{ "schemaVersion": 1, "game": "Overwatch", "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "refreshed": { "2026-10-16": [ "doctrine", "roadhog", "sombra" ] }, "rosterAsOf": "Season 5 (A Grim Doctrine), 2026", "heroCount": 54, "roleCounts": { "Tank": 15, "Damage": 23, "Support": 16 }, "method": "Each matchup is checked against up to four independent counter sources. An entry is listed when at least two sources agree and none disagree more than agree; confidence = high (3+ sources agree), medium (2), low (1, used only to fill thin lists). Reasons are written in our own words and summarize the matchup explanation from the source noted in reasonSource; entries without a written explanation in any source are marked stat-based. tier/winRate come from Counterwatch (5v5, all ranks) and are included as reference only.", "sources": { "blizzard": { "name": "Blizzard – official hero roster", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/", "use": "Roster, roles and sub-roles" }, "blizzard-patch": { "name": "Blizzard – 2026 patch notes", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/2026/", "use": "New heroes (Doctrine, Season 5), role changes (Sombra to Support) and balance context" }, "counterwatch": { "name": "Counterwatch", "url": "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters", "use": "Counter ratings measured from duel/teamfight outcomes in community matches (5v5, all ranks); tier letters" }, "counterpickgg": { "name": "CounterPickGG", "url": "https://counterpickgg.com/", "use": "Matchup scores (x/10) with written ability-based reasons" }, "overpicker": { "name": "Overpicker counter matrix", "url": "https://overpicker.com/counters", "use": "Curated −20…+20 matchup matrix (last update 2026-10-13)" }, "rankedboost": { "name": "RankedBoost counters", "url": "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/", "use": "Counter lists with short reasons (updated 2026-03-20; no pages yet for D.Mon, Shion, Sierra, Doctrine; not used for Sombra or Roadhog because it predates their Season 5 changes)" } }, "heroes": [ { "id": "doctrine", "name": "Doctrine", "role": "Support", "subrole": "Survivor", "isNew": true, "initials": "DC", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "tracer", "reason": "Tracer can start fights on Doctrine faster than Doctrine can react.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.509 }, { "hero": "illari", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +40.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.5 }, { "hero": "sombra", "reason": "An EMP removes Deliverance before it pays off.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.478 }, { "hero": "winston", "reason": "Doctrine finds it hard to respond when Winston commits to a fight.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.443 }, { "hero": "anran", "reason": "Anran's engages put Doctrine under pressure he struggles to answer.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.428 }, { "hero": "dva", "reason": "D.Va's mobility lets her chase Doctrine down after Shrouded Momentum carries him away.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.4 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "roadhog", "reason": "Doctrine's range lets him stay outside the distance where Roadhog can hook him.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.656 }, { "hero": "zarya", "reason": "Doctrine can hold fire whenever a bubble goes up, so he gives Zarya very little energy.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.56 }, { "hero": "orisa", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.446 }, { "hero": "cassidy", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.4); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.354 }, { "hero": "mei", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.342 }, { "hero": "jetpack-cat", "reason": "CounterPickGG rates Doctrine's scepter shots as easy to land on targets in the air, so Jetpack Cat has nowhere to hide.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.236 } ], "dataConfidence": "low", "confidenceNotes": [ "Released in Season 5 (Oct 6, 2026): about 10 days of match data (Oct 6–16, 2026); no RankedBoost page. Treat as provisional.", "Few matchups are confirmed by 3+ sources; several entries rely on stat data without a written explanation." ], "tier": "A", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/doctrine/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Saving Grace", "effect": "Applying Invigorating Drones to an ally instantly restores 40 health." }, { "name": "Sanguine Siphon", "effect": "Doctrine recovers health equal to half the damage his Infused Eternal Scepter shots deal." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Transfusion", "effect": "Dealing damage and healing both shave time off Infuse's cooldown.", "patch": { "date": "2026-10-06", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/10/" } }, { "name": "Cost of Life", "effect": "Doctrine gives up 25 maximum health in exchange for 20% more healing from Eternal Scepter." } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/doctrine/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/doctrine", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/doctrine", "https://overpicker.com/counters" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-16", "winRate": 52.7 }, { "id": "dmon", "name": "D.Mon", "role": "Tank", "subrole": "Stalwart", "isNew": false, "initials": "DM", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "bastion", "reason": "Configuration: Assault shreds D.Mon and the barrier together.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.492 }, { "hero": "torbjorn", "reason": "D.Mon's short reach and modest damage make Torbjörn's turret hard for him to remove.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.622 }, { "hero": "jetpack-cat", "reason": "Fusion Repeater aside, D.Mon has very few tools against flying heroes, so a Jetpack Cat in the air is close to untouchable.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.401 }, { "hero": "zenyatta", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.319 }, { "hero": "pharah", "reason": "Fusion Repeater aside, D.Mon has very few tools against flying heroes, so a Pharah in the air is close to untouchable.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.272 }, { "hero": "dva", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.0); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.267 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "mercy", "reason": "Mercy stays close to the allies she heals and boosts, so D.Mon's primary fire often hits her along with them.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.676 }, { "hero": "shion", "reason": "While Shion's Evade is on cooldown, D.Mon can run Shion down and threaten a kill.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.426 }, { "hero": "anran", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +9.0); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.415 }, { "hero": "brigitte", "reason": "Brigitte's barrier can't block D.Mon's melee primary fire.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.36 }, { "hero": "soldier-76", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.6); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.331 }, { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.8); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.298 } ], "dataConfidence": "medium", "confidenceNotes": [ "No RankedBoost page yet (hero newer than its March 2026 update); based on 3 counter sources.", "Only 3 listed matchups are confirmed by 3+ sources; the rest by 2." ], "tier": "S", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/dmon/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Beast Within", "effect": "Landing Plasma Saber hits restores 40 health to Power Barrier." }, { "name": "MEKA Mobility", "effect": "Propulsors burn 30% less fuel while D.Mon is holding up Power Barrier." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Overstrike", "effect": "Surging Strike heals D.Mon for 150% of the damage it deals." }, { "name": "Focused Fusion", "effect": "Fusion Repeater trades fire rate for harder-hitting shots that have no spread.", "patch": { "date": "2026-09-17", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/09/" } } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/dmon/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/dmon", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/dmon", "https://overpicker.com/counters" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 54.3 }, { "id": "ana", "name": "Ana", "role": "Support", "subrole": "Tactician", "isNew": false, "initials": "AN", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "genji", "reason": "Ana struggles with Genji's pressure up close.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.479 }, { "hero": "anran", "reason": "Anran is mobile enough to avoid Ana's Sleep Dart and Biotic Grenade.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.488 }, { "hero": "wuyang", "reason": "With little mobility and modest poke, Ana usually trades poorly against Wuyang at long range.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.404 }, { "hero": "lifeweaver", "reason": "Life Grip rescues allies hit by Sleep Dart or Biotic Grenade, undoing both of Ana's key cooldowns.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.356 }, { "hero": "zarya", "reason": "If Biotic Grenade hits Zarya, she can remove the anti-heal by putting up her barrier afterward.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.346 }, { "hero": "sigma", "reason": "Kinetic Grasp and Experimental Barrier let Sigma cancel Ana's abilities while he pressures her with his primary fire.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.273 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "wrecking-ball", "reason": "If Ana times Sleep Dart or Biotic Grenade with his Piledriver, she can threaten to kill Wrecking Ball.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.356 }, { "hero": "domina", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +8.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.612 }, { "hero": "roadhog", "reason": "Biotic Grenade's anti-heal cancels out the self-healing Roadhog gets from Take a Breather.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.494 }, { "hero": "ramattra", "reason": "Sleep Dart or Biotic Grenade lets Ana get the upper hand on Ramattra while he's in Nemesis Form.