Widowmaker
⚔️ Damage

Widowmaker

ウィドウメイカー

This page covers all matchups for Widowmaker (Damage): 18 heroes Widowmaker is strong against, and 16 heroes that counter Widowmaker — each with an explanation of why the matchup works. Struggling against an enemy Widowmaker? Consider switching to Tracer, Venture, D.Va.

Widowmaker is strong against 18 heroes

Zenyatta
Zenyatta Hard Counter

Be able to take out the rear guard—who has the lowest mobility—with a single shot

Bastion
Bastion Favorable

You can take out an immobile turret with a single shot from outside its range.

Cassidy
Cassidy Favorable

Unilaterally break out from outside the Peacekeeper's decay range

Jetpack Cat
Jetpack Cat Favorable

Defeat the flying support unit with a single shot from a distance

Soldier: 76
Soldier: 76 Favorable

Get out of range before they can close the distance with a sprint

Widowmaker
Widowmaker Favorable

The only character capable of competing for high-ground line-of-sight in a head-to-head sniper duel. The go-to counter to prevent enemy Widowmakers from firing at will.

Sierra
Sierra Favorable

She can line up scoped one-shots from beyond Helix Rifle's effective range.

Ana
Ana Favorable

They can keep taking shots from a distance beyond the range of our defenses

Hanzo
Hanzo Favorable

Hit-scan sniping hits faster and more accurately than projectile arrows.

Junkrat
Junkrat Favorable

You can target them from a distance where their shells can't reach you

Symmetra
Symmetra Favorable

You can target enemies one-sidedly from far beyond the beam's range

Torbjörn
Torbjörn Favorable

Get past the turret and the main unit from outside the turret's range

Wu Yang
Wu Yang Favorable

She can line up scoped one-shots from beyond the Xuanwu Staff's reach.

Moira
Moira Favorable

You can snipe Moira—who can't fight unless she gets close—with Widow's Kiss from outside her range. Even if she escapes using Fade, it won't turn into a firefight.

Orisa
Orisa Favorable

They can continuously land hit-scan sniper shots from long range that can't be blocked by the Javelin Spin.

Reinhardt
Reinhardt Favorable

You can keep firing while changing your line of fire before Reinhardt, who moves slowly, gets close to you.

Ashe
Ashe Favorable

In a firefight using scoped weapons, the side that can land a one-shot kill has the advantage.

Pharah
Pharah Favorable

Take down Fara in mid-air from outside her range with a sniper shot that has no range decay

Widowmaker is weak against 16 heroes

Tracer
Tracer Hard Counter

With Blink, you can ignore line-of-sight and force an up-close engagement

Venture
Venture Hard Counter

If you approach a Barrow while completely ignoring its line of fire, you can take it down with the burst it fires upon appearing.

D.Va
D.Va Hard Counter

You can use the booster to instantly close the distance and force a close-range battle, and you can block sniper shots with the Matrix.

Winston
Winston Hard Counter

Use the Jump Pack to latch onto them instantly, then finish them off with a lightning bolt that requires no aiming

Doomfist
Doomfist Hard Counter

Use your mobility to ignore line-of-sight and close in, then finish them off with a single combo.

Wrecking Ball
Wrecking Ball Hard Counter

Use the Grappling Claw to latch on instantly, preventing the enemy from taking aim.

Hazard
Hazard Hard Counter

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

Widowmaker
Widowmaker Favorable

The only character capable of competing for high-ground line-of-sight in a head-to-head sniper duel. The go-to counter to prevent enemy Widowmakers from firing at will.

Anran
Anran Favorable

Inferno Rush and Dancing Blaze's mobility slip past sightlines and close to melee range.

Freja
Freja Favorable

Use Quick Dash and Updraft to shift your line of fire and break through with bursts

Genji
Genji Favorable

Wall Climb and Swift Strike ignore sightlines to close the distance.

Shion
Shion Favorable

Joyride's burst of speed slips past her sightline and forces close range.

Sojourn
Sojourn Favorable

You can use a power slide to shift your line of fire and force the enemy into a railgun duel

Vendetta
Vendetta Favorable

You can reduce damage from Scope shots with your stance while closing the distance with Soaring Slice.

Baptiste
Baptiste Favorable

You can disable one-shot picks in the Immortality Field

Sigma
Sigma Favorable

By continuously placing a freely movable experimental barrier in the line of fire, you can prevent sniping.

Widowmaker's Kit at a Glance

Effective Range
Long
Mobility
Medium
Hitbox
Medium
Playstyle
Poke / One Shot
Weapon Widow's Kiss Hitscan Long One Shot
Ability Grappling Hook Grapple
Ability Venom Mine Deployable Trap Dot
Ult Infra-Sight Reveal

Widowmaker's Perks

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

Minor Scoped Efficiency

Scoped shots cost 3 ammo instead of 5.

Minor Sniper's Instinct

Scoped shots charge 100% faster for 2 seconds after using Grappling Hook.

Major Seeker Mine

Venom Mine now fires poison darts at enemies within 10 meters and remains active after triggered.

Major Widow's Bite

Scoped shots can charge up to 125%, piercing enemies when fully charged.

Facing an enemy Widowmaker?

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