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DAMAGE MATCHUP

BEST HANZO COUNTERS

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

HANZO CHANGED IN THE 6 OCT 2026 PATCHHit volume · head · See the impact

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D.Va

GoodTANK

D.Va can close the gap quickly, force Hanzo off safe angles, and keep pressure on after repositioning.

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED
  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
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Doomfist

GoodTANK

Doomfist can close the gap quickly, force Hanzo off safe angles, and keep pressure on after repositioning.

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED
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Echo

GoodDAMAGE

Vertical mobility and burst let Echo attack Hanzo from angles that are difficult to contest consistently.

  • VERTICAL SPACE
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Genji

GoodDAMAGE

Genji can close the gap quickly, force Hanzo off safe angles, and keep pressure on after repositioning.

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED
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Winston

GoodTANK

Winston can close the gap quickly, force Hanzo off safe angles, and keep pressure on after repositioning.

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED
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Wrecking Ball

GoodTANK

Wrecking Ball can close the gap quickly, force Hanzo off safe angles, and keep pressure on after repositioning.

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED

SITUATIONAL

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Zarya

SituationalTANK

Defensive resources reduce Hanzo's poke value while enabling a safer approach into their effective range.

  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MATCHUP

HANZO 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.