Groot - Marvel Rivals Vanguard
Win Rate
54.3%
Pick Rate
1.5%
Avg KDA
3.77
Avg Kills
20.6

Grootvs the thing

RoleVanguard
Matches5,925
SeasonSeason 2
MethodologyData Methodology

Groot dominates the The Thing matchup with a commanding 61.4% win rate across 44 games. Tank matchup favoring Groot—expect extended brawls where Groot outdamages with 7,972 average while taking hits for the team. When playing Groot against The Thing, press your advantage early and capitalize on your superior win rate.

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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
Groot - 61.4% win rate in this matchup
Groot
61.4% WR
VS
The Thing vs Groot matchup - 38.6% win rate
The Thing
38.6% WR

Who Wins the Groot vs The Thing Matchup?

Groot wins the Groot vs The Thing matchup
Winner
Groot
Matches: 44
61.4%
Win Rate
38.6%
3.65
KDA
4.33
19.0
Kills
19.1
6.2
Deaths
6.7
3.7
Assists
9.8
7,972
Damage
8,265
420
Healing
111

Groot vs The Thing Matchup Analysis

The Groot vs The Thing matchup is decisively one-sided based on 44 match sample. Groot dominates with a 61.4% win rate while The Thing manages only 38.6%, a commanding 22.7% 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 posts a notably stronger KDA of 4.33 versus Groot's 3.65 in this matchup. This gap suggests The Thing either secures more eliminations, dies less frequently, or both. When playing Groot into The Thing, you can play aggressively with confidence. Your 61.4% 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 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 leads combat stats against Groot

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

KDA
3.65Groot
4.33The Thing
The Thing outperforms with a 4.33 KDA compared to Groot's 3.65, representing a meaningful +0.68 gap. This efficiency difference compounds over multiple engagements.
Kills
19.0Groot
19.1The Thing
Elimination counts are nearly equal between Groot (19.0) and The Thing (19.1) in this matchup. Neither hero demonstrates a clear fragging advantage.
Deaths
6.2Groot
6.7The Thing
Groot dies slightly less often (6.2) compared to The Thing's 6.7, a 0.4 death differential that suggests better positioning or escape tools.
Assists
3.7Groot
9.8The Thing
The Thing dominates in team contribution with 9.8 assists, +6.1 more than Groot. This massive assist differential shows The Thing consistently participates in and enables successful team fights.

Groot vs The Thing Impact Comparison

⚔️
Avg Damage
The Thing
8,265
+293 advantage
GrootGroot7,972
The ThingThe Thing8,265
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Avg Healing
Groot
420
+309 advantage
GrootGroot420
The ThingThe Thing111

Despite being a Vanguard, The Thing deals impressive damage averaging 8,265 per match. This unexpected damage output makes The Thing a threat that Groot cannot ignore.

Groot demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 420 average healing, likely from abilities or lifesteal mechanics that increase their effective health pool significantly.

Vanguard vs Vanguard Role Matchup

Groot
GrootVanguard
vs
The Thing
The ThingVanguard

In this Vanguard mirror matchup, Groot has demonstrated a 61.4% 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.

Groot matchups (Patch Season 2)
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Damage
Healing
54.1%3163.2217.46.55,304395
45.9%2423.0016.16.64,174416
60.9%2353.3617.56.35,409375
51.9%2332.9916.56.55,384273
64.2%2263.3617.46.24,732345
63.5%2143.8619.26.05,129327
50.7%2033.1317.16.54,363298
48.0%1983.2317.06.47,785713
63.1%1763.4917.56.15,645460
53.4%1743.3417.36.44,954370
48.8%1623.1216.46.44,251313
54.9%1623.4917.66.35,015355
47.3%1503.2017.76.88,564814
50.3%1453.4317.66.45,783413
60.4%1443.1117.56.64,917273
45.8%1443.4717.96.25,262400
43.8%1372.9316.96.84,287272
54.5%1323.4918.36.35,877361
61.4%1323.8218.56.14,824387
58.7%1213.7919.46.15,078335
55.0%1203.5919.16.59,279732
70.8%1063.7318.65.94,907321
60.4%1063.2317.66.35,308259
55.7%1063.7319.36.48,632461
48.0%1023.5517.05.94,699341
50.0%963.3718.06.54,390308
46.1%893.1316.26.14,682329
56.0%843.6319.56.68,301396
65.8%733.5117.66.26,611742
62.5%723.7318.66.05,910310
49.3%693.1417.56.54,470259
59.7%673.9118.56.210,2551,139
47.8%673.0816.86.55,118350
48.4%643.1316.76.97,743478
51.6%623.4817.35.95,324662
62.7%593.6218.66.26,020483
61.4%574.0120.56.17,701490
54.4%573.5217.86.16,486397
75.9%543.4619.16.24,75390
50.0%542.8717.17.16,589171
61.2%493.7719.36.36,405435
60.4%484.0918.65.64,846292
41.7%483.2216.06.24,197495
61.4%443.6519.06.27,972420
43.6%393.1217.96.76,084255
64.9%373.4916.95.67,140390
72.0%253.5116.86.25,261378
46.7%152.8716.07.15,6832,425
83.3%123.6618.55.96,357287

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Groot vs the thing FAQ

What are Groot's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?

Groot performs best against moon knight, Hero 10572, hela. The strongest matchup is against black widow with a 83.3% win rate.

What are Groot's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?

Groot struggles against iron man, invisible woman, squirrel girl. The hardest counter is ultron with only a 41.7% win rate.

How do I win more matchups with Groot?

As a Vanguard, Groot wins 37 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.