The Punishervs the thing
The The Punisher vs The Thing matchup is closely contested, with The Punisher edging out a 50.0% win rate in 28 games. The Punisher must work around The Thing's frontline presence, dealing 11,993 damage per game while The Thing absorbs pressure for their team. In this even matchup, The Punisher players should focus on team coordination and timing abilities for maximum impact against The Thing.
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.
The Thing(50.0%)
Who Wins the The Punisher vs The Thing Matchup?
The Punisher vs The Thing Matchup Analysis
The The Punisher vs The Thing matchup is essentially a coin flip based on our analysis of 28 competitive matches. The Punisher wins 50.0% of encounters while The Thing wins 50.0%, a mere 0.0% difference that falls within statistical variance. This matchup truly comes down to individual player skill, positioning, and team coordination rather than hero selection. 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 3.76 versus The Thing's 2.97 in this matchup. This gap suggests The Punisher either secures more eliminations, dies less frequently, or both. The most significant statistical disparity is in damage output, where The Punisher averages 4,323 more damage per match, translating to faster eliminations and more team fight presence. This is a difficult matchup for The Punisher against The Thing. With only a 50.0% 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 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 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.
The Punisher vs The Thing Impact Comparison
The Punisher11,993The Thing7,670The Punisher85The Thing60As a Duelist, The Punisher expectedly leads damage with 11,993 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure The Thing consistently.
The Punisher provides 25 more healing per match than The Thing. This sustain advantage helps their team win extended fights and maintain presence on objectives.
Duelist vs Vanguard Role Matchup
The Punisher excels against The Thing with a 50.0% 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Damage | Healing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56.3% | 231 | 3.92 | 23.4 | 6.1 | 6,578 | 180 | |
| 48.7% | 154 | 3.45 | 20.6 | 6.2 | 6,319 | 304 | |
| 46.6% | 133 | 3.46 | 22.1 | 6.5 | 6,598 | 30 | |
| 50.4% | 119 | 3.94 | 22.4 | 5.9 | 6,119 | 77 | |
| 36.6% | 112 | 3.16 | 20.1 | 6.7 | 5,952 | 44 | |
| 38.3% | 107 | 3.10 | 20.2 | 6.8 | 10,899 | 635 | |
| 35.0% | 100 | 3.42 | 21.6 | 6.5 | 8,067 | 74 | |
| 53.1% | 98 | 3.56 | 21.4 | 6.2 | 6,046 | 48 | |
| 39.4% | 94 | 3.41 | 20.3 | 6.4 | 7,449 | 564 | |
| 39.8% | 93 | 3.07 | 19.5 | 6.7 | 5,653 | 58 | |
| 36.5% | 85 | 3.14 | 21.8 | 7.2 | 11,329 | 581 | |
| 47.6% | 82 | 3.48 | 21.6 | 6.5 | 7,281 | 38 | |
| 36.6% | 82 | 3.28 | 20.5 | 6.7 | 7,983 | 541 | |
| 48.1% | 81 | 3.74 | 22.1 | 6.2 | 6,679 | 45 | |
| 37.2% | 78 | 3.29 | 20.2 | 6.3 | 5,967 | 243 | |
| 40.0% | 75 | 3.19 | 20.7 | 6.7 | 7,948 | 45 | |
| 45.5% | 66 | 3.51 | 22.1 | 6.4 | 6,418 | 93 | |
| 53.8% | 65 | 3.82 | 22.9 | 6.1 | 7,929 | 56 | |
| 38.7% | 62 | 3.40 | 20.2 | 6.0 | 5,658 | 22 | |
| 48.1% | 54 | 3.74 | 22.5 | 6.3 | 8,436 | 49 | |
| 47.2% | 53 | 3.45 | 21.8 | 6.5 | 6,998 | 47 | |
| 40.4% | 52 | 3.13 | 21.1 | 7.0 | 8,631 | 392 | |
| 48.1% | 52 | 3.32 | 22.9 | 7.3 | 13,631 | 459 | |
| 46.0% | 50 | 3.75 | 21.3 | 5.9 | 6,375 | 629 | |
| 58.0% | 50 | 3.76 | 23.4 | 6.3 | 7,037 | 454 | |
| 39.6% | 48 | 3.51 | 21.9 | 6.4 | 6,458 | 46 | |
| 34.0% | 47 | 3.44 | 21.8 | 6.6 | 7,723 | 42 | |
| 34.0% | 47 | 3.28 | 20.5 | 6.7 | 7,812 | 60 | |
| 28.9% | 45 | 3.05 | 19.9 | 7.0 | 12,807 | 1,836 | |
| 42.5% | 40 | 3.04 | 21.2 | 7.5 | 12,046 | 1,068 | |
| 57.5% | 40 | 4.47 | 23.8 | 5.7 | 7,602 | 25 | |
| 48.6% | 35 | 3.22 | 21.4 | 6.9 | 7,869 | 31 | |
| 57.6% | 33 | 4.05 | 22.6 | 5.7 | 6,747 | 59 | |
| 46.7% | 30 | 3.41 | 22.0 | 6.9 | 10,908 | 772 | |
| 55.2% | 29 | 3.81 | 21.0 | 6.4 | 8,099 | 107 | |
| 39.3% | 28 | 3.79 | 22.1 | 6.0 | 6,986 | 79 | |
| 50.0% | 28 | 3.76 | 23.5 | 6.4 | 11,993 | 85 | |
| 40.0% | 25 | 3.57 | 22.0 | 6.3 | 7,236 | 49 | |
| 64.0% | 25 | 3.93 | 23.1 | 6.0 | 8,340 | 20 | |
| 60.0% | 25 | 3.51 | 20.2 | 6.0 | 9,318 | 554 | |
| 58.3% | 24 | 3.77 | 23.6 | 6.7 | 8,890 | 1,314 | |
| 58.3% | 24 | 3.36 | 20.5 | 6.3 | 9,827 | 209 | |
| 52.2% | 23 | 3.51 | 21.9 | 6.4 | 12,748 | 166 | |
| 47.8% | 23 | 3.39 | 22.4 | 6.7 | 8,344 | 116 | |
| 23.5% | 17 | 3.52 | 19.5 | 6.5 | 6,775 | 601 |
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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 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.