Here’s a full breakdown of The Thing’s abilities, class, and when you can play him in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals is keeping the excitement going with its mid-season 1 update, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. Alongside Human Torch, The Thing is joining the battle, bringing his raw strength and durability to the battlefield.
This update is not just about new heroes, it’s also packed with major gameplay changes that players have been waiting for. Let’s take a look at The Thing’s abilities and what makes him a powerhouse in Marvel Rivals.
Who is The Thing in Marvel Rivals?
The Thing, also known as Ben Grimm, is a legendary member of the Fantastic Four. He’s known for his rock-like exterior and incredible strength, making him an unstoppable force in any fight.
In Marvel Rivals, The Thing is classified as a Vanguard, meaning he’s a frontline brawler built to take hits and protect his team.
Marvel Rivals: The Thing’s Abilities and Stats
The Thing is all about durability and hard-hitting melee attacks. Here’s a full breakdown of his abilities:
- Passive – Unyielding Will: Immune to launch-up, knock-back, and other displacement effects.
- Primary Attack – Rocky Jab: Rapidly punch forward. [LMB]
- Stone Haymaker: Deliver a devastating Heavy Blow. [RMB]
- Yancy Street Charge: Continuously charge forward, launching up enemies and leaving behind a zone at the final position that prevents the use of mobility abilities. [LSHIFT]
- Embattled Leap: Jump toward your ally and apply damage reduction to both of you. [E]
- Ultimate – Clobberin’ TIme: Use immense power to launch all enemies in front of you into the air. [Q]
The Thing has two Team-Up abilities: Cosmic Fastball and Cooperative Comrades.
- Team Up – Cosmic Fastball: Wolverine, Hulk, and The Thing can interact with each other. Once both parties confirm, Hulk and The Thing can lift Wolverine and press the key to hurl him forward. [Z]
- Team Up – Cooperative Comrades: Invisible Woman taps into her powers, channeling Psionic Might to fortify the entire Fantastic Four team. This formidable force bolsters Mister Fantastic, The Thing, and Human Torch, granting damage resistance. Once activated, they can continually generate Bonus Health, making up for lost Health with each passing moment.
The Thing Release Date in Marvel Rivals
The Thing will be available in Marvel Rivals on February 21, 2025, launching alongside Human Torch in the mid-season 1 update. The best part? He’s completely free for all players, so you can start playing him right away.
Aside from new heroes, the Season 1.5 update is bringing long-awaited balance updates to some of the game’s most popular characters. If you want to see what’s changing, the patch notes have already been leaked, check them out here.
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