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How to counter Groot

Vanguard · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Groot in Marvel Rivals?

Groot is a Vanguard in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat Groot most reliably right now are Wolverine, Devil Dinosaur, and Iron Fist, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.Wolverine+14.6Wins the 1v1≈ +13%
  2. 2.Devil Dinosaur+11.0Mixed threat≈ +10%
  3. 3.Iron Fist+6.1Wins the 1v1≈ +6%

Counter ratings are measured from duel and teamfight outcomes in tracked Marvel Rivals matches, not from match win rate. The rating is an index, not a percentage: 0 is a neutral matchup and a higher number means a harder counter. Source: Counterwatch community stats, all ranks, updated Aug 23, 2026.

Ratings come from the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the duels, and whose side dies more in teamfights. Match win rate is excluded on purpose, because it punishes counter picks made from behind. Counters that work by absorbing or denying damage rather than dealing it, like Magneto's shields, are understated by kill data. So are counters that only come online while a team-up is active. How counter ratings are calculated →

Every counter to Groot, ranked

Vanguard14 heroes

  1. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil DinosaurMixed threat
    +11.0≈ +10%High
    Counters
  2. The Hood
    The HoodMixed threat
    +5.7≈ +5%Very high
    Counters
  3. Emma Frost
    Emma FrostWins the 1v1
    +4.1≈ +4%High
    Counters
  4. The Thing
    The ThingWins the 1v1
    +3.7≈ +3%High
    Counters
  5. Doctor Strange
    Doctor StrangeMixed threat
    +3.4≈ +3%High
    Counters
Show all 14 Vanguard counters
  1. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)
    +0.5High
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  2. Venom
    Venom
    +0.0High
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  3. Peni Parker
    Peni Parker
    -1.1High
    Counters
  4. Rogue
    Rogue
    -1.4High
    Counters
  5. Angela
    Angela
    -1.8Good
    Counters
  6. Thor
    Thor
    -2.7High
    Counters
  7. Captain America
    Captain America
    -3.0High
    Counters
  8. Magneto
    Magneto
    -4.0High
    Counters
  9. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner
    -4.3High
    Counters

Duelist27 heroes

  1. Wolverine
    WolverineWins the 1v1
    +14.6≈ +13%High
    Counters
  2. Iron Fist
    Iron FistWins the 1v1
    +6.1≈ +6%Good
    Counters
  3. Iron Man
    Iron ManWins the 1v1
    +5.5≈ +5%High
    Counters
  4. The Punisher
    The PunisherWins the 1v1
    +3.8≈ +3%High
    Counters
  5. Moon Knight
    Moon KnightTeam pressure
    +3.4≈ +3%High
    Counters
Show all 27 Duelist counters
  1. Cyclops
    CyclopsTeam pressure
    +2.6≈ +2%Very high
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  2. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel GirlMixed threat
    +1.3≈ +1%High
    Counters
  3. Blade
    BladeTeam pressure
    +1.2≈ +1%Good
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  4. Human Torch
    Human Torch
    +0.7Good
    Counters
  5. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet Witch
    -0.4High
    Counters
  6. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier
    -0.8High
    Counters
  7. Phoenix
    Phoenix
    -1.1High
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  8. Hawkeye
    Hawkeye
    -1.2Good
    Counters
  9. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa Bloodstone
    -2.4High
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  10. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)
    -2.5Good
    Counters
  11. Storm
    Storm
    -3.0Good
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  12. Psylocke
    Psylocke
    -3.2High
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  13. Black Cat
    Black Cat
    -3.9Good
    Counters
  14. Magik
    Magik
    -4.3High
    Counters
  15. Hela
    Hela
    -4.3High
    Counters
  16. Star-Lord
    Star-Lord
    -4.6High
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  17. Namor
    Namor
    -4.9High
    Counters
  18. Black Widow
    Black Widow
    -5.1High
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  19. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man
    -5.3High
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  20. Daredevil
    Daredevil
    -7.1Good
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  21. Mister Fantastic
    Mister Fantastic
    -8.3Good
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  22. Black Panther
    Black Panther
    -10.2Good
    Counters

Strategist13 heroes

  1. Jubilee
    JubileeTeam pressure
    +4.4≈ +4%Very high
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  2. Invisible Woman
    Invisible WomanTeam pressure
    +4.1≈ +4%High
    Counters
  3. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land SharkMixed threat
    +3.0≈ +3%High
    Counters
  4. Luna Snow
    Luna SnowTeam pressure
    +2.8≈ +3%High
    Counters
  5. Ultron
    UltronMixed threat
    +2.2≈ +2%Good
    Counters
Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger
    +2.1≈ +2%Very high
    Counters
  2. Gambit
    GambitTeam pressure
    +1.0High
    Counters
  3. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    +0.1High
    Counters
  4. White Fox
    White Fox
    +0.0High
    Counters
  5. Mantis
    Mantis
    -0.3High
    Counters
  6. Loki
    Loki
    -1.2Good
    Counters
  7. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)
    -2.1High
    Counters
  8. Adam Warlock
    Adam Warlock
    -5.1Good
    Counters

Flip side: Groot punishes Black Panther, Mister Fantastic, and Daredevil hardest. Playing Groot yourself? See Groot's full stats, win rate & synergies →

Counter picking guides: Marvel Rivals counters: who beats who in every matchup · How Counterwatch calculates hero counters and synergies

Beating Groot FAQ

What is the best counter to Groot in Marvel Rivals?
Wolverine is the strongest pick against Groot right now, with a counter rating of +14.6 (an estimated +13% swing to an even fight), followed by Devil Dinosaur and Iron Fist. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Groot.
How are Groot's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Groot, and whose side dies more while both heroes are on the field. Each hero's general strength is stripped out so the rating reflects the matchup itself, and match win rate is excluded entirely because counter-swappers are usually already losing when they swap. Matchups need 50 or more contributing players to appear.
Who is Groot good against in Marvel Rivals?
Groot punishes Black Panther, Mister Fantastic, and Daredevil hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Groot is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Groot in Marvel Rivals?
Only when the matchup is genuinely lopsided. Playing your best hero into a slightly bad matchup usually beats swapping to an unfamiliar counter: the data shows counter-swappers lose more often partly because they are off their main. Use the ratings here to judge how lopsided the matchup really is before giving up your comfort pick.

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