This page covers all matchups for Genji (Damage): 10 heroes Genji is strong against, and 15 heroes that counter Genji — each with an explanation of why the matchup works. Struggling against an enemy Genji? Consider switching to Torbjörn, Brigitte, Winston.
Deflect can send Configuration: Assault's high firepower right back at Bastion.
Both Sleep Dart and Biotic Grenade can be sent back with Deflect, and Swift Strike closes the gap.
Both the Heavy Pulse Rifle and the Helix Rockets can be reflected with Deflect.
Rockets can be sent back with Deflect, and Wall Climb applies pressure into the air too.
You can deflect grenades by flipping them off a tree branch
Arrows can be reflected, and Swift Strike closes into the range where Storm Bow struggles.
It can reflect the Orb of Destruction and use its mobility to launch one-sided attacks.
Wall Climb and Swift Strike ignore sightlines to close the distance.
Deflect turns the Synthetic Burst Rifle's shots back, and Swift Strike forces close range.
Both The Viper's shots and Dynamite can be reflected with Deflect.
Deflect alone can't fully deal with the turret, and Overload can even weather Dragonblade.
Rocket Flail and Barrier Shield shut Genji down completely at close range, and Rally can even weather Dragonblade.
The Tesla Cannon's electric bolts can't be reflected by Deflect, and Jump Pack lets Winston chase Genji down.
The beam can't be reflected by Deflect, and Particle Barrier can weather Dragonblade too.
Magnetic Grenade disables Swift Strike, cutting off Genji's escape after using Deflect.
Endothermic Blaster's cold can't be blocked by Deflect, and Cryo-Freeze can dodge Dragonblade too.
If you mark a target, the Helix Rifle's bullets will track it even during high-speed maneuvers.
Warding Stance can block Dragonblade's melee attacks.
Photon Projector's beam can't be reflected by Deflect, and Sentry Turret punishes any approach too.
Hack disables Swift Strike, Deflect, and Wall Climb all at once.
You can catch your opponent off guard with homing torpedoes that require no aiming
Binding Chain disables mobility after Swift Strike, and Katashiro Return can dodge Dragonblade.
The beam can't be reflected by Deflect, and Fade can dodge Dragonblade too.
Guardian Wave can push back Dragonblade, and following up with Tidal Blast's knockdown shuts it down completely.
The beam can't be reflected by Deflect.
Upgrades you can pick by leveling up during a match — one Minor (level 2) and one Major (level 3).
Quick Melee reduces the cooldown of Swift Strike by 3 seconds.
Dragonblade swings gain 30% lifesteal.
Swift Strike deals 25 additional damage over time if the enemy is below half health.
Regenerate 50 health per second while Deflect is active.
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