The Punisher - Marvel Rivals Duelist
Win Rate
48.7%
Pick Rate
2.0%
Avg KDA
3.64
Avg Kills
27.6

The Punishervs the thing

RoleDuelist
Matches6,054
SeasonSeason 2
MethodologyData Methodology

The Punisher holds an advantage against The Thing, winning 57.7% of their encounters based on 52 matches analyzed. The Punisher must work around The Thing's frontline presence, dealing 9,982 damage per game while The Thing absorbs pressure for their team. When playing The Punisher against The Thing, press your advantage early and capitalize on your superior KDA.

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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 - 57.7% win rate in this matchup
The Punisher
57.7% WR
VS
The Thing vs The Punisher matchup - 42.3% win rate
The Thing
42.3% WR

Who Wins the The Punisher vs The Thing Matchup?

The Punisher wins the The Punisher vs The Thing matchup
Winner
The Punisher
Matches: 52
57.7%
Win Rate
42.3%
4.10
KDA
3.23
24.7
Kills
17.1
6.1
Deaths
7.7
0.4
Assists
7.6
9,982
Damage
6,532
47
Healing
72

The Punisher vs The Thing Matchup Analysis

The The Punisher vs The Thing matchup is decisively one-sided based on 52 match sample. The Punisher dominates with a 57.7% win rate while The Thing manages only 42.3%, a commanding 15.4% advantage. This represents one of the more lopsided hero matchups in Marvel Rivals, and players should strongly consider team composition when facing this scenario. Despite The Thing's tankiness, The Punisher has the sustained damage output to burn through their defenses over extended fights. The Punisher posts a notably stronger KDA of 4.10 versus The Thing's 3.23 in this matchup. This gap suggests The Punisher either secures more eliminations, dies less frequently, or both. When playing The Punisher into The Thing, you can play aggressively with confidence. Your 57.7% 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 Duelist, The Punisher's success against The Thing often comes down to timing. Wait for key cooldowns, identify opportunities, and commit decisively rather than trading inefficiently.

The Punisher vs The Thing Combat Statistics

The Punisher leads combat stats against The Thing

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

KDA
4.10The Punisher
3.23The Thing
As a Duelist, The Punisher's 4.10 KDA significantly outpaces The Thing's 3.23. This difference reflects superior target selection and the ability to secure eliminations while escaping punishment.
Kills
24.7The Punisher
17.1The Thing
The Punisher dominates the kill column with 24.7 average eliminations, a massive +7.6 advantage over The Thing. This kill differential creates substantial snowball potential through ultimate economy.
Deaths
6.1The Punisher
7.7The Thing
The Punisher vastly outlives The Thing in this matchup, averaging only 6.1 deaths versus 7.7. This -1.5 survival advantage provides massive value through sustained damage, healing, or frontline presence.
Assists
0.4The Punisher
7.6The Thing
The Thing dominates in team contribution with 7.6 assists, +7.1 more than The Punisher. This massive assist differential shows The Thing consistently participates in and enables successful team fights.

The Punisher vs The Thing Impact Comparison

⚔️
Avg Damage
The Punisher
9,982
+3,450 advantage
The PunisherThe Punisher9,982
The ThingThe Thing6,532
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Avg Healing
The Thing
72
+25 advantage
The PunisherThe Punisher47
The ThingThe Thing72

As a Duelist, The Punisher expectedly leads damage with 9,982 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure The Thing consistently.

The Thing demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 72 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
The Thing
The ThingVanguard

The Punisher excels against The Thing with a 57.7% win rate. Duelists can often kite Vanguards, outputting sustained damage while avoiding crowd control. Use your mobility to maintain optimal range and burn through their health pool before they can reach your backline.


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
54.3%3044.0023.46.06,848164
48.6%2783.9123.46.17,14738
43.4%2514.2324.15.87,01735
49.6%2463.8722.86.07,076215
53.1%2114.6324.85.57,08152
54.3%2105.2627.95.48,66935
42.3%2083.9323.06.06,80646
56.2%1944.2924.25.86,87039
48.7%1874.1023.76.07,656300
46.6%1783.7222.66.39,720403
50.6%1744.3824.45.77,37228
40.6%1603.9823.56.06,860152
39.6%1593.6322.86.47,96756
43.7%1583.8623.26.38,290309
41.1%1513.7224.26.79,904342
50.0%1484.0823.86.07,51262
45.0%1313.9823.56.18,05960
45.4%1304.0224.06.07,03361
53.9%1284.1324.56.07,75133
44.1%1274.3425.05.97,75036
44.4%1244.1823.75.77,27711
51.6%1244.3124.55.87,77449
60.2%1134.5925.45.67,65756
50.9%1063.7322.96.38,284240
43.0%1003.7224.36.810,194242
38.8%984.1023.96.08,02741
46.4%974.5124.75.67,927102
50.0%843.7222.36.37,66047
51.8%833.9323.66.17,03144
41.0%834.0623.15.97,239389
46.3%803.8324.16.510,128535
52.6%784.1824.25.87,23354
58.3%723.7823.56.37,142347
37.5%723.4922.36.710,8071,158
44.4%723.6222.56.47,44994
49.3%713.9324.26.39,523359
51.4%704.4424.15.77,29578
40.7%593.8723.16.17,48564
49.1%573.9023.56.18,11458
57.7%524.1024.76.19,98247
65.3%494.7624.45.58,38564
65.3%494.3824.05.68,638312
61.7%474.1723.25.78,568137
63.0%464.5525.25.68,24842
42.2%454.1823.95.87,33654
63.4%413.9625.16.68,789771
55.2%294.1324.06.012,140131
25.0%203.8421.76.46,760511
66.7%64.4225.86.06,992207

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The Punisher vs the thing FAQ

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

The Punisher performs best against Hero 10572, Elsa Bloodstone, Hero 10573. The strongest matchup is against black widow with a 66.7% 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 25.0% win rate.

How do I win more matchups with The Punisher?

As a Duelist, The Punisher wins 26 out of 52 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.