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.347 }, { "hero": "torbjorn", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.6); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.331 }, { "hero": "symmetra", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.258 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "C", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/ana/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Local Anesthetic", "effect": "A Sleep Dart hit now explodes instead, slowing targets around it and burning 45 damage into them across 3 seconds." }, { "name": "Speed Serum", "effect": "Using Nano Boost makes both Ana and the boosted ally move 30% faster.", "patch": { "date": "2026-06-16", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/06/" } } ], "major": [ { "name": "Biotic Bounce", "effect": "Biotic Grenade bounces after its first explosion and goes off a second time, dealing and healing 60." }, { "name": "Headhunter", "effect": "Ana's Biotic Rifle shots can land critical hits on enemies." } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": { "perk": "Headhunter", "voteShare": 76, "votesSince": "April 16, 2026", "sources": [ "owperks", "dexerto", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] } } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/ana/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/ana", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/ana", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/ana/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 48.8 }, { "id": "anran", "name": "Anran", "role": "Damage", "subrole": "Flanker", "isNew": false, "initials": "AR", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "pharah", "reason": "Anran struggles to hit targets in the air.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.684 }, { "hero": "reinhardt", "reason": "Anran's fire projectiles are stopped by Reinhardt's shield, and when Inferno Rush is down his hammer catches her.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.629 }, { "hero": "mei", "reason": "Cryo-Freeze lets Mei clear the burn.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.379 }, { "hero": "roadhog", "reason": "The moment Dancing Blaze runs out is when Anran is most exposed, and Roadhog can hook her right then.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.362 }, { "hero": "junkrat", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.0); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.685 }, { "hero": "venture", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.0); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.531 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "ana", "reason": "Anran is mobile enough to avoid Ana's Sleep Dart and Biotic Grenade.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.488 }, { "hero": "emre", "reason": "Emre struggles once Anran gets close.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.329 }, { "hero": "widowmaker", "reason": "Anran moves too much for Widowmaker to land headshots reliably, and can close in on her quickly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.202 }, { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.485 }, { "hero": "doctrine", "reason": "Anran's engages put Doctrine under pressure he struggles to answer.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.428 }, { "hero": "illari", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.9); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.348 } ], "dataConfidence": "medium", "confidenceNotes": [ "CounterPickGG has not rated 24 of this hero's matchups yet.", "Only 7 listed matchups are confirmed by 3+ sources; the rest by 2." ], "tier": "A", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/anran/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Smoulder", "effect": "The burn on ignited enemies lasts an extra 1.5 seconds." }, { "name": "Heat Shield", "effect": "Using her Ultimate gives Anran 50 overhealth, plus another 50 for every enemy it ignites." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Short Fuse", "effect": "When Inferno Rush hits an enemy, its cooldown drops by 1.5 seconds." }, { "name": "Hungering Blaze", "effect": "The follow-up strikes of Dancing Blaze heal 25 more." } ], "recommended": { "minor": { "perk": "Smoulder", "voteShare": 66, "votesSince": null, "sources": [ "owperks", "dexerto", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] }, "major": { "perk": "Hungering Blaze", "voteShare": 58, "votesSince": null, "sources": [ "owperks", "dexerto", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] } } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/anran/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/anran", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/anran", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/anran/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 51.7 }, { "id": "ashe", "name": "Ashe", "role": "Damage", "subrole": "Sharpshooter", "isNew": false, "initials": "AS", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "venture", "reason": "Venture can easily get into the range where Ashe is weak.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.6 }, { "hero": "widowmaker", "reason": "Ashe tends to peek in predictable ways, which sets her up for Widowmaker's headshots.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.492 }, { "hero": "wrecking-ball", "reason": "Wrecking Ball diving in puts Ashe on the back foot.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.45 }, { "hero": "sombra", "reason": "Sombra can shut B.O.B. down for a short time.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.404 }, { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Ashe tends to peek in predictable ways, which sets her up for Hanzo's headshots.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.39 }, { "hero": "kiriko", "reason": "With a small hitbox, Kiriko can keep Ashe under pressure with her kunai.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.354 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "pharah", "reason": "Ashe's hitscan rifle reliably hits targets in the air.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.64 }, { "hero": "junkrat", "reason": "Ashe can punish Junkrat in the air because the rifle needs no travel-time lead.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.6 }, { "hero": "juno", "reason": "Juno is an easy target mid-air for Ashe's instant-hit rifle.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.581 }, { "hero": "echo", "reason": "Ashe's hitscan rifle reliably hits targets in the air.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.423 }, { "hero": "jetpack-cat", "reason": "Going airborne doesn't protect Jetpack Cat: Ashe's rifle hits instantly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.61 }, { "hero": "torbjorn", "reason": "Torbjörn is wide, so Ashe's rifle shots connect easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.373 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "B", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/ashe/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Remote Detonator", "effect": "After throwing Dynamite, press E (default) again to set it off 0.5 seconds later." }, { "name": "Double-Barreled", "effect": "If Coach Gun knocks an enemy back, Ashe can fire it one more time within 2 seconds.", "patch": { "date": "2026-06-16", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/06/" } } ], "major": [ { "name": "Viper's Sting", "effect": "Landing 2 scoped shots in a row on the same target adds 25 damage.", "patch": { "date": "2026-06-16", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/06/" } }, { "name": "Airburst", "effect": "Dynamite thrown in the air explodes over a 40% larger area, and throwing it gives back 6 ammo.", "patch": { "date": "2026-06-16", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/06/" } } ], "recommended": { "minor": { "perk": "Remote Detonator", "voteShare": 88, "votesSince": null, "sources": [ "owperks", "dexerto" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] }, "major": { "perk": "Viper's Sting", "voteShare": 79, "votesSince": null, "sources": [ 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"Winston's Tesla Cannon aims itself, so he can keep damaging Genji.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.61 }, { "hero": "zarya", "reason": "Zarya's beam can't be reflected by Deflect.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.59 }, { "hero": "mei", "reason": "Mei's slowing beam is very effective against fast heroes like Genji.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.439 }, { "hero": "hazard", "reason": "Genji's Dragonblade swings get soaked by Spike Guard, and in close fights Violent Leap lets Hazard keep up with him.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.43 }, { "hero": "doomfist", "reason": "Doomfist's Seismic Slam and Rocket Punch land before Genji can activate Deflect, so his combo kills Genji anyway.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.402 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "ana", "reason": "Ana struggles with Genji's pressure up close.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.479 }, { "hero": "widowmaker", "reason": "Widowmaker struggles badly with Genji's pressure up close.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.514 }, { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Hanzo's arrows travel slowly, so fast targets like Genji are hard for him to hit.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 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"vendetta", "reason": "Hanzo struggles badly with Vendetta's pressure up close.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.356 }, { "hero": "hazard", "reason": "Hazard's mobility and burst can take Hanzo out quickly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.354 }, { "hero": "zarya", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.8); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.408 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "torbjorn", "reason": "Hanzo takes down Torbjörn's turret easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.558 }, { "hero": "cassidy", "reason": "Hanzo's Lunge lets him keep up with Cassidy, who is also exposed to headshots.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.451 }, { "hero": "mei", "reason": "Mei is wide, which sets her up for Hanzo's headshots.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.425 }, { "hero": "ashe", "reason": "Ashe tends to peek in predictable ways, which sets her up for Hanzo's headshots.