Captain Americavs the punisher
The Punisher hard counters Captain America in Marvel Rivals—Captain America wins just 36.6% of 41 games in this difficult matchup. The Punisher must work around Captain America's frontline presence, dealing 8,789 damage per game while Captain America absorbs pressure for their team. Against The Punisher, Captain America players should play cautiously, wait for team support, and avoid isolated 1v1 situations.
Captain America Matchup Breakdown
Select an opponent from the dropdown to see detailed matchup statistics for Captain America. Compare win rates, KDA, damage dealt, and more to understand each head-to-head matchup.
Who Wins the Captain America vs The Punisher Matchup?
Captain America vs The Punisher Matchup Analysis
The Captain America vs The Punisher matchup is decisively one-sided based on 41 match sample. The Punisher dominates with a 63.4% win rate while Captain America manages only 36.6%, a commanding 26.8% advantage. This represents one of the more lopsided hero matchups in Marvel Rivals, and players should strongly consider team composition when facing this scenario. Despite Captain America's tankiness, The Punisher has the sustained damage output to burn through their defenses over extended fights. The Punisher posts a notably stronger KDA of 3.96 versus Captain America's 3.13 in this matchup. This gap suggests The Punisher either secures more eliminations, dies less frequently, or both. The largest difference appears in healing numbers, with The Punisher providing 634 more healing per match. This sustain advantage often determines which team wins prolonged engagements. This is a difficult matchup for Captain America against The Punisher. With only a 36.6% win rate, consider avoiding 1v1 confrontations, playing near teammates, and focusing on enabling your team rather than taking direct fights. As a Vanguard, Captain America's performance against The Punisher depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.
Captain America vs The Punisher Combat Statistics
The Punisher holds a clear combat advantage over Captain America, winning 3 of 4 statistical categories (KDA, Kills and Deaths). This indicates a meaningful performance gap in direct confrontations.
Captain America vs The Punisher Impact Comparison
Captain America5,253
The Punisher8,789Captain America137The Punisher771As a Duelist, The Punisher expectedly leads damage with 8,789 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure Captain America consistently.
Despite being a damage-focused Duelist, The Punisher provides 771 healing per match, suggesting built-in lifesteal or self-healing abilities that increase survivability.
Vanguard vs Duelist Role Matchup
Captain America is vulnerable to The Punisher with a 36.6% win rate. Their burst damage and mobility let them kite your engages. Stay near your Strategist and focus on protecting them rather than diving the enemy Duelist.
Complete matchup data for Captain America in Marvel Rivals (Season 2 season). Browse all hero matchups sorted by win rate, filter by role, or search for specific opponents.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Damage | Healing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.0% | 102 | 3.06 | 14.3 | 6.4 | 3,549 | 199 | |
| 47.7% | 86 | 2.94 | 15.1 | 6.9 | 4,324 | 207 | |
