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DAMAGE MATCHUP

BEST JUNKRAT COUNTERS

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

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

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STRONG

0 PICKS

GOOD

5 PICKS
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Pharah

GoodDAMAGE

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

  • VERTICAL SPACE
  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
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Ashe

GoodDAMAGE

Strong ranged hitscan pressure punishes Junkrat whenever they expose themselves in open sightlines.

  • OPEN SIGHTLINES
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D.Va

GoodTANK

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

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED
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Echo

GoodDAMAGE

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

  • VERTICAL SPACE
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Widowmaker

GoodDAMAGE

Long-range pick pressure punishes Junkrat whenever they expose predictable sightlines.

  • OPEN SIGHTLINES

SITUATIONAL

1 PICK
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Sigma

SituationalTANK

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

  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MATCHUP

JUNKRAT 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.