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.39 }, { "hero": "reaper", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.7); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.28 }, { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Mauga takes very heavy damage from Storm Arrows.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.184 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "C", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/hanzo/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Sonic Disruption", "effect": "Sonic Arrow hacks Health Packs near it for 30 seconds." }, { "name": "Dragon Fury", "effect": "A primary-fire hit on an enemy speeds up Hanzo's attacks by 20% for 1.5 seconds." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Frost Arrow", "effect": "Press R (default) to load an exploding frost arrow; enemies it hits move 35% slower for 2 seconds." }, { "name": "Scatter Arrows", "effect": "Storm Arrows break into 5 shots on their first ricochet, each dealing 33% damage and bouncing once more." } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": { "perk": "Frost Arrow", "voteShare": 65, "votesSince": null, "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] } } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/hanzo/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/hanzo", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/hanzo", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/hanzo/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 50.0 }, { "id": "hazard", "name": "Hazard", "role": "Tank", "subrole": "Initiator", "isNew": false, "initials": "HZ", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "sigma", "reason": "Sigma pokes Hazard down easily, and Accretion hits him hard.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.519 }, { "hero": "roadhog", "reason": "Hazard is an easy Chain Hook target while he's using Jagged Wall.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.478 }, { "hero": "pharah", "reason": "Pharah can fly away to put distance between herself and a diving Hazard.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.543 }, { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Hazard has no barrier, so Mauga's burn hits him constantly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.49 }, { "hero": "zenyatta", "reason": "Hazard has no barrier, so he melts very fast once Orb of Discord is on him.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.43 }, { "hero": "orisa", "reason": "Hazard's dives are easy for Orisa to peel off her team.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.383 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "widowmaker", "reason": "Widowmaker is fragile, which leaves her exposed to Hazard's burst.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.487 }, { "hero": "genji", "reason": "Genji's Dragonblade swings get soaked by Spike Guard, and in close fights Violent Leap lets Hazard keep up with him.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.43 }, { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Hazard's mobility and burst can take Hanzo out quickly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.354 }, { "hero": "venture", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.6); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. 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No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.27 }, { "hero": "sierra", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.215 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "baptiste", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. 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No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.5 }, { "hero": "freja", "reason": "Healing Pylon lets Illari hold up well against Freja's poke.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.452 }, { "hero": "junkrat", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. 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No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.387 }, { "hero": "baptiste", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.379 }, { "hero": "zarya", "reason": "Putting her barrier up against Carnage gives Zarya a large amount of charge.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.377 }, { "hero": "echo", "reason": "Junker Queen struggles against targets in the air.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.306 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "bastion", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.265 }, { "hero": "wrecking-ball", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +10.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.52 }, { "hero": "winston", "reason": "Junker Queen can hit a diving Winston with Jagged Blade, then pull it back as he retreats to threaten a kill.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.46 }, { "hero": "doomfist", "reason": "Commanding Shout and her wounds give Junker Queen's team anti-heal pressure, and Rampage shuts down the shields Doomfist builds.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.435 }, { "hero": "dva", "reason": "Carnage goes through D.Va's Defense Matrix.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.245 }, { "hero": "soldier-76", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.7); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. 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No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.685 }, { "hero": "tracer", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +8.8); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. 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No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.269 }, { "hero": "dva", "reason": "D.Va can quickly follow Kiriko to wherever she teleports with Swift Step.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.076 }, { "hero": "hazard", "reason": "Stat-based: also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.283 }, { "hero": "shion", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.251 }, { "hero": "brigitte", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.3); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.065 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "ashe", "reason": "With a small hitbox, Kiriko can keep Ashe under pressure with her kunai.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.354 }, { "hero": "ramattra", "reason": "Protection Suzu cleanses the slow from Ravenous Vortex, and Swift Step escapes the Annihilation drain.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.283 }, { "hero": "junker-queen", "reason": "Protection Suzu removes the anti-heal from Rampage.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.275 }, { "hero": "illari", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +9.2); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. 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No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.404 }, { "hero": "genji", "reason": "Genji wins most close-range fights against Lifeweaver.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.399 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "domina", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.581 }, { "hero": "ana", "reason": "Life Grip rescues allies hit by Sleep Dart or Biotic Grenade, undoing both of Ana's key cooldowns.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.356 }, { "hero": "mei", "reason": "A frozen ally can be pulled away with Life Grip before Mei lands the headshot, and Petal Platform raises allies out of Blizzard.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.252 }, { "hero": "wuyang", "reason": "Life Grip pulls allies out of Wuyang's crowd control, and Petal Platform raises the team above his water zone.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.21 }, { "hero": "symmetra", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.8); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.333 }, { "hero": "torbjorn", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +9.2); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.272 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "C", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/lifeweaver/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Petal Protection", "effect": "Allies standing on Petal Platform heal 20 health per second." }, { "name": "Dashing Escape", "effect": "Rejuvenating Dash goes 30% farther." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Sow the Seed", "effect": "Quick Melee while holding Healing Blossom throws a seed that another ally can grab for overhealth and extra movement speed." }, { "name": "Superbloom", "effect": "If enough thorns stick within 2.5 seconds, they burst for 40 extra damage." } ], "recommended": { "minor": { "perk": "Dashing Escape", "voteShare": 75, "votesSince": null, "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] }, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/lifeweaver/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/lifeweaver", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/lifeweaver", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/lifeweaver/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 48.8 }, { "id": "lucio", "name": "Lúcio", "role": "Support", "subrole": "Tactician", "isNew": false, "initials": "LU", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "baptiste", "reason": "Stat-based: also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.157 }, { "hero": "junkrat", "reason": "Stat-based: also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.154 }, { "hero": "cassidy", "reason": "Flashbang can knock Lúcio off his wall ride.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.132 }, { "hero": "zarya", "reason": "Stat-based: also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.045 }, { "hero": "illari", "reason": "From range, Illari deals more damage than Lúcio can heal, and if he moves in to boop her, Outburst punishes him.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.035 }, { "hero": "mizuki", "reason": "Stat-based: also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.032 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "zenyatta", "reason": "Speed Boost helps Lúcio's team get onto Zenyatta.