
The Thingvs phoenix
The Thing faces a challenging matchup against Phoenix, managing only a 43.2% win rate across 44 encounters. Phoenix must work around The Thing's frontline presence, dealing 13,080 damage per game while The Thing absorbs pressure for their team. Against Phoenix, 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 Phoenix Matchup?

The Thing vs Phoenix Matchup Analysis
The The Thing vs Phoenix matchup is decisively one-sided based on 44 match sample. Phoenix dominates with a 56.8% win rate while The Thing manages only 43.2%, a commanding 13.6% 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, Phoenix has the sustained damage output to burn through their defenses over extended fights. KDA performance is virtually identical between The Thing (3.23) and Phoenix (3.41), indicating both heroes contribute similarly to team fights in this matchup. The largest difference appears in healing numbers, with Phoenix providing 887 more healing per match. This sustain advantage often determines which team wins prolonged engagements. This is a difficult matchup for The Thing against Phoenix. With only a 43.2% 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 Phoenix depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.
The Thing vs Phoenix Combat Statistics
Phoenix holds a clear combat advantage over The Thing, winning 3 of 4 statistical categories (KDA, Kills and Deaths). This indicates a meaningful performance gap in direct confrontations.
The Thing vs Phoenix Impact Comparison
As a Duelist, Phoenix expectedly leads damage with 13,080 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure The Thing consistently.
Despite being a damage-focused Duelist, Phoenix provides 1,233 healing per match, suggesting built-in lifesteal or self-healing abilities that increase survivability.
Vanguard vs Duelist Role Matchup
The Thing is vulnerable to Phoenix with a 43.2% 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | KDA | Kills | Deaths | Damage | Healing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.0% | 75 | 2.99 | 15.1 | 7.3 | 4,886 | 52 | |
| 47.5% | 61 | 3.66 | 18.1 | 6.8 | 14,540 | 281 | |
| 47.3% | 55 | 3.61 | 19.2 | 7.3 | 15,209 | 149 | |
| 42.3% | 52 | 3.30 | 15.1 | 6.9 | 5,494 | 12 | |
| 46.8% | 47 | 3.40 | 14.8 | 6.8 | 4,105 | 45 | |
| 43.2% | 44 | 3.23 | 16.3 | 7.4 | 11,206 | 346 | |
| 67.5% | 40 | 3.47 | 14.9 | 6.2 | 7,154 | 298 | |
| 54.0% | 37 | 3.31 | 15.6 | 6.7 | 7,157 | 170 | |
| 36.1% | 36 | 3.14 | 15.7 | 7.5 | 5,125 | 51 | |
| 48.6% | 35 | 3.88 | 17.9 | 6.6 | 6,590 | 114 | |
| 47.1% | 34 | 3.17 | 14.1 | 6.7 | 3,633 | 55 | |
| 42.4% | 33 | 3.38 | 17.7 | 7.1 | 14,826 | 71 | |
| 69.7% | 33 | 3.73 | 19.3 | 7.5 | 17,123 | 413 | |
| 58.6% | 29 | 3.22 | 14.3 | 6.7 | 3,820 | 53 | |
| 57.1% | 28 | 3.26 | 15.9 | 7.6 | 7,358 | 136 | |
| 50.0% | 28 | 2.97 | 16.8 | 7.9 | 7,670 | 60 | |
| 57.7% | 26 | 3.73 | 17.9 | 7.0 | 11,170 | 75 | |
| 36.0% | 25 | 3.13 | 17.2 | 7.9 | 13,959 | 482 | |
| 60.0% | 25 | 3.41 | 16.0 | 6.5 | 5,846 | 66 | |
| 54.2% | 24 | 3.72 | 14.6 | 6.1 | 4,540 | 69 | |
| 56.5% | 23 | 3.51 | 15.5 | 7.2 | 3,783 | 60 | |
| 61.9% | 21 | 3.27 | 16.1 | 7.2 | 11,100 | 40 | |
| 60.0% | 20 | 3.18 | 15.5 | 7.3 | 6,819 | 125 | |
| 52.6% | 19 | 3.83 | 17.2 | 6.3 | 10,994 | 160 | |
| 44.4% | 18 | 3.92 | 17.8 | 6.2 | 10,583 | 590 | |
| 61.1% | 18 | 3.81 | 16.2 | 6.2 | 13,038 | 554 | |
| 77.8% | 18 | 4.19 | 18.2 | 6.0 | 13,645 | 621 | |
| 70.6% | 17 | 4.22 | 17.5 | 6.2 | 8,513 | 131 | |
| 64.7% | 17 | 4.33 | 22.2 | 7.0 | 19,193 | 333 | |
| 35.3% | 17 | 3.09 | 14.6 | 7.0 | 8,841 | 153 | |
| 43.8% | 16 | 2.26 | 13.5 | 7.8 | 6,607 | 679 | |
| 50.0% | 16 | 4.40 | 22.7 | 7.7 | 17,749 | 277 | |
| 53.3% | 15 | 4.07 | 20.8 | 7.1 | 10,484 | 336 | |
| 33.3% | 15 | 3.65 | 21.3 | 8.2 | 14,578 | 909 | |
| 50.0% | 14 | 2.84 | 14.6 | 7.4 | 7,212 | 58 | |
| 38.5% | 13 | 4.26 | 16.0 | 5.7 | 6,928 | 163 | |
| 50.0% | 12 | 3.70 | 21.1 | 7.8 | 10,782 | 923 | |
| 16.7% | 12 | 2.32 | 11.7 | 7.0 | 3,223 | 22 | |
| 63.6% | 11 | 3.53 | 18.3 | 6.6 | 7,744 | 88 | |
| 55.6% | 9 | 3.49 | 18.9 | 7.6 | 11,496 | 1,272 | |
| 25.0% | 8 | 3.06 | 17.8 | 7.8 | 4,231 | 61 | |
| 50.0% | 8 | 3.03 | 15.1 | 8.4 | 3,621 | 131 | |
| 57.1% | 7 | 3.93 | 15.9 | 6.3 | 5,632 | 62 | |
| 85.7% | 7 | 3.24 | 15.9 | 7.0 | 4,092 | 58 | |
| 28.6% | 7 | 2.48 | 12.6 | 8.0 | 6,884 | 47 |
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
The Thing vs phoenix 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.
