iron man VS the thing
the thing Wins (Favored)
the thing generally wins based on Patch 1.0 win-rate data.
iron man
Duelist
the thing
Vanguardℹ️ Tactical Overview
According to Patch 1.0 data, **the thing** holds a 46.4% win rate compared to iron man's 40.6%. This suggests a meaningful advantage in the current meta.
Why the thing Wins
Statistical Advantage
the thing has the cleaner win condition in this matchup dynamic.
"This conclusion comes from either kit interaction (when present) or stable win-rate signals."
Statistical Performance
the thing leads by 5.8% win rate (Favored).
"Based on 4,206 analyzed matches (reliability: medium)."
⏱️ Combat Phases
Early Game / Neutral
Early game is about positioning and safe trades. the thing generally wants to take first contact and force iron man to react.
Mid Fight & Rotations
Mid game hinges on cooldown exchanges. the thing tends to come out ahead when fights go beyond the first rotation, while iron man needs cleaner conversions.
Ultimate Economy
Late game is mostly about ultimate timing and commit discipline. With a 5.8% win-rate gap in Patch 1.0, the thing can play slightly more patiently; iron man should look for an uneven engage or forced mistake.
How iron man Can Still Win
- Capitalize on Mistakesiron man needs to force an error before committing to a full engage.💡 Tip: Look for a cooldown window, then take space first—don’t dash into a ready kit.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- ✕ Taking the fight while the thing has key cooldowns available iron man often loses the trade because the thing can negate the first commit and punish the reset.
- ✕ Walking into the thing's stun range without a plan Getting clipped usually flips the fight before you can disengage.