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.438 }, { "hero": "kiriko", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.4); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.269 }, { "hero": "domina", "reason": "Speed Boost lets Lúcio push his team into the close-range fights Domina struggles with.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.216 }, { "hero": "doctrine", "reason": "Speed Boost helps Lúcio's team close the gap on Doctrine quickly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.397 }, { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Lúcio moves so fast that Hanzo's slower arrows have trouble finding him.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.352 }, { "hero": "dva", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.5); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.312 } ], "dataConfidence": "medium", "confidenceNotes": [ "Only 3 listed matchups are confirmed by 3+ sources; the rest by 2." ], "tier": "B", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/lucio/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Soundwave Rider", "effect": "Riding a wall powers up Lúcio's next Soundwave with 25% more knockback and 50% more damage." }, { "name": "Beat Drop", "effect": "Using Sound Barrier also switches on Amp It Up for 4 seconds.", "patch": { "date": "2026-10-06", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/10/" } } ], "major": [ { "name": "Noise Violation", "effect": "While Amp It Up is running, Crossfade reaches 150% farther." }, { "name": "Accelerando", "effect": "With Speed Boost playing, Lúcio attacks 15% faster, and three times that during Amp It Up." } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": { "perk": "Noise Violation", "voteShare": 76, "votesSince": "April 16, 2026", "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] } } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/lucio/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/lucio", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/lucio", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/lucio/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 51.4 }, { "id": "mauga", "name": "Mauga", "role": "Tank", "subrole": "Bruiser", "isNew": false, "initials": "MA", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "reaper", "reason": "Mauga's big hitbox soaks up Reaper's shotgun fire.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.422 }, { "hero": "sojourn", "reason": "Mauga's big hitbox gives Sojourn an easy way to build Railgun charge.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.391 }, { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Mauga takes very heavy damage from Storm Arrows.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.184 }, { "hero": "brigitte", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.8); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.178 }, { "hero": "mizuki", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +8.2); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.595 }, { "hero": "anran", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.485 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "doomfist", "reason": "Doomfist has no barrier, so Mauga's burn hits him freely.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.44 }, { "hero": "orisa", "reason": "Fortify doesn't stop Overrun, and Mauga's constant fire wears Orisa down even while she's reducing damage.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.203 }, { "hero": "winston", "reason": "Mauga's two guns break Winston's Barrier Projector quickly, and the lasting burn makes diving hard for Winston.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.56 }, { "hero": "hazard", "reason": "Hazard has no barrier, so Mauga's burn hits him constantly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.49 }, { "hero": "jetpack-cat", "reason": "Jetpack Cat is easy for Mauga to damage, since Incendiary Chaingun is hitscan.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.39 }, { "hero": "ramattra", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.377 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "F", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/mauga/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Kinetic Bandolier", "effect": "In the first second of Overrun's charge, Mauga reloads as much as 150 ammo." }, { "name": "Pyromaniac", "effect": "Setting enemies on fire with Incendiary Chaingun gives Mauga 50 overhealth." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Firewalker", "effect": "Enemies hit by Overrun are set on fire." }, { "name": "Combat Fuel", "effect": "Each critical hit banks 4 temporary overhealth for Mauga's next Cardiac Overdrive, up to a total of 150.", "patch": { "date": "2026-08-11", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/08/" } } ], "recommended": { "minor": { "perk": "Pyromaniac", "voteShare": 82, "votesSince": "April 16, 2026", "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] }, "major": { "perk": "Firewalker", "voteShare": 73, "votesSince": "August 13, 2026", "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] } } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/mauga/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/mauga", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/mauga", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/mauga/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 46.6 }, { "id": "mei", "name": "Mei", "role": "Damage", "subrole": "Specialist", "isNew": false, "initials": "ME", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "pharah", "reason": "With slow-moving primary fire, Mei has a hard time landing shots on Pharah in the air.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.456 }, { "hero": "jetpack-cat", "reason": "With slow-moving primary fire, Mei has a hard time landing shots on Jetpack Cat in the air.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.436 }, { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Mei is wide, which sets her up for Hanzo's headshots.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.425 }, { "hero": "widowmaker", "reason": "Mei has little mobility, so Widowmaker's headshots land on her easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.383 }, { "hero": "wuyang", "reason": "Mei is wide, so Wuyang's poke hits her easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.355 }, { "hero": "lifeweaver", "reason": "A frozen ally can be pulled away with Life Grip before Mei lands the headshot, and Petal Platform raises allies out of Blizzard.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.252 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "genji", "reason": "Mei's slowing beam is very effective against fast heroes like Genji.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.439 }, { "hero": "dva", "reason": "Defense Matrix can't eat Mei's beam weapon.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.397 }, { "hero": "zarya", "reason": "Zarya has little mobility or sustain, so Ice Wall can easily cut her off.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.394 }, { "hero": "anran", "reason": "Cryo-Freeze lets Mei clear the burn.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.379 }, { "hero": "domina", "reason": "Domina has little mobility and no defensive tools besides Barrier Array, so Ice Wall can easily cut her off.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.3 }, { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.4); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.359 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "A", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/mei/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Skating Rink", "effect": "Inside Blizzard, allies move 25% faster and heal 50 health per second." }, { "name": "Glacial Propulsion", "effect": "A double jump raises a small ice pillar that throws Mei upward." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Deep Freeze", "effect": "Keeping primary fire on an enemy freezes them briefly.", "patch": { "date": "2026-06-16", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/06/" } }, { "name": "Cryo-Storm", "effect": "During Cryo-Freeze, nearby enemies are slowed and take 70 damage per second." } ], "recommended": { "minor": { "perk": "Glacial Propulsion", "voteShare": 78, "votesSince": "April 16, 2026", "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] }, "major": { "perk": "Deep Freeze", "voteShare": 68, "votesSince": "June 17, 2026", "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [ "deltia" ] } } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/mei/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/mei", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/mei", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/mei/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 52.5 }, { "id": "mercy", "name": "Mercy", "role": "Support", "subrole": "Medic", "isNew": false, "initials": "MR", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "dmon", "reason": "Mercy stays close to the allies she heals and boosts, so D.Mon's primary fire often hits her along with them.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.676 }, { "hero": "doomfist", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.293 }, { "hero": "reaper", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.252 }, { "hero": "vendetta", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.418 }, { "hero": "sombra", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.4); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.394 }, { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Mauga's hitscan guns are good against targets in the air, so Mercy is easy for him to hit.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.364 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "wuyang", "reason": "Damage-boosted allies can burst targets through Wuyang's healing, and Mercy dodges his crowd control by flying with Guardian Angel.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.412 }, { "hero": "junkrat", "reason": "With slow projectiles, Junkrat has a hard time landing shots on Mercy in the air.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.375 }, { "hero": "emre", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.4); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.445 }, { "hero": "torbjorn", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +9.2); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.372 }, { "hero": "mei", "reason": "Mercy stays above Mei's reach: slow shots make airborne targets tough to hit.