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Support · Medic

Mercy counters, tier and perks

Hero Playbooks tier: D (confidence high). Matchup data confidence: high. Last updated 2026-10-14.

Abilities

Caduceus Staff · Caduceus Blaster · Guardian Angel · Resurrect · Angelic Descent · Valkyrie

Heroes that counter Mercy

  • D.Mon: Mercy stays close to the allies she heals and boosts, so D.Mon's primary fire often hits her along with them. (high confidence)
  • Doomfist: 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. (high confidence)
  • Reaper: 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. (high confidence)
  • Vendetta: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Sombra: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.4); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Mauga: Mauga's hitscan guns are good against targets in the air, so Mercy is easy for him to hit. (medium confidence)

Mercy is strong against

  • Wuyang: Damage-boosted allies can burst targets through Wuyang's healing, and Mercy dodges his crowd control by flying with Guardian Angel. (high confidence)
  • Junkrat: With slow projectiles, Junkrat has a hard time landing shots on Mercy in the air. (high confidence)
  • Emre: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.4); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Torbjörn: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +9.2); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Mei: Mercy stays above Mei's reach: slow shots make airborne targets tough to hit. (medium confidence)
  • Hanzo: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.8); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)

Mercy perks

Minor (level 2) perks

  • Angelic Resurrection: Casting Resurrect gives Mercy 100 overhealth.
  • Winged Reach: Guardian Angel reaches 30% farther.

Major (level 3) perks

  • Chain Boost: Caduceus Staff's damage boost is 5% stronger and also connects to a second ally nearby.
  • Double Dose: Flash Heal has an extra charge, but each one heals 10 less at base.

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