![]() He’s the safest choice for newcomers thus his appearance as the default Overwatch tutorial character. But that’s why everyone feels so comfortable with him. How To Counter: Soldier: 76 is one average G.I. Widowmaker does have one of the lowest health pools in the game, so it won’t take much to deplete her life. Estranged ninja brothers Genji and Hanzo can both climb walls (though Genji is better for up close combat), while other heroes like Winston, Pharah and D.Va can take a vertical leap to get a better vantage point. If you’re lucky enough to spy Widowmaker before she takes aim you can rise to her level with the right characters. ![]() If you do manage to get close, chances are you can put a hurting on her. Unfortunately, most smart Widowmaker players will do their best to keep a distance at all times. Chances are you’ve stumbled upon a Windowmaker, focused intently on some far off foe, and gleefully taken her out from close range. This can make her a very advantageous character to have on one’s team. How To Counter: Widowmaker is the only hero in Overwatch who can scope in on her targets. Just be sure you don’t walk right into one of Junkrat’s patented bear traps while you try to avoid his blasts. Heroes with explosive close range firepower, like McCree, Pharah and Roadhog, are also a solid choice. As mentioned in Bastion’s guide, Tracer and Reaper are your go to when you need to approach with surprise. Getting up in his face is the way to take him down. If you’re far from an opposing Junkrat you should approach in a serpentine pattern of sorts to throw off his aim. Junkrat’s grenades may be powerful, but they’re not the easiest to aim at long distances and they have a bit of a kickback. Chances are you’ve encountered a Junkrat or two who will spams his trademark grenades until he racks up enough points to send Rip Tire rolling into battle. How To Counter: Everyone’s favourite Aussie peg leg sure is annoying. Known For: Lobbing grenades and hunting you down with a tire Set up shop out of site and let fly a few devastating shots to dismantle everyone’s least favourite “Play of the Game” winner. If you’re not keen on potentially becoming riddled with bullet holes you can always spring for Widowmaker or Hanzo. For more stealthy close range combat you should look towards characters like Tracer and Reaper, who can materialise behind him and do some serious damage. ![]() If you want to challenge Bastion head on your best bet are characters who have a focus on shielding or reflecting on the go, such as D.Va, Reinhart and Genji. Luckily for opposing players both of these seemingly overpowered abilities have the same weakness – they temporarily immobilize the bird-loving robot. How To Counter: Though many consider Bastion the cheapest player in the game due to his turret form and ability to heal himself, he’s far from unbeatable. If you’re looking for a more detailed breakdown of every single character in the game I highly recommend you check out our official Overwatch tips and character guide. ![]() Overwatch is a game where any player can gain the upper hand by using their abilities in precise or creative ways, as well as focusing on teamwork. Not every counter is going to be a less popular character, and it should be noted that a good handful of counter picks are some of the same overused heroes that made our list. The suggestions below are focused on how to combat some of the most popular and/or seemly unfair heroes that you’re certain to encounter more often than not. Not feeling the genius gorilla? Switch to the cyborg dwarf! It’s a mechanic that can make every match feel exciting and unpredictable. One of Overwatch‘s greatest features is its option to let players switch characters on the fly. ![]()
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