Doctor Strange - Marvel Rivals Vanguard
Win Rate
52.6%
Pick Rate
3.9%
Avg KDA
3.33
Avg Kills
19.8

Doctor Strangevs the thing

RoleVanguard
Matches11,554
SeasonSeason 2
MethodologyData Methodology

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.

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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 - 31.6% win rate in this matchup
Doctor Strange
31.6% WR
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The Thing vs Doctor Strange matchup - 68.4% win rate
The Thing
68.4% WR

Who Wins the Doctor Strange vs The Thing Matchup?

The Thing wins the Doctor Strange vs The Thing matchup
Winner
The Thing
Matches: 38
31.6%
Win Rate
68.4%
3.43
KDA
3.69
19.1
Kills
19.0
6.9
Deaths
7.5
4.6
Assists
8.7
14,059
Damage
15,452
3,609
Healing
385

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 leads combat stats against The Thing

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.

KDA
3.43Doctor Strange
3.69The Thing
The Thing maintains a slight KDA edge of 3.69 versus Doctor Strange's 3.43, a +0.26 differential. This modest advantage suggests marginally better kill participation or survival rates.
Kills
19.1Doctor Strange
19.0The Thing
Elimination counts are nearly equal between Doctor Strange (19.1) and The Thing (19.0) in this matchup. Neither hero demonstrates a clear fragging advantage.
Deaths
6.9Doctor Strange
7.5The Thing
Doctor Strange dies slightly less often (6.9) compared to The Thing's 7.5, a 0.6 death differential that suggests better positioning or escape tools.
Assists
4.6Doctor Strange
8.7The Thing
The Thing dominates in team contribution with 8.7 assists, +4.1 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
15,452
+1,393 advantage
Doctor StrangeDoctor Strange14,059
The ThingThe Thing15,452
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Avg Healing
Doctor Strange
3,609
+3,224 advantage
Doctor StrangeDoctor Strange3,609
The ThingThe Thing385

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

Doctor Strange
Doctor StrangeVanguard
vs
The Thing
The ThingVanguard

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.

Doctor Strange matchups (Patch Season 2)
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Damage
Healing
44.2%2173.1118.77.413,8071,867
49.3%2113.3118.36.56,734310
46.2%1843.0218.17.06,610661
49.1%1772.9517.57.26,7781,943
45.1%1643.3720.27.313,6351,824
51.9%1563.1018.27.18,4721,781
48.7%1543.0318.37.17,076704
46.8%1413.1219.06.95,14443
58.9%1243.1820.07.34,80169
38.1%1183.2419.17.06,817275
44.0%1163.2819.47.09,848884
47.8%1132.9518.37.38,633733
58.2%1103.5119.76.45,732271
46.3%1083.3519.67.112,8672,691
44.5%1013.0118.57.25,41889
39.0%1003.0519.07.915,8993,415
57.0%1003.5420.06.57,411596
53.1%983.6820.36.59,7021,472
44.8%963.2319.87.05,832446
52.1%943.7020.97.111,8392,578
52.3%883.4520.26.87,985562
47.1%853.2319.07.18,6751,348
54.2%833.5120.56.99,9941,370
54.3%813.4219.26.910,5822,021
50.0%783.2518.26.57,041789
50.0%783.7920.06.46,9471,004
43.3%673.4018.87.512,1454,332
67.7%653.7219.86.04,27032
47.6%633.5319.76.86,675531
52.5%613.5319.26.78,4551,999
30.5%593.3119.07.110,4522,760
56.9%583.2018.66.64,73727
54.4%573.4319.36.67,9081,471
48.2%563.0618.16.910,2371,053
49.1%533.5320.87.08,1161,587
37.7%532.7817.27.07,25165
49.0%513.2818.86.44,86819
50.0%483.8619.56.39,9932,111
63.0%463.1220.07.49,8041,405
45.5%442.8215.76.712,798904
60.0%403.7219.35.76,08130
45.0%403.5419.66.47,395444
31.6%383.4319.16.914,0593,609
40.5%373.4018.96.54,953766
43.2%373.1118.67.07,081699
45.7%353.0018.77.36,15582
50.0%303.7718.16.79,6294,659
59.1%223.3321.27.510,815102
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 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.