The Thingvs the punisher
The The Thing vs The Punisher matchup is closely contested, with The Thing edging out a 48.5% win rate in 103 games. The Punisher must work around The Thing's frontline presence, dealing 9,890 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.
Who Wins the The Thing vs The Punisher Matchup?
The Thing vs The Punisher Matchup Analysis
The The Thing vs The Punisher matchup is extremely close according to data from 103 analyzed matches. The Punisher holds a slim advantage with a 51.5% win rate compared to The Thing's 48.5%, representing just a 2.9% differential. While The Punisher has a slight statistical edge, both heroes are viable picks and the outcome often depends on execution. Despite The Thing's tankiness, The Punisher has the sustained damage output to burn through their defenses over extended fights. KDA performance is virtually identical between The Thing (3.35) and The Punisher (3.40), indicating both heroes contribute similarly to team fights in this matchup. The Thing is slightly unfavored against The Punisher. While not a hard counter, you should play more cautiously, look for favorable trades, and lean on team support when possible. 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 Thing6,552
The Punisher9,890The Thing71The Punisher46As a Duelist, The Punisher expectedly leads damage with 9,890 average per match. This damage output allows them to threaten eliminations and pressure The Thing consistently.
The Thing demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 71 average healing, likely from abilities or lifesteal mechanics that increase their effective health pool significantly.
Vanguard vs Duelist Role Matchup
The Thing is vulnerable to The Punisher with a 48.5% 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.
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Complete matchup data for The Thing in Marvel Rivals (current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.8% | 197 | 3.61 | 19.1 | 7.2 | 13,069 | 131 | |
| 64.4% | 146 | 3.71 | 19.8 | 7.3 | 14,645 | 351 | |
| 50.0% | 144 | 3.55 | 18.1 | 7.1 | 12,476 | 224 | |
| 49.3% | 138 | 3.31 | 17.5 | 7.0 | 13,769 | 62 | |
| 44.4% | 126 | 3.23 | 15.7 | 7.0 | 5,211 | 53 | |
| 50.0% | 118 | 3.10 | 16.7 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 58.1% | 117 | 3.62 | 17.8 | 6.8 | 9,183 | 27 | |
| 48.3% | 114 | 3.23 | 15.4 | 6.7 | 6,599 | 191 | |
| 46.0% | 113 | 3.65 | 16.7 | 6.3 | 6,475 | 84 | |
| 44.5% | 110 | 3.58 | 16.7 | 6.9 | 5,486 | 34 | |
| 47.7% | 109 | 3.15 | 15.3 | 7.1 | 6,538 | 154 | |
| 49.0% | 104 | 3.53 | 18.5 | 7.3 | 10,512 | 453 | |
| 48.5% | 103 | 3.35 | 17.6 | 7.3 | 6,552 | 71 | |
| 44.7% | 103 | 3.23 | 15.7 | 7.2 | 4,447 | 57 | |
| 52.0% | 100 | 3.45 | 17.6 | 7.2 | 6,769 | 118 | |
 Devil Dinosaur | 39.6% | 96 | 4.20 | 21.0 | 7.3 | 7,060 | 110 |
 Winter Soldier | 41.7% | 96 | 3.32 | 17.6 | 7.3 | 8,126 | 298 |
 Venom | 44.2% | 95 | 3.44 | 15.7 | 6.5 | 9,196 | 104 |
 The Hood | 47.9% | 94 | 3.30 | 18.0 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 |
 Deadpool | 48.4% | 91 | 3.40 | 16.7 | 6.9 | 7,175 | 121 |
 Namor | 49.5% | 91 | 3.97 | 17.9 | 6.6 | 5,585 | 42 |
 Emma Frost | 52.8% | 89 | 3.50 | 18.4 | 7.1 | 15,641 | 246 |
 Phoenix | 49.4% | 87 | 3.46 | 17.7 | 7.3 | 9,374 | 240 |
 Scarlet Witch | 54.6% | 86 | 3.27 | 16.1 | 7.0 | 4,695 | 36 |
 Squirrel Girl | 47.1% | 85 | 3.53 | 15.9 | 6.8 | 4,561 | 57 |
 Spider-Man | 49.4% | 81 | 3.47 | 16.5 | 6.4 | 12,666 | 532 |
 Mantis | 43.6% | 78 | 3.45 | 16.3 | 6.7 | 12,190 | 182 |
 Storm | 41.7% | 72 | 3.58 | 15.6 | 6.6 | 5,489 | 50 |
 Thor | 53.1% | 64 | 3.46 | 15.6 | 6.3 | 10,378 | 371 |
 Magik | 48.4% | 64 | 3.22 | 17.4 | 7.4 | 5,312 | 55 |
 Cyclops | 51.6% | 62 | 2.80 | 15.4 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 |
 Groot | 45.8% | 59 | 4.17 | 19.1 | 6.8 | 8,265 | 111 |
 Psylocke | 63.8% | 58 | 3.60 | 16.0 | 6.3 | 5,544 | 64 |
 Star-Lord | 67.2% | 58 | 4.16 | 19.1 | 6.7 | 6,989 | 95 |
 Loki | 33.3% | 57 | 3.24 | 17.1 | 7.6 | 11,060 | 341 |
 Human Torch | 48.2% | 56 | 3.71 | 16.7 | 6.8 | 4,848 | 54 |
 Black Cat | 41.2% | 51 | 3.62 | 17.4 | 6.8 | 6,615 | 94 |
 Daredevil | 38.0% | 50 | 3.22 | 16.3 | 6.8 | 6,455 | 340 |
 Iron Fist | 53.1% | 49 | 3.81 | 16.7 | 6.5 | 7,991 | 126 |
 Black Panther | 44.9% | 49 | 3.28 | 15.3 | 6.5 | 6,865 | 45 |
 Rogue | 47.9% | 48 | 3.88 | 15.8 | 5.7 | 6,221 | 121 |
 Mister Fantastic | 40.4% | 47 | 3.60 | 17.3 | 7.1 | 5,094 | 66 |
 Wolverine | 59.1% | 44 | 4.15 | 21.0 | 6.8 | 9,341 | 232 |
 Adam Warlock | 52.3% | 44 | 3.80 | 17.1 | 6.5 | 8,003 | 114 |
 Ultron | 40.9% | 44 | 3.18 | 14.8 | 6.7 | 6,715 | 101 |
 Hulk | 42.9% | 42 | 3.24 | 15.8 | 6.9 | 6,815 | 34 |
 Blade | 44.7% | 38 | 3.77 | 18.4 | 6.6 | 6,119 | 30 |
 Angela | 55.6% | 36 | 4.12 | 22.6 | 7.6 | 7,982 | 505 |
 Captain America | 57.6% | 33 | 3.72 | 18.2 | 6.7 | 10,283 | 881 |
 Peni Parker | 65.4% | 26 | 3.35 | 14.6 | 6.5 | 6,072 | 49 |
 Hawkeye | 60.9% | 23 | 4.10 | 15.6 | 5.5 | 3,621 | 131 |
 Gorr The God Butcher | 50.0% | 20 | 1.94 | 11.8 | 7.8 | 0 | 0 |
 Black Widow | 60.0% | 20 | 3.73 | 17.6 | 6.7 | 4,717 | 0 |
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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 cloak & dagger, doctor strange, invisible woman. The strongest matchup is against star-lord with a 67.2% win rate.
What are The Thing's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?
The Thing struggles against magneto, Elsa Bloodstone, jeff the land shark. The hardest counter is loki with only a 33.3% win rate.
How do I win more matchups with The Thing?
As a Vanguard, The Thing wins 22 out of 54 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.