- Win Rate
- 54.1%
- Pick Rate
- 1.5%
- Avg KDA
- 3.76
Groot Counters
- Role
- Vanguard
- Matches
- 6,146
- Season
- Current
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The hardest counters to Groot in Marvel Rivals are Storm, Iron Man, Psylocke: the best of them wins 55.9% of its matchups against Groot. Groot beats Black Cat, Deadpool, Elsa Bloodstone most reliably. Every matchup below shows the win rate and the number of tracked matches behind it.
- Best counter to Groot
- Storm
- Storm win rate vs Groot
- 55.9%Groot drops 10.0 pts
- Matchup matches
- 152Small sample
- Groot beats
- Black Cat · 69.6%
- Counters with enough data
- 7
Storm
Iron Man
Psylocke
Gambit
Cloak & Dagger
Invisible Woman
Human Torch
Ultron
Blade
The Hood
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing Groot's counter matchups: Duelist heroes dominate the counter list, with 9 out of the top 10 counters (90%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in Groot's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that Groot struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure Groot relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before Groot can contribute to team fights.
While Groot is built to absorb damage, certain Duelists have the sustained damage or armor-piercing capabilities to break through their defenses. When countering Groot with a Duelist, focus on whittling them down over extended fights rather than committing to all-in engages. Maintain safe positioning and chip away at their health pool.
Beyond simply picking a counter hero, success against Groot requires proper tactical execution. Track Groot's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Storm or another counter engages Groot, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where Groot is positioned allows you to set up advantageous fights or avoid unfavorable encounters entirely.
Finally, remember that Marvel Rivals is a team game, and countering Groot is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate Groot's position to your teammates, call out when their key abilities are used, and coordinate your crowd control to chain stuns or slows. As a Vanguard, Groot has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire Groot when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from Groot's attempts to disrupt your team.
Black Cat
Deadpool
Elsa Bloodstone
Devil Dinosaur
Daredevil
Phoenix
Hela
Star-Lord
Luna Snow
The Punisher
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Groot Counters FAQ
Who counters Groot in Marvel Rivals?
Groot’s hardest counters are Storm (55.9% over 152 matches), Iron Man (54.6% over 262 matches), Psylocke (53.6% over 112 matches). Each figure is that hero’s win rate against Groot and the tracked matches behind it.
What is the best counter to Groot?
Storm is the best counter to Groot in the current data, winning 55.9% of 152 tracked matchups; Groot’s win rate falls to 44.1%, 10.0 points below its overall rate.
Who does Groot counter?
Groot performs best against Black Cat (69.6% over 112 matches), Deadpool (65.0% over 103 matches), Elsa Bloodstone (63.5% over 241 matches). Each figure is Groot’s win rate in that matchup and the tracked matches behind it.
How does MetaBot decide who counters a hero?
A counter is an enemy hero Groot loses to more often than not across tracked matches. Matchups with at least 100 matches are ranked first (7 qualify today); thinner matchups are listed with their sample so you can judge them yourself. Win rates are from MetaBot’s own recorded matches, not survey data.