Marvel Rivals Hero
The Thing
Vanguard11 patches tracked · 7 buffs, 1 nerf lifetime
Hero Intelligence
Main Reason
mobility buff improved performance.
Patch Score measures change from the latest balance update, not overall hero strength. Meta Tier reflects current competitive standing from verified external data.
Why this score?
- ▲2 buffs: more mobile and more durable.
- ▲A Tier in current meta: strong competitive pick — consistently performs.
- ▲Strongly Improving across 5 patches (7B / 1N across all patches).
Strong signal — consistent trend with solid meta data.
Prediction & Evidence
Positive Signals
- ▲Mobility improved
- ▲Health increased
Negative Signals
None detected
Neutral Signals
- ◆Mechanical adjustment
All 2 changes improve the hero — no offsetting nerfs.
Current Patch Verdict
How Did The Thing Do in the Latest Patch?
+9.0
2B / 0N · +6.0 / 0.0
Changes in This Patch
- ~
Slightly reduce the backswing animation time when using Clobberin' Time (Ultimate Ability) immediately following Battle Blitz or Embattled Leap.
ULTIMATE · Impact: 0
- +
Slightly increase the vertical detection height of the anti-movement zone generated at the end of Yancy Street Charge to prevent Launched enemies from unexpectedly being able to use their movement abilities.
MOBILITY · Impact: +2
- +
Increase Bonus Health cap provided by Stone Haymaker from 100 to 150.
HEALTH · Impact: +4
Matchups
Counters & Matchups
Matchup data is not available for this hero yet.
Recent Balance History
How The Thing Has Changed
Chronological patch timeline — newest first.
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