Grootvs the thing
The Groot vs The Thing matchup is closely contested, with Groot edging out a 47.4% win rate in 19 games. Tank matchup favoring The Thing—expect extended brawls where The Thing outdamages with 10,994 average while taking hits for the team. In this even matchup, Groot players should focus on team coordination and timing abilities for maximum impact against The Thing.
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.
The Thing(47.4%)
Who Wins the Groot vs The Thing Matchup?
Groot vs The Thing Matchup Analysis
In the Groot vs The Thing matchup, we see a meaningful advantage emerge from 19 matches of data. The Thing wins 52.6% of confrontations against Groot's 47.4%, a 5.3% gap that indicates a noticeable skill-independent advantage. Players should consider this matchup differential when drafting or engaging. As a Vanguard mirror matchup between Groot 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 maintains a slight KDA advantage of 3.83 compared to Groot, a +0.32 difference that reflects marginally better kill participation and survival. This is a difficult matchup for Groot against The Thing. With only a 47.4% 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 The Thing depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.
Groot vs The Thing Combat Statistics
The Thing holds a clear combat advantage over Groot, winning 3 of 4 statistical categories (KDA, Deaths and Assists). This indicates a meaningful performance gap in direct confrontations.
Groot vs The Thing Impact Comparison
Groot12,196The Thing10,994Groot585The Thing160Despite being a Vanguard, Groot deals impressive damage averaging 12,196 per match. This unexpected damage output makes Groot a threat that The Thing cannot ignore.
Groot demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 585 average healing, likely from abilities or lifesteal mechanics that increase their effective health pool significantly.
Vanguard vs Vanguard Role Matchup
In this Vanguard mirror matchup, The Thing has demonstrated a 52.6% 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 The Thing'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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Damage | Healing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63.4% | 183 | 3.28 | 16.8 | 6.2 | 4,569 | 371 | |
| 55.5% | 155 | 3.07 | 16.4 | 6.6 | 5,911 | 506 | |
| 56.0% | 150 | 2.82 | 15.9 | 6.6 | 5,555 | 264 | |
| 44.6% | 130 | 2.80 | 15.3 | 6.8 | 3,865 | 508 | |
| 49.2% | 130 | 3.29 | 17.1 | 6.4 | 9,237 | 896 | |
| 59.3% | 118 | 3.12 | 16.2 | 6.2 | 5,980 | 425 | |
| 49.1% | 106 | 2.92 | 15.9 | 6.6 | 3,991 | 338 | |
| 44.4% | 99 | 3.00 | 17.2 | 7.2 | 10,463 | 1,065 | |
| 59.5% | 84 | 3.20 | 16.6 | 6.1 | 6,589 | 442 | |
| 63.4% | 82 | 3.28 | 16.9 | 6.4 | 5,317 | 325 | |
| 42.5% | 80 | 3.10 | 16.6 | 6.5 | 5,317 | 464 | |
| 52.5% | 80 | 3.03 | 17.0 | 6.8 | 6,550 | 397 | |
| 56.4% | 78 | 3.27 | 16.7 | 6.4 | 5,348 | 460 | |
| 48.7% | 78 | 2.77 | 14.2 | 6.5 | 3,879 | 350 | |
| 59.2% | 76 | 3.62 | 19.7 | 6.8 | 12,024 | 936 | |
| 57.5% | 73 | 3.02 | 17.1 | 6.7 | 5,209 | 318 | |
| 53.0% | 66 | 3.22 | 17.4 | 6.7 | 6,807 | 440 | |
| 44.4% | 63 | 2.75 | 15.8 | 6.9 | 3,838 | 329 | |
| 63.8% | 58 | 3.37 | 16.9 | 6.3 | 6,970 | 862 | |
| 62.1% | 58 | 3.68 | 17.5 | 6.2 | 5,248 | 528 | |
| 53.7% | 54 | 3.75 | 19.9 | 6.5 | 12,422 | 607 | |
| 61.5% | 52 | 4.11 | 18.3 | 6.1 | 11,657 | 1,439 | |
| 50.0% | 46 | 3.38 | 16.2 | 5.9 | 4,692 | 353 | |
| 62.8% | 43 | 3.16 | 16.9 | 6.4 | 5,971 | 297 | |
| 62.8% | 43 | 3.61 | 19.9 | 6.8 | 10,913 | 481 | |
| 43.9% | 41 | 2.70 | 13.8 | 6.1 | 4,331 | 357 | |
| 48.8% | 41 | 3.38 | 17.3 | 6.4 | 3,721 | 408 | |
| 67.5% | 40 | 3.60 | 18.5 | 6.2 | 6,342 | 326 | |
| 56.4% | 39 | 2.92 | 16.0 | 6.5 | 5,249 | 354 | |
| 53.8% | 39 | 3.19 | 16.9 | 6.2 | 5,550 | 822 | |
| 44.1% | 34 | 2.76 | 15.8 | 7.0 | 3,918 | 382 | |
| 50.0% | 34 | 3.11 | 16.1 | 6.7 | 10,363 | 635 | |
| 43.8% | 32 | 3.31 | 15.8 | 5.9 | 7,439 | 479 | |
| 35.5% | 31 | 2.49 | 15.7 | 7.9 | 7,822 | 181 | |
| 58.6% | 29 | 4.13 | 18.6 | 5.8 | 9,527 | 817 | |
| 39.3% | 28 | 2.97 | 15.8 | 6.6 | 4,076 | 499 | |
| 66.7% | 27 | 4.36 | 18.9 | 5.3 | 4,970 | 214 | |
| 66.7% | 27 | 3.57 | 17.1 | 5.5 | 8,183 | 463 | |
| 69.2% | 26 | 4.47 | 20.5 | 5.9 | 8,480 | 603 | |
| 76.0% | 25 | 3.51 | 18.3 | 5.9 | 4,444 | 105 | |
| 52.2% | 23 | 3.63 | 18.1 | 6.0 | 7,711 | 715 | |
| 36.4% | 22 | 2.76 | 15.4 | 6.5 | 6,631 | 344 | |
| 47.4% | 19 | 3.51 | 19.1 | 6.3 | 12,196 | 585 | |
| 76.5% | 17 | 3.14 | 15.8 | 6.2 | 5,515 | 271 | |
| 33.3% | 9 | 2.51 | 13.6 | 7.6 | 6,477 | 3,840 | |
| 71.4% | 7 | 3.26 | 16.6 | 5.6 | 7,724 | 0 |
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Groot vs the thing 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.