This page covers all matchups for Sombra (Support): 5 heroes Sombra is strong against, and 6 heroes that counter Sombra — each with an explanation of why the matchup works. Struggling against an enemy Sombra? Consider switching to Cassidy, Junkrat, Sierra.
Sombra is strong against 5 heroes
Hotfix can hack Sentry Turrets and the Teleporter to shut them down.
Hotfix can hack and destroy the Immortality Field right after it lands, so it never saves anyone.
Hotfix disables the Healing Pylon for 10 seconds, taking away the core of her healing.
From stealth, Hotfix shuts the turret down for 10 seconds and breaks a defense built around it.
Slowed down in Assault mode, Bastion can't get out of the Cyberspace zone, which halves his damage output.
Sombra is weak against 6 heroes
Use a magnetic grenade to disable the translocator and make sure they don't escape
Caught Stealthily Approaching by "Trap" and "Total Mayhem"
Marked enemies have a harder time evading homing missiles, and you can hunt them down as they try to escape after a surprise attack.
Now a support with a weaker Machine Pistol, Sombra loses the duel if you get on her first.
You can counter close-range surprise attacks with your barrier shield and flail.
Even if you're caught off guard, you can immediately break away with "Fade" and drive them back with "Grasp."
Sombra's Kit at a Glance
Sombra's Perks
Upgrades you can pick by leveling up during a match — one Minor (level 2) and one Major (level 3).
EMP applies Hotfix to all nearby allies.
Teleporting with Translocator while below half health initiates passive health regeneration.
Hacking health packs with Hotfix reduces its main cooldown by 4 seconds.
Cyberspace's healing is doubled on allies below half health.
Facing an enemy Sombra?
Get ranked counter picks against Sombra for your role.
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