Orisa counters, tier and perks

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

Abilities

Augmented Fusion Driver · Energy Javelin · Fortify · Javelin Spin · Terra Surge

Zarya: Particle Barrier absorbs Orisa's attacks with ease. (high confidence)
Mizuki: Orisa needs space to brawl, and Mizuki controls it with Binding Chain and Kekkai Sanctuary. (high confidence)
Mauga: Fortify doesn't stop Overrun, and Mauga's constant fire wears Orisa down even while she's reducing damage. (high confidence)
Doctrine: Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
Zenyatta: Orisa has a hard time getting rid of Orb of Discord. (medium confidence)
Kiriko: Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)

Winston: Orisa's abilities can easily keep Winston's dives off her team. (high confidence)
Wrecking Ball: Orisa can easily keep Wrecking Ball's dives off her team. (high confidence)
Reinhardt: Fortify or Energy Javelin lets Orisa stop Reinhardt's Charge. (medium confidence)
Hazard: Hazard's dives are easy for Orisa to peel off her team. (medium confidence)
Doomfist: Orisa's Energy Javelin can interrupt Doomfist during Power Block or while he charges Rocket Punch. (medium confidence)
Jetpack Cat: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.0); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)

Defense Protocol: While charging Terra Surge, Orisa regenerates 100 health per second.
Mobile Fortification: During Fortify, Orisa keeps her full movement speed and builds no heat.

Heavy Javelin: Energy Javelin knocks enemies back 25% harder and deals 15 more damage when it pins them to a wall.
Protective Barrier: Javelin Spin is swapped for an ability that throws out a barrier.