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.
Be able to take out the rear guard—who has the lowest mobility—with a single shot
You can take out an immobile turret with a single shot from outside its range.
Unilaterally break out from outside the Peacekeeper's decay range
Defeat the flying support unit with a single shot from a distance
Get out of range before they can close the distance with a sprint
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.
She can line up scoped one-shots from beyond Helix Rifle's effective range.
They can keep taking shots from a distance beyond the range of our defenses
Hit-scan sniping hits faster and more accurately than projectile arrows.
You can target them from a distance where their shells can't reach you
You can target enemies one-sidedly from far beyond the beam's range
Get past the turret and the main unit from outside the turret's range
She can line up scoped one-shots from beyond the Xuanwu Staff's reach.
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.
They can continuously land hit-scan sniper shots from long range that can't be blocked by the Javelin Spin.
You can keep firing while changing your line of fire before Reinhardt, who moves slowly, gets close to you.
In a firefight using scoped weapons, the side that can land a one-shot kill has the advantage.
Take down Fara in mid-air from outside her range with a sniper shot that has no range decay
With Blink, you can ignore line-of-sight and force an up-close engagement
If you approach a Barrow while completely ignoring its line of fire, you can take it down with the burst it fires upon appearing.
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.
Use the Jump Pack to latch onto them instantly, then finish them off with a lightning bolt that requires no aiming
Use your mobility to ignore line-of-sight and close in, then finish them off with a single combo.
Use the Grappling Claw to latch on instantly, preventing the enemy from taking aim.
Use Climb and Violent Leap to reach high-altitude sniper positions directly
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.
Inferno Rush and Dancing Blaze's mobility slip past sightlines and close to melee range.
Use Quick Dash and Updraft to shift your line of fire and break through with bursts
Wall Climb and Swift Strike ignore sightlines to close the distance.
Joyride's burst of speed slips past her sightline and forces close range.
You can use a power slide to shift your line of fire and force the enemy into a railgun duel
You can reduce damage from Scope shots with your stance while closing the distance with Soaring Slice.
You can disable one-shot picks in the Immortality Field
By continuously placing a freely movable experimental barrier in the line of fire, you can prevent sniping.
Upgrades you can pick by leveling up during a match — one Minor (level 2) and one Major (level 3).
Scoped shots cost 3 ammo instead of 5.
Scoped shots charge 100% faster for 2 seconds after using Grappling Hook.
Venom Mine now fires poison darts at enemies within 10 meters and remains active after triggered.
Scoped shots can charge up to 125%, piercing enemies when fully charged.
Get ranked counter picks against Widowmaker for your role.
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