
Grootvs the punisher
Groot holds an advantage against The Punisher, winning 57.0% of their encounters based on 142 matches analyzed. The Punisher must work around Groot's frontline presence, dealing 8,216 damage per game while Groot absorbs pressure for their team. When playing Groot against The Punisher, press your advantage early and capitalize on your superior win rate.
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.
Who Wins the Groot vs The Punisher Matchup?

Groot vs The Punisher Matchup Analysis
The Groot vs The Punisher matchup is decisively one-sided based on 142 match sample. Groot dominates with a 57.0% win rate while The Punisher manages only 43.0%, a commanding 14.1% advantage. This represents one of the more lopsided hero matchups in Marvel Rivals, and players should strongly consider team composition when facing this scenario. Groot's crowd control and durability allow them to disrupt The Punisher's damage windows and protect their backline. The Punisher maintains a slight KDA advantage of 3.80 compared to Groot, a +0.34 difference that reflects marginally better kill participation and survival. The most significant statistical disparity is in damage output, where The Punisher averages 3,142 more damage per match, translating to faster eliminations and more team fight presence. When playing Groot into The Punisher, you can play aggressively with confidence. Your 57.0% win rate in this matchup means the statistics strongly favor you in direct engagements. Look to force fights and capitalize on your advantage. As a Vanguard, Groot's performance against The Punisher depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.
Groot vs The Punisher Combat Statistics
The Punisher holds a clear combat advantage over Groot, winning 3 of 4 statistical categories (KDA, Kills and Deaths). This indicates a meaningful performance gap in direct confrontations.
Groot vs The Punisher Impact Comparison
As a Duelist, The Punisher expectedly leads damage with 8,216 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure Groot consistently.
Groot demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 336 average healing, likely from abilities or lifesteal mechanics that increase their effective health pool significantly.
Vanguard vs Duelist Role Matchup
Groot handles The Punisher well with a 57.0% win rate. Your tankiness absorbs their damage while your crowd control creates opportunities. Focus on protecting your backline and punishing overextensions rather than chasing.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Damage | Healing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.8% | 263 | 3.16 | 17.1 | 6.5 | 5,358 | 419 | |
| 64.2% | 215 | 3.33 | 17.3 | 6.2 | 4,711 | 349 | |
| 49.8% | 207 | 3.08 | 16.1 | 6.4 | 4,162 | 464 | |
| 54.0% | 200 | 2.94 | 16.3 | 6.5 | 5,448 | 280 | |
| 57.1% | 196 | 3.25 | 17.1 | 6.4 | 5,559 | 395 | |
| 47.7% | 174 | 3.16 | 16.8 | 6.5 | 8,058 | 770 | |
| 52.1% | 165 | 3.04 | 16.7 | 6.5 | 4,260 | 301 | |
| 62.3% | 146 | 3.31 | 17.0 | 6.2 | 5,755 | 430 | |
| 50.7% | 142 | 3.26 | 17.0 | 6.4 | 5,019 | 366 | |
| 57.0% | 142 | 3.46 | 17.6 | 6.3 | 5,074 | 336 | |
| 48.9% | 133 | 3.02 | 15.7 | 6.4 | 4,165 | 316 | |
| 46.2% | 132 | 3.08 | 17.4 | 7.0 | 9,071 | 864 | |
| 66.7% | 126 | 3.65 | 19.3 | 6.4 | 5,202 | 265 | |
| 45.2% | 124 | 3.37 | 17.5 | 6.3 | 5,259 | 440 | |
| 50.4% | 123 | 3.33 | 17.6 | 6.5 | 6,019 | 414 | |
| 62.4% | 117 | 3.11 | 17.6 | 6.6 | 4,935 | 252 | |
| 43.9% | 114 | 2.91 | 16.7 | 6.8 | 4,174 | 305 | |
| 64.3% | 112 | 3.92 | 18.5 | 6.0 | 4,903 | 412 | |
| 54.6% | 108 | 3.33 | 17.6 | 6.4 | 6,030 | 399 | |
| 57.4% | 108 | 3.58 | 19.0 | 6.6 | 9,717 | 791 | |
| 57.6% | 85 | 3.17 | 17.3 | 6.3 | 5,432 | 259 | |
| 56.5% | 85 | 3.82 | 19.4 | 6.3 | 9,551 | 517 | |
| 42.9% | 84 | 3.40 | 16.6 | 6.0 | 4,703 | 348 | |
| 64.6% | 79 | 3.70 | 19.6 | 6.2 | 5,175 | 323 | |
| 52.7% | 74 | 3.45 | 18.0 | 6.3 | 4,320 | 346 | |
| 44.9% | 69 | 3.00 | 15.5 | 6.2 | 4,539 | 367 | |
| 64.2% | 67 | 3.41 | 17.2 | 6.3 | 6,726 | 775 | |
| 55.2% | 67 | 3.77 | 19.9 | 6.6 | 9,033 | 463 | |
| 70.3% | 64 | 3.79 | 19.2 | 6.0 | 5,010 | 357 | |
| 60.3% | 63 | 3.97 | 18.5 | 6.2 | 10,571 | 1,190 | |
| 44.6% | 56 | 2.90 | 16.8 | 6.8 | 4,218 | 267 | |
| 64.3% | 56 | 3.75 | 18.8 | 6.1 | 6,121 | 341 | |
| 50.0% | 56 | 3.24 | 16.6 | 6.7 | 8,215 | 546 | |
| 47.3% | 55 | 2.91 | 15.9 | 6.7 | 5,055 | 371 | |
| 45.3% | 53 | 3.23 | 16.7 | 6.2 | 5,358 | 707 | |
| 48.0% | 50 | 2.72 | 16.6 | 7.3 | 6,626 | 161 | |
| 60.0% | 50 | 4.09 | 20.4 | 6.0 | 7,944 | 558 | |
| 52.2% | 46 | 3.25 | 16.6 | 6.2 | 6,635 | 401 | |
| 54.5% | 44 | 3.44 | 18.1 | 6.3 | 6,449 | 511 | |
| 60.5% | 43 | 3.72 | 18.9 | 6.3 | 6,653 | 458 | |
| 65.0% | 40 | 4.06 | 18.6 | 5.6 | 4,822 | 290 | |
| 77.5% | 40 | 3.40 | 18.8 | 6.1 | 4,741 | 66 | |
| 43.2% | 37 | 3.15 | 16.2 | 6.4 | 4,136 | 517 | |
| 47.1% | 34 | 3.22 | 18.6 | 6.6 | 6,473 | 293 | |
| 62.5% | 32 | 3.48 | 16.7 | 5.6 | 7,591 | 439 | |
| 58.1% | 31 | 3.63 | 18.7 | 6.1 | 9,201 | 444 | |
| 71.4% | 21 | 3.27 | 15.9 | 6.2 | 5,448 | 344 | |
| 42.9% | 14 | 2.79 | 15.6 | 7.2 | 5,677 | 2,599 | |
| 77.8% | 9 | 3.21 | 18.4 | 6.2 | 7,023 | 0 |
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Groot vs the punisher FAQ
What are Groot's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?
Groot performs best against Hero 10572, moon knight, Elsa Bloodstone. The strongest matchup is against black widow with a 77.8% win rate.
What are Groot's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?
Groot struggles against iron man, invisible woman, squirrel girl. The hardest counter is psylocke with only a 42.9% win rate.
How do I win more matchups with Groot?
As a Vanguard, Groot wins 36 out of 52 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.
