Grootvs the thing
The Thing hard counters Groot in Marvel Rivals—Groot wins just 40.0% of 5 games in this difficult matchup. Tank matchup favoring The Thing—expect extended brawls where The Thing outdamages with 22,454 average while taking hits for the team. Against The Thing, Groot players should play cautiously, wait for team support, and avoid isolated 1v1 situations.
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(40.0%)
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 5 match sample. The Thing dominates with a 60.0% win rate while Groot manages only 40.0%, a commanding 20.0% 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. The Thing has proven slightly more effective in these head-to-head encounters. The Thing maintains a slight KDA advantage of 3.86 compared to Groot, a +0.24 difference that reflects marginally better kill participation and survival. The largest difference appears in healing numbers, with Groot providing 565 more healing per match. This sustain advantage often determines which team wins prolonged engagements. This is a difficult matchup for Groot against The Thing. With only a 40.0% 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, Kills and Assists). This indicates a meaningful performance gap in direct confrontations.
Groot vs The Thing Impact Comparison
Groot24,794The Thing22,454Groot1,142The Thing577Despite being a Vanguard, Groot deals impressive damage averaging 24,794 per match. This unexpected damage output makes Groot a threat that The Thing cannot ignore.
Groot demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 1,142 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 60.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.3% | 42 | 4.25 | 20.3 | 6.1 | 18,720 | 1,509 | |
| 64.7% | 34 | 4.45 | 23.6 | 6.7 | 20,681 | 1,821 | |
| 47.1% | 34 | 3.48 | 20.6 | 7.5 | 20,720 | 1,976 | |
| 59.1% | 22 | 4.38 | 20.0 | 6.2 | 21,232 | 2,638 | |
| 65.0% | 20 | 3.26 | 15.4 | 5.6 | 9,579 | 618 | |
| 60.0% | 20 | 4.77 | 22.7 | 6.2 | 19,487 | 1,316 | |
| 40.0% | 20 | 3.69 | 23.9 | 8.1 | 26,585 | 1,050 | |
| 52.6% | 19 | 3.37 | 16.7 | 6.0 | 14,988 | 523 | |
| 61.1% | 18 | 4.56 | 19.8 | 5.4 | 16,671 | 1,248 | |
| 69.2% | 13 | 4.24 | 29.2 | 8.3 | 26,807 | 754 | |
| 50.0% | 12 | 3.44 | 18.0 | 6.6 | 18,965 | 869 | |
| 54.5% | 11 | 3.59 | 21.4 | 7.4 | 24,853 | 987 | |
| 81.8% | 11 | 4.29 | 20.2 | 6.3 | 23,238 | 1,132 | |
| 70.0% | 10 | 3.59 | 15.2 | 4.9 | 12,146 | 100 | |
| 60.0% | 10 | 4.12 | 22.0 | 6.4 | 20,072 | 334 | |
| 55.6% | 9 | 3.39 | 21.7 | 7.9 | 18,412 | 827 | |
| 44.4% | 9 | 2.67 | 18.9 | 8.4 | 17,254 | 5 | |
| 75.0% | 8 | 5.14 | 24.6 | 6.4 | 24,532 | 1,625 | |
| 75.0% | 8 | 4.93 | 22.5 | 5.6 | 18,332 | 1,154 | |
| 62.5% | 8 | 4.50 | 27.8 | 7.5 | 25,958 | 1,225 | |
| 71.4% | 7 | 3.80 | 22.3 | 7.1 | 16,826 | 1,261 | |
| 71.4% | 7 | 5.34 | 21.3 | 5.0 | 14,570 | 1,074 | |
| 71.4% | 7 | 4.38 | 19.7 | 5.7 | 13,683 | 1,120 | |
| 71.4% | 7 | 2.87 | 16.0 | 6.7 | 11,106 | 143 | |
| 83.3% | 6 | 4.14 | 21.0 | 6.2 | 18,434 | 1,011 | |
| 33.3% | 6 | 3.07 | 19.7 | 7.7 | 16,289 | 1,692 | |
| 33.3% | 6 | 3.38 | 17.7 | 6.2 | 20,538 | 432 | |
| 60.0% | 5 | 3.10 | 15.8 | 5.8 | 10,469 | 383 | |
| 80.0% | 5 | 4.25 | 16.6 | 4.8 | 8,715 | 1,341 | |
| 80.0% | 5 | 4.70 | 15.8 | 4.0 | 8,637 | 200 | |
| 80.0% | 5 | 2.66 | 13.2 | 5.8 | 9,065 | 0 | |
| 40.0% | 5 | 3.62 | 19.4 | 6.4 | 24,794 | 1,142 | |
| 80.0% | 5 | 3.56 | 19.8 | 6.8 | 14,036 | 0 |
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Groot vs the thing FAQ
What are Groot's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?
Groot performs best against invisible woman, doctor strange, magneto. The strongest matchup is against Hero 10573 with a 100.0% win rate.
What are Groot's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?
Groot struggles against cloak & dagger, loki, emma frost. The hardest counter is Gambit with only a 33.3% win rate.
How do I win more matchups with Groot?
As a Vanguard, Groot wins 29 out of 35 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.