The newest addition to Marvel Rivals Season 9, the Avengers: Age of Ultron PvE mode, puts the entire roster head‑to‑head against Ultron’s robotic onslaught. The way each hero’s kit intertwines with the upgrade tree determines the fastest route to vanquishing the foe.
Leaderboard: From Most Booming to More Cautious
Iron Man – Vanguard of the Skies
Iron Man sits comfortably atop the list thanks to a suit calibrated to blast waves of Sentry bots from a safe distance. His primary focus is the new Micro Missile Barrage, an auto‑locking missile swarm that keeps the primary fire button your only distraction.
- Aerial Assault
- Full Payload
- Long‑Range Lethality
- Extended Payload
- Renewable Missiles
- Adrenaline Rush
A hyper‑velocity rocket upgrade lets him dodge incoming fire, while his Invincible Pulse Cannon can clear Ultron’s entire entourage in a single flash.
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Hulk – The Living Colossus
Hulk transitions into pure Smash mode, roiling the battlefield with his jackhammer hand. The Infinite Fury upgrade keeps him in beast form for as long as enemies linger, making the entire wave a single, relentless swing.
- The Beast Within
- Infinite Fury
- Bowling Club
- Gamma Quake
- Full Auto
When the swarm thickens, Hulk’s Gross‑damage melee threatens to overwhelm his teammates, yet he struggles to match Ultron’s boss‑level blows.
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Hawkeye – Rapid Fire Fury
Hawkeye’s ability to push back enemy clusters jumps to the forefront when paired with Rapid Fire and Three Birds One Arrow. Dual explosive arrows beat foes in flocks instead of isolates, while the hypersonic trail creates an Aero‑Barrier that deflects incoming projectiles.
- Skewer
- Fatal Flaw
- Rapid Fire
- Three Birds One Arrow
- Aero‑Barrier
His ultimate still trumps elite Sentry bots and can clamp down on Ultron once the team is coordinated.
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Scarlet Witch – Sorcerous Swarm‑Control
Wanda Harnesses newfound range to snake through enemy waves. Merging Chthonian Burst with Sorcerer Supreme via the Multitasking upgrade keeps her offensive in sync with a never‑ending ability‑chain, while Mystic Projection grants battlefield repositioning.
- Magic for All
- Long‑Range Lethality
- The More the Merrier
- Multitasking
- Call to Assemble
Her Reality Erasure ultimate excels against machines, but precise timing remains paramount.
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Captain America – Shield of the Step
Steve Rogers thrives on ground‑based kinetic energy. Kinetic charges applied on Super‑Soldier Slam create a wave that detonates against clustered foes. The Triple Shield and Infinite Shield upgrades bolster defense for the moment the team gears toward Ultron.
- Triple Shield
- Kinetic Recovery
- Infinite Shield
- Charged Impact
In boss encounters, though, the chase becomes a tale of friction; Cap’s strikes often miss the fleeting target of Ultron.
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Thor – The Mid‑Range Mauler
Thor’s original kit sees modest improvements, yet his arsenal still struggles against the relentless Sentry swarm. Lightning Realm and Awakening Rune supply damage, but his ultimate remains the only substantial burst the team can rely on.
- Chain Lightning
- Smite of the Gods
- Danger Zone
- Broad Smite
- Full Auto
Thor stays average; he lands well for those who prefer a classic god of thunder playstyle.
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Black Widow – Soft‑Shouldered Symporium
Reworked as an S‑tier pick, Black Widow’s Red Room Rifle delivers grade‑A damage, yet the kit lacks an orchestra of supportive moves. The new Assassin’s Focus ultimate fizzles when surrounded, and no upgrade pushes her past Brown‑field stasis.
- Wide Net
- Armor Up
- Lethal Aftermath
For Age of Ultron PvE, she ranks weakest; her best role remains assisting teammates in crowd‑clearing.
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Bracing for the final showdown, players must prioritize upgrades that push damage from afar and avoid the hype of then‑bottom‑tier picks. The synergy between hero choice and upgrade selection will decide who dismantles Ultron’s armored ambition the fastest.
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