This page covers all matchups for Reinhardt (Tank): 1 heroes Reinhardt is strong against, and 20 heroes that counter Reinhardt — each with an explanation of why the matchup works. Struggling against an enemy Reinhardt? Consider switching to Bastion, Mei, Reaper.
Reinhardt is strong against 1 heroes
The Rocket Hammer cannot be blocked by the Defense Matrix, giving it an advantage in close-range brawls.
Reinhardt is weak against 20 heroes
Configuration: Assault's firepower melts through Barrier Field almost instantly.
The Ice Wall blocks both charges and forward movement, and the slow effect causes melee attacks to miss.
Reaper wins the firepower trade inside hammer range, and Wraith Form can dodge Earthshatter too.
You can quickly break through barriers with sustained fire, and use Javelin Spin and Energy Javelin to prevent enemies from closing in.
The chain gun instantly melts the barrier, and a critical hit with a fire attack burns the main body as well.
Nemesis Form's Pummel pierces barriers, so the more Reinhardt holds up his shield, the more one-sided the damage becomes.
You can fire sticky bombs from the air, out of the range of rocket hammers
They can keep chipping away at Reinhardt from a distance as he has no choice but to advance
You can throw grenades over the barrier to chip away at the main body on the other side.
They can keep dropping rockets from the sky, out of the reach of the rocket hammer
Maximize your beam with the Barrier Field, and use the Sentry Turret to chip away at the enemy's health as they advance.
You can keep firing while changing your line of fire before Reinhardt, who moves slowly, gets close to you.
You can throw dynamite over the barrier and keep chipping away at them from a distance before they get close.
Timing Protection Suzu with Earthshatter cancels out the follow-up after the knockdown.
You can use Life Grip to pull an ally who is being carried away by a Charge back to safety.
Warding Stance can block the Rocket Hammer's melee attacks and win the brawl.
Can continue to support allies from the air, out of the reach of rocket hammers
With Speed Boost, you can keep Reinhardt—who's slow on his feet—out of range
Tesla Cannon pierces Barrier Field, making the shield useless, and Jump Pack mobility lets Winston run circles around the low-mobility Reinhardt.
You can use Power Blocks to block Rocket Hammers and boost your punches, allowing you to keep breaking through the opponent's lines.
Reinhardt's Kit at a Glance
Reinhardt's Perks
Upgrades you can pick by leveling up during a match — one Minor (level 2) and one Major (level 3).
Refund a charge of Fire Strike when you stun an enemy, overfilling up to 3.
While using Barrier Field, your passive health regeneration triggers 75% sooner.
While Barrier Field is active, use to damage and knockback enemies.
For each enemy you hit with Fire Strike, gain 2 seconds of 25% increased attack speed.
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