Shion counters, tier and perks

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

Abilities

Kira Pistols · Execution · Joyride · Evade · Satsuriku Spree

D.Mon: While Shion's Evade is on cooldown, D.Mon can run Shion down and threaten a kill. (high confidence)
D.Va: Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +9.4); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
Venture: 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. (medium confidence)
Brigitte: The moment Shion starts charging Execution, Brigitte can raise her shield to block it completely, or interrupt with Shield Bash. (medium confidence)
Reinhardt: 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. (medium confidence)
Widowmaker: Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)

Pharah: Shion's attacks are hitscan, so hitting targets in the air is easy. (high confidence)
Echo: Echo doesn't have much health, so Shion's burst melts her quickly. (medium confidence)
Mercy: Shion's pistols and Execution are both hitscan, so Mercy is easy to hit. (medium confidence)
Kiriko: Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
Illari: Shion's range and Joyride let him reach side angles where he can shoot down Illari's Pylon. (medium confidence)
Symmetra: 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. (medium confidence)

Survival Instinct: The overhealth from Evade lasts 1 second longer.
X Machina: Against enemies under half health, Execution deals 20% more damage.

Refuel: Joyride heals Shion for 50 right away, then 20 more every second it stays active.
Faces of Death: Shion gets the passives of every other Damage sub-role: Recon, Specialist and Sharpshooter.

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.