Doctor Strange - Marvel Rivals Vanguard
Win Rate
51.9%
Pick Rate
3.7%
Avg KDA
3.31

Doctor Strange vs the thing

Doctor Strange D Tier
Role
Vanguard
Matches
14,981
Season
Current
Methodology
Data Methodology

The Thing hard counters Doctor Strange in Marvel Rivals—Doctor Strange wins just 33.8% of 157 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.

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 - 33.8% win rate in this matchup
Doctor Strange
33.8% WR
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The Thing vs Doctor Strange matchup - 66.2% win rate
The Thing
66.2% WR

Who Wins the Doctor Strange vs The Thing Matchup?

The Thing wins the Doctor Strange vs The Thing matchup
Winner
The Thing
Matches: 157
33.8%
Win Rate
66.2%
3.11
KDA
3.74
18.3
Kills
19.9
7.2
Deaths
7.3
4.1
Assists
7.5
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 157 match sample. The Thing dominates with a 66.2% win rate while Doctor Strange manages only 33.8%, a commanding 32.5% 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 posts a notably stronger KDA of 3.74 versus Doctor Strange's 3.11 in this matchup. This gap suggests The Thing either secures more eliminations, dies less frequently, or both. 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 33.8% 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
3.11Doctor Strange
3.74The Thing
The Thing outperforms with a 3.74 KDA compared to Doctor Strange's 3.11, representing a meaningful +0.63 gap. This efficiency difference compounds over multiple engagements.
Kills
18.3Doctor Strange
19.9The Thing
The Thing secures more eliminations with 19.9 average kills versus Doctor Strange's 18.3, a +1.6 gap that often translates to faster ultimate availability and fight-winning potential.
Deaths
7.2Doctor Strange
7.3The Thing
Both Doctor Strange (7.2 deaths) and The Thing (7.3 deaths) demonstrate similar survival rates in this matchup, indicating balanced durability and positioning.
Assists
4.1Doctor Strange
7.5The Thing
The Thing dominates in team contribution with 7.5 assists, +3.4 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

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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 66.2% 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.

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

Doctor Strange matchups
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Damage
Healing
44.4%4623.2218.67.213,3851,781
39.6%3893.0818.67.413,6181,825
41.0%3273.0818.37.515,8993,415
48.4%3043.2019.07.411,4452,427
41.0%3002.9617.37.100
46.5%2992.9717.17.06,7941,943
46.5%2863.2318.16.76,739309
38.8%2862.9416.87.08,561720
44.5%2813.2618.57.09,5941,429
41.3%2692.9518.17.26,550644
47.0%2642.8016.87.36,853642
51.6%2443.1118.87.24,85069
48.7%2343.0717.36.75,646261
44.9%2343.0617.57.08,3211,232
27.7%2312.6615.37.300
38.5%2313.0418.07.611,9574,206
49.3%2233.3519.16.87,191561
48.0%2213.0018.17.24,64128
50.7%2173.1418.17.08,4021,748
44.4%2143.2118.56.86,505248
37.0%2113.0117.17.010,5822,021
45.4%2053.2718.96.85,15342
49.7%1853.2118.97.19,9831,358
38.6%1712.9616.16.912,410865
47.3%1693.1918.06.812,8122,667
39.9%1683.0417.27.06,86166
46.4%1663.2318.97.09,714855
37.9%1613.0618.07.210,1742,626
47.8%1612.9818.57.35,48288
33.8%1573.1118.37.213,1183,265
40.7%1452.9317.77.05,768420
43.8%1373.0517.67.010,1321,041
49.6%1333.3618.96.67,926548
45.7%1273.0716.96.56,924769
41.3%1263.1216.66.37,9081,471
44.8%1253.3218.87.08,4551,999
49.1%1183.6719.26.56,890960
39.6%1113.1819.27.36,583499
38.5%1042.7215.87.16,822631
55.0%1003.3818.66.44,27737
48.4%913.6419.86.89,7722,027
43.3%902.9817.67.100
36.4%883.1118.47.44,972746
44.3%883.0917.26.67,395444
53.7%823.6020.36.78,0561,530
57.3%823.2719.27.39,1221,267
55.0%803.3917.86.16,08728
42.3%783.2617.27.09,6294,659
39.7%782.9116.96.64,94026
44.0%752.8116.47.05,90486
49.2%652.6216.47.18,415603
35.7%562.9917.17.500
46.0%502.9118.27.410,55497
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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 Devil Dinosaur, phoenix, Black Cat. The strongest matchup is against captain america with a 57.3% win rate.

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

Doctor Strange struggles against cloak & dagger, invisible woman, magneto. The hardest counter is The Hood with only a 27.7% win rate.

How do I win more matchups with Doctor Strange?

As a Vanguard, Doctor Strange wins 6 out of 54 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.