Red Hulk – Unleashing the Wrath of Thunderbolt Ross

About Red Hulk

Character Class: Science
Brief Overview: Red Hulk, also known as General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, is a powerhouse in Marvel Contest of Champions, wielding immense strength, durability, and a unique ability to absorb radiation and energy. His bitter conflict with the Hulk and his own monstrous impulses make him a complex character. Red Hulk thrives in battles against Mystic champions, using his Heat Charges to inflict damaging passive physical damage and defend against common debuffs.

Red Hulk Origin: Red Hulk is a character from Marvel Comics, known for his tumultuous history with the Hulk. He was introduced as a terrifying foe and ally in various comic arcs, and he made his video game debut in MCoC, bringing his unique abilities and lore to life.

Lore Background

Red Hulk History: General Ross chose to become the very monster he sought to destroy, using radiation exposure to gain power—but at a cost. His transformation into Red Hulk represents both a physical and moral struggle, highlighting his quest for power versus the potential for destruction inherent in his new form. This duality is reflected in his gameplay, providing not just raw power but also strategic depth with his energy absorption abilities.

Personality Traits: Red Hulk is characterized by his fierce determination, anger, and conflict. This internal struggle between wanting to defeat the Hulk and controlling his own rage impacts his fighting style—he fights ferociously but with calculated aggression.

Red Hulk's Gameplay Mechanics

Basic Abilities: Physical Damage, Poison & Incinerate Immunity, Incinerate

• Basic Attacks: Red Hulk delivers heavy-hitting physical attacks that can deal additional burst damage.
• Strengths: High damage potential against Mystic champions and strong survivability through Heat Charge mechanics.
• Weaknesses: Vulnerable to characters with Physical Resistance due to the nature of his damage output.

Attacks Overview:

• Light Attack: Quick jabs that deal moderate damage; can be strung into longer combos.
• Medium Attack: A powerful swing that inflicts increased damage and is easily followed into his special attacks.
• Heavy Attack: A devastating slam that becomes a strong initiation for combos and can apply additional pressure in fights.

Passive and Active Basic Abilities:

• Passive: Gains 1 Heat Charge whenever he loses 10% of Max Health.
• Passive: Converts Poison or Incinerate Debuffs into Heat Charges with 100% efficiency.
• Passive: Blocking has a 60% chance to convert Energy Attacks into Heat Charges.

Special Attacks

1. Special 1: Heat Waves - Gains 2 additional Heat Charges, allowing Red Hulk to ramp up his damage for future attacks.
2. Special 2: Blazing Regeneration - Expend 2 Heat Charges to regenerate health, making Red Hulk survivable in drawn-out battles.
3. Special 3: Inferno Smash - Requires 3 Heat Charges to inflict massive Energy Damage while simultaneously reducing opponent block proficiency.

Signature Ability

Second Strike: Red Hulk starts the fight with 2 Heat Charges. For each charge, he gains additional Physical Resistance and Incinerate Damage Resistance, enhancing his survivability against opponents who rely on debuffs. Having his signature ability awakened significantly boosts his performance, particularly in high-pressure encounters.

Strategy and Playstyle

General Strategy: To maximize Red Hulk’s potential, players should focus on gaining and maintaining Heat Charges through combat and debuff management. Use his high burst damage against Mystic champions or against foes with frequent Poison/Incinerate debuffs.

Advanced Techniques: Combine Red Hulk's Heavy Attack with his Special 1 to swiftly build Heat Charges, and use the Special 2 actively to regenerate health when necessary.

Mastery Tips

Skill Mastery: Players should explore the use of the Liquid Courage mastery to bolster Red Hulk's effectiveness. The Recovery mastery can also significantly enhance the healing from his Special 2.

Team Composition: Red Hulk synergizes well with characters that can inflict Poison or assist in building Heat Charges, leveraging his abilities for maximum damage output.

Synergy Bonuses:

• Abomination: All champions gain +155 Critical Rating.
• Nemesis Hulk: All champions gain +6% Attack.
• Wolverine (X-23): Team gains +5% Perfect Block Chance.
• Thunderbolts Elektra and Agent Venom: Team takes 15% less Special Damage.

Countering Red Hulk

Counter Tactics: To counter Red Hulk, players should focus on champions that can mitigate or nullify his Heat Charges and exploit his reliance on energy attacks. Characters with Physical Resistance can withstand his damage output effectively.

Champions that Counter Red Hulk:

• Scarlet Witch: Use her ability to inflict debuffs and control the pace of the fight, neutralizing Red Hulk's strengths.
• Daredevil (Classic): His evasion and debuffs can drastically reduce Red Hulk’s damage potential.

Conclusion

Final Thoughts: Red Hulk brings a unique blend of strength and strategy to Marvel Contest of Champions, making him a formidable addition to any player's roster. His ability to counter Mystic champions and sustain extensive battles with regeneration makes him a highly valuable asset.

Encouragement to Experiment: Don’t hesitate to take Red Hulk into various battles—experimenting with different strategies and team compositions can unlock his full potential and surprise your opponents!