Bruce Banner

Difficulty

Role

Vanguard

Attack Type

Melee

Health

200

Movement Speed

6 m/s

Gender

Male

Relatives

Brian Banner

Voice Actor

Joe Zieja Fred Tatasciore

Dr. Bruce Banner serves as a unique Vanguard hero, embodying the duality between his human form and his alter ego, the Hulk. Players begin as Banner, who possesses the lowest health in the game and limited offensive capabilities. To transform into the Hulk, players must accumulate gamma energy, primarily through Banner's abilities like the Gamma Grenade, which not only damages enemies but also generates the necessary energy for transformation. Once transformed, the Hulk becomes a formidable frontline combatant with enhanced health and melee prowess. Mastering the timing and management of this transformation is crucial, as reverting to Banner after the Hulk's health is depleted requires players to strategically gather gamma energy again to reinitiate the change. This dynamic gameplay emphasizes the balance between Banner's vulnerability and the Hulk's strength, offering a distinctive experience on the battlefield.

Team-Up: Gamma Boost

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.

Team-Up: Gamma Fastball

Wolverine and Hulk can interact with each other. Once both parties confirm, Hulk can lift Wolverine and press the key to hurl him forward.

Abilities Overview

Gamma Ray Gun (Normal Attack)

Fire with a Gamma Ray Gun.

CASTING - Single-cast projectile with delayed impact

DAMAGE - 16

AMMO - 25

FIRE RATE - 5/s

CRITICAL HIT - Yes

PROJECTILE SPEED - 80m/s

Puny Banner

Transform from Bruce Banner into Hero Hulk.

CASTING - Transformation

SPECIAL EFFECT - The caster is immobilized during the transformation process and gains Invincibility

Gamma Boost

TEAM-UP BONUS - Hero Hulk and Monster Hulk gain 150 Max Health

Gamma Grenade

Launch a Gamma Grenade to inflict damage and Launch Up enemies.

CASTING - Single-cast projectile with a downward delay that creates a spell field upon impact

DAMAGE - 40

COOLDOWN - 8s

RANGE - 3m spherical radius

SPECIAL EFFECT - When the caster enters the spell field, it restores 50 gamma energy

How to Play Bruce Banner in Marvel Rivals: 5 Key Tips

Manage Your Transformation: Start as Banner to poke and slowly charge your ultimate, then quickly transform into Hulk to become the frontline powerhouse. Minimizing your time as Banner maximizes your impact and survivability.
Maximize Mobility: Keep your jump charged at all times. Use Hulk's incredible leap to dive into the enemy backline to disrupt squishy DPS and healers, then retreat when the situation turns risky.
Use Defensive Abilities Wisely: Rely on your shield (Indestructible Guard) to protect both yourself and your teammates during skirmishes. Timing its activation near allies can turn the tide of a fight by absorbing burst damage.
Target Priority and Ability Timing: Focus on disabling key enemy targets with abilities like Gamma Grenade and Radioactive Lockdown. Use these tools to control the battlefield—stunning mobile threats or peeling for your team—while avoiding overcommitting into unfavorable fights.
Coordinate with Your Team: Hulk isn't a solo diver; his strength lies in creating chaos and enabling your team. Communicate with teammates to plan your dives, and only use powerful moves like ult grabs when your team can capitalize on the disruption.