The rock paper scissors matchup chart has been debated for centuries. Eventually it has settled on each character having one winning matchup and one losing matchup, creating a balanced metagame.

Rock Paper Scissors
Rock - +
Paper + -
Scissors - +

This is because:

  • Rock has the ability to damage and either break apart scissors when thrown at.
  • Crumbling a piece of paper with a small rock completely covers it.
  • Scissors are used for shearing, especially with paper.
Muscle Man
You know who else has been debated for centuries?