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DAMAGE MATCHUP

BEST BASTION COUNTERS

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

BASTION CHANGED IN THE 6 OCT 2026 PATCHReconfigure · Duration · Hit volume · head / back minigun / lower arm · See the impact

WHAT SHOULD I SWAP TO?

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STRONG

0 PICKS

GOOD

7 PICKS
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Genji

GoodDAMAGE

Deflect, mobility and burst let Genji challenge Bastion's pressure and punish isolated positioning.

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED
  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
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Ana

GoodSUPPORT

Sleep and anti-heal create strong punish windows whenever Bastion commits or overextends.

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D.Va

GoodTANK

Defense Matrix denies key ranged pressure while Boosters let D.Va force Bastion out of position.

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED
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Hanzo

GoodDAMAGE

Long-range burst and sightline pressure punish Bastion whenever they expose predictable movement.

  • OPEN SIGHTLINES
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Junker Queen

GoodTANK

Close-range pressure and sustain punish Bastion when they commit into Queen's effective space.

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Sigma

GoodTANK

Barrier control, absorption and Accretion reduce Bastion's pressure while creating punish windows at range.

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Tracer

GoodDAMAGE

Mobility and constant close-range pressure let Tracer exploit Bastion's vulnerable angles and force cooldowns.

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED

SITUATIONAL

1 PICK
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Sombra

SituationalSUPPORT

Cyberspace can weaken Bastion during a committed firing window; he can still fire and reposition.

  • TIMING AND TEAM FOLLOW-UP
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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MATCHUP

BASTION 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.