The Punisher - Marvel Rivals Duelist
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
2.1%
Avg KDA
2.94

The Punishervs groot

RoleDuelist
Matches8,353
SeasonCurrent
MethodologyData Methodology

The Punisher faces a challenging matchup against Groot, managing only a 44.8% win rate across 181 encounters. The Punisher must work around Groot's frontline presence, dealing 8,275 damage per game while Groot absorbs pressure for their team. Against Groot, The Punisher players should play cautiously, wait for team support, and avoid isolated 1v1 situations.

The Punisher Matchup Breakdown

Select an opponent from the dropdown to see detailed matchup statistics for The Punisher. Compare win rates, KDA, damage dealt, and more to understand each head-to-head matchup.

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The Punisher - 44.8% win rate in this matchup
The Punisher
44.8% WR
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Groot vs The Punisher matchup - 55.3% win rate
Groot
55.3% WR

Who Wins the The Punisher vs Groot Matchup?

Groot wins the The Punisher vs Groot matchup
Winner
Groot
Matches: 181
44.8%
Win Rate
55.3%
3.70
KDA
3.57
22.9
Kills
17.6
6.5
Deaths
6.2
0.9
Assists
4.5
8,275
Damage
5,015
302
Healing
355

The Punisher vs Groot Matchup Analysis

The The Punisher vs Groot matchup is decisively one-sided based on 181 match sample. Groot dominates with a 55.3% win rate while The Punisher manages only 44.8%, a commanding 10.5% 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 The Punisher (3.70) and Groot (3.57), indicating both heroes contribute similarly to team fights in this matchup. The most significant statistical disparity is in damage output, where The Punisher averages 3,260 more damage per match, translating to faster eliminations and more team fight presence. This is a difficult matchup for The Punisher against Groot. With only a 44.8% win rate, consider avoiding 1v1 confrontations, playing near teammates, and focusing on enabling your team rather than taking direct fights. As a Duelist, The Punisher's success against Groot often comes down to timing. Wait for key cooldowns, identify opportunities, and commit decisively rather than trading inefficiently.

The Punisher vs Groot Combat Statistics

The Punisher leads combat stats against Groot

The Punisher edges out Groot in combat statistics, but only by 2 categories (KDA and Kills). This close margin means individual skill and positioning often determine fight outcomes.

KDA
3.70The Punisher
3.57Groot
The Punisher and Groot post nearly identical KDA ratios of 3.70 and 3.57 respectively in this matchup. Neither hero has a clear efficiency advantage, making this a skill-dependent encounter.
Kills
22.9The Punisher
17.6Groot
The Punisher dominates the kill column with 22.9 average eliminations, a massive +5.3 advantage over Groot. This kill differential creates substantial snowball potential through ultimate economy.
Deaths
6.5The Punisher
6.2Groot
Both The Punisher (6.5 deaths) and Groot (6.2 deaths) demonstrate similar survival rates in this matchup, indicating balanced durability and positioning.
Assists
0.9The Punisher
4.5Groot
Groot dominates in team contribution with 4.5 assists, +3.6 more than The Punisher. This massive assist differential shows Groot consistently participates in and enables successful team fights.

The Punisher vs Groot Impact Comparison

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Avg Damage
The Punisher
8,275
+3,260 advantage
The PunisherThe Punisher8,275
GrootGroot5,015
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Avg Healing
Groot
355
+53 advantage
The PunisherThe Punisher302
GrootGroot355

As a Duelist, The Punisher expectedly leads damage with 8,275 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure Groot consistently.

Groot demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 355 average healing, likely from abilities or lifesteal mechanics that increase their effective health pool significantly.

Duelist vs Vanguard Role Matchup

The Punisher
The PunisherDuelist
vs
Groot
GrootVanguard

The Punisher struggles against Groot with only a 44.8% win rate. This Vanguard's crowd control and durability can shut down your aggressive plays. Wait for cooldowns, coordinate with teammates, and avoid getting caught in extended fights where their sustain advantage compounds.


Complete matchup data for The Punisher in Marvel Rivals (current season). Browse all hero matchups sorted by win rate, filter by role, or search for specific opponents.

The Punisher matchups
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Damage
Healing
52.8%3433.8622.96.16,848162
47.1%3293.7523.16.37,08038
46.3%3004.0323.15.96,99936
48.5%2993.7721.96.07,069212
51.8%2764.6226.15.88,54035
43.7%2633.3522.26.99,833333
54.0%2614.2623.45.67,00053
48.2%2513.6022.06.39,661394
43.2%2503.8622.86.06,78346
56.5%2463.9723.16.06,84539
45.5%2313.4121.96.67,87955
47.8%2223.9823.66.27,598289
50.5%2184.0723.45.97,31927
48.6%2123.6822.86.57,49359
50.3%1893.6224.57.09,979226
50.5%1843.7623.16.37,70050
44.8%1813.7022.96.58,275302
44.9%1763.6321.36.17,96261
41.4%1743.8023.26.26,806149
49.1%1693.6723.16.57,92396
49.4%1663.5722.86.710,031516
44.2%1543.0121.27.410,8071,158
53.3%1523.7823.66.37,73832
45.9%1463.8023.56.37,02159
44.1%1454.1723.95.97,72535
43.8%1374.1423.25.77,27211
58.8%1314.2324.45.87,55356
50.8%1283.6522.56.48,267237
47.1%1233.4222.06.79,485349
52.5%1223.5521.26.27,072342
38.6%1144.0023.76.17,99740
52.7%1103.5922.06.68,28669
48.1%1083.4621.46.47,34287
48.6%1073.6921.76.07,04643
56.3%1033.6922.56.47,60546
52.0%1003.3822.57.09,89046
44.3%972.8519.17.200
42.1%954.0022.35.87,234380
53.8%934.1623.75.77,28953
48.4%933.9022.86.17,40378
44.8%872.7217.06.800
50.0%783.4721.66.38,11458
42.9%773.8723.16.17,48564
62.3%694.3023.65.68,25240
45.5%663.0719.66.612,053127
56.9%653.7421.86.08,515134
61.5%653.9622.25.88,500299
43.8%643.4520.76.17,25851
65.5%583.9024.36.68,789771
59.2%492.4416.57.100
48.5%332.6718.77.47,094178
35.5%313.7821.86.36,716486
40.0%102.7515.05.600
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The Punisher vs groot FAQ

What are The Punisher's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?

The Punisher performs best against Elsa Bloodstone, Devil Dinosaur, hela. The strongest matchup is against captain america with a 65.5% win rate.

What are The Punisher's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?

The Punisher struggles against moon knight, iron man, jeff the land shark. The hardest counter is hawkeye with only a 35.5% win rate.

How do I win more matchups with The Punisher?

As a Duelist, The Punisher wins 22 out of 54 matchups (>50% win rate). Focus on targeting favorable matchups and work with your team to handle difficult opponents.

How does The Punisher perform against different roles?

As a Duelist, The Punisher's matchup performance varies by opponent role. Use the role filters in the table above to compare win rates against Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists.