Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
1.3%
Avg KDA
3.76
Avg Kills
19.5
The ThingCounters
Discover The Thing's counter matchups in Marvel Rivals based on real match data. Top counters against The Thing include Loki, Mantis, Deadpool with win rates up to 38.5%. Meanwhile, The Thing excels against Luna Snow, Gambit, Spider-Man. Analyze win rate differentials, role-based weaknesses, and strategic tips to outplay your opponents.
The Thing's hardest matchups in Marvel Rivals are against Loki, Mantis, Deadpool. These heroes have favorable win rates when facing The Thing. Loki is the biggest counter to The Thing with a 38.5% win rate against them. Consider avoiding these matchups or coordinating with your team to assist when facing these challenging opponents.
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 13.7% against their hardest counters. The most devastating counter picks against The Thing include Loki, Mantis, and Deadpool. In particular, Loki poses an extreme threat to The Thing, achieving only a 38.5% 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: Strategist heroes dominate the counter list, with 3 out of the top 6 counters (50%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in The Thing's kit against Strategist playstyles. The prevalence of Strategist counters reveals that The Thing is susceptible to utility-focused heroes. Strategists can sustain their team through The Thing's damage while providing crowd control or debuffs that limit The Thing's effectiveness.
The Thing's frontline presence can be neutralized by Strategists who provide consistent healing to their team. As a Strategist facing The Thing, position safely behind your team and focus on sustaining through The Thing's engage. Your healing output can effectively negate The Thing's zone control.
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 Loki 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: Strategist heroes dominate the counter list, with 3 out of the top 6 counters (50%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in The Thing's kit against Strategist playstyles. The prevalence of Strategist counters reveals that The Thing is susceptible to utility-focused heroes. Strategists can sustain their team through The Thing's damage while providing crowd control or debuffs that limit The Thing's effectiveness.
The Thing's frontline presence can be neutralized by Strategists who provide consistent healing to their team. As a Strategist facing The Thing, position safely behind your team and focus on sustaining through The Thing's engage. Your healing output can effectively negate The Thing's zone control.
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 Loki 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 Luna Snow, Gambit, Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals. Against Luna Snow, The Thing achieves an impressive 85.7% win rate. Look for opportunities to engage these heroes when playing The Thing, as the matchup statistics favor you significantly.
Luna Snow
85.7%Win Rate
+33.5%WR Diff
Gambit
83.3%Win Rate
+31.2%WR Diff
Spider-Man
76.9%Win Rate
+24.7%WR Diff
Hela
71.4%Win Rate
+19.3%WR Diff
Winter Soldier
66.7%Win Rate
+14.5%WR Diff
Doctor Strange
66.7%Win Rate
+14.5%WR Diff
Venom
66.7%Win Rate
+14.5%WR Diff
Adam Warlock
66.7%Win Rate
+14.5%WR Diff
Thor
63.6%Win Rate
+11.5%WR Diff
Wolverine
60.0%Win Rate
+7.8%WR Diff
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The Thing Counters FAQ
Who counters The Thing in Marvel Rivals?
The Thing's hardest counters are: Loki, Mantis, Deadpool. These heroes have the highest win rates against The Thing.
Who does The Thing counter?
The Thing performs well against: Luna Snow, Gambit, Spider-Man. The Thing has favorable win rates in these matchups.