Hulk (Ragnarok)

Hulk (Ragnarok) – The Arena’s Unstoppable Champion

Champion Breakdown

About Hulk (Ragnarok)

Character Class: Science

Brief Overview: Hulk (Ragnarok) storms into Marvel Contest of Champions with unparalleled raw strength, stunning combat abilities, and the love of the crowd behind him. Leveraging his Poison Immunity, Heal Block, Stun, and Enervate capabilities, Hulk (Ragnarok) is a versatile fighter both offensive and defensive in the arena.

Hulk (Ragnarok) Origin: Hailing from the epic cinematic clash in "Thor: Ragnarok," Hulk (Ragnarok) explodes into MCoC as a champion who has sharpened his skills to become the ultimate gladiator in Sakaar's arena.

Lore Background

Hulk (Ragnarok) History: Known for his unexpected arrival on the alien planet Sakaar, Hulk quickly rose to fame as the gladiator Champion by unleashing his beastly power on the arena floor. His raw power, combined with a knack for performing for an audience, made him an unbeatable crowd favorite.

Personality Traits: Hulk (Ragnarok) embodies brute force and a warrior’s pride. The excitement of an audience fuels his rage and strength, making him a spectacle both fierce and enthralling. His relentless fighting style and unstoppable nature in battle reflect his undeterred perseverance and dominant personality.

Hulk (Ragnarok)'s Gameplay Mechanics

Basic Abilities: Poison Immunity, Heal Block, Stun, Enervate

Hulk (Ragnarok) boasts several abilities to give him the upper hand in various fights. His basic attacks and moveset tap into his extraordinary strength and innate resilience.

  • Light Attacks: Quick, strong punches that build up Crowd Excitement.
  • Medium Attacks: Powerful blows with a chance to SMASH, utilizing his weapon for extended reach.
  • Heavy Attacks: Slams his weapon down, dealing significant damage and raising Crowd Excitement further.

Basic Abilities List:

  • Passive: Immunity to Poison, grants freedom from one of the most debilitating debuffs.
  • Adoration of the Masses (Passive): The crowd’s enthusiasm fuels Hulk’s power, increasing his Attack based on Crowd Excitement.
  • SMASH (Passive): Chance to trigger SMASH with each attack, making Hulk go Unstoppable with enhanced Attack.
  • Heavy Attacks (Passive): Boosted additional Attack if SMASH trigger happens with increased Crowd Excitement.
  • Face Me! (Passive): Hulk regenerates health and gains increased Attack under damaging debuffs, provoking opponents to trigger Special Attacks.

Special Attacks:

  1. Special 1: Shockwave - Hulk smashes his hammer down, sending shockwaves that Heal Block and have a high chance to Stun if Crowd Excitement is below 100.
  2. Special 2: Whirlwind - A series of devastating attacks using both of Hulk's weapons, resulting in Enervate and increased Stun duration if Crowd Excitement is maxed at 100.
  3. Special 3: Hulk Smash - Hulk’s signature move, with a spectacular display of force by throwing his opponent and delivering a ground-shaking smash. If this attack SMASHes, it maxes Crowd Excitement and substantially boosts Attack.

Signature Ability: Pollice Verso - Activated once per fight when either fighter reaches 20% health, with the crowd deciding a 'Thumbs Up' (regenerating health) or 'Thumbs Down' (hiking attack permanently). Awakening this ability provides crucial tactical bonuses that can turn the tide in critical moments.

Strategy and Playstyle

General Strategy: Utilize Hulk’s natural tankiness and powerful attacks to control the battlefield. Keep the Crowd Excitement high to maximize Attack bonuses and SMASH opportunities. Face Me! ability should be used to bait enemy Special Attacks while gaining significant healing and offensive boosts.

Advanced Techniques: Master the timing for Hulk’s Special Attacks to coincide with maximum Crowd Excitement. Leverage heavy attacks for powerful SMASHes and maintain pressure on opponents with Enervate and Stun effects to limit their special move opportunities.

Mastery Tips

Skill Mastery:

  • Recovery: Amplifies Hulk’s regeneration, particularly beneficial when paired with the Face Me! and Pollice Verso abilities.
  • Stupefy: Extends the duration of Stuns from Special Attacks, providing larger windows for offensive maneuvers.
  • Pacify: Paired with Hulk’s Stun and Enervate effects to mitigate opponent defensive abilities, enhancing offensive sustainability.

Team Composition: Hulk (Ragnarok) thrives in teams where he can utilize his synergies effectively. Pair him with champions who either boost his abilities or who can benefit from the increased offensive output Hulk brings to the team.

Synergy Bonuses:

  1. Team Building Exercise: Thor (Ragnarok):
    • Hulk (Ragnarok): SMASH attacks have a 20% chance to be Unblockable.
    • Thor (Ragnarok): Special attacks become Unblockable while the Boon of the Gods Power Gain is active.
  2. Lullaby: Black Widow:
    • Hulk (Ragnarok): When struck, Hulk (Ragnarok) has a 20% chance to ready a SMASH for his next attack.
    • Black Widow: Evade chance increases by 100%.
  3. Off Limits: Hela:
    • Hulk (Ragnarok): Hulk’s chance to SMASH on all Attacks increases by 400% while Face Me is active.
    • Hela: Hela begins the fight with 1 Fury Buff, and if she is without a Fury Buff for 10 seconds, she gains one.
  4. Puny God: Loki:
    • Hulk (Ragnarok): +1000 Physical Resistance while Unstoppable.
    • Loki: Basic Attacks against Loki have a 10% chance to miss if the opponent is under any Buff.

Countering Hulk (Ragnarok)

Counter Tactics: Players should focus on champions who can shrug off Hulk’s debuffs or negate his powerful Special attacks. Control of the fight tempo can significantly hinder Hulk’s effectiveness.

Hulk (Ragnarok) Counters:

  1. Agent Venom: His ability to shrug off debuffs, including Stun and Enervate, counters Hulk’s attack control.
  2. Black Panther (Civil War): Can reflect Hulk’s Stuns back onto him and withstand prolonged Armor-based defense.
  3. Hyperion: Overcomes Hulk’s Enervate with his own Power Gain buffs, plus reduces Hulk’s physical damage through his cosmic charges.

Conclusion

Final Thoughts: Hulk (Ragnarok) is an exhilarating champion for any roster. His combination of potent damage, effective debuff management, and unique crowd mechanic makes him a standalone powerhouse in both attack and defense scenarios.

Encouragement to Experiment: Dive into the arena with Hulk (Ragnarok) and discover the boundless potential he holds. Experiment with various team compositions and master his Crowd Excitement mechanism to unleash his ultimate raw power.