The Punisher - Marvel Rivals Duelist
Win Rate
46.9%
Pick Rate
1.9%
Avg KDA
2.85
Avg Kills
22.0

The Punishervs groot

RoleDuelist
Matches4,595
SeasonSeason 2
MethodologyData Methodology

Groot hard counters The Punisher in Marvel Rivals—The Punisher wins just 36.6% of 82 games in this difficult matchup. The Punisher must work around Groot's frontline presence, dealing 7,983 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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Groot - 36.6% win rateGroot(36.6%)
The Punisher - 36.6% win rate in this matchup
The Punisher
36.6% WR
VS
Groot vs The Punisher matchup - 63.4% win rate
Groot
63.4% WR

Who Wins the The Punisher vs Groot Matchup?

Groot wins the The Punisher vs Groot matchup
Winner
Groot
Matches: 82
36.6%
Win Rate
63.4%
3.28
KDA
3.28
20.5
Kills
16.9
6.7
Deaths
6.4
1.4
Assists
4.1
7,983
Damage
5,317
541
Healing
325

The Punisher vs Groot Matchup Analysis

The The Punisher vs Groot matchup is decisively one-sided based on 82 match sample. Groot dominates with a 63.4% win rate while The Punisher manages only 36.6%, a commanding 26.8% 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 (3.28) and Groot (3.28), indicating both heroes contribute similarly to team fights in this matchup. This is a difficult matchup for The Punisher against Groot. With only a 36.6% 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
3.28The Punisher
3.28Groot
The Punisher and Groot post nearly identical KDA ratios of 3.28 and 3.28 respectively in this matchup. Neither hero has a clear efficiency advantage, making this a skill-dependent encounter.
Kills
20.5The Punisher
16.9Groot
The Punisher dominates the kill column with 20.5 average eliminations, a massive +3.6 advantage over Groot. This kill differential creates substantial snowball potential through ultimate economy.
Deaths
6.7The Punisher
6.4Groot
Both The Punisher (6.7 deaths) and Groot (6.4 deaths) demonstrate similar survival rates in this matchup, indicating balanced durability and positioning.
Assists
1.4The Punisher
4.1Groot
Groot provides more team support with 4.1 assists versus The Punisher's 1.4, a +2.7 advantage that indicates better positioning and ability usage in team fights.

The Punisher vs Groot Impact Comparison

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Avg Damage
The Punisher
7,983
+2,666 advantage
The PunisherThe Punisher7,983
GrootGroot5,317
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Avg Healing
The Punisher
541
+216 advantage
The PunisherThe Punisher541
GrootGroot325

As a Duelist, The Punisher expectedly leads damage with 7,983 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure Groot consistently.

Despite being a damage-focused Duelist, The Punisher provides 541 healing per match, suggesting built-in lifesteal or self-healing abilities that increase survivability.

Duelist vs Vanguard Role Matchup

The Punisher
The PunisherDuelist
vs
Groot
GrootVanguard

The Punisher struggles against Groot with only a 36.6% 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 (Season 2 season). Browse all hero matchups sorted by win rate, filter by role, or search for specific opponents.

The Punisher matchups (Patch Season 2)
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Damage
Healing
56.3%2313.9223.46.16,578180
48.7%1543.4520.66.26,319304
46.6%1333.4622.16.56,59830
50.4%1193.9422.45.96,11977
36.6%1123.1620.16.75,95244
38.3%1073.1020.26.810,899635
35.0%1003.4221.66.58,06774
53.1%983.5621.46.26,04648
39.4%943.4120.36.47,449564
39.8%933.0719.56.75,65358
36.5%853.1421.87.211,329581
47.6%823.4821.66.57,28138
36.6%823.2820.56.77,983541
48.1%813.7422.16.26,67945
37.2%783.2920.26.35,967243
40.0%753.1920.76.77,94845
45.5%663.5122.16.46,41893
53.8%653.8222.96.17,92956
38.7%623.4020.26.05,65822
48.1%543.7422.56.38,43649
47.2%533.4521.86.56,99847
40.4%523.1321.17.08,631392
48.1%523.3222.97.313,631459
46.0%503.7521.35.96,375629
58.0%503.7623.46.37,037454
39.6%483.5121.96.46,45846
34.0%473.4421.86.67,72342
34.0%473.2820.56.77,81260
28.9%453.0519.97.012,8071,836
42.5%403.0421.27.512,0461,068
57.5%404.4723.85.77,60225
48.6%353.2221.46.97,86931
57.6%334.0522.65.76,74759
46.7%303.4122.06.910,908772
55.2%293.8121.06.48,099107
39.3%283.7922.16.06,98679
50.0%283.7623.56.411,99385
40.0%253.5722.06.37,23649
64.0%253.9323.16.08,34020
60.0%253.5120.26.09,318554
58.3%243.7723.66.78,8901,314
58.3%243.3620.56.39,827209
52.2%233.5121.96.412,748166
47.8%233.3922.46.78,344116
23.5%173.5219.56.56,775601

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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, Hero 10572, hela. The strongest matchup is against the punisher with a 64.7% win rate.

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

The Punisher struggles against jeff the land shark, Hero 10573, moon knight. The hardest counter is hawkeye with only a 23.5% win rate.

How do I win more matchups with The Punisher?

As a Duelist, The Punisher wins 16 out of 48 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.