Groot - Marvel Rivals Vanguard
Win Rate
54.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%
Avg KDA
3.74
Avg Kills
20.8

Grootvs the punisher

RoleVanguard
Matches3,755
SeasonSeason 2
MethodologyData Methodology

Groot dominates the The Punisher matchup with a commanding 63.4% win rate across 82 games. The Punisher must work around Groot's frontline presence, dealing 7,983 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.

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The Punisher - 63.4% win rateThe Punisher(63.4%)
Groot - 63.4% win rate in this matchup
Groot
63.4% WR
VS
The Punisher vs Groot matchup - 36.6% win rate
The Punisher
36.6% WR

Who Wins the Groot vs The Punisher Matchup?

Groot wins the Groot vs The Punisher matchup
Winner
Groot
Matches: 82
63.4%
Win Rate
36.6%
3.28
KDA
3.28
16.9
Kills
20.5
6.4
Deaths
6.7
4.1
Assists
1.4
5,317
Damage
7,983
325
Healing
541

Groot vs The Punisher Matchup Analysis

The Groot vs The Punisher matchup is decisively one-sided based on 82 match sample. Groot dominates with a 63.4% win rate while The Punisher manages only 36.6%, a commanding 26.8% advantage. This represents one of the more lopsided hero matchups in Marvel Rivals, and players should strongly consider team composition when facing this scenario. Groot's crowd control and durability allow them to disrupt The Punisher's damage windows and protect their backline. KDA performance is virtually identical between Groot (3.28) and The Punisher (3.28), indicating both heroes contribute similarly to team fights in this matchup. When playing Groot into The Punisher, you can play aggressively with confidence. Your 63.4% 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

Groot leads combat stats against The Punisher

Groot holds a clear combat advantage over The Punisher, winning 3 of 4 statistical categories (KDA, Deaths and Assists). This indicates a meaningful performance gap in direct confrontations.

KDA
3.28Groot
3.28The Punisher
Groot and The Punisher post nearly identical KDA ratios of 3.28 and 3.28 respectively in this matchup. Neither hero has a clear efficiency advantage, making this a skill-dependent encounter.
Kills
16.9Groot
20.5The Punisher
The Punisher dominates the kill column with 20.5 average eliminations, a massive +3.6 advantage over Groot. This kill differential creates substantial snowball potential through ultimate economy.
Deaths
6.4Groot
6.7The Punisher
Both Groot (6.4 deaths) and The Punisher (6.7 deaths) demonstrate similar survival rates in this matchup, indicating balanced durability and positioning.
Assists
4.1Groot
1.4The Punisher
Groot provides more team support with 4.1 assists versus The Punisher's 1.4, a +2.7 advantage that indicates better positioning and ability usage in team fights.

Groot vs The Punisher Impact Comparison

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Avg Damage
The Punisher
7,983
+2,666 advantage
GrootGroot5,317
The PunisherThe Punisher7,983
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Avg Healing
The Punisher
541
+216 advantage
GrootGroot325
The PunisherThe Punisher541

As a Duelist, The Punisher expectedly leads damage with 7,983 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure Groot consistently.

Despite being a damage-focused Duelist, The Punisher provides 541 healing per match, suggesting built-in lifesteal or self-healing abilities that increase survivability.

Vanguard vs Duelist Role Matchup

Groot
GrootVanguard
vs
The Punisher
The PunisherDuelist

Groot handles The Punisher well with a 63.4% 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.

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

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Groot vs the punisher 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.