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.31 }, { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.8); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.253 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "C", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/mercy/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Angelic Resurrection", "effect": "Casting Resurrect gives Mercy 100 overhealth." }, { "name": "Winged Reach", "effect": "Guardian Angel reaches 30% farther." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Chain Boost", "effect": "Caduceus Staff's damage boost is 5% stronger and also connects to a second ally nearby.", "patch": { "date": "2026-06-16", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/06/" } }, { "name": "Double Dose", "effect": "Flash Heal has an extra charge, but each one heals 10 less at base." } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/mercy/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/mercy", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/mercy", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/mercy/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 49.0 }, { "id": "mizuki", "name": "Mizuki", "role": "Support", "subrole": "Survivor", "isNew": false, "initials": "MZ", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "jetpack-cat", "reason": "Mizuki's primary fire is a projectile with travel time, so targets in the air are hard for him to hit.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.372 }, { "hero": "pharah", "reason": "Mizuki's primary fire is a projectile with travel time, so targets in the air are hard for him to hit.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.33 }, { "hero": "ashe", "reason": "Mizuki can't shake Ashe's hitscan tracking, and Dynamite clears out his Kekkai Sanctuary zone.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.368 }, { "hero": "widowmaker", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.6); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.294 }, { "hero": "brigitte", "reason": "Stat-based: also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.225 }, { "hero": "doctrine", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.202 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "tracer", "reason": "Tracer can be caught by Binding Chain in between Blinks, and Kekkai Sanctuary soaks up her Pulse Pistol shots.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.452 }, { "hero": "orisa", "reason": "Orisa needs space to brawl, and Mizuki controls it with Binding Chain and Kekkai Sanctuary.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.398 }, { "hero": "reinhardt", "reason": "When Reinhardt gets close, Mizuki can open up distance with Binding Chain or Katashiro Return.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.348 }, { "hero": "doomfist", "reason": "Binding Chain lets Mizuki stop Doomfist's punch, and Katashiro Return lets him dodge it.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.105 }, { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +8.2); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.595 }, { "hero": "domina", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.7); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.461 } ], "dataConfidence": "medium", "confidenceNotes": [ "CounterPickGG has not rated 40 of this hero's matchups yet.", "Only 6 listed matchups are confirmed by 3+ sources; the rest by 2." ], "tier": "B", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/mizuki/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Wellspring", "effect": "Remedy Aura builds up 25% faster." }, { "name": "Exposed Soul", "effect": "Enemies hit by Binding Chain take 30% more damage from Mizuki for 2 seconds." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Resonant Return", "effect": "Healing Kasa bounces one more time, and each bounce heals 10 more." }, { "name": "Quickstep", "effect": "During Katashiro Return, allies inside Remedy Aura move 20% faster.", "patch": { "date": "2026-08-11", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/08/" } } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": { "perk": "Resonant Return", "voteShare": 57, "votesSince": "August 13, 2026", "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] } } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/mizuki/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/mizuki", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/mizuki", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/mizuki/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 51.0 }, { "id": "moira", "name": "Moira", "role": "Support", "subrole": "Medic", "isNew": false, "initials": "MO", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "torbjorn", "reason": "Moira struggles to take out Torbjörn's turret.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.467 }, { "hero": "roadhog", "reason": "Moira usually fights at mid-range, so Chain Hook catches her easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.438 }, { "hero": "cassidy", "reason": "Flashbang lets Cassidy punish Moira while she tries to get away.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.311 }, { "hero": "soldier-76", "reason": "Stat-based: also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.304 }, { "hero": "emre", "reason": "Stat-based: also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.22 }, { "hero": "baptiste", "reason": "Stat-based: also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. 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No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.387 }, { "hero": "sierra", "reason": "Fade removes Sierra's Tracking Shot.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.379 }, { "hero": "ana", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.6); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.331 } ], "dataConfidence": "medium", "confidenceNotes": [ "Only 3 listed matchups are confirmed by 3+ sources; the rest by 2." ], "tier": "C", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/moira/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Destruction's Divide", "effect": "Coalescence can be switched to only heal or only damage, and either mode is 30% stronger." }, { "name": "Ethical Nourishment", "effect": "The first 30 healing Biotic Orb gives each ally it reaches lands instantly." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Reversal", "effect": "Activating Biotic Orb again sends it back the way it came." }, { "name": "Phantom Step", "effect": "Fade lasts 0.5 seconds more and Moira jumps 50% higher." } ], "recommended": { "minor": { "perk": "Ethical Nourishment", "voteShare": 82, "votesSince": null, "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] }, "major": { "perk": "Phantom Step", "voteShare": 76, "votesSince": null, "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] } } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/moira/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/moira", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/moira", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/moira/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 50.0 }, { "id": "orisa", "name": "Orisa", "role": "Tank", "subrole": "Bruiser", "isNew": false, "initials": "OR", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "zarya", "reason": "Particle Barrier absorbs Orisa's attacks with ease.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.402 }, { "hero": "mizuki", "reason": "Orisa needs space to brawl, and Mizuki controls it with Binding Chain and Kekkai Sanctuary.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.398 }, { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Fortify doesn't stop Overrun, and Mauga's constant fire wears Orisa down even while she's reducing damage.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.203 }, { "hero": "doctrine", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.446 }, { "hero": "zenyatta", "reason": "Orisa has a hard time getting rid of Orb of Discord.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.36 }, { "hero": "kiriko", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.306 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "winston", "reason": "Orisa's abilities can easily keep Winston's dives off her team.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.468 }, { "hero": "wrecking-ball", "reason": "Orisa can easily keep Wrecking Ball's dives off her team.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.315 }, { "hero": "reinhardt", "reason": "Fortify or Energy Javelin lets Orisa stop Reinhardt's Charge.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.407 }, { "hero": "hazard", "reason": "Hazard's dives are easy for Orisa to peel off her team.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.383 }, { "hero": "doomfist", "reason": "Orisa's Energy Javelin can interrupt Doomfist during Power Block or while he charges Rocket Punch.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.376 }, { "hero": "jetpack-cat", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.0); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.315 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "F", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/orisa/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Defense Protocol", "effect": "While charging Terra Surge, Orisa regenerates 100 health per second." }, { "name": "Mobile Fortification", "effect": "During Fortify, Orisa keeps her full movement speed and builds no heat." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Heavy Javelin", "effect": "Energy Javelin knocks enemies back 25% harder and deals 15 more damage when it pins them to a wall.", "patch": { "date": "2026-08-11", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/08/" } }, { "name": "Protective Barrier", "effect": "Javelin Spin is swapped for an ability that throws out a barrier." } ], 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No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.29 }, { "hero": "kiriko", "reason": "Protection Suzu cleanses the slow from Ravenous Vortex, and Swift Step escapes the Annihilation drain.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.283 }, { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.377 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "brigitte", "reason": "Nemesis Form punches go through shields, so Brigitte can't fight Ramattra up close.