Overwatch strongly relies on its heroes, each with clear strengths and weaknesses. We will show you how to counter each hero effectively.
Particularly for newcomers to Overwatch, one hero may be especially unpopular. We’re talking about Bastion, the cheerful beeping combat robot, who can transform at any time into an extremely powerful stationary turret and often takes down entire teams effortlessly as a happy camper, usually snagging the “Play of the Game” moment as well.
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However, Bastion can be countered quite easily if you know how and have the right hero ready. Therefore, we will show you here which heroes counter which other character effectively.
| Hero | Good against | Vulnerable to |
| Bastion:
The robot camper is ideal against all heroes that need to get close, but characters with long range or special skills like Genji’s projectile reflection or Roadhog’s hook have little chance against him. | · Reaper
· Mercy · Lucio · D.VA Winston | · Widowmaker
· Hanzo Pharah Tracer Junkrat Genji Roadhog |
| D.VA:
D.VA is strong at mid to close range and sweeps away all other heroes easily. But beware of more resilient tanks, stun heroes, or Zarya, who can quickly gain enough firepower through her shield to grill you in seconds! | · Torbjörn (turrets)
· Widowmaker Hanzo Soldier: 76 | · Junkrat
· Roadhog Zarya Zenyatta Mei Genji |
| Genji:
The cyber ninja Genji is an ideal flanker and disruptor, capable of striking quickly. However, he should stay away from even faster heroes like Tracer or area attacks. | · Widowmaker
· Roadhog Bastion D.VA Torbjörn | · Tracer
· Pharah Zarya Mei Winston |
| Lucio:
This supporter is very fast and buffs his team passively. He works well with all heroes, especially melee fighters. However, enemies with high burst damage are his weakness, as they can take him down before he can heal himself. | · Works well with all melee heroes. | · Widowmaker
· Roadhog Pharah Tracer |
| Hanzo:
Bowman Hanzo is a sniper who climbs walls and has a particularly dangerous ultimate. He should watch out for speedy enemies and other snipers. | · Zenyatta
· McCree Bastion Torbjörn Pharah Symmetra | · Widowmaker
· Mei Reinhardt Tracer Genji |
| Junkrat:
Junkrat is ideal for mining chokepoints or taking down slow heroes. However, he struggles against speedy enemies and snipers. | · Bastion
· Reinhardt McCree Symmetra | · Widowmaker
· Hanzo Reaper Pharah Tracer |
| McCree:
Cowboy McCree is a good damage dealer but a bit slow. He is therefore vulnerable to snipers. | · Roadhog
· Reinhardt Tracer Genji | · Widowmaker
· Hanzo Bastion |
| Mei:
A defensive control character, effective against ranged fighters. However, she has little hope against burst damage. | · Widowmaker
· Hanzo Lucio Symmetra Bastion Torbjörn | · Junkrat
· Reaper Pharah |
| Mercy:
A strong healer who has little durability and is virtually defenseless against attackers. Especially fast heroes or snipers quickly take her down. | · Mercy fits into any team | · Widowmaker
· Hanzo McCree Tracer |
| Pharah:
A mobile attacker who deals a lot of damage, but is quickly taken down in close combat. | · Torbjörn
· Bastion Junkrat Mei | · Widowmaker
· Hanzo McCree Roadhog Soldier: 76 |
| Reaper:
An assassin who deals a lot of damage at close range. Agile heroes that can deal damage quickly are a problem for him. | · Mercy
· Zenyatta Widowmaker Hanzo Winston D.VA | · Pharah
· Lucio McCree Soldier: 76 |
| Reinhardt:
This tank is especially effective against distant targets, but mobile heroes can bypass his shield. | · Widowmaker
· Hanzo Torbjörn Soldier: 76 | · Pharah
· Bastion Junkrat McCree Mei Zenyatta Tracer |
| Roadhog:
A brutal close-range tank who can deal significant damage. However, he is defenseless against distant targets. | · D.VA
· Pharah Genji Tracer Mercy Zenyatta | · Pharah (long range)
· Hanzo Bastion Widowmaker Zenyatta (long range) Torbjörn |
| Soldier: 76:
He performs most effectively at mid range, as his rifle is quite accurate and deals a lot of DPS. His Helix rockets are optimal against stationary targets or slow heroes. However, snipers and close combat heroes are his downfall. | · Pharah
· Roadhog Bastion Torbjörn | · Widowmaker
· Hanzo Reaper McCree Reinhardt |
| Symmetra:
A supporter who builds turrets and teleporters. The turrets are optimal against flankers with low hitpoints. However, strong heroes can break through. | · Genji
· Tracer Reaper | · Junkrat
· Pharah Zarya Winston |
| Torbjörn:
Torbjörn is a purely defensive hero who can stop any advance with his turrets. He is vulnerable to fast opponents and long-range attacks. | · Good against all teams with few tanks and heroes with low hitpoints | · Widowmaker
· Hanzo McCree Tracer Zenyatta Junkrat Pharah |
| Tracer:
Tracer is incredibly fast and a constant nuisance when she gets behind enemy lines and mows down slow targets and supports. However, she struggles against resilient tanks and rapid-fire weapons. | · Widowmaker
· Hanzo Bastion Mercy Torbjörn Zenyatta | · McCree
· Reaper Roadhog Winston Soldier: 76 Pharah |
| Widowmaker:
A very mobile sniper who deals a lot of damage from long distances with headshots. Agile melee fighters are her downfall. | · Mercy
· Zenyatta McCree Soldier: 76 Bastion Torbjörn | · Tracer
· Genji Reaper Winston |
| Winston:
A strong tank who breaks enemy formations effectively. Strong melee heroes are his nemesis. | · Torbjörn
· Widowmaker Hanzo Genji Tracer | · Reaper
· McCree Mei Zenyatta Zarya |
| Zarya:
A very strong off-tank who can deal a lot of damage if she is prepared. | · Bastion
· D.VA McCree Winston Genji Symmetra | · Reaper
· Bastion
· Roadhog |
| Zenyatta:
An offensive supporter who can target stationary objectives effectively. However, he doesn’t fare well against assassins and snipers. | · Bastion
· Reinhardt Torbjörn Winston Roadhog D.VA | · Widowmaker
· Hanzo Genji Tracer |
Do you have any other counters in mind? Let us know in the comments! And also check out our guide overview for Overwatch!
