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DAMAGE MATCHUP

BEST TORBJÖRN COUNTERS

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

TORBJÖRN CHANGED IN THE 6 OCT 2026 PATCHHit volume · head / claw · See the impact

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STRONG

0 PICKS

GOOD

7 PICKS
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D.Va

GoodTANK

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

  • CLEAN ENGAGE REQUIRED
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Emre

GoodDAMAGE

Accurate ranged burst and explosive pressure punish Torbjörn before they can comfortably reach their preferred range.

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Illari

GoodSUPPORT

Consistent ranged pressure lets Illari punish Torbjörn while maintaining strong sustain around her position.

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Widowmaker

GoodDAMAGE

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

  • OPEN SIGHTLINES
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Wuyang

GoodSUPPORT

Knockback, mobility and strong defensive healing make it harder for Torbjörn to convert pressure into eliminations.

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Pharah

GoodDAMAGE

Rockets can pressure the turret and Torbjörn from outside his preferred ground angles; use cover between volleys.

  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
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Sojourn

GoodDAMAGE

Ranged pressure can clear the turret while a charged rail shot threatens Torbjörn across open angles.

  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT

SITUATIONAL

5 PICKS
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Junkrat

SituationalDAMAGE

Timing and team support matter. High burst and area denial punish Torbjörn for entering predictable paths or fighting in confined space.

  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
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Sombra

SituationalSUPPORT

Hotfix can hack most enemy deployables, allowing Sombra to disrupt an exposed turret if the cast is not interrupted.

  • TIMING AND TEAM FOLLOW-UP
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Domina

SituationalTANK

Barrier control and knockback deny space and punish Torbjörn when they try to force a direct engagement.

  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
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Echo

SituationalDAMAGE

Flight and burst can attack the turret from changing angles, but an exposed Echo still takes turret fire.

  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
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Kiriko

SituationalSUPPORT

Team protection and ranged pressure can help against Torbjörn; the measured advantage is mainly a teamfight signal.

  • MAP OR COMP DEPENDENT
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THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MATCHUP

TORBJÖRN 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.