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.646 }, { "hero": "winston", "reason": "Ravenous Vortex punishes Winston's dives and makes it hard for him to get out.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.579 }, { "hero": "tracer", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.0); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.355 }, { "hero": "wrecking-ball", "reason": "A rolling Wrecking Ball gets caught by Ravenous Vortex, and in Nemesis Form Ramattra's Pummel punishes him at close range.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.322 }, { "hero": "reinhardt", "reason": "Barrier Field does nothing against Ramattra once he enters Nemesis Form; his punches go right through.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.388 }, { "hero": "domina", "reason": "Ramattra's barrier comes back faster than Domina's, and Nemesis Form gives him extra armor, so he wins damage trades against her more easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.308 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "C", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/ramattra/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Relentless Form", "effect": "Eliminations during Nemesis Form add 2 seconds to it, or half that during Annihilation.", "patch": { "date": "2026-06-16", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/06/" } }, { "name": "Prolonged Barrier", "effect": "Void Barrier lasts 25% longer and is 25% bigger." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Void Surge", "effect": "Firing Void Accelerator continuously sends out 6 extra projectiles every so often." }, { "name": "Nanite Repair", "effect": "Ramattra heals 100 health per second while standing in Ravenous Vortex.", "patch": { "date": "2026-06-16", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/06/" } } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/ramattra/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/ramattra", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/ramattra", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/ramattra/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 48.9 }, { "id": "reaper", "name": "Reaper", "role": "Damage", "subrole": "Flanker", "isNew": false, "initials": "RP", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.7); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.28 }, { "hero": "cassidy", "reason": "Flashbang lets Cassidy punish Reaper while he tries to get away.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.255 }, { "hero": "brigitte", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.5); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.242 }, { "hero": "tracer", "reason": "Blink lets Tracer avoid Reaper's shotgun spread up close, and Recall undoes any chip damage.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.196 }, { "hero": "pharah", "reason": "Reaper's close-range shotguns can't do much to a Pharah hovering overhead.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.183 }, { "hero": "symmetra", "reason": "A turret placed ahead of time helps Symmetra push Reaper back when he moves in.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.149 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "bastion", "reason": "Bastion is wide, so Reaper's shotgun spread lands easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.455 }, { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Mauga's big hitbox soaks up Reaper's shotgun fire.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.422 }, { "hero": "domina", "reason": "Domina has a hard time in close-range fights.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.369 }, { "hero": "mercy", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.252 }, { "hero": "winston", "reason": "Reaper's shotguns deal enough damage to break Winston's Barrier Projector.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.33 }, { "hero": "zenyatta", "reason": "Zenyatta is wide, so Reaper's shotgun spread lands easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.226 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "B", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/reaper/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Soul Reaving", "effect": "Reaper picks up Soul Globes left by dead enemies to heal 50.", "patch": { "date": "2026-07-14", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/07/" } }, { "name": "Lingering Wraith", "effect": "Exiting Wraith Form makes Reaper 30% faster for 2 seconds.", "patch": { "date": "2026-06-16", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/06/" } } ], "major": [ { "name": "Shadow Blink", "effect": "Shadow Step casts and recharges 25% faster but has 25% less range." }, { "name": "Trigger Finger", "effect": "Using an ability or reloading resets the cooldown of Dire Triggers." } ], "recommended": { "minor": { "perk": "Lingering Wraith", "voteShare": 68, "votesSince": "June 17, 2026", "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [ "deltia" ] }, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/reaper/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/reaper", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/reaper", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/reaper/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 50.8 }, { "id": "reinhardt", "name": "Reinhardt", "role": "Tank", "subrole": "Stalwart", "isNew": false, "initials": "RE", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "torbjorn", "reason": "Reinhardt struggles to take out Torbjörn's turret.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.66 }, { "hero": "jetpack-cat", "reason": "Reinhardt can do very little against heroes in the air.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.548 }, { "hero": "wuyang", "reason": "Rushing Torrent and Guardian Wave help Wuyang stay away from Reinhardt while poking him.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.433 }, { "hero": "juno", "reason": "Reinhardt struggles against targets in the air, and Hyper Ring makes it hard for him to get into range.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.407 }, { "hero": "mizuki", "reason": "When Reinhardt gets close, Mizuki can open up distance with Binding Chain or Katashiro Return.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.348 }, { "hero": "echo", "reason": "Reinhardt struggles against targets in the air and against poke heroes such as Echo.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.214 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "brigitte", "reason": "Reinhardt's hammer hits so hard that Brigitte struggles to get close.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.542 }, { "hero": "anran", "reason": "Anran's fire projectiles are stopped by Reinhardt's shield, and when Inferno Rush is down his hammer catches her.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.629 }, { "hero": "domina", "reason": "Domina has little mobility, so she struggles when Reinhardt closes in.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.383 }, { "hero": "dva", "reason": "Once D.Va is out of her mech, Reinhardt can pin her with Charge, and Defense Matrix doesn't protect her from Earthshatter.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.28 }, { "hero": "winston", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.384 }, { "hero": "sigma", "reason": "Sigma struggles when the fight gets close.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.311 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "S", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/reinhardt/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Crusader's Fire", "effect": "Stunning an enemy gives back a Fire Strike charge, letting Reinhardt hold as many as 3." }, { "name": "Crusader's Resolve", "effect": "With Barrier Field up, Reinhardt's passive health regeneration starts 75% sooner." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Shield Slam", "effect": "While Barrier Field is up, Reinhardt can use it to hit and knock back enemies." }, { "name": "Ignited Fury", "effect": "Each enemy hit by Fire Strike gives Reinhardt 2 seconds of 25% faster attack speed." } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/reinhardt/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/reinhardt", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/reinhardt", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/reinhardt/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 53.1 }, { "id": "roadhog", "name": "Roadhog", "role": "Tank", "subrole": "Bruiser", "isNew": false, "initials": "RO", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "doctrine", "reason": "Doctrine's range lets him stay outside the distance where Roadhog can hook him.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.656 }, { "hero": "sombra", "reason": "Since the rework Roadhog's hook combo no longer kills Sombra outright, so she can teleport out after being hooked.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.469 }, { "hero": "baptiste", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +13.2); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.689 }, { "hero": "zenyatta", "reason": "Roadhog has no barrier, so he's very exposed once Orb of Discord is on him.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.552 }, { "hero": "ana", "reason": "Biotic Grenade's anti-heal cancels out the self-healing Roadhog gets from Take a Breather.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.494 }, { "hero": "pharah", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.2); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.463 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "hazard", "reason": "Hazard is an easy Chain Hook target while he's using Jagged Wall.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.478 }, { "hero": "anran", "reason": "The moment Dancing Blaze runs out is when Anran is most exposed, and Roadhog can hook her right then.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.362 }, { "hero": "doomfist", "reason": "Doomfist is easy to hook while he's in Power Block, charging Rocket Punch, or recovering from Meteor Strike.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.546 }, { "hero": "winston", "reason": "Roadhog's huge close-range damage breaks barriers quickly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.49 }, { "hero": "wrecking-ball", "reason": "Landing Chain Hook lets Roadhog keep a diving Wrecking Ball off his team.