Venom - Marvel Rivals Vanguard
Win Rate
52.8%
Pick Rate
1.7%
Avg KDA
3.90
Avg Kills
17.9

Venomvs the thing

RoleVanguard
Matches4,094
SeasonSeason 2
MethodologyData Methodology

Venom faces a challenging matchup against The Thing, managing only a 42.3% win rate across 26 encounters. Tank matchup favoring The Thing—expect extended brawls where The Thing outdamages with 11,170 average while taking hits for the team. Against The Thing, Venom players should play cautiously, wait for team support, and avoid isolated 1v1 situations.

Venom Matchup Breakdown

Select an opponent from the dropdown to see detailed matchup statistics for Venom. Compare win rates, KDA, damage dealt, and more to understand each head-to-head matchup.

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The Thing - 42.3% win rateThe Thing(42.3%)
Venom - 42.3% win rate in this matchup
Venom
42.3% WR
VS
The Thing vs Venom matchup - 57.7% win rate
The Thing
57.7% WR

Who Wins the Venom vs The Thing Matchup?

The Thing wins the Venom vs The Thing matchup
Winner
The Thing
Matches: 26
42.3%
Win Rate
57.7%
3.58
KDA
3.73
18.7
Kills
17.9
6.8
Deaths
7.0
5.8
Assists
8.2
10,532
Damage
11,170
127
Healing
75

Venom vs The Thing Matchup Analysis

The Venom vs The Thing matchup is decisively one-sided based on 26 match sample. The Thing dominates with a 57.7% win rate while Venom manages only 42.3%, a commanding 15.4% advantage. This represents one of the more lopsided hero matchups in Marvel Rivals, and players should strongly consider team composition when facing this scenario. As a Vanguard mirror matchup between Venom and The Thing, this comes down to mechanical skill and ability usage timing. The Thing has proven slightly more effective in these head-to-head encounters. KDA performance is virtually identical between Venom (3.58) and The Thing (3.73), indicating both heroes contribute similarly to team fights in this matchup. This is a difficult matchup for Venom against The Thing. With only a 42.3% win rate, consider avoiding 1v1 confrontations, playing near teammates, and focusing on enabling your team rather than taking direct fights. As a Vanguard, Venom's performance against The Thing depends on your team following up on engagements. Coordinate your dives and ensure backline support before committing.

Venom vs The Thing Combat Statistics

Venom leads combat stats against The Thing

Venom edges out The Thing in combat statistics, but only by 2 categories (Kills and Deaths). This close margin means individual skill and positioning often determine fight outcomes.

KDA
3.58Venom
3.73The Thing
Venom and The Thing post nearly identical KDA ratios of 3.58 and 3.73 respectively in this matchup. Neither hero has a clear efficiency advantage, making this a skill-dependent encounter.
Kills
18.7Venom
17.9The Thing
Venom averages slightly more eliminations (18.7) than The Thing (17.9), a +0.8 difference that provides marginal advantages in ultimate charge and momentum.
Deaths
6.8Venom
7.0The Thing
Both Venom (6.8 deaths) and The Thing (7.0 deaths) demonstrate similar survival rates in this matchup, indicating balanced durability and positioning.
Assists
5.8Venom
8.2The Thing
The Thing provides more team support with 8.2 assists versus Venom's 5.8, a +2.4 advantage that indicates better positioning and ability usage in team fights.

Venom vs The Thing Impact Comparison

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Avg Damage
The Thing
11,170
+638 advantage
VenomVenom10,532
The ThingThe Thing11,170
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Avg Healing
Venom
127
+52 advantage
VenomVenom127
The ThingThe Thing75

Despite being a Vanguard, The Thing deals impressive damage averaging 11,170 per match. This unexpected damage output makes The Thing a threat that Venom cannot ignore.

Venom demonstrates impressive self-sustain with 127 average healing, likely from abilities or lifesteal mechanics that increase their effective health pool significantly.

Vanguard vs Vanguard Role Matchup

Venom
VenomVanguard
vs
The Thing
The ThingVanguard

In this Vanguard mirror matchup, The Thing has demonstrated a 57.7% win rate advantage. Mirror matchups are the purest test of hero mastery - success comes down to ability timing, positioning, and understanding your hero's specific strengths. Study The Thing's common patterns to improve your mirror match performance.


Complete matchup data for Venom in Marvel Rivals (Season 2 season). Browse all hero matchups sorted by win rate, filter by role, or search for specific opponents.

Venom matchups (Patch Season 2)
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
KDA
Kills
Deaths
Damage
Healing
62.3%1994.1718.26.04,864134
58.5%1353.7818.16.45,05728
51.5%1343.6917.26.54,19445
52.7%1313.7117.56.55,939271
55.7%1063.8517.66.44,469139
36.3%1023.6117.96.610,021763
59.4%963.9418.06.34,32448
50.5%953.8117.66.15,37763
42.9%913.8117.16.25,394391
43.8%893.3418.47.211,239434
54.0%873.2116.36.94,83372
47.5%803.8517.96.56,252454
60.0%754.0419.46.55,445197
60.3%734.0918.36.05,14432
58.0%694.5018.65.86,040120
56.9%654.0319.16.56,463204
54.1%614.3018.85.95,281155
44.6%563.5317.96.811,4291,413
45.5%553.8418.86.55,33026
63.0%544.2717.55.84,981345
42.6%543.9218.66.49,427414
50.0%504.1618.36.04,40613
53.2%474.0517.96.34,57136
58.7%464.4319.56.07,300419
51.1%454.3518.45.64,43219
46.7%453.5118.57.08,41530
47.7%443.5918.16.88,77464
67.4%434.3118.85.95,952425
38.1%423.0117.97.811,754168
46.3%413.7017.16.35,8880
70.0%403.6117.96.74,5906
43.6%394.0418.76.48,21860
42.1%384.2919.15.85,3880
57.1%353.6416.16.26,058895
42.9%354.3619.15.98,093616
72.7%334.6520.55.94,7330
63.0%274.3219.15.710,676469
42.3%263.5818.76.810,532127
64.0%253.9817.45.65,30440
72.0%254.6519.45.84,29659
62.5%244.0818.56.45,47327
65.2%234.8018.85.19,0950
68.4%194.0119.56.57,8020
76.9%134.9619.95.65,0430
57.1%73.8920.06.78,8820
71.4%76.2323.35.07,3990

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Venom vs the thing FAQ

What are Venom's best matchups in Marvel Rivals?

Venom performs best against elsa bloodstone, Hero 10572, moon knight. The strongest matchup is against hulk with a 76.9% win rate.

What are Venom's worst matchups in Marvel Rivals?

Venom struggles against invisible woman, phoenix, cloak & dagger. The hardest counter is invisible woman with only a 36.3% win rate.

How do I win more matchups with Venom?

As a Vanguard, Venom wins 33 out of 49 matchups (>50% win rate). Focus on targeting favorable matchups and work with your team to handle difficult opponents.

How does Venom perform against different roles?

As a Vanguard, Venom's matchup performance varies by opponent role. Use the role filters in the table above to compare win rates against Duelists, Vanguards, and Strategists.