This page covers all matchups for Zarya (Tank): 9 heroes Zarya is strong against, and 5 heroes that counter Zarya β each with an explanation of why the matchup works. Struggling against an enemy Zarya? Consider switching to Pharah, Hanzo, Kiriko.
Zarya is strong against 9 heroes
The Particle Cannon's beam cannot be absorbed by the Defense Matrix, so it deals damage without resistance.
The beam can't be reflected by Deflect, and Particle Barrier can weather Dragonblade too.
A beam that can't be blocked by a Javelin Spin can melt you from the front
The Kinetic Grasp cannot absorb the beam, and our primary defense mechanism is not functioning.
You can use a particle barrier to absorb the firepower coming at you from Winston and convert it into energy.
You can block the combo with a particle barrier and keep gaining energy
It's easy to convert the burst from "Violent Leap" into energy using a Particle Barrier.
You can deflect surprise bursts from underground with a particle barrier
Use the beam's sustained firepower to quickly deplete the energy of the Warding Stance.
Zarya is weak against 5 heroes
They can launch one-sided airstrikes from high above, out of the range of the particle cannons.
From a distance beyond the Particle Cannon's range, you can one-sidedly chip away at their health with the Storm Bow's massive damage.
Timing Protection Suzu with Graviton Surge protects a caught ally from the follow-up combo.
You can use the Petal Platform to rescue allies trapped in a Graviton Surge
You can quickly melt the main body after removing the barrier using the Orb of Discord.
Zarya's Kit at a Glance
Zarya's Perks
Upgrades you can pick by leveling up during a match β one Minor (level 2) and one Major (level 3).
Secondary Fire's self-knockback is increased by 75%.
Projected Barrier activates ally health regeneration and increases their movement speed by 20%.
While a Barrier is active, dealing damage with Particle Cannon's beam generates energy.
Particle Cannon's beam pierces enemies.
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