Widowmaker counters, tier and perks

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

Abilities

Widow's Kiss · Grappling Hook · Venom Mine · Infra-Sight

Doomfist: Widowmaker struggles badly when Doomfist dives her. (high confidence)
Genji: Widowmaker struggles badly with Genji's pressure up close. (high confidence)
Hazard: Widowmaker is fragile, which leaves her exposed to Hazard's burst. (high confidence)
Venture: Widowmaker has trouble holding off Venture when it closes in on her. (high confidence)
D.Va: Widowmaker struggles badly when D.Va dives her with Boosters. (high confidence)
Vendetta: Vendetta can get to Widowmaker quickly and pressure her. (high confidence)

Junkrat: Widowmaker's hitscan rifle hits Junkrat easily when he launches into the air. (high confidence)
Cassidy: Cassidy can't trade effectively with Widowmaker at the distances she fights from. (high confidence)
Pharah: Widowmaker's instant-hit shots make Pharah an easy target in the sky. (high confidence)
Ashe: Ashe tends to peek in predictable ways, which sets her up for Widowmaker's headshots. (high confidence)
Juno: Juno is an easy target for Widowmaker's hitscan shots even while airborne. (high confidence)
Mei: Mei has little mobility, so Widowmaker's headshots land on her easily. (high confidence)

Scoped Efficiency: A scoped shot uses 3 ammo rather than 5.
Sniper's Instinct: For 2 seconds after Grappling Hook, scoped shots charge 100% faster.

Seeker Mine: Venom Mine no longer disappears once triggered, and it shoots poison darts at any enemy that comes within 10 meters.
Widow's Bite: Scoped shots can overcharge to 125% and pierce through enemies at full charge.