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Sierra counters, tier and perks

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

Abilities

Helix Rifle · Tracking Shot · Tremor Charge · Anchor Drone · Trailblazer

Heroes that counter Sierra

  • Sigma: Even when Sierra lands Tracking Shot, Experimental Barrier or Kinetic Grasp lets Sigma cancel nearly all of it. (medium confidence)
  • Moira: Fade removes Sierra's Tracking Shot. (medium confidence)
  • Wuyang: Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Anran: 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. (medium confidence)
  • D.Va: Defense Matrix can soak up nearly all of Sierra's Tracking Shot. (medium confidence)
  • Winston: Winston's Barrier Projector lasts against Sierra, who has no burst to break it fast. (medium confidence)

Sierra is strong against

  • Mauga: 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. (medium confidence)
  • Roadhog: Roadhog is so large that hitting him builds Sierra's ultimate quickly. (medium confidence)
  • Illari: Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Symmetra: 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. (medium confidence)

Sierra perks

Minor (level 2) perks

  • Full Flight: Anchor Drone can fly and grapple 25% farther.
  • Tight Grip: Helix Rifle's spread closes 70% faster and opens back up 30% slower.

Major (level 3) perks

  • Medi-Drone: Anchor Drones carry a medkit Sierra can use to heal.
  • Locked In: Landing Tracking Shot on an enemy gives Sierra 20% faster attack speed for 2 seconds.

Data notes

  • 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.

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