The Punisher - Marvel Rivals Duelist
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
2.1%
Avg KDA
2.93

The Punisher vs iron man

The Punisher F Tier
Role
Duelist
Matches
8,509
Season
Current
Methodology
Data Methodology

The Punisher faces a challenging matchup against Iron Man, managing only a 46.2% win rate across 312 encounters. This Duelist mirror matchup rewards mechanical skill and positioning—Iron Man typically secures 22.1 kills while The Punisher averages 22.9. Against Iron Man, 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 - 46.2% win rate in this matchup
The Punisher
46.2% WR
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Iron Man vs The Punisher matchup - 53.8% win rate
Iron Man
53.8% WR

Who Wins the The Punisher vs Iron Man Matchup?

Iron Man wins the The Punisher vs Iron Man matchup
Winner
Iron Man
Matches: 312
46.2%
Win Rate
53.8%
3.92
KDA
3.42
22.9
Kills
22.1
6.0
Deaths
6.8
0.7
Assists
1.2
6,999
Damage
6,136
36
Healing
55

The Punisher vs Iron Man Matchup Analysis

The The Punisher vs Iron Man matchup is decisively one-sided based on 312 match sample. Iron Man dominates with a 53.8% win rate while The Punisher manages only 46.2%, a commanding 7.7% 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 Duelist mirror matchup between The Punisher and Iron Man, this comes down to mechanical skill and ability usage timing. Iron Man has proven slightly more effective in these head-to-head encounters. The Punisher posts a notably stronger KDA of 3.92 versus Iron Man's 3.42 in this matchup. This gap suggests The Punisher either secures more eliminations, dies less frequently, or both. This is a difficult matchup for The Punisher against Iron Man. With only a 46.2% 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 Iron Man often comes down to timing. Wait for key cooldowns, identify opportunities, and commit decisively rather than trading inefficiently.

The Punisher vs Iron Man Combat Statistics

The Punisher leads combat stats against Iron Man

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

KDA
3.92The Punisher
3.42Iron Man
As a Duelist, The Punisher's 3.92 KDA significantly outpaces Iron Man's 3.42. This difference reflects superior target selection and the ability to secure eliminations while escaping punishment.
Kills
22.9The Punisher
22.1Iron Man
The Punisher averages slightly more eliminations (22.9) than Iron Man (22.1), a +0.8 difference that provides marginal advantages in ultimate charge and momentum.
Deaths
6.0The Punisher
6.8Iron Man
The Punisher dies slightly less often (6.0) compared to Iron Man's 6.8, a 0.8 death differential that suggests better positioning or escape tools.
Assists
0.7The Punisher
1.2Iron Man
The Punisher (0.7) and Iron Man (1.2) contribute similar assist numbers, indicating comparable team fight involvement and utility usage.

The Punisher vs Iron Man Impact Comparison

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Avg Damage
The Punisher
6,999
+863 advantage
The PunisherThe Punisher6,999
Iron ManIron Man6,136
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Avg Healing
Iron Man
55
+19 advantage
The PunisherThe Punisher36
Iron ManIron Man55

Both Duelists post impressive damage numbers - The Punisher averages 6,999 while Iron Man averages 6,136. In close damage mirrors like this, accuracy and target selection become the differentiators.

Iron Man provides 19 more healing per match than The Punisher. This sustain advantage helps their team win extended fights and maintain presence on objectives.

Duelist vs Duelist Role Matchup

The Punisher
The PunisherDuelist
vs
Iron Man
Iron ManDuelist

In this Duelist mirror matchup, Iron Man has demonstrated a 53.8% 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 Iron Man's common patterns to improve your mirror match performance.

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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%3523.8622.86.16,848162
46.9%3433.7022.96.37,08038
47.7%3313.6621.26.07,069212
46.2%3123.9222.96.06,99936
43.6%2983.2321.56.99,833333
49.8%2974.4725.45.88,54035
53.9%2823.6722.16.26,84539
46.7%2763.4621.76.59,661394
54.2%2734.1323.15.77,00053
43.0%2653.7822.56.16,78346
45.1%2643.2221.56.97,87955
48.5%2353.8923.26.27,598289
50.6%2313.8923.06.17,31927
50.7%2233.4823.97.19,979226
49.3%2233.6022.66.57,49359
49.3%2133.5922.26.47,70050
50.0%1943.5022.66.710,031516
48.7%1893.5022.56.77,92396
44.4%1893.4921.16.37,96261
44.4%1873.6622.86.58,275302
41.9%1843.7122.76.36,806149
45.8%1772.9520.87.410,8071,158
51.5%1613.6622.86.37,73832
45.5%1543.6922.86.37,02159
43.5%1542.7318.27.100
43.0%1514.0423.56.07,72535
51.0%1473.3620.36.37,072342
43.4%1434.0822.95.77,27211
50.0%1403.4922.06.58,267237
57.6%1394.1724.15.97,55356
53.3%1373.3621.26.88,28669
45.9%1353.3821.66.79,485349
46.8%1243.3120.76.57,34287
42.6%1222.6016.66.800
36.4%1213.8723.46.37,99740
47.5%1183.4921.16.27,04643
55.9%1113.5522.46.67,60546
50.5%1053.3522.77.19,89046
45.5%1014.0522.45.77,234380
54.6%974.0923.25.77,28953
50.5%973.8722.86.27,40378
46.6%883.3121.26.58,11458
44.8%872.7418.16.812,053127
57.0%863.3820.66.38,515134
42.2%833.7322.56.27,48564
42.0%813.0720.06.77,25851
58.4%773.9722.85.98,25240
60.3%733.8321.85.98,500299
60.9%693.7122.96.58,789771
58.2%672.4816.47.000
32.5%402.0913.96.800
47.5%402.7320.57.97,094178
35.1%373.5821.96.76,716486
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The Punisher vs iron man FAQ

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

The Punisher performs best against Elsa Bloodstone, scarlet witch, hela. The strongest matchup is against captain america with a 60.9% win rate.

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

The Punisher struggles against moon knight, jeff the land shark, iron man. The hardest counter is Gorr The God Butcher with only a 32.5% win rate.

How do I win more matchups with The Punisher?

As a Duelist, The Punisher wins 21 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.