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.
You can destroy turrets with the Storm Bow from outside their range.
You can target enemies one-sidedly from outside the beam's range
It's easy to land multiple headshots with the Storm Bow on large targets.
You can keep your slow-moving rear guards within one-shot range
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.
Arrows can be absorbed by Grasp, and the Experimental Barrier can block sniper fire as well.
Arrows can be reflected, and Swift Strike closes into the range where Storm Bow struggles.
If you force them into close range, the Storm Bow won't be able to keep up.
With the Hit-Scan Railgun, it's easier to gain the upper hand in firefights against projectiles
The Storm Bow can't keep up with close-range Blink maneuvers.
While blocking a single shot from the Storm Bow with your stance, you can close in with a Soaring Slice
By moving underground, you can close in while ignoring the sniper's line of fire
Hit-scan sniping hits faster and more accurately than projectile arrows.
Inferno Rush and Dancing Blaze force the point-blank range where Storm Bow struggles.
Immortality Field can fully soak Dragonstrike or a burst one-shot.
You can close in while the Matrix absorbs the arrows
Close in with a jump, block arrows with your barrier, and chip away at their health with electric attacks
You can advance while deflecting arrows with a javelin spin.
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.
High-speed collisions keep disrupting my sniper position
You can disrupt a sniper's position by climbing and using the Violent Leap
Upgrades you can pick by leveling up during a match — one Minor (level 2) and one Major (level 3).
Sonic Arrow hacks nearby Health Packs for 30 seconds.
After hitting an enemy with Primary Fire, gain 20% attack speed for 1.5 seconds.
Press R to ready an explosive frost arrow, slowing enemies hit by 35% for 2 seconds.
On first ricochet, Storm Arrows split into 5 shots dealing 33% damage and bounce 1 extra time.
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