The Thingvs groot
Groot hard counters The Thing in Marvel Rivals—The Thing wins just 38.6% of 44 games in this difficult matchup. Tank matchup favoring Groot—expect extended brawls where Groot outdamages with 7,972 average while taking hits for the team. Against Groot, The Thing players should play cautiously, wait for team support, and avoid isolated 1v1 situations.
The Thing Matchup Breakdown
Select an opponent from the dropdown to see detailed matchup statistics for The Thing. Compare win rates, KDA, damage dealt, and more to understand each head-to-head matchup.
Who Wins the The Thing vs Groot Matchup?
The Thing vs Groot Matchup Analysis
The The Thing vs Groot matchup is decisively one-sided based on 44 match sample. Groot dominates with a 61.4% win rate while The Thing manages only 38.6%, a commanding 22.7% advantage. This represents one of the more lopsided hero matchups in Marvel Rivals, and players should strongly consider team composition when facing this scenario. As a Vanguard mirror matchup between The Thing and Groot, this comes down to mechanical skill and ability usage timing. Groot has proven slightly more effective in these head-to-head encounters. The Thing posts a notably stronger KDA of 4.33 versus Groot's 3.65 in this matchup. This gap suggests The Thing either secures more eliminations, dies less frequently, or both. This is a difficult matchup for The Thing against Groot. With only a 38.6% win rate, consider avoiding 1v1 confrontations, playing near teammates, and focusing on enabling your team rather than taking direct fights. As a Vanguard, The Thing's performance against Groot depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.
The Thing vs Groot Combat Statistics
The Thing holds a clear combat advantage over Groot, winning 3 of 4 statistical categories (KDA, Kills and Assists). This indicates a meaningful performance gap in direct confrontations.
The Thing vs Groot Impact Comparison
The Thing8,265
Groot7,972The Thing111Groot420Despite being a Vanguard, The Thing deals impressive damage averaging 8,265 per match. This unexpected damage output makes The Thing a threat that Groot cannot ignore.
Groot demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 420 average healing, likely from abilities or lifesteal mechanics that increase their effective health pool significantly.
Vanguard vs Vanguard Role Matchup
In this Vanguard mirror matchup, Groot has demonstrated a 61.4% win rate advantage. Mirror matchups are the purest test of hero mastery - success comes down to ability timing, positioning, and understanding your hero's specific strengths. Study Groot's common patterns to improve your mirror match performance.
Complete matchup data for The Thing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.1% | 95 | 3.34 | 16.6 | 7.2 | 5,211 | 53 | |
| 43.2% | 88 | 3.72 | 17.3 | 7.0 | 5,486 | 34 | |
| 45.6% | 79 | 3.62 | 15.8 | 6.8 | 4,447 | 57 | |
| 51.9% | 77 | 3.72 | 17.9 | 6.9 | 12,476 | 224 | |
| 48.6% | 74 | 3.75 | 19.5 | 7.3 | 13,069 | 131 | |
| 52.0% | 73 | 3.87 | 16.9 | 6.4 | 6,599 | 191 | |
| 46.2% | 65 | 3.55 | 17.3 | 7.2 | 9,374 | 240 | |
| 39.1% | 64 | 3.62 | 16.1 | 6.8 | 4,561 | 57 | |
| 42.6% | 61 | 3.85 | 17.8 | 7.0 | 5,585 | 42 | |
| 32.2% | 59 | 4.81 | 21.6 | 6.9 | 7,060 | 110 | |
| 46.4% | 56 | 3.58 | 15.9 | 6.6 | 6,538 | 154 | |
| 41.5% | 53 | 3.21 | 17.1 | 7.7 | 6,552 | 71 | |
| 38.5% | 52 | 4.28 | 17.7 | 6.3 | 5,489 | 50 | |
| 55.1% | 49 | 3.93 | 17.7 | 6.7 | 4,695 | 36 | |
| 41.7% | 48 | 3.91 | 18.8 | 6.8 | 6,475 | 84 | |
| 44.4% | 45 | 4.13 | 18.6 | 6.7 | 9,196 | 104 | |
| 38.6% | 44 | 4.33 | 19.1 | 6.7 | 8,265 | 111 | |
| 46.5% | 43 | 3.87 | 17.8 | 7.2 | 4,848 | 54 | |
| 61.9% | 42 | 3.78 | 17.2 | 6.7 | 5,544 | 64 | |
| 66.7% | 42 | 3.59 | 19.0 | 7.6 | 14,645 | 351 | |
| 45.0% | 40 | 4.34 | 20.0 | 6.7 | 8,126 | 298 | |
| 47.4% | 38 | 3.68 | 18.4 | 7.0 | 13,769 | 62 | |
| 30.6% | 36 | 3.27 | 17.4 | 7.7 | 11,060 | 341 | |
| 63.9% | 36 | 4.29 | 19.7 | 7.2 | 6,989 | 95 | |
| 40.0% | 35 | 3.21 | 16.8 | 7.3 | 6,455 | 340 | |
| 55.9% | 34 | 3.98 | 18.6 | 7.1 | 9,183 | 27 | |
| 36.4% | 33 | 4.40 | 22.0 | 7.5 | 10,512 | 453 | |
| 56.3% | 32 | 3.22 | 15.9 | 7.6 | 7,175 | 121 | |
| 36.7% | 30 | 4.21 | 20.6 | 7.4 | 12,190 | 182 | |
| 36.7% | 30 | 3.83 | 16.4 | 6.7 | 5,094 | 66 | |
| 40.7% | 27 | 4.33 | 18.1 | 6.4 | 6,769 | 118 | |
| 59.3% | 27 | 4.06 | 17.3 | 6.3 | 10,378 | 371 | |
| 42.3% | 26 | 3.39 | 16.8 | 7.0 | 6,815 | 34 | |
| 56.0% | 25 | 4.50 | 18.6 | 6.4 | 7,991 | 126 | |
| 48.0% | 25 | 4.75 | 20.0 | 6.5 | 6,615 | 94 | |
| 40.0% | 25 | 3.66 | 17.2 | 7.1 | 8,003 | 114 | |
| 50.0% | 24 | 3.88 | 18.4 | 6.5 | 6,865 | 45 | |
| 69.6% | 23 | 4.38 | 22.0 | 7.0 | 15,641 | 246 | |
| 39.1% | 23 | 3.80 | 16.4 | 6.4 | 6,221 | 121 | |
| 50.0% | 22 | 4.12 | 21.7 | 7.5 | 7,982 | 505 | |
| 59.1% | 22 | 4.17 | 21.6 | 7.2 | 9,341 | 232 | |
| 76.2% | 21 | 4.64 | 19.1 | 5.9 | 12,666 | 532 | |
| 65.0% | 20 | 3.59 | 17.8 | 7.1 | 5,312 | 55 | |
| 42.1% | 19 | 3.72 | 17.4 | 7.3 | 6,715 | 101 | |
| 25.0% | 16 | 3.81 | 20.4 | 7.4 | 6,119 | 30 | |
| 53.8% | 13 | 3.80 | 20.0 | 7.3 | 10,283 | 881 | |
| 66.7% | 9 | 4.64 | 18.4 | 6.2 | 6,072 | 49 | |
| 50.0% | 8 | 3.03 | 15.1 | 8.4 | 3,621 | 131 |
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The Thing vs groot FAQ
What are The Thing's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?
The Thing performs best against Hero 10572, invisible woman, jeff the land shark. The strongest matchup is against spider-man with a 76.2% win rate.
What are The Thing's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?
The Thing struggles against Elsa Bloodstone, moon knight, iron man. The hardest counter is blade with only a 25.0% win rate.
How do I win more matchups with The Thing?
As a Vanguard, The Thing wins 22 out of 51 matchups (>50% win rate). Focus on targeting favorable matchups and work with your team to handle difficult opponents.
How does The Thing perform against different roles?
As a Vanguard, The Thing's matchup performance varies by opponent role. Use the role filters in the table above to compare win rates against Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists.