The Thingvs the punisher
The The Thing vs The Punisher matchup is closely contested, with The Thing edging out a 50.0% win rate in 28 games. The Punisher must work around The Thing's frontline presence, dealing 11,993 damage per game while The Thing absorbs pressure for their team. In this even matchup, The Thing players should focus on team coordination and timing abilities for maximum impact against The Punisher.
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.
The Punisher(50.0%)
Who Wins the The Thing vs The Punisher Matchup?
The Thing vs The Punisher Matchup Analysis
The The Thing vs The Punisher matchup is essentially a coin flip based on our analysis of 28 competitive matches. The Thing wins 50.0% of encounters while The Punisher wins 50.0%, a mere 0.0% difference that falls within statistical variance. This matchup truly comes down to individual player skill, positioning, and team coordination rather than hero selection. The Thing's crowd control and durability allow them to disrupt The Punisher's damage windows and protect their backline. The Punisher posts a notably stronger KDA of 3.76 versus The Thing's 2.97 in this matchup. This gap suggests The Punisher either secures more eliminations, dies less frequently, or both. The most significant statistical disparity is in damage output, where The Punisher averages 4,323 more damage per match, translating to faster eliminations and more team fight presence. This is a difficult matchup for The Thing against The Punisher. With only a 50.0% 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 The Punisher depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.
The Thing vs The Punisher Combat Statistics
The Punisher 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 The Punisher Impact Comparison
The Thing7,670The Punisher11,993The Thing60The Punisher85As a Duelist, The Punisher expectedly leads damage with 11,993 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure The Thing consistently.
The Punisher provides 25 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 handles The Punisher well with a 50.0% win rate. Your tankiness absorbs their damage while your crowd control creates opportunities. Focus on protecting your backline and punishing overextensions rather than chasing.
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 |
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The Thing vs the punisher 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.