The Punishervs the thing
The The Punisher vs The Thing matchup is closely contested, with The Punisher edging out a 51.5% win rate in 103 games. The Punisher must work around The Thing's frontline presence, dealing 9,890 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.
Who Wins the The Punisher vs The Thing Matchup?
The Punisher vs The Thing Matchup Analysis
The The Punisher vs The Thing matchup is extremely close according to data from 103 analyzed matches. The Punisher holds a slim advantage with a 51.5% win rate compared to The Thing's 48.5%, representing just a 2.9% differential. While The Punisher has a slight statistical edge, both heroes are viable picks and the outcome often depends on execution. Despite The Thing's tankiness, The Punisher has the sustained damage output to burn through their defenses over extended fights. KDA performance is virtually identical between The Punisher (3.40) and The Thing (3.35), indicating both heroes contribute similarly to team fights in this matchup. The Punisher has a slight edge against The Thing. While the statistics favor you marginally, focus on fundamentals and don't take unnecessary risks. Small advantages compound over time. 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 Punisher9,890
The Thing6,552The Punisher46The Thing71As a Duelist, The Punisher expectedly leads damage with 9,890 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure The Thing consistently.
The Thing demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 71 average healing, likely from abilities or lifesteal mechanics that increase their effective health pool significantly.
Duelist vs Vanguard Role Matchup
The Punisher excels against The Thing with a 51.5% 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.
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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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Damage | Healing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.1% | 350 | 3.88 | 22.9 | 6.1 | 6,848 | 162 | |
| 47.2% | 335 | 3.74 | 23.0 | 6.3 | 7,080 | 38 | |
| 48.3% | 317 | 3.71 | 21.4 | 6.0 | 7,069 | 212 | |
| 46.6% | 309 | 3.96 | 22.8 | 5.9 | 6,999 | 36 | |
| 50.5% | 287 | 4.53 | 25.8 | 5.8 | 8,540 | 35 | |
| 43.7% | 279 | 3.27 | 21.9 | 6.9 | 9,833 | 333 | |
| 54.3% | 269 | 4.21 | 23.2 | 5.7 | 7,000 | 53 | |
| 55.3% | 266 | 3.81 | 22.4 | 6.0 | 6,845 | 39 | |
| 47.9% | 265 | 3.53 | 21.7 | 6.4 | 9,661 | 394 | |
| 43.1% | 255 | 3.86 | 22.7 | 6.0 | 6,783 | 46 | |
| 44.7% | 253 | 3.27 | 21.4 | 6.8 | 7,879 | 55 | |
| 48.5% | 227 | 3.96 | 23.4 | 6.1 | 7,598 | 289 | |
| 50.2% | 221 | 4.03 | 23.4 | 6.0 | 7,319 | 27 | |
| 49.5% | 218 | 3.61 | 22.7 | 6.5 | 7,493 | 59 | |
| 51.9% | 206 | 3.58 | 24.2 | 7.0 | 9,979 | 226 | |
| 49.5% | 202 | 3.63 | 22.5 | 6.4 | 7,700 | 50 | |
| 44.6% | 184 | 3.53 | 20.9 | 6.1 | 7,962 | 61 | |
| 44.3% | 183 | 3.69 | 22.9 | 6.4 | 8,275 | 302 | |
| 49.2% | 181 | 3.56 | 23.0 | 6.7 | 7,923 | 96 | |
| 42.5% | 179 | 3.75 | 22.8 | 6.2 | 6,806 | 149 | |
| 49.4% | 176 | 3.59 | 23.0 | 6.7 | 10,031 | 516 | |
| 46.7% | 167 | 3.00 | 21.1 | 7.4 | 10,807 | 1,158 | |
| 52.6% | 156 | 3.73 | 23.2 | 6.3 | 7,738 | 32 | |
| 45.6% | 149 | 3.77 | 23.2 | 6.2 | 7,021 | 59 | |
| 43.8% | 146 | 4.16 | 23.8 | 5.9 | 7,725 | 35 | |
| 44.0% | 141 | 4.11 | 23.1 | 5.7 | 7,272 | 11 | |
| 57.3% | 138 | 4.17 | 24.1 | 5.9 | 7,553 | 56 | |
| 51.5% | 136 | 3.41 | 20.2 | 6.2 | 7,072 | 342 | |
| 46.3% | 134 | 2.84 | 18.8 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 49.6% | 133 | 3.56 | 22.2 | 6.4 | 8,267 | 237 | |
| 46.9% | 128 | 3.46 | 22.0 | 6.7 | 9,485 | 349 | |
| 46.7% | 120 | 3.32 | 20.7 | 6.5 | 7,342 | 87 | |
| 52.9% | 119 | 3.45 | 21.3 | 6.6 | 8,286 | 69 | |
| 37.3% | 118 | 3.93 | 23.7 | 6.2 | 7,997 | 40 | |
| 47.0% | 115 | 3.53 | 21.2 | 6.1 | 7,046 | 43 | |
| 55.6% | 108 | 3.56 | 22.5 | 6.6 | 7,605 | 46 | |
| 41.9% | 105 | 2.62 | 17.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 51.5% | 103 | 3.40 | 22.7 | 7.0 | 9,890 | 46 | |
 Adam Warlock | 43.3% | 97 | 4.03 | 22.5 | 5.8 | 7,234 | 380 |
 Iron Fist | 50.0% | 96 | 3.86 | 22.6 | 6.1 | 7,403 | 78 |
 Black Panther | 53.8% | 93 | 4.16 | 23.7 | 5.7 | 7,289 | 53 |
 Hulk | 47.7% | 86 | 3.40 | 21.4 | 6.4 | 8,114 | 58 |
 Spider-Man | 44.4% | 81 | 2.83 | 18.6 | 6.8 | 12,053 | 127 |
 Blade | 42.0% | 81 | 3.76 | 22.9 | 6.3 | 7,485 | 64 |
 Thor | 55.1% | 78 | 3.47 | 20.8 | 6.2 | 8,515 | 134 |
 Peni Parker | 60.0% | 75 | 4.05 | 22.9 | 5.8 | 8,252 | 40 |
 Ultron | 45.8% | 72 | 3.31 | 19.9 | 6.1 | 7,258 | 51 |
 Captain America | 60.3% | 68 | 3.64 | 22.8 | 6.6 | 8,789 | 771 |
 Angela | 58.8% | 68 | 3.84 | 22.1 | 5.9 | 8,500 | 299 |
 Cyclops | 54.4% | 57 | 2.38 | 16.2 | 7.1 | 0 | 0 |
 Black Widow | 50.0% | 38 | 2.74 | 19.9 | 7.6 | 7,094 | 178 |
 Hawkeye | 36.4% | 33 | 3.63 | 21.3 | 6.4 | 6,716 | 486 |
 Gorr The God Butcher | 34.4% | 32 | 2.20 | 14.0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
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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, Devil Dinosaur, hela. The strongest matchup is against captain america with a 60.3% 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 34.4% 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.