Reaper counters, tier and perks

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

Abilities

Hellfire Shotguns · Shadow Step · Wraith Form · Death Blossom · The Reaping

Hanzo: 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. (high confidence)
Cassidy: Flashbang lets Cassidy punish Reaper while he tries to get away. (medium confidence)
Brigitte: Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.5); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
Tracer: Blink lets Tracer avoid Reaper's shotgun spread up close, and Recall undoes any chip damage. (medium confidence)
Pharah: Reaper's close-range shotguns can't do much to a Pharah hovering overhead. (medium confidence)
Symmetra: A turret placed ahead of time helps Symmetra push Reaper back when he moves in. (medium confidence)

Bastion: Bastion is wide, so Reaper's shotgun spread lands easily. (high confidence)
Mauga: Mauga's big hitbox soaks up Reaper's shotgun fire. (high confidence)
Domina: Domina has a hard time in close-range fights. (high confidence)
Mercy: 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)
Winston: Reaper's shotguns deal enough damage to break Winston's Barrier Projector. (medium confidence)
Zenyatta: Zenyatta is wide, so Reaper's shotgun spread lands easily. (medium confidence)

Soul Reaving: Reaper picks up Soul Globes left by dead enemies to heal 50.
Lingering Wraith: Exiting Wraith Form makes Reaper 30% faster for 2 seconds.

Shadow Blink: Shadow Step casts and recharges 25% faster but has 25% less range.
Trigger Finger: Using an ability or reloading resets the cooldown of Dire Triggers.