- Win Rate
- 52.5%
- Pick Rate
- 1.7%
- Avg KDA
- 3.47
Thor Counters
- Role
- Vanguard
- Matches
- 7,141
- Season
- Current
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The hardest counters to Thor in Marvel Rivals are Jeff The Land Shark, Iron Man, Gambit: the best of them wins 59.4% of its matchups against Thor. Thor beats Doctor Strange, Jubilee, Luna Snow most reliably. Every matchup below shows the win rate and the number of tracked matches behind it.
- Best counter to Thor
- Jeff The Land Shark
- Jeff The Land Shark win rate vs Thor
- 59.4%Thor drops 11.9 pts
- Matchup matches
- 155Small sample
- Thor beats
- Doctor Strange · 56.8%
- Counters with enough data
- 4
Jeff The Land Shark
Iron Man
Gambit
Invisible Woman
Blade
Star-Lord
Ultron
Devil Dinosaur
Storm
Black Cat
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing Thor's counter matchups: Duelist heroes dominate the counter list, with 9 out of the top 10 counters (90%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in Thor's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that Thor struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure Thor relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before Thor can contribute to team fights.
While Thor is built to absorb damage, certain Duelists have the sustained damage or armor-piercing capabilities to break through their defenses. When countering Thor with a Duelist, focus on whittling them down over extended fights rather than committing to all-in engages. Maintain safe positioning and chip away at their health pool.
Beyond simply picking a counter hero, success against Thor requires proper tactical execution. Track Thor's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Jeff The Land Shark or another counter engages Thor, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where Thor is positioned allows you to set up advantageous fights or avoid unfavorable encounters entirely.
Finally, remember that Marvel Rivals is a team game, and countering Thor is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate Thor's position to your teammates, call out when their key abilities are used, and coordinate your crowd control to chain stuns or slows. As a Vanguard, Thor has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire Thor when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from Thor's attempts to disrupt your team.
Doctor Strange
Jubilee
Luna Snow
Cloak & Dagger
Rocket Raccoon
Hawkeye
Loki
Cyclops
Emma Frost
The Hood
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Thor Counters FAQ
Who counters Thor in Marvel Rivals?
Thor’s hardest counters are Jeff The Land Shark (59.4% over 155 matches), Iron Man (58.3% over 120 matches), Gambit (58.0% over 131 matches). Each figure is that hero’s win rate against Thor and the tracked matches behind it.
What is the best counter to Thor?
Jeff The Land Shark is the best counter to Thor in the current data, winning 59.4% of 155 tracked matchups; Thor’s win rate falls to 40.6%, 11.9 points below its overall rate.
Who does Thor counter?
Thor performs best against Doctor Strange (56.8% over 139 matches), Jubilee (56.6% over 113 matches), Luna Snow (55.7% over 106 matches). Each figure is Thor’s win rate in that matchup and the tracked matches behind it.
How does MetaBot decide who counters a hero?
A counter is an enemy hero Thor loses to more often than not across tracked matches. Matchups with at least 100 matches are ranked first (4 qualify today); thinner matchups are listed with their sample so you can judge them yourself. Win rates are from MetaBot’s own recorded matches, not survey data.