
Doctor Strangevs the thing
The Thing hard counters Doctor Strange in Marvel Rivals—Doctor Strange wins just 31.6% of 38 games in this difficult matchup. Tank matchup favoring The Thing—expect extended brawls where The Thing outdamages with 15,452 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.
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.
Who Wins the Doctor Strange vs The Thing Matchup?

Doctor Strange vs The Thing Matchup Analysis
The Doctor Strange vs The Thing matchup is decisively one-sided based on 38 match sample. The Thing dominates with a 68.4% win rate while Doctor Strange manages only 31.6%, a commanding 36.8% advantage. This represents one of the more lopsided hero matchups in Marvel Rivals, and players should strongly consider team composition when facing this scenario. 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 3.69 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 3,224 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 31.6% 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
Doctor Strange edges out The Thing in combat statistics, but only by 2 categories (Kills and Deaths). This close margin means individual skill and positioning often determine fight outcomes.
Doctor Strange vs The Thing Impact Comparison
Despite being a Vanguard, The Thing deals impressive damage averaging 15,452 per match. This unexpected damage output makes The Thing a threat that Doctor Strange cannot ignore.
Doctor Strange demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 3,609 average healing, likely from abilities or lifesteal mechanics that increase their effective health pool significantly.
Vanguard vs Vanguard Role Matchup
In this Vanguard mirror matchup, The Thing has demonstrated a 68.4% 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Damage | Healing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.2% | 217 | 3.11 | 18.7 | 7.4 | 13,807 | 1,867 | |
| 49.3% | 211 | 3.31 | 18.3 | 6.5 | 6,734 | 310 | |
| 46.2% | 184 | 3.02 | 18.1 | 7.0 | 6,610 | 661 | |
| 49.1% | 177 | 2.95 | 17.5 | 7.2 | 6,778 | 1,943 | |
| 45.1% | 164 | 3.37 | 20.2 | 7.3 | 13,635 | 1,824 | |
| 51.9% | 156 | 3.10 | 18.2 | 7.1 | 8,472 | 1,781 | |
| 48.7% | 154 | 3.03 | 18.3 | 7.1 | 7,076 | 704 | |
| 46.8% | 141 | 3.12 | 19.0 | 6.9 | 5,144 | 43 | |
| 58.9% | 124 | 3.18 | 20.0 | 7.3 | 4,801 | 69 | |
| 38.1% | 118 | 3.24 | 19.1 | 7.0 | 6,817 | 275 | |
| 44.0% | 116 | 3.28 | 19.4 | 7.0 | 9,848 | 884 | |
| 47.8% | 113 | 2.95 | 18.3 | 7.3 | 8,633 | 733 | |
| 58.2% | 110 | 3.51 | 19.7 | 6.4 | 5,732 | 271 | |
| 46.3% | 108 | 3.35 | 19.6 | 7.1 | 12,867 | 2,691 | |
| 44.5% | 101 | 3.01 | 18.5 | 7.2 | 5,418 | 89 | |
| 39.0% | 100 | 3.05 | 19.0 | 7.9 | 15,899 | 3,415 | |
| 57.0% | 100 | 3.54 | 20.0 | 6.5 | 7,411 | 596 | |
| 53.1% | 98 | 3.68 | 20.3 | 6.5 | 9,702 | 1,472 | |
| 44.8% | 96 | 3.23 | 19.8 | 7.0 | 5,832 | 446 | |
| 52.1% | 94 | 3.70 | 20.9 | 7.1 | 11,839 | 2,578 | |
| 52.3% | 88 | 3.45 | 20.2 | 6.8 | 7,985 | 562 | |
| 47.1% | 85 | 3.23 | 19.0 | 7.1 | 8,675 | 1,348 | |
| 54.2% | 83 | 3.51 | 20.5 | 6.9 | 9,994 | 1,370 | |
| 54.3% | 81 | 3.42 | 19.2 | 6.9 | 10,582 | 2,021 | |
| 50.0% | 78 | 3.25 | 18.2 | 6.5 | 7,041 | 789 | |
| 50.0% | 78 | 3.79 | 20.0 | 6.4 | 6,947 | 1,004 | |
| 43.3% | 67 | 3.40 | 18.8 | 7.5 | 12,145 | 4,332 | |
| 67.7% | 65 | 3.72 | 19.8 | 6.0 | 4,270 | 32 | |
| 47.6% | 63 | 3.53 | 19.7 | 6.8 | 6,675 | 531 | |
| 52.5% | 61 | 3.53 | 19.2 | 6.7 | 8,455 | 1,999 | |
| 30.5% | 59 | 3.31 | 19.0 | 7.1 | 10,452 | 2,760 | |
| 56.9% | 58 | 3.20 | 18.6 | 6.6 | 4,737 | 27 | |
| 54.4% | 57 | 3.43 | 19.3 | 6.6 | 7,908 | 1,471 | |
| 48.2% | 56 | 3.06 | 18.1 | 6.9 | 10,237 | 1,053 | |
| 49.1% | 53 | 3.53 | 20.8 | 7.0 | 8,116 | 1,587 | |
| 37.7% | 53 | 2.78 | 17.2 | 7.0 | 7,251 | 65 | |
| 49.0% | 51 | 3.28 | 18.8 | 6.4 | 4,868 | 19 | |
| 50.0% | 48 | 3.86 | 19.5 | 6.3 | 9,993 | 2,111 | |
| 63.0% | 46 | 3.12 | 20.0 | 7.4 | 9,804 | 1,405 | |
| 45.5% | 44 | 2.82 | 15.7 | 6.7 | 12,798 | 904 | |
| 60.0% | 40 | 3.72 | 19.3 | 5.7 | 6,081 | 30 | |
| 45.0% | 40 | 3.54 | 19.6 | 6.4 | 7,395 | 444 | |
| 31.6% | 38 | 3.43 | 19.1 | 6.9 | 14,059 | 3,609 | |
| 40.5% | 37 | 3.40 | 18.9 | 6.5 | 4,953 | 766 | |
| 43.2% | 37 | 3.11 | 18.6 | 7.0 | 7,081 | 699 | |
| 45.7% | 35 | 3.00 | 18.7 | 7.3 | 6,155 | 82 | |
| 50.0% | 30 | 3.77 | 18.1 | 6.7 | 9,629 | 4,659 | |
| 59.1% | 22 | 3.33 | 21.2 | 7.5 | 10,815 | 102 | |
| 61.5% | 13 | 3.30 | 17.9 | 6.2 | 8,415 | 603 |
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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 Hero 10572, phoenix, Devil Dinosaur. The strongest matchup is against Black Cat with a 67.7% win rate.
What are Doctor Strange's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?
Doctor Strange struggles against invisible woman, Elsa Bloodstone, moon knight. The hardest counter is mantis with only a 30.5% win rate.
How do I win more matchups with Doctor Strange?
As a Vanguard, Doctor Strange wins 23 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.
