Groot - Marvel Rivals Vanguard
Win Rate
54.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%
Avg KDA
3.71
Avg Kills
20.5

Grootvs captain america

RoleVanguard
Matches4,269
SeasonSeason 2
MethodologyData Methodology

Captain America hard counters Groot in Marvel Rivals—Groot wins just 36.4% of 22 games in this difficult matchup. Tank matchup favoring Captain America—expect extended brawls where Captain America outdamages with 5,015 average while taking hits for the team. Against Captain America, Groot players should play cautiously, wait for team support, and avoid isolated 1v1 situations.

Groot Matchup Breakdown

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

Compare against an opponent
Captain America - 36.4% win rateCaptain America(36.4%)
Groot - 36.4% win rate in this matchup
Groot
36.4% WR
VS
Captain America vs Groot matchup - 63.6% win rate
Captain America
63.6% WR

Who Wins the Groot vs Captain America Matchup?

Captain America wins the Groot vs Captain America matchup
Winner
Captain America
Matches: 22
36.4%
Win Rate
63.6%
2.76
KDA
2.64
15.4
Kills
13.2
6.5
Deaths
6.1
2.6
Assists
3.0
6,631
Damage
5,015
344
Healing
62

Groot vs Captain America Matchup Analysis

The Groot vs Captain America matchup is decisively one-sided based on 22 match sample. Captain America dominates with a 63.6% win rate while Groot manages only 36.4%, a commanding 27.3% 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 Groot and Captain America, this comes down to mechanical skill and ability usage timing. Captain America has proven slightly more effective in these head-to-head encounters. KDA performance is virtually identical between Groot (2.76) and Captain America (2.64), indicating both heroes contribute similarly to team fights in this matchup. This is a difficult matchup for Groot against Captain America. With only a 36.4% win rate, consider avoiding 1v1 confrontations, playing near teammates, and focusing on enabling your team rather than taking direct fights. As a Vanguard, Groot's performance against Captain America depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.

Groot vs Captain America Combat Statistics

Groot leads combat stats against Captain America

Groot edges out Captain America in combat statistics, but only by 2 categories (KDA and Kills). This close margin means individual skill and positioning often determine fight outcomes.

KDA
2.76Groot
2.64Captain America
Groot and Captain America post nearly identical KDA ratios of 2.76 and 2.64 respectively in this matchup. Neither hero has a clear efficiency advantage, making this a skill-dependent encounter.
Kills
15.4Groot
13.2Captain America
Groot dominates the kill column with 15.4 average eliminations, a massive +2.1 advantage over Captain America. This kill differential creates substantial snowball potential through ultimate economy.
Deaths
6.5Groot
6.1Captain America
Captain America dies slightly less often (6.1) compared to Groot's 6.5, a 0.4 death differential that suggests better positioning or escape tools.
Assists
2.6Groot
3.0Captain America
Groot (2.6) and Captain America (3.0) contribute similar assist numbers, indicating comparable team fight involvement and utility usage.

Groot vs Captain America Impact Comparison

⚔️
Avg Damage
Groot
6,631
+1,616 advantage
GrootGroot6,631
Captain AmericaCaptain America5,015
💚
Avg Healing
Groot
344
+282 advantage
GrootGroot344
Captain AmericaCaptain America62

Despite being a Vanguard, Groot deals impressive damage averaging 6,631 per match. This unexpected damage output makes Groot a threat that Captain America cannot ignore.

Groot demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 344 average healing, likely from abilities or lifesteal mechanics that increase their effective health pool significantly.

Vanguard vs Vanguard Role Matchup

Groot
GrootVanguard
vs
Captain America
Captain AmericaVanguard

In this Vanguard mirror matchup, Captain America has demonstrated a 63.6% 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 Captain America's common patterns to improve your mirror match performance.


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

Groot matchups (Patch Season 2)
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Damage
Healing
63.4%1833.2816.86.24,569371
55.5%1553.0716.46.65,911506
56.0%1502.8215.96.65,555264
44.6%1302.8015.36.83,865508
49.2%1303.2917.16.49,237896
59.3%1183.1216.26.25,980425
49.1%1062.9215.96.63,991338
44.4%993.0017.27.210,4631,065
59.5%843.2016.66.16,589442
63.4%823.2816.96.45,317325
42.5%803.1016.66.55,317464
52.5%803.0317.06.86,550397
56.4%783.2716.76.45,348460
48.7%782.7714.26.53,879350
59.2%763.6219.76.812,024936
57.5%733.0217.16.75,209318
53.0%663.2217.46.76,807440
44.4%632.7515.86.93,838329
63.8%583.3716.96.36,970862
62.1%583.6817.56.25,248528
53.7%543.7519.96.512,422607
61.5%524.1118.36.111,6571,439
50.0%463.3816.25.94,692353
62.8%433.1616.96.45,971297
62.8%433.6119.96.810,913481
43.9%412.7013.86.14,331357
48.8%413.3817.36.43,721408
67.5%403.6018.56.26,342326
56.4%392.9216.06.55,249354
53.8%393.1916.96.25,550822
44.1%342.7615.87.03,918382
50.0%343.1116.16.710,363635
43.8%323.3115.85.97,439479
35.5%312.4915.77.97,822181
58.6%294.1318.65.89,527817
39.3%282.9715.86.64,076499
66.7%274.3618.95.34,970214
66.7%273.5717.15.58,183463
69.2%264.4720.55.98,480603
76.0%253.5118.35.94,444105
52.2%233.6318.16.07,711715
36.4%222.7615.46.56,631344
47.4%193.5119.16.312,196585
76.5%173.1415.86.25,515271
33.3%92.5113.67.66,4773,840
71.4%73.2616.65.67,7240

Get the MetaBot Desktop App

Level up your gameplay with real-time overlays, automatic game detection, and instant stats — all on your desktop.

In-game overlaysAuto game detectionMulti-game supportPersonal dashboard
Download NowFree download
🔍

Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.

Report an Issue

Groot vs captain america FAQ

What are Groot's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?

Groot performs best against Hero 10572, elsa bloodstone, moon knight. The strongest matchup is against Angela with a 76.5% win rate.

What are Groot's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?

Groot struggles against iron man, invisible woman, scarlet witch. The hardest counter is hawkeye with only a 33.3% win rate.

How do I win more matchups with Groot?

As a Vanguard, Groot wins 32 out of 49 matchups (>50% win rate). Focus on targeting favorable matchups and work with your team to handle difficult opponents.

How does Groot perform against different roles?

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