Hanzo
⚔️ Damage

Hanzo

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This page covers all matchups for Hanzo (Damage): 5 heroes Hanzo is strong against, and 16 heroes that counter Hanzo — each with an explanation of why the matchup works. Struggling against an enemy Hanzo? Consider switching to Sigma, Genji, Shion.

Hanzo is strong against 5 heroes

Torbjörn
Torbjörn Favorable

You can destroy turrets with the Storm Bow from outside their range.

Symmetra
Symmetra Favorable

You can target enemies one-sidedly from outside the beam's range

Roadhog
Roadhog Favorable

It's easy to land multiple headshots with the Storm Bow on large targets.

Zenyatta
Zenyatta Favorable

You can keep your slow-moving rear guards within one-shot range

Zarya
Zarya Favorable

From a distance beyond the Particle Cannon's range, you can one-sidedly chip away at their health with the Storm Bow's massive damage.

Hanzo is weak against 16 heroes

Sigma
Sigma Hard Counter

Arrows can be absorbed by Grasp, and the Experimental Barrier can block sniper fire as well.

Genji
Genji Favorable

Arrows can be reflected, and Swift Strike closes into the range where Storm Bow struggles.

Shion
Shion Favorable

If you force them into close range, the Storm Bow won't be able to keep up.

Sojourn
Sojourn Favorable

With the Hit-Scan Railgun, it's easier to gain the upper hand in firefights against projectiles

Tracer
Tracer Favorable

The Storm Bow can't keep up with close-range Blink maneuvers.

Vendetta
Vendetta Favorable

While blocking a single shot from the Storm Bow with your stance, you can close in with a Soaring Slice

Venture
Venture Favorable

By moving underground, you can close in while ignoring the sniper's line of fire

Widowmaker
Widowmaker Favorable

Hit-scan sniping hits faster and more accurately than projectile arrows.

Anran
Anran Favorable

Inferno Rush and Dancing Blaze force the point-blank range where Storm Bow struggles.

Baptiste
Baptiste Favorable

Immortality Field can fully soak Dragonstrike or a burst one-shot.

D.Va
D.Va Favorable

You can close in while the Matrix absorbs the arrows

Winston
Winston Favorable

Close in with a jump, block arrows with your barrier, and chip away at their health with electric attacks

Orisa
Orisa Favorable

You can advance while deflecting arrows with a javelin spin.

Doomfist
Doomfist Favorable

If you force close combat to prevent the Storm Bow from firing and block the arrow with a Power Block, your punches will be strengthened.

Wrecking Ball
Wrecking Ball Favorable

High-speed collisions keep disrupting my sniper position

Hazard
Hazard Favorable

You can disrupt a sniper's position by climbing and using the Violent Leap

Hanzo's Kit at a Glance

Effective Range
Long
Mobility
Medium
Hitbox
Medium
Playstyle
Poke / One Shot
Weapon Storm Bow Projectile Long One Shot
Ability Storm Arrows Projectile Burst Bounce
Ability Sonic Arrow Reveal
Ability Lunge Leap
Ult Dragonstrike Aoe Piercing Zone
Passive Wall Climb Wallclimb

Hanzo's Perks

Upgrades you can pick by leveling up during a match — one Minor (level 2) and one Major (level 3).

Minor Sonic Disruption

Sonic Arrow hacks nearby Health Packs for 30 seconds.

Minor Dragon Fury

After hitting an enemy with Primary Fire, gain 20% attack speed for 1.5 seconds.

Major Frost Arrow

Press R to ready an explosive frost arrow, slowing enemies hit by 35% for 2 seconds.

Major Scatter Arrows

On first ricochet, Storm Arrows split into 5 shots dealing 33% damage and bounce 1 extra time.

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