The Thing: Who is The Thing in Marvel Rivals?

The Thing is a Vanguard hero in Marvel Rivals, introduced as the 37th hero in the game's roster. As Benjamin "Ben" Grimm^[1], a founding member of the Fantastic Four^[2], he was transformed into a rock-covered powerhouse by cosmic radiation. With immense strength and durability, The Thing serves as a frontline brawler, shielding his allies while dealing devastating melee damage.

In Marvel Rivals, The Thing is an unmovable force, immune to knockbacks, launches, and displacements. His abilities revolve around brute strength, battlefield control, and team synergy.

The Thing’s Abilities in Marvel Rivals

The Thing is a melee brawler who thrives in the heat of battle. Here’s a breakdown of his abilities:

Primary Attack

• Rocky Jab: A quick two-hit melee punch that deals solid damage to enemies in front of him.

Secondary Attack

• Stone Haymaker: A charged punch that deals massive melee damage in an arc, hitting multiple enemies.

Abilities

• Embattled Leap: Leaps toward an ally, granting both himself and the ally a damage reduction shield for a few seconds. This ability has two charges with a cooldown between uses.
• Yancy Street Charge: Charges forward at high speed, knocking enemies into the air. When the charge ends, he smashes the ground, creating a seismic zone that disables enemy mobility abilities.

Ultimate Ability

• Clobberin' Time:  Smashes the ground, sending seismic shockwaves forward that launch and stun enemies in its path.

Passive Ability

• Unyielding Will: Grants immunity to knockbacks, launches, and displacements, making him a rock-solid tank on the battlefield.

The Thing Team-Ups in Marvel Rivals

The Thing has access to powerful team-up abilities that enhance his combat effectiveness:

• Cosmic Fastball (with Wolverine & Hulk): Once both parties confirm, Hulk or The Thing can lift Wolverine and hurl him forward. This allows Wolverine to engage enemies quickly and aggressively.
• Cooperative Comrades (with Invisible Woman, Mister Fantastic, and Human Torch): Invisible Woman channels Psionic Might, fortifying the entire Fantastic Four team. This grants damage resistance to The Thing, Mister Fantastic, and Human Torch. Once activated, they generate bonus health over time, helping them recover lost health.

The Thing’s incredible durability, strong area control, and powerful melee attacks make him an essential pick for teams needing a frontline bruiser in Marvel Rivals.

References

1. [1] "Benjamin Grimm". marvelanimateduniverse.fandom.com. Retrieved March 07, 2025
2. [2] "Fantastic Four". en.wikipedia.org. Retrieved March 07, 2025