Winston
🛡️ Tank

Winston

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This page covers all matchups for Winston (Tank): 19 heroes Winston is strong against, and 16 heroes that counter Winston — each with an explanation of why the matchup works. Struggling against an enemy Winston? Consider switching to Reaper, Symmetra, Bastion.

Winston is strong against 19 heroes

Genji
Genji Hard Counter

The Tesla Cannon's electric bolts can't be reflected by Deflect, and Jump Pack lets Winston chase Genji down.

Widowmaker
Widowmaker Hard Counter

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

Zenyatta
Zenyatta Hard Counter

You can single-handedly rush in on the support with the lowest mobility and use a barrier to block their counter-orb.

Baptiste
Baptiste Favorable

Get up close with a dive and destroy the Immortality Field directly from inside the barrier

Cassidy
Cassidy Favorable

Even if I'm immobilized by a Magnetic Grenade, I can win a close-range brawl thanks to my higher health.

Freja
Freja Favorable

If you close in with a dive, you won't give them time to take aim.

Sierra
Sierra Favorable

If you close in with a dive, you’ll prevent them from making use of their mid-range firepower during tracking shots.

Sojourn
Sojourn Favorable

If you stay close with a dive, you can prevent the railgun from charging.

Vendetta
Vendetta Favorable

Quickly deplete the energy of Warding Stance with a sustained electric shock that requires no aiming

Wu Yang
Wu Yang Favorable

Diving in keeps forcing Wu Yang to burn Rushing Torrent just to escape.

Sigma
Sigma Favorable

The Tesla Cannon's electric shock couldn't be absorbed by Kinetic Grasp, forcing Sigma—who lacked mobility—to make a diving attack.

Soldier: 76
Soldier: 76 Favorable

You can close the distance with a Jump Pack—which is faster than a Sprint—and fight while using a Barrier Projector to block the Heavy Pulse Rifle.

Tracer
Tracer Favorable

With a Tesla Cannon that doesn't require aiming, you can hit even small, fast-moving targets.

Hanzo
Hanzo Favorable

Close in with a jump, block arrows with your barrier, and chip away at their health with electric attacks

Ashe
Ashe Favorable

You can block the scope's line of sight with a dive. It's hard to escape if you rely solely on Coach Gun's self-defense.

Illari
Illari Favorable

It makes it easier to destroy the Healing Pylon, and you can also apply pressure to the main unit by diving at it.

Mercy
Mercy Favorable

Use a jump to chase the target to its destination, and use the continuous damage from the electric shock to cut off its escape routes.

Emre
Emre Favorable

If you force them into close quarters with a dive, you can neutralize their strength at medium to long ranges, where burst rifles excel.

Reinhardt
Reinhardt Favorable

Tesla Cannon pierces Barrier Field, making the shield useless, and Jump Pack mobility lets Winston run circles around the low-mobility Reinhardt.

Winston is weak against 16 heroes

Reaper
Reaper Hard Counter

Use the Hellfire Shotgun at close range to take down large targets, and use "The Reaping" to win in close-quarters battles

Symmetra
Symmetra Hard Counter

When you shoot the barrier, the Photon Projector instantly reaches maximum power, allowing you to melt the large targets that come flying at you.

Bastion
Bastion Favorable

Configuration: Assault melts down the large hitbox, Barrier Projector and all.

Mei
Mei Favorable

Block the escape route with an Ice Wall so they can be caught with a Slow spell

Shion
Shion Favorable

Punishment and the Gara Pistols pour damage into the large target, while Evade's overhealth rides out Tesla Cannon chip.

Brigitte
Brigitte Favorable

You can deflect a dive attack with Whip Shot and heal the damage taken with Inspire.

Torbjörn
Torbjörn Favorable

The Turret and Overlord intercept the incoming attack, and the Rivet Gun embeds itself in the large target.

Kiriko
Kiriko Favorable

Even if dove on, Swift Step lets Kiriko instantly retreat back to her allies.

Lifeweaver
Lifeweaver Favorable

You can use Life Grip to pull back and protect an ally who has been dived on

Lúcio
Lúcio Favorable

Use Soundwave to break Dive free and use speed to help the entire formation escape

Zarya
Zarya Favorable

You can use a particle barrier to absorb the firepower coming at you from Winston and convert it into energy.

Junker Queen
Junker Queen Favorable

The Scattergun hits a large target, and you can parry the dive with a Commanding Shout

Mauga
Mauga Favorable

A Blazing Critical hits the large target, and you can recover the damage dealt by the electric shock with Cardiac Overdrive.

Ramattra
Ramattra Favorable

You can chip away at the main unit inside by using a Pummel to penetrate the barrier projector.

Roadhog
Roadhog Favorable

Hang them with a chain hook and deal massive damage with the Scrap Gun

Domina
Domina Favorable

A beam strikes a large target that has flown in, and you can use the Sonic Repulsor to knock it away.

Winston's Kit at a Glance

Effective Range
Close
Mobility
High
Hitbox
Large
Playstyle
Dive
Weapon Tesla Cannon Beam Aoe Sustained Close Piercing
Ability Jump Pack Leap Aoe
Ability Barrier Projector Barrier Deployable
Ult Primal Rage Transform Overhealth Knockback

Winston's Perks

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

Minor Electric Charge

Winston gains 10% movement speed for each enemy he is damaging with Tesla Cannon's primary fire, up to 30%.

Minor Heavy Landing

During Primal Rage, Jump Pack's damage and area increase by up to 75% while airborne.

Major Chain Lightning

Fully charged Secondary Fire hits bounce to up to 2 additional targets.

Major Revitalizing Barrier

Barrier Projector heals allies within it for 30 health per second.

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