Doctor Strange - Marvel Rivals Vanguard
Win Rate
52.7%
Pick Rate
3.7%
Avg KDA
3.33

Doctor Strangevs the thing

RoleVanguard
Matches14,068
SeasonSeason 2
MethodologyData Methodology

The Thing hard counters Doctor Strange in Marvel Rivals—Doctor Strange wins just 33.3% of 42 games in this difficult matchup. Tank matchup favoring The Thing—expect extended brawls where The Thing outdamages with 14,645 average while taking hits for the team. Against The Thing, Doctor Strange players should play cautiously, wait for team support, and avoid isolated 1v1 situations.

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Doctor Strange Matchup Breakdown

Select an opponent from the dropdown to see detailed matchup statistics for Doctor Strange. Compare win rates, KDA, damage dealt, and more to understand each head-to-head matchup.

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Doctor Strange - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Doctor Strange
33.3% WR
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The Thing vs Doctor Strange matchup - 66.7% win rate
The Thing
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Doctor Strange vs The Thing Matchup?

The Thing wins the Doctor Strange vs The Thing matchup
Winner
The Thing
Matches: 42
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
3.33
KDA
3.59
18.8
Kills
19.0
7.0
Deaths
7.6
4.4
Assists
8.4
13,118
Damage
14,645
3,265
Healing
351

Doctor Strange vs The Thing Matchup Analysis

The Doctor Strange vs The Thing matchup is decisively one-sided based on 42 match sample. The Thing dominates with a 66.7% win rate while Doctor Strange manages only 33.3%, a commanding 33.3% advantage. This represents one of the more lopsided hero matchups in Marvel Rivals, and players should strongly consider team composition when facing this scenario. As a Vanguard mirror matchup between Doctor Strange and The Thing, this comes down to mechanical skill and ability usage timing. The Thing has proven slightly more effective in these head-to-head encounters. The Thing maintains a slight KDA advantage of 3.59 compared to Doctor Strange, a +0.26 difference that reflects marginally better kill participation and survival. The largest difference appears in healing numbers, with Doctor Strange providing 2,914 more healing per match. This sustain advantage often determines which team wins prolonged engagements. This is a difficult matchup for Doctor Strange against The Thing. With only a 33.3% win rate, consider avoiding 1v1 confrontations, playing near teammates, and focusing on enabling your team rather than taking direct fights. As a Vanguard, Doctor Strange's performance against The Thing depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.

Doctor Strange vs The Thing Combat Statistics

The Thing leads combat stats against Doctor Strange

The Thing holds a clear combat advantage over Doctor Strange, winning 3 of 4 statistical categories (KDA, Kills and Assists). This indicates a meaningful performance gap in direct confrontations.

KDA
3.33Doctor Strange
3.59The Thing
The Thing maintains a slight KDA edge of 3.59 versus Doctor Strange's 3.33, a +0.26 differential. This modest advantage suggests marginally better kill participation or survival rates.
Kills
18.8Doctor Strange
19.0The Thing
Elimination counts are nearly equal between Doctor Strange (18.8) and The Thing (19.0) in this matchup. Neither hero demonstrates a clear fragging advantage.
Deaths
7.0Doctor Strange
7.6The Thing
Doctor Strange dies slightly less often (7.0) compared to The Thing's 7.6, a 0.7 death differential that suggests better positioning or escape tools.
Assists
4.4Doctor Strange
8.4The Thing
The Thing dominates in team contribution with 8.4 assists, +4.0 more than Doctor Strange. This massive assist differential shows The Thing consistently participates in and enables successful team fights.

Doctor Strange vs The Thing Impact Comparison

⚔️
Avg Damage
The Thing
14,645
+1,527 advantage
Doctor StrangeDoctor Strange13,118
The ThingThe Thing14,645
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Avg Healing
Doctor Strange
3,265
+2,914 advantage
Doctor StrangeDoctor Strange3,265
The ThingThe Thing351

Despite being a Vanguard, The Thing deals impressive damage averaging 14,645 per match. This unexpected damage output makes The Thing a threat that Doctor Strange cannot ignore.