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.49 }, { "hero": "moira", "reason": "Moira usually fights at mid-range, so Chain Hook catches her easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.438 } ], "dataConfidence": "medium", "confidenceNotes": [ "RankedBoost not used: its page predates this hero's Season 5 changes. 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No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.666 }, { "hero": "venture", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.0); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.456 }, { "hero": "brigitte", "reason": "The moment Shion starts charging Execution, Brigitte can raise her shield to block it completely, or interrupt with Shield Bash.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.342 }, { "hero": "reinhardt", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.7); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.216 }, { "hero": "widowmaker", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.193 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "pharah", "reason": "Shion's attacks are hitscan, so hitting targets in the air is easy.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.575 }, { "hero": "echo", "reason": "Echo doesn't have much health, so Shion's burst melts her quickly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.308 }, { "hero": "mercy", "reason": "Shion's pistols and Execution are both hitscan, so Mercy is easy to hit.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.287 }, { "hero": "kiriko", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.251 }, { "hero": "illari", "reason": "Shion's range and Joyride let him reach side angles where he can shoot down Illari's Pylon.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.104 }, { "hero": "symmetra", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.078 } ], "dataConfidence": "low", "confidenceNotes": [ "No RankedBoost page yet (hero newer than its March 2026 update); based on 3 counter sources.", "Few matchups are confirmed by 3+ sources; several entries rely on stat data without a written explanation." ], "tier": "C", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/shion/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Survival Instinct", "effect": "The overhealth from Evade lasts 1 second longer.", "patch": { "date": "2026-10-06", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/10/" } }, { "name": "X Machina", "effect": "Against enemies under half health, Execution deals 20% more damage." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Refuel", "effect": "Joyride heals Shion for 50 right away, then 20 more every second it stays active." }, { "name": "Faces of Death", "effect": "Shion gets the passives of every other Damage sub-role: Recon, Specialist and Sharpshooter." } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/shion/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/shion", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/shion", "https://overpicker.com/counters" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 49.3 }, { "id": "sierra", "name": "Sierra", "role": "Damage", "subrole": "Recon", "isNew": false, "initials": "SR", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "sigma", "reason": "Even when Sierra lands Tracking Shot, Experimental Barrier or Kinetic Grasp lets Sigma cancel nearly all of it.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.745 }, { "hero": "moira", "reason": "Fade removes Sierra's Tracking Shot.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.379 }, { "hero": "wuyang", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.317 }, { "hero": "anran", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.2); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.313 }, { "hero": "dva", "reason": "Defense Matrix can soak up nearly all of Sierra's Tracking Shot.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.255 }, { "hero": "winston", "reason": "Winston's Barrier Projector lasts against Sierra, who has no burst to break it fast.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.143 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +11.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.45 }, { "hero": "roadhog", "reason": "Roadhog is so large that hitting him builds Sierra's ultimate quickly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.268 }, { "hero": "illari", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.215 }, { "hero": "symmetra", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.8); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.163 } ], "dataConfidence": "low", "confidenceNotes": [ "No RankedBoost page yet (hero newer than its March 2026 update); based on 3 counter sources.", "Few matchups are confirmed by 3+ sources; several entries rely on stat data without a written explanation." ], "tier": "C", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/sierra/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Full Flight", "effect": "Anchor Drone can fly and grapple 25% farther." }, { "name": "Tight Grip", "effect": "Helix Rifle's spread closes 70% faster and opens back up 30% slower.", "patch": { "date": "2026-06-16", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/06/" } } ], "major": [ { "name": "Medi-Drone", "effect": "Anchor Drones carry a medkit Sierra can use to heal." }, { "name": "Locked In", "effect": "Landing Tracking Shot on an enemy gives Sierra 20% faster attack speed for 2 seconds." } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/sierra/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/sierra", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/sierra", "https://overpicker.com/counters" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 49.7 }, { "id": "sigma", "name": "Sigma", "role": "Tank", "subrole": "Stalwart", "isNew": false, "initials": "SG", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "vendetta", "reason": "Vendetta moves so much that Sigma has trouble landing his Hyperspheres or Accretion.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.409 }, { "hero": "brigitte", "reason": "Brigitte's shield blocks Sigma's Accretion.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.474 }, { "hero": "zarya", "reason": "Particle Barrier blocks Sigma's Accretion.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.469 }, { "hero": "symmetra", "reason": "Sigma's barrier feeds Symmetra's beam charge, and Kinetic Grasp can't absorb her beam.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.39 }, { "hero": "echo", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.1); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.334 }, { "hero": "reinhardt", "reason": "Sigma struggles when the fight gets close.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.311 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Sigma is strong in head-on fights at mid-range.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.536 }, { "hero": "hazard", "reason": "Sigma pokes Hazard down easily, and Accretion hits him hard.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.519 }, { "hero": "wrecking-ball", "reason": "A rolling Wrecking Ball can be stunned out of it with Accretion, and his guns are soaked up by Kinetic Grasp.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.432 }, { "hero": "cassidy", "reason": "Cassidy usually fights at mid-range, which is exactly where Sigma wants to fight.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.362 }, { "hero": "ana", "reason": "Kinetic Grasp and Experimental Barrier let Sigma cancel Ana's abilities while he pressures her with his primary fire.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.273 }, { "hero": "sierra", "reason": "Even when Sierra lands Tracking Shot, Experimental Barrier or Kinetic Grasp lets Sigma cancel nearly all of it.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.745 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "B", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/sigma/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Kinetic Cycle", "effect": "Projectiles soaked up by Kinetic Grasp also lower Accretion's cooldown." }, { "name": "Hyper Regeneration", "effect": "Experimental Barrier regains health equal to 30% of Hyperspheres' damage.", "patch": { "date": "2026-07-14", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/07/" } } ], "major": [ { "name": "Hyper Strike", "effect": "After every 5 direct Hypersphere hits, Sigma's next Quick Melee that connects lifts and knocks enemies away." }, { "name": "Levitation", "effect": "Press and hold Double Jump to float upward for a moment." } ], "recommended": { "minor": { "perk": "Hyper Regeneration", "voteShare": 85, "votesSince": null, "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [ "deltia" ] }, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/sigma/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/sigma", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/sigma", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/sigma/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 50.1 }, { "id": "sojourn", "name": "Sojourn", "role": "Damage", "subrole": "Sharpshooter", "isNew": false, "initials": "SJ", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "vendetta", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.307 }, { "hero": "wuyang", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.252 }, { "hero": "hazard", "reason": "Stat-based: also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.3 }, { "hero": "doomfist", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.8); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.298 }, { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.8); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.268 }, { "hero": "genji", "reason": "Genji can easily Deflect Sojourn's attacks, and a reflected shot can punish her heavily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.259 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Mauga's big hitbox gives Sojourn an easy way to build Railgun charge.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.391 }, { "hero": "torbjorn", "reason": "Disruptor Shot or a few rifle shots are enough for Sojourn to take out Torbjörn's turret.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.358 }, { "hero": "zenyatta", "reason": "Zenyatta's small health pool leaves him very exposed to Railgun headshots from any distance.