Genji Counter
Best counter-picks for Genji
Genji is countered by heroes who can track his mobility or deny his dives with crowd control. Beam damage, burst healing, and strong peel abilities limit his impact.
More counter-picks for Genji
Genji struggles against beam-based heroes who ignore his Deflect and peel supports that punish his dives. Coordinated focus fire shuts him down before he secures eliminations.
Genji is strong against
Genji excels at pressuring snipers and squishy supports. He punishes immobile heroes like Zenyatta or Widowmaker, darting in and out before they can respond.
Summary & Playstyle
Genji is a highly mobile flanker who thrives on picking off isolated targets and harassing enemy backlines. With Swift Strike and Cyber-Agility, he can dash through the battlefield, finishing off low-health enemies before escaping to safety. His Deflect provides defensive utility, making him dangerous against projectile-heavy heroes. Effective Genji play requires patience and precision. Diving too early or without support risks being shut down by crowd control or burst damage. Instead, Genji shines when coordinating with his team, diving at the right moment to finish targets and snowball fights. Properly timing resets on Swift Strike allows him to chain eliminations and maintain constant pressure. Genji pairs exceptionally well with dive tanks like Winston or D.Va and synergizes with damage-boosting supports such as Zenyatta or Ana. His Dragonblade ultimate is one of the most threatening fight-enders in the game, especially when combined with Nano Boost. For players who enjoy fast-paced, high-skill gameplay, Genji offers immense carry potential when mastered.