This page covers all matchups for Roadhog (Tank): 7 heroes Roadhog is strong against, and 12 heroes that counter Roadhog — each with an explanation of why the matchup works. Struggling against an enemy Roadhog? Consider switching to Ana, Lifeweaver, Zenyatta.
Chain Hook can grab a close-range brawler and Scrap Gun finishes them off in one burst. The best window is right after Anran burns Dancing Blaze.
You can trap Symmetra—who needs to get within beam range—within the Chain Hook's range.
Hang them with a chain hook and deal massive damage with the Scrap Gun
It's easy to stop Doomfist during a combo with Chain Hook and finish him off
You can stop the roll and neutralize its mobility with a Chain Hook.
You can use Chain Hook to catch the main body that has leaped in with a Violent Leap and turn the tables on it.
You can use the Chain Hook to catch it the moment it emerges from the ground
You can use a Biotic Grenade to stop "Take a Breather," and Sleep Darts to stop "Whole Hog" as well.
You can use Life Grip to pull back an ally who has been hooked by Chain Hook and nullify the combo.
Use the Orb of Discord to increase damage taken and deal enough damage to outweigh the healing from "Take a Breather."
If the wound's ongoing damage keeps hitting a high-HP target, and it stacks with Rampage, it can even nullify "Take a Breather."
You can take down a large tank with less than half its health in one go with the Focus Beam.
It's easy to land multiple headshots with the Storm Bow on large targets.
With close-range firepower and the self-healing from "The Reaping," you can whittle down even the thickest health bars
You can survive by using your stance to mitigate the burst damage from the Chain Hook
You can use the Immortality Field to nullify combos from the Chain Hook.
Keep landing Flaming Critical hits on the large target, and you can win the damage race with Cardiac Overdrive.
You can continue to provide support from outside the Chain Hook's range using aerial maneuvers
You can withstand hook combos with Fortify and knock your opponent off balance with Energy Javelin
Upgrades you can pick by leveling up during a match — one Minor (level 2) and one Major (level 3).
Chain Hook hits reload 2 ammo.
Extend the range of Scrap Gun's secondary fire by 50% and tighten its burst spread by 25%.
Take A Breather also heals nearby allies for 50% of its healing.
Gain overhealth based on how far you pull enemies with Chain Hook, up to 300.
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