. But, as with all other game modes, Jeff the Land Shark seems to be the best choice to sweep him out in one bite. That thing is broken.
Best Team Composition For Hulk In Marvel Rivals
The best team composition for Hulk inMarvel Rivalsincludes Iron Man, Namor, Wolverine, Jeff The Land Shark, and Luna Snow. Since Bruce Banner/Hulk/Monster Hulk gets extra seasonal bonuses and team bonuses when playing alongside two of the original Avengers, it is a great idea to have Namor and Stark playing along Banner.
On the other hand, the unique interaction between Hulk and Wolverine is fun to play and highly effective against snipers like Black Widow and Hawkeye, which are part of the current meta. Finally, Jeff The Land Shark is the ideal support for Hulk since he can constantly heal and pivot between attack and support. Luna Snow greatly benefits from being with Jeff, and she can grant him an extra CC ability called Frozen Spitball, which creates a pool of AoE CC, slowing down enemies that step on it.