| 37.4% | 83 | 3.16 | 15.3 | 6.2 | 3,589 | 45 | |
| 38.8% | 80 | 2.59 | 13.7 | 7.1 | 4,135 | 268 | |
| 45.1% | 71 | 2.71 | 14.3 | 6.8 | 4,570 | 74 | |
| 31.3% | 64 | 2.95 | 15.9 | 6.7 | 7,545 | 409 | |
| 38.7% | 62 | 2.76 | 14.1 | 7.1 | 3,785 | 299 | |
| 46.4% | 56 | 3.05 | 15.3 | 6.5 | 4,622 | 427 | |
| 49.1% | 55 | 2.46 | 13.9 | 7.2 | 4,620 | 320 | |
| 31.5% | 54 | 2.60 | 13.9 | 6.8 | 4,186 | 37 | |
| 37.3% | 51 | 2.89 | 14.4 | 6.1 | 5,207 | 36 | |
| 40.8% | 49 | 3.67 | 17.4 | 6.3 | 7,808 | 504 | |
| 46.8% | 47 | 2.96 | 14.7 | 6.9 | 4,006 | 95 | |
| 37.0% | 46 | 3.31 | 17.8 | 6.7 | 9,015 | 742 | |
| 36.6% | 41 | 2.99 | 15.4 | 6.7 | 3,923 | 35 | |
| 36.6% | 41 | 3.13 | 15.4 | 6.8 | 5,253 | 137 | |
| 52.5% | 40 | 3.09 | 16.4 | 7.0 | 5,094 | 55 | |
| 35.9% | 39 | 2.84 | 14.0 | 6.4 | 3,874 | 37 | |
| 54.0% | 37 | 2.79 | 14.5 | 6.6 | 4,820 | 46 | |
| 52.8% | 36 | 3.48 | 15.8 | 5.9 | 5,348 | 403 | |
| 48.6% | 35 | 2.95 | 14.8 | 6.3 | 5,381 | 69 | |
| 40.6% | 32 | 2.80 | 15.6 | 7.8 | 5,320 | 561 | |
| 35.5% | 31 | 2.88 | 14.6 | 6.4 | 6,125 | 99 | |
| 45.2% | 31 | 3.43 | 15.3 | 5.9 | 7,330 | 80 | |
| 50.0% | 30 | 2.72 | 14.2 | 7.2 | 4,046 | 143 | |
| 56.7% | 30 | 3.11 | 14.8 | 5.9 | 4,478 | 91 | |
| 36.7% | 30 | 2.93 | 13.1 | 6.1 | 4,459 | 610 | |
| 48.3% | 29 | 2.99 | 14.3 | 6.1 | 4,948 | 88 | |
| 31.0% | 29 | 2.89 | 15.1 | 7.2 | 4,674 | 143 | |
| 74.1% | 27 | 3.04 | 14.0 | 6.0 | 3,501 | 83 | |
| 44.4% | 27 | 2.89 | 15.1 | 7.7 | 5,274 | 865 | |
| 40.7% | 27 | 2.74 | 14.2 | 6.6 | 3,618 | 31 | |
| 25.9% | 27 | 2.43 | 13.0 | 6.7 | 3,659 | 0 | |
| 34.6% | 26 | 2.80 | 14.3 | 6.9 | 3,631 | 94 | |
| 52.0% | 25 | 2.49 | 15.0 | 7.4 | 5,546 | 41 | |
| 36.0% | 25 | 2.94 | 13.1 | 6.1 | 4,330 | 122 | |
| 52.4% | 21 | 3.21 | 18.1 | 7.2 | 10,096 | 716 | |
| 52.4% | 21 | 3.22 | 14.7 | 6.4 | 3,675 | 138 | |
| 79.0% | 19 | 3.53 | 15.1 | 5.5 | 6,102 | 617 | |
| 31.6% | 19 | 3.49 | 15.6 | 6.3 | 3,839 | 168 | |
| 47.4% | 19 | 3.27 | 16.5 | 6.5 | 7,364 | 823 | |
| 60.0% | 15 | 4.21 | 17.0 | 5.2 | 6,110 | 96 | |
| 60.0% | 15 | 2.67 | 13.5 | 7.1 | 3,670 | 2 | |
| 53.3% | 15 | 3.42 | 15.5 | 6.5 | 5,587 | 129 | |
| 46.2% | 13 | 2.88 | 14.2 | 6.6 | 7,204 | 1,952 | |
| 46.2% | 13 | 3.05 | 16.4 | 6.8 | 8,516 | 82 | |
| 72.7% | 11 | 3.74 | 15.4 | 5.5 | 3,890 | 41 | |
| 60.0% | 10 | 2.69 | 14.1 | 7.5 | 3,167 | 172 | |
| 37.5% | 8 | 3.47 | 14.9 | 5.6 | 3,443 | 57 |
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Captain America vs the punisher FAQ
What are Captain America's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?
Captain America performs best against Elsa Bloodstone, Hero 10572, Daredevil. The strongest matchup is against emma frost with a 79.0% win rate.
What are Captain America's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?
Captain America struggles against moon knight, iron man, hela. The hardest counter is human torch with only a 25.9% win rate.
How do I win more matchups with Captain America?
As a Vanguard, Captain America wins 18 out of 52 matchups (>50% win rate). Focus on targeting favorable matchups and work with your team to handle difficult opponents.
How does Captain America perform against different roles?
As a Vanguard, Captain America's matchup performance varies by opponent role. Use the role filters in the table above to compare win rates against Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists.