The Thing - Marvel Rivals Vanguard
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.4%
Avg KDA
3.51
Avg Kills
18.5

The Thingvs iron man

RoleVanguard
Matches3,352
SeasonSeason 2
MethodologyData Methodology

The Thing faces a challenging matchup against Iron Man, managing only a 46.8% win rate across 47 encounters. Iron Man must work around The Thing's frontline presence, dealing 5,955 damage per game while The Thing absorbs pressure for their team. Against Iron Man, 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.

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Iron Man - 46.8% win rateIron Man(46.8%)
The Thing - 46.8% win rate in this matchup
The Thing
46.8% WR
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Iron Man vs The Thing matchup - 53.2% win rate
Iron Man
53.2% WR

Who Wins the The Thing vs Iron Man Matchup?

Iron Man wins the The Thing vs Iron Man matchup
Winner
Iron Man
Matches: 47
46.8%
Win Rate
53.2%
3.40
KDA
2.99
14.8
Kills
20.7
6.8
Deaths
7.2
8.4
Assists
0.9
4,105
Damage
5,955
45
Healing
88

The Thing vs Iron Man Matchup Analysis

The The Thing vs Iron Man matchup is decisively one-sided based on 47 match sample. Iron Man dominates with a 53.2% win rate while The Thing manages only 46.8%, a commanding 6.4% 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, Iron Man has the sustained damage output to burn through their defenses over extended fights. The Thing maintains a slight KDA advantage of 3.40 compared to Iron Man, a +0.41 difference that reflects marginally better kill participation and survival. This is a difficult matchup for The Thing against Iron Man. With only a 46.8% 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 Iron Man depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.

The Thing vs Iron Man Combat Statistics

The Thing leads combat stats against Iron Man

The Thing holds a clear combat advantage over Iron Man, winning 3 of 4 statistical categories (KDA, Deaths and Assists). This indicates a meaningful performance gap in direct confrontations.

KDA
3.40The Thing
2.99Iron Man
The Thing maintains a slight KDA edge of 3.40 versus Iron Man's 2.99, a +0.41 differential. This modest advantage suggests marginally better kill participation or survival rates.
Kills
14.8The Thing
20.7Iron Man
Iron Man dominates the kill column with 20.7 average eliminations, a massive +5.9 advantage over The Thing. This kill differential creates substantial snowball potential through ultimate economy.
Deaths
6.8The Thing
7.2Iron Man
The Thing dies slightly less often (6.8) compared to Iron Man's 7.2, a 0.4 death differential that suggests better positioning or escape tools.
Assists
8.4The Thing
0.9Iron Man
The Thing dominates in team contribution with 8.4 assists, +7.6 more than Iron Man. This massive assist differential shows The Thing consistently participates in and enables successful team fights.

The Thing vs Iron Man Impact Comparison

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Avg Damage
Iron Man
5,955
+1,850 advantage
The ThingThe Thing4,105
Iron ManIron Man5,955
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Avg Healing
Iron Man
88
+43 advantage
The ThingThe Thing45
Iron ManIron Man88

As a Duelist, Iron Man expectedly leads damage with 5,955 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure The Thing consistently.

Iron Man provides 43 more healing per match than The Thing. This sustain advantage helps their team win extended fights and maintain presence on objectives.

Vanguard vs Duelist Role Matchup

The Thing
The ThingVanguard
vs
Iron Man
Iron ManDuelist

The Thing is vulnerable to Iron Man with a 46.8% win rate. Their burst damage and mobility let them kite your engages. Stay near your Strategist and focus on protecting them rather than diving the enemy Duelist.


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.

The Thing matchups (Patch Season 2)
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Damage
Healing
40.0%752.9915.17.34,88652
47.5%613.6618.16.814,540281
47.3%553.6119.27.315,209149
42.3%523.3015.16.95,49412
46.8%473.4014.86.84,10545
43.2%443.2316.37.411,206346
67.5%403.4714.96.27,154298
54.0%373.3115.66.77,157170
36.1%363.1415.77.55,12551
48.6%353.8817.96.66,590114
47.1%343.1714.16.73,63355
42.4%333.3817.77.114,82671
69.7%333.7319.37.517,123413
58.6%293.2214.36.73,82053
57.1%283.2615.97.67,358136
50.0%282.9716.87.97,67060
57.7%263.7317.97.011,17075
36.0%253.1317.27.913,959482
60.0%253.4116.06.55,84666
54.2%243.7214.66.14,54069
56.5%233.5115.57.23,78360
61.9%213.2716.17.211,10040
60.0%203.1815.57.36,819125
52.6%193.8317.26.310,994160
44.4%183.9217.86.210,583590
61.1%183.8116.26.213,038554
77.8%184.1918.26.013,645621
70.6%174.2217.56.28,513131
64.7%174.3322.27.019,193333
35.3%173.0914.67.08,841153
43.8%162.2613.57.86,607679
50.0%164.4022.77.717,749277
53.3%154.0720.87.110,484336
33.3%153.6521.38.214,578909
50.0%142.8414.67.47,21258
38.5%134.2616.05.76,928163
50.0%123.7021.17.810,782923
16.7%122.3211.77.03,22322
63.6%113.5318.36.67,74488
55.6%93.4918.97.611,4961,272
25.0%83.0617.87.84,23161
50.0%83.0315.18.43,621131
57.1%73.9315.96.35,63262
85.7%73.2415.97.04,09258
28.6%72.4812.68.06,88447

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The Thing vs iron man FAQ

What are The Thing's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?

The Thing performs best against Hero 10572, Hero 10573, jeff the land shark. The strongest matchup is against magik with a 85.7% win rate.

What are The Thing's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?

The Thing struggles against elsa bloodstone, invisible woman, cloak & dagger. The hardest counter is mister fantastic with only a 16.7% win rate.

How do I win more matchups with The Thing?

As a Vanguard, The Thing wins 29 out of 48 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.