The Thing
Punching tank. Fastball Special launcher; First Steps with Human Torch — punts a flaming Torch across the map.
Team-Ups featuring The Thing
Should you main The Thing?
The Thing is a easy-difficulty vanguard sitting at Tier B in the current snapshot. The Thing participates in 2 active Team-Ups — that's where the carry potential lives.
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