
The Thingvs mantis
Mantis hard counters The Thing in Marvel Rivals—The Thing wins just 40.0% of 10 games in this difficult matchup. The Thing pressures Mantis in the backline, but Mantis's 17,097 healing keeps allies fighting longer. Against Mantis, 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 Mantis Matchup?

The Thing vs Mantis Matchup Analysis
The The Thing vs Mantis matchup is decisively one-sided based on 10 match sample. Mantis dominates with a 60.0% win rate while The Thing manages only 40.0%, a commanding 20.0% advantage. This represents one of the more lopsided hero matchups in Marvel Rivals, and players should strongly consider team composition when facing this scenario. Mantis can kite and sustain through The Thing's engagement attempts, eventually wearing them down. Mantis absolutely dominates the KDA statistics with 7.00, a massive +2.87 advantage over The Thing. This indicates Mantis consistently outperforms in kill participation while maintaining superior survival rates. The largest difference appears in healing numbers, with Mantis providing 16,690 more healing per match. This sustain advantage often determines which team wins prolonged engagements. This is a difficult matchup for The Thing against Mantis. With only a 40.0% 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 Mantis depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.
The Thing vs Mantis Combat Statistics
Mantis holds a clear combat advantage over The Thing, winning 3 of 4 statistical categories (KDA, Deaths and Assists). This indicates a meaningful performance gap in direct confrontations.
The Thing vs Mantis Impact Comparison
Despite being a Vanguard, The Thing deals impressive damage averaging 26,137 per match. This unexpected damage output makes The Thing a threat that Mantis cannot ignore.
As a Strategist, Mantis contributes 17,097 average healing per match, sustaining their team through The Thing's pressure and enabling extended team fights.
Vanguard vs Strategist Role Matchup
The Thing struggles to pressure Mantis with only a 40.0% win rate. Their healing and utility allow them to sustain through your aggression. Focus on peeling for your own carries instead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61.1% | 36 | 4.16 | 20.4 | 6.9 | 21,024 | 435 | |
| 50.0% | 28 | 4.25 | 24.3 | 7.7 | 24,940 | 186 | |
| 68.2% | 22 | 3.90 | 20.2 | 7.5 | 21,425 | 557 | |
| 47.4% | 19 | 3.31 | 19.7 | 8.1 | 20,995 | 753 | |
| 42.1% | 19 | 3.41 | 19.6 | 7.9 | 21,834 | 91 | |
| 78.6% | 14 | 4.44 | 19.1 | 6.1 | 16,019 | 716 | |
| 38.5% | 13 | 3.02 | 17.5 | 7.9 | 23,424 | 899 | |
| 66.7% | 12 | 4.11 | 18.3 | 6.3 | 17,708 | 831 | |
| 54.5% | 11 | 4.40 | 23.8 | 7.4 | 25,794 | 500 | |
| 40.0% | 10 | 4.13 | 23.9 | 8.3 | 26,137 | 407 | |
| 70.0% | 10 | 5.79 | 26.8 | 6.2 | 22,690 | 73 | |
| 62.5% | 8 | 3.56 | 18.8 | 7.1 | 17,595 | 1,328 | |
| 87.5% | 8 | 4.30 | 20.3 | 6.8 | 20,682 | 0 | |
| 62.5% | 8 | 4.58 | 27.8 | 8.1 | 23,449 | 1,689 | |
| 71.4% | 7 | 4.71 | 21.9 | 6.4 | 20,880 | 412 | |
| 71.4% | 7 | 3.86 | 19.6 | 7.0 | 22,213 | 412 | |
| 83.3% | 6 | 6.38 | 24.5 | 5.7 | 20,056 | 356 | |
| 50.0% | 6 | 4.38 | 25.7 | 8.3 | 23,335 | 0 | |
| 66.7% | 6 | 5.64 | 21.2 | 5.5 | 18,770 | 260 | |
| 66.7% | 6 | 4.32 | 24.8 | 7.3 | 23,213 | 1,771 | |
| 40.0% | 5 | 3.85 | 21.4 | 8.0 | 23,930 | 311 | |
| 60.0% | 5 | 4.53 | 24.0 | 6.8 | 20,748 | 0 | |
| 60.0% | 5 | 3.61 | 15.0 | 5.6 | 16,176 | 0 | |
| 60.0% | 5 | 4.85 | 26.4 | 7.8 | 21,272 | 922 |
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The Thing vs mantis FAQ
What are The Thing's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?
The Thing performs best against invisible woman, cloak & dagger, doctor strange. The strongest matchup is against luna snow with a 87.5% win rate.
What are The Thing's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?
The Thing struggles against phoenix, magneto, loki. The hardest counter is loki with only a 38.5% win rate.
How do I win more matchups with The Thing?
As a Vanguard, The Thing wins 20 out of 25 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.