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.315 }, { "hero": "roadhog", "reason": "Every shot into Roadhog's big frame fills Sojourn's Railgun quickly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.366 }, { "hero": "bastion", "reason": "Bastion is wide, so Sojourn's Railgun shots connect easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.322 }, { "hero": "domina", "reason": "Disruptor Shot lets Sojourn break Domina's Barrier Array very quickly.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.314 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "F", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/sojourn/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Overcharged", "effect": "During Overclock, Railgun can hold 50 more energy." }, { "name": "Deceleration Field", "effect": "Disruptor Shot slows the enemies it hits by 25%." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Friction Generators", "effect": "Power Slide builds as much as 75 energy.", "patch": { "date": "2026-06-16", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/06/" } }, { "name": "Dual Thrusters", "effect": "Power Slide has a second charge, and its jump turns into sideways movement instead of height." } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": { "perk": "Dual Thrusters", "voteShare": 74, "votesSince": "June 17, 2026", "sources": [ "owperks", "deltia" ], "changedSinceGuide": [] } } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/sojourn/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/sojourn", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/sojourn", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/sojourn/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 45.5 }, { "id": "soldier-76", "name": "Soldier: 76", "role": "Damage", "subrole": "Specialist", "isNew": false, "initials": "76", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "vendetta", "reason": "Vendetta can get on top of Soldier: 76 easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.453 }, { "hero": "winston", "reason": "Soldier: 76 has few tools to deal with Winston's dives.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.422 }, { "hero": "doomfist", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.39 }, { "hero": "dmon", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.6); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.331 }, { "hero": "genji", "reason": "Once Genji gets close, Soldier: 76 has little to answer with.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.301 }, { "hero": "hanzo", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.292 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "echo", "reason": "Soldier: 76's hitscan rifle hits Echo easily.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.51 }, { "hero": "pharah", "reason": "Soldier: 76's hitscan rifle has an easy time hitting Pharah.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.429 }, { "hero": "junkrat", "reason": "Soldier: 76's hitscan rifle hits Junkrat easily when he launches into the air.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.349 }, { "hero": "baptiste", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.168 }, { "hero": "jetpack-cat", "reason": "Jetpack Cat is an easy target mid-air for Soldier: 76's instant-hit rifle.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.479 }, { "hero": "juno", "reason": "Juno is an easy target for Soldier: 76's hitscan rifle.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.395 } ], "dataConfidence": "high", "confidenceNotes": [], "tier": "C", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/soldier-76/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Helix Propulsion", "effect": "Helix Rockets fly 50% faster." }, { "name": "Tactical Salvo", "effect": "While Tactical Visor is active, Helix Rockets recharge 80% faster and fire without interrupting Heavy Pulse Rifle." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Full Stride", "effect": "Sprint's speed bonus builds up by a further 25% across 2 seconds." }, { "name": "Stim Pack", "effect": "Biotic Field is swapped for Stim Pack: using it heals Soldier: 76 by 30 every second and boosts his attack speed 20%, both for 5 seconds." } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/soldier-76/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/soldier76", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/soldier-76", "https://overpicker.com/counters", "https://rankedboost.com/overwatch/counters/soldier-76/" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-14", "winRate": 49.3 }, { "id": "sombra", "name": "Sombra", "role": "Support", "subrole": "Tactician", "isNew": false, "initials": "SO", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "torbjorn", "reason": "Torbjörn's turret is safe from Sombra at range because her pistol falls off badly over distance.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.364 }, { "hero": "venture", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.7); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.411 }, { "hero": "brigitte", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +9.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.395 }, { "hero": "moira", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.2); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.313 }, { "hero": "zarya", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.2); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.313 }, { "hero": "baptiste", "reason": "Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +8.0); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.267 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "wrecking-ball", "reason": "Wrecking Ball relies on health packs to stay alive, and Sombra can claim them for her team.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.474 }, { "hero": "roadhog", "reason": "Since the rework Roadhog's hook combo no longer kills Sombra outright, so she can teleport out after being hooked.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.469 }, { "hero": "ashe", "reason": "Sombra can shut B.O.B. down for a short time.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.404 }, { "hero": "bastion", "reason": "Cyberspace weakens a Bastion in Assault mode enough for Sombra's team to win the exchange.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.387 }, { "hero": "doctrine", "reason": "An EMP removes Deliverance before it pays off.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.478 }, { "hero": "mercy", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.4); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.394 } ], "dataConfidence": "medium", "confidenceNotes": [ "RankedBoost not used: its page predates this hero's Season 5 changes. Based on 3 counter sources, all with only about 10 days of post-change data (Oct 6–16, 2026), including the Oct 13 hotfix.", "Only 5 listed matchups are confirmed by 3+ sources; the rest by 2." ], "tier": "B", "tierSource": "counterwatch", "perks": { "source": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/sombra/", "checked": "2026-10-16", "minor": [ { "name": "Life Hack", "effect": "When Sombra casts EMP, allies around her also get Hotfix.", "patch": { "date": "2026-10-06", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/10/" } }, { "name": "CTRL ALT ESC", "effect": "If Sombra teleports with Translocator while under half health, her passive health regeneration starts." } ], "major": [ { "name": "Data Packet", "effect": "Each health pack hacked with Hotfix cuts 4 seconds off Hotfix's cooldown.", "patch": { "date": "2026-10-06", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/10/" } }, { "name": "Cybersecurity", "effect": "Allies under half health get twice the healing from Cyberspace.", "patch": { "date": "2026-10-06", "url": "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/news/patch-notes/live/2026/10/" } } ], "recommended": { "minor": null, "major": null } }, "sources": [ "https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/sombra/", "https://www.counterwatch.gg/stats/overwatch/counters/sombra", "https://counterpickgg.com/heroes/sombra", "https://overpicker.com/counters" ], "lastUpdated": "2026-10-16", "winRate": 50.5 }, { "id": "symmetra", "name": "Symmetra", "role": "Damage", "subrole": "Specialist", "isNew": false, "initials": "SY", "counteredBy": [ { "hero": "cassidy", "reason": "Symmetra wants mid-range fights, but Cassidy's burst can kill her before her beam is charged.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.388 }, { "hero": "wuyang", "reason": "Symmetra can't reach Wuyang at his poke range, and he clears her Sentry Turrets with ease.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.623 }, { "hero": "junkrat", "reason": "Symmetra's turrets pop instantly to Junkrat's grenades, and his spam beats her damage at all ranges.", "reasonSource": "rankedboost", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.265 }, { "hero": "jetpack-cat", "reason": "Symmetra has few answers to targets in the air, so Jetpack Cat is hard for her to damage.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.172 }, { "hero": "pharah", "reason": "Symmetra has few tools for hitting flying targets, letting Pharah attack her without much risk.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.337 }, { "hero": "lifeweaver", "reason": "Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.8); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.333 } ], "strongAgainst": [ { "hero": "dva", "reason": "Defense Matrix can't stop beams.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "high", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch", "rankedboost" ], "score": 0.296 }, { "hero": "domina", "reason": "Domina struggles to take out Symmetra's Sentry Turrets.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.56 }, { "hero": "mauga", "reason": "Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +12.4); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet.", "reasonSource": "stats", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterwatch", "overpicker" ], "score": 0.45 }, { "hero": "sigma", "reason": "Sigma's barrier feeds Symmetra's beam charge, and Kinetic Grasp can't absorb her beam.", "reasonSource": "counterpickgg", "confidence": "medium", "agreeingSources": [ "counterpickgg", "counterwatch" ], "score": 0.39 }, { "hero": "ramattra", "reason": "Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.0); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. 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