The Punisher - Marvel Rivals Duelist
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
2.1%
Avg KDA
4.37

The Punishervs the thing

RoleDuelist
Matches7,975
SeasonSeason 2
MethodologyData Methodology

The Punisher dominates the The Thing matchup with a commanding 58.5% win rate across 53 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. 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 - 58.5% win rate in this matchup
The Punisher
58.5% WR
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The Thing vs The Punisher matchup - 41.5% win rate
The Thing
41.5% WR

Who Wins the The Punisher vs The Thing Matchup?

The Punisher wins the The Punisher vs The Thing matchup
Winner
The Punisher
Matches: 53
58.5%
Win Rate
41.5%
4.11
KDA
3.21
24.8
Kills
17.1
6.1
Deaths
7.7
0.4
Assists
7.5
9,890
Damage
6,552
46
Healing
71

The Punisher vs The Thing Matchup Analysis

The The Punisher vs The Thing matchup is decisively one-sided based on 53 match sample. The Punisher dominates with a 58.5% win rate while The Thing manages only 41.5%, a commanding 17.0% 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 4.11 versus The Thing's 3.21 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 58.5% 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
4.11The Punisher
3.21The Thing
As a Duelist, The Punisher's 4.11 KDA significantly outpaces The Thing's 3.21. This difference reflects superior target selection and the ability to secure eliminations while escaping punishment.
Kills
24.8The Punisher
17.1The Thing
The Punisher dominates the kill column with 24.8 average eliminations, a massive +7.7 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
7.5The Thing
The Thing dominates in team contribution with 7.5 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
9,890
+3,338 advantage
The PunisherThe Punisher9,890
The ThingThe Thing6,552
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Avg Healing
The Thing
71
+25 advantage
The PunisherThe Punisher46
The ThingThe Thing71

As 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
The PunisherDuelist
vs
The Thing
The ThingVanguard

The Punisher excels against The Thing with a 58.5% 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.


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
54.8%3104.0223.56.06,848162
48.8%2893.8923.46.17,08038
43.2%2574.2124.05.86,99936
49.0%2493.8622.86.07,069212
54.7%2255.1527.65.48,54035
54.3%2214.5624.65.57,00053
42.2%2183.9223.16.06,78346
57.1%2034.2924.35.86,84539
48.4%1944.0923.76.07,598289
51.1%1824.3724.45.77,31927
46.2%1823.7422.76.39,661394
41.1%1683.6823.06.47,87955
41.0%1663.9423.46.06,806149
45.1%1623.9223.56.28,275302
51.0%1554.1224.06.07,49359
41.9%1553.7624.36.69,833333
45.2%1353.9323.36.17,96261
45.1%1334.0323.96.07,02159
43.9%1324.3325.15.97,72535
53.4%1314.0824.56.17,73832
52.7%1294.2724.45.97,70050
43.5%1244.1223.55.87,27211
61.0%1184.5625.55.77,55356
50.5%1073.6922.86.48,267237
42.1%1073.7224.26.79,979226
47.6%1034.5525.05.67,92396
40.2%1024.1324.06.07,99740
51.2%863.7322.36.27,60546
51.8%853.9823.86.17,04643
40.0%854.0723.15.87,234380
48.2%833.9324.56.410,031516
53.8%804.2424.55.87,28953
46.2%783.6822.76.37,34287
59.5%743.7423.46.37,072342
50.7%734.0024.56.39,485349
37.5%723.4922.36.710,8071,158
48.6%704.3624.05.87,40378
40.7%593.8723.16.17,48564
49.1%573.9023.56.18,11458
58.5%534.1124.86.19,89046
64.7%514.3824.15.78,500299
66.0%504.5724.15.78,28669
61.2%494.5925.55.68,25240
62.5%484.2523.45.78,515134
42.5%474.2123.95.77,25851
63.4%413.9625.16.68,789771
53.3%304.2324.25.912,053127
28.6%213.9422.26.36,716486
71.4%74.5125.95.97,094178

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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 71.4% 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 28.6% 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.