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DAMAGE MATCHUP

BEST ANRAN COUNTERS

Pick your role and get the fastest practical swaps into Anran. Every recommendation below is directional and explains what makes the matchup work.

ANRAN CHANGED IN THE 6 OCT 2026 PATCHHit volume · head / torso / legs · See the impact

WHAT SHOULD I SWAP TO?

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STRONG

0 PICKS

GOOD

7 PICKS
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D.Mon

GoodTANK

Mobile frontline pressure and a frontal barrier let D.Mon contest Anran's space without giving them easy angles.

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Junkrat

GoodDAMAGE

High burst and area denial punish Anran for entering predictable paths or fighting in confined space.

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Moira

GoodSUPPORT

Reliable close-range pressure and strong self-survival make Anran's isolated dives much less rewarding.

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Pharah

GoodDAMAGE

Vertical pressure keeps Pharah outside Anran's preferred range and forces them to fight on unfavorable angles.

  • VERTICAL SPACE
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Venture

GoodDAMAGE

Burrow mobility and burst let Venture reach Anran, force defensive cooldowns and escape after committing.

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED
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Winston

GoodTANK

High mobility lets Winston stay on Anran, deny free angles and punish failed disengages.

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED
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Wrecking Ball

GoodTANK

High mobility lets Wrecking Ball stay on Anran, deny free angles and punish failed disengages.

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED

SITUATIONAL

2 PICKS
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Kiriko

SituationalSUPPORT

Timing and team support matter. Protection Suzu cleanses burn pressure and can deny the burst window Anran needs to finish targets.

  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
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Reinhardt

SituationalTANK

Shielded approach and close-range pressure reduce Anran's poke value and force a direct brawl.

  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
  • CLOSE-RANGE MAPS
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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MATCHUP

ANRAN IS STRONG AGAINST

These are inverse views of the same directional matchup data—not assumed reciprocal counters.

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Matchups reviewed for 2026-10-06. Overwatch balance changes; use the explanation, not just the label.