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How to counter The Thing

Vanguard · Marvel Rivals

Who counters The Thing in Marvel Rivals?

The Thing is a Vanguard in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat The Thing most reliably right now are The Punisher, Peni Parker, and Squirrel Girl, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.The Punisher+11.3Wins the 1v1≈ +10%
  2. 2.Peni Parker+10.6Mixed threat≈ +10%
  3. 3.Squirrel Girl+8.5Wins the 1v1≈ +8%

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 The Thing, ranked

Vanguard14 heroes

  1. Peni Parker
    Peni ParkerMixed threat
    +10.6≈ +10%High
    Counters
  2. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil DinosaurMixed threat
    +6.0≈ +6%Very high
    Counters
  3. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)Mixed threat
    +1.9≈ +2%High
    Counters
  4. Emma Frost
    Emma Frost
    -1.0Very high
    Counters
  5. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner
    -3.1High
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Show all 14 Vanguard counters
  1. Groot
    Groot
    -3.7High
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  2. The Hood
    The Hood
    -3.9Very high
    Counters
  3. Thor
    Thor
    -5.5High
    Counters
  4. Rogue
    Rogue
    -7.9High
    Counters
  5. Captain America
    Captain America
    -8.3High
    Counters
  6. Magneto
    Magneto
    -8.4Very high
    Counters
  7. Venom
    Venom
    -8.6Very high
    Counters
  8. Doctor Strange
    Doctor Strange
    -11.7Very high
    Counters
  9. Angela
    Angela
    -12.3High
    Counters

Duelist27 heroes

  1. The Punisher
    The PunisherWins the 1v1
    +11.3≈ +10%High
    Counters
  2. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel GirlWins the 1v1
    +8.5≈ +8%High
    Counters
  3. Iron Man
    Iron ManWins the 1v1
    +8.4≈ +8%High
    Counters
  4. Phoenix
    PhoenixWins the 1v1
    +8.0≈ +7%High
    Counters
  5. Moon Knight
    Moon KnightMixed threat
    +8.0≈ +7%High
    Counters
Show all 27 Duelist counters
  1. Wolverine
    WolverineWins the 1v1
    +7.7≈ +7%High
    Counters
  2. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet WitchMixed threat
    +7.2≈ +7%High
    Counters
  3. Hawkeye
    HawkeyeWins the 1v1
    +6.9≈ +6%High
    Counters
  4. Hela
    HelaWins the 1v1
    +5.0≈ +5%High
    Counters
  5. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa BloodstoneMixed threat
    +4.9≈ +5%High
    Counters
  6. Psylocke
    PsylockeWins the 1v1
    +4.2≈ +4%High
    Counters
  7. Storm
    StormMixed threat
    +4.0≈ +4%High
    Counters
  8. Human Torch
    Human TorchWins the 1v1
    +3.9≈ +4%High
    Counters
  9. Cyclops
    CyclopsMixed threat
    +3.7≈ +3%Very high
    Counters
  10. Namor
    NamorMixed threat
    +3.2≈ +3%High
    Counters
  11. Iron Fist
    Iron FistWins the 1v1
    +2.6≈ +2%High
    Counters
  12. Winter Soldier
    Winter SoldierMixed threat
    +1.7≈ +2%Very high
    Counters
  13. Black Widow
    Black Widow
    +0.4High
    Counters
  14. Blade
    Blade
    -1.5High
    Counters
  15. Star-Lord
    Star-Lord
    -1.9High
    Counters
  16. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)
    -3.9High
    Counters
  17. Daredevil
    Daredevil
    -9.2High
    Counters
  18. Magik
    Magik
    -12.1High
    Counters
  19. Mister Fantastic
    Mister Fantastic
    -12.3High
    Counters
  20. Black Cat
    Black Cat
    -12.5High
    Counters
  21. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man
    -14.8Very high
    Counters
  22. Black Panther
    Black Panther
    -17.5High
    Counters

Strategist13 heroes

  1. Ultron
    UltronTeam pressure
    +7.0≈ +6%High
    Counters
  2. Luna Snow
    Luna SnowMixed threat
    +4.8≈ +4%Very high
    Counters
  3. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land SharkMixed threat
    +4.3≈ +4%High
    Counters
  4. Loki
    LokiTeam pressure
    +3.7≈ +3%High
    Counters
  5. Adam Warlock
    Adam WarlockMixed threat
    +3.6≈ +3%High
    Counters
Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Mantis
    MantisMixed threat
    +3.6≈ +3%High
    Counters
  2. Gambit
    GambitWins the 1v1
    +1.0Very high
    Counters
  3. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)
    +0.5High
    Counters
  4. White Fox
    White Fox
    +0.4Very high
    Counters
  5. Jubilee
    Jubilee
    -0.4Very high
    Counters
  6. Invisible Woman
    Invisible Woman
    -0.7Very high
    Counters
  7. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger
    -1.6Very high
    Counters
  8. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    -1.9Very high
    Counters

Flip side: The Thing punishes Black Panther, Spider-Man, and Black Cat hardest. Playing The Thing yourself? See The Thing'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 The Thing FAQ

What is the best counter to The Thing in Marvel Rivals?
The Punisher is the strongest pick against The Thing right now, with a counter rating of +11.3 (an estimated +10% swing to an even fight), followed by Peni Parker and Squirrel Girl. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against The Thing.
How are The Thing's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against The Thing, 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 The Thing good against in Marvel Rivals?
The Thing punishes Black Panther, Spider-Man, and Black Cat hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on The Thing is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter The Thing 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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