Doctor Strange demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 3,265 average healing, likely from abilities or lifesteal mechanics that increase their effective health pool significantly.

Vanguard vs Vanguard Role Matchup

Doctor Strange
Doctor StrangeVanguard
vs
The Thing
The ThingVanguard

In this Vanguard mirror matchup, The Thing has demonstrated a 66.7% win rate advantage. Mirror matchups are the purest test of hero mastery - success comes down to ability timing, positioning, and understanding your hero's specific strengths. Study The Thing's common patterns to improve your mirror match performance.


Complete matchup data for Doctor Strange in Marvel Rivals (Season 2 season). Browse all hero matchups sorted by win rate, filter by role, or search for specific opponents.

Doctor Strange matchups (Patch Season 2)
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Damage
Healing
45.1%2223.1218.87.413,6181,825
50.0%2123.3318.46.56,739309
46.3%1903.0118.17.06,550644
49.7%1772.9617.67.26,7941,943
50.9%1693.0218.27.16,853642
45.2%1683.3720.07.313,3851,781
50.9%1593.1018.27.18,4021,748
46.9%1453.1619.16.95,15342
59.1%1373.1520.17.44,85069
42.8%1313.3319.06.86,505248
45.0%1203.3119.67.09,714855
59.0%1173.5219.76.45,646261
48.7%1152.9518.47.38,561720
46.8%1093.3419.77.212,8122,667
57.9%1073.5419.96.57,191561
44.7%1033.1919.77.15,768420
46.1%1023.0918.87.15,48288
54.5%1013.7120.56.59,5941,429
53.0%1003.6621.07.211,4452,427
39.0%1003.0519.07.915,8993,415
50.5%933.2518.97.08,3211,232
52.8%913.4920.46.87,926548
54.8%843.4820.67.09,9831,358
52.4%823.7320.16.56,890960
54.3%813.4219.26.910,5822,021
51.2%803.3118.16.56,924769
55.7%703.2118.46.64,64128
43.5%693.4519.17.411,9574,206
67.2%673.7119.96.04,27737
49.3%673.5319.96.86,583499
33.9%623.3119.17.110,1742,626
52.5%613.5319.26.78,4551,999
41.4%582.9217.16.86,86166
54.4%573.4319.36.67,9081,471
47.4%573.0418.17.010,1321,041
47.3%553.5721.06.98,0561,530
48.1%523.3018.96.54,94026
66.7%513.3219.87.19,1221,267
52.0%503.8119.66.49,7722,027
43.5%462.7815.56.712,410865
60.5%433.7119.65.86,08728
33.3%423.3318.87.013,1183,265
43.9%413.1418.77.06,822631
45.0%403.5419.66.47,395444
47.4%383.0818.47.25,90486
39.5%383.3518.66.54,972746
50.0%303.7718.16.79,6294,659
60.9%233.4221.67.310,55497
61.5%133.3017.96.28,415603

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Doctor Strange vs the thing FAQ

What are Doctor Strange's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?

Doctor Strange performs best against Elsa Bloodstone, Hero 10572, hela. The strongest matchup is against Black Cat with a 67.2% win rate.

What are Doctor Strange's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?

Doctor Strange struggles against invisible woman, moon knight, jeff the land shark. The hardest counter is the thing with only a 33.3% win rate.

How do I win more matchups with Doctor Strange?

As a Vanguard, Doctor Strange wins 26 out of 52 matchups (>50% win rate). Focus on targeting favorable matchups and work with your team to handle difficult opponents.

How does Doctor Strange perform against different roles?

As a Vanguard, Doctor Strange's matchup performance varies by opponent role. Use the role filters in the table above to compare win rates against Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists.