Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
1.3%
Avg KDA
3.52
Avg Kills
18.6
The ThingCounters
Discover The Thing's counter matchups in Marvel Rivals based on real match data. Top counters against The Thing include Mister Fantastic, Rocket Raccoon, Blade with win rates up to 31.8%. Meanwhile, The Thing excels against Spider-Man, Emma Frost, Doctor Strange. Analyze win rate differentials, role-based weaknesses, and strategic tips to outplay your opponents.
The Thing's hardest matchups in Marvel Rivals are against Mister Fantastic, Rocket Raccoon, Blade. These heroes have favorable win rates when facing The Thing. Mister Fantastic is the biggest counter to The Thing with a 31.8% win rate against them. Consider avoiding these matchups or coordinating with your team to assist when facing these challenging opponents.
Mister Fantastic
31.8%Win Rate
-17.1%WR Diff
Rocket Raccoon
33.3%Win Rate
-15.6%WR Diff
Blade
33.3%Win Rate
-15.6%WR Diff
Loki
34.4%Win Rate
-14.6%WR Diff
Devil Dinosaur
38.5%Win Rate
-10.5%WR Diff
Adam Warlock
39.1%Win Rate
-9.8%WR Diff
Storm
40.0%Win Rate
-9.0%WR Diff
Groot
41.9%Win Rate
-7.0%WR Diff
Elsa Bloodstone
42.7%Win Rate
-6.3%WR Diff
Daredevil
43.3%Win Rate
-5.6%WR Diff
When facing The Thing in Marvel Rivals, selecting the right counter pick is critical to your success. Our match data reveals that The Thing has several significant vulnerabilities, with win rate differentials exceeding 17.1% against their hardest counters. The most devastating counter picks against The Thing include Mister Fantastic, Rocket Raccoon, and Blade. In particular, Mister Fantastic poses an extreme threat to The Thing, achieving only a 31.8% win rate in this punishing matchup. When you see The Thing on the enemy team, prioritizing one of these counter picks will dramatically improve your chances of victory.
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing The Thing's counter matchups: Duelist heroes dominate the counter list, with 9 out of the top 10 counters (90%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in The Thing's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that The Thing struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure The Thing relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before The Thing can contribute to team fights.
While The Thing is built to absorb damage, certain Duelists have the sustained damage or armor-piercing capabilities to break through their defenses. When countering The Thing with a Duelist, focus on whittling them down over extended fights rather than committing to all-in engages. Maintain safe positioning and chip away at their health pool.
Beyond simply picking a counter hero, success against The Thing requires proper tactical execution. Track The Thing's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Mister Fantastic or another counter engages The Thing, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where The Thing is positioned allows you to set up advantageous fights or avoid unfavorable encounters entirely.
Finally, remember that Marvel Rivals is a team game, and countering The Thing is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate The Thing's position to your teammates, call out when their key abilities are used, and coordinate your crowd control to chain stuns or slows. As a Vanguard, The Thing has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire The Thing when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from The Thing's attempts to disrupt your team.
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing The Thing's counter matchups: Duelist heroes dominate the counter list, with 9 out of the top 10 counters (90%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in The Thing's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that The Thing struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure The Thing relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before The Thing can contribute to team fights.
While The Thing is built to absorb damage, certain Duelists have the sustained damage or armor-piercing capabilities to break through their defenses. When countering The Thing with a Duelist, focus on whittling them down over extended fights rather than committing to all-in engages. Maintain safe positioning and chip away at their health pool.
Beyond simply picking a counter hero, success against The Thing requires proper tactical execution. Track The Thing's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Mister Fantastic or another counter engages The Thing, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where The Thing is positioned allows you to set up advantageous fights or avoid unfavorable encounters entirely.
Finally, remember that Marvel Rivals is a team game, and countering The Thing is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate The Thing's position to your teammates, call out when their key abilities are used, and coordinate your crowd control to chain stuns or slows. As a Vanguard, The Thing has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire The Thing when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from The Thing's attempts to disrupt your team.
The Thing performs exceptionally well against Spider-Man, Emma Frost, Doctor Strange in Marvel Rivals. Against Spider-Man, The Thing achieves an impressive 73.7% win rate. Look for opportunities to engage these heroes when playing The Thing, as the matchup statistics favor you significantly.
Spider-Man
73.7%Win Rate
+24.7%WR Diff
Emma Frost
69.6%Win Rate
+20.6%WR Diff
Doctor Strange
69.4%Win Rate
+20.5%WR Diff
Magik
66.7%Win Rate
+17.7%WR Diff
Star-Lord
64.3%Win Rate
+15.3%WR Diff
Peni Parker
62.5%Win Rate
+13.5%WR Diff
Iron Fist
60.0%Win Rate
+11.0%WR Diff
Wolverine
60.0%Win Rate
+11.0%WR Diff
Thor
59.3%Win Rate
+10.3%WR Diff
Luna Snow
59.3%Win Rate
+10.3%WR Diff
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The Thing Counters FAQ
Who counters The Thing in Marvel Rivals?
The Thing's hardest counters are: Mister Fantastic, Rocket Raccoon, Blade. These heroes have the highest win rates against The Thing.
Who does The Thing counter?
The Thing performs well against: Spider-Man, Emma Frost, Doctor Strange. The Thing has favorable win rates in these matchups.