
Grootvs the thing
Groot dominates the The Thing matchup with a commanding 58.1% win rate across 31 games. Tank matchup favoring Groot—expect extended brawls where Groot outdamages with 9,201 average while taking hits for the team. When playing Groot against The Thing, press your advantage early and capitalize on your superior damage output.
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 Thing Matchup?

Groot vs The Thing Matchup Analysis
The Groot vs The Thing matchup is decisively one-sided based on 31 match sample. Groot dominates with a 58.1% win rate while The Thing manages only 41.9%, a commanding 16.1% advantage. This represents one of the more lopsided hero matchups in Marvel Rivals, and players should strongly consider team composition when facing this scenario. As a Vanguard mirror matchup between Groot and The Thing, this comes down to mechanical skill and ability usage timing. Groot has proven slightly more effective in these head-to-head encounters. The Thing maintains a slight KDA advantage of 4.01 compared to Groot, a +0.38 difference that reflects marginally better kill participation and survival. When playing Groot into The Thing, you can play aggressively with confidence. Your 58.1% 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 Thing depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.
Groot vs The Thing Combat Statistics
Groot edges out The Thing in combat statistics, but only by 2 categories (Kills and Deaths). This close margin means individual skill and positioning often determine fight outcomes.
Groot vs The Thing Impact Comparison
Despite being a Vanguard, Groot deals impressive damage averaging 9,201 per match. This unexpected damage output makes Groot a threat that The Thing cannot ignore.
Groot demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 444 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, Groot has demonstrated a 58.1% 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 Groot'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 thing 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.
