Sombra Counter
Best counter-picks for Sombra
Sombra is countered by heroes who can survive her hack or punish her after she decloaks. Crowd control, AoE damage, and strong sustain reduce her impact.
Sombra is strong against
Sombra excels against immobile heroes and vulnerable supports. Her hack disrupts key abilities, setting up kills for her team.
Summary & Playstyle
Sombra is a stealth-based DPS hero who thrives on disruption and information. With permanent invisibility and Translocator, she can scout enemy positions, hack high-value targets, and coordinate dives with her team. Her hack ability is central to her playstyle, disabling enemy abilities and creating windows for eliminations. EMP, her ultimate, is one of the strongest fight-initiating tools, stripping enemy shields and disabling abilities across an area. However, Sombra’s personal damage is modest, meaning she relies on coordination and timing to maximize her value. Sombra excels in dive compositions, pairing with mobile tanks and flankers to punish supports or snipers. She forces enemies to play cautiously, slowing their tempo and creating openings for her team. For players who enjoy tactical disruption, stealth, and coordination, Sombra provides a unique and impactful DPS experience.