Hazard
🛡️ Tank

Hazard

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This page covers all matchups for Hazard (Tank): 8 heroes Hazard is strong against, and 9 heroes that counter Hazard — each with an explanation of why the matchup works. Struggling against an enemy Hazard? Consider switching to Vendetta, Mei, Sombra.

Hazard is strong against 8 heroes

Symmetra
Symmetra Hard Counter

You can destroy teleporters and sentry turrets with the Jagged Wall, and you can take out the main unit with the Violent Leap.

Widowmaker
Widowmaker Hard Counter

Use Climb and Violent Leap to reach high-altitude sniper positions directly

Lúcio
Lúcio Favorable

Block the wall-ride path with a Jagged Wall, then chase after them with a Violent Leap to catch them

Torbjörn
Torbjörn Favorable

You can destroy the turret with "Jagged Wall" and take out the main unit with "Violent Leap."

Illari
Illari Favorable

Use Jaggy Wall to destroy the Healing Pylon, then apply pressure to the backline with Violent Leap.

Ana
Ana Favorable

With Violent Leap closing in rapidly, force the opponent to use their self-defense ability, then close in while using Spike Guard to mitigate their counterattack.

Zenyatta
Zenyatta Favorable

A rear guard lacking mobility is overwhelmed by a one-sided attack using Violent Leap

Hanzo
Hanzo Favorable

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

Hazard is weak against 9 heroes

Vendetta
Vendetta Hard Counter

You can withstand a Burst from Bone Sting while in the Warding Stance and counterattack with melee firepower.

Mei
Mei Favorable

I used Cryo Freeze to survive Bone Sting's burst, but got hit on the way back from my slow-motion dive.

Sombra
Sombra Favorable

Hack locks out Violent Leap and Spike Guard, isolating him right after he dives in.

Jetpack Cat
Jetpack Cat Favorable

Purr's knockback peels Violent Leap dives, and flying away keeps the cat out of his reach.

Mizuki
Mizuki Favorable

Binding Chain answers Violent Leap by locking his movement for the team to punish, and Katashiro Return escapes if he overcommits.

Orisa
Orisa Favorable

You can neutralize Bone Sting (projectile) with Javelin Spin and intercept Violent Leap with Energy Javelin.

Zarya
Zarya Favorable

It's easy to convert the burst from "Violent Leap" into energy using a Particle Barrier.

Mauga
Mauga Favorable

You can absorb burst damage with damage reduction and fight back with sustained, heavy firepower.

Roadhog
Roadhog Favorable

You can use Chain Hook to catch the main body that has leaped in with a Violent Leap and turn the tables on it.

Hazard's Kit at a Glance

Effective Range
Close–Mid
Mobility
High
Hitbox
Large
Playstyle
Dive / Brawl / Burst
Weapon Bonespur Projectile Burst Close Mid
Ability Spike Guard Damage Reduction Homing Sustained
Ability Violent Leap Leap Melee Knockback
Ability Jagged Wall Wall Deployable Knockback
Ult Downpour Aoe Immobilize
Passive Vault Wallclimb

Hazard's Perks

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

Minor Reconstitution

Jagged Wall hits overfill Spike Guard with 25% additional energy.

Minor Anarchic Zeal

Spike Guard's spikes gain 40% Lifesteal.

Major Deep Leap

Violent Leap's range is increased by 20%.

Major Explosive Impalements

Bonespur hits mark targets with spikes. Quick Melee and Violent Leap's slash detonate them for 30 explosive damage.

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