Widowmaker Counter
Best counter-picks for Widowmaker
Widowmaker is countered by heroes who can dive her or disrupt her long-range dominance. Mobile tanks and flankers prevent her from holding angles safely.
More counter-picks for Widowmaker
Widowmaker struggles when denied safe sightlines or forced into close-range fights. Dive pressure and mobility negate her sniping power.
Widowmaker is strong against
Widowmaker excels on open maps, punishing immobile supports and squishy DPS from long range. She dominates when uncontested, picking off key targets before fights begin.
Summary & Playstyle
Widowmaker is Overwatch’s premier sniper, capable of eliminating targets with a single headshot. Her long-range presence forces enemies to play cautiously, disrupting their positioning and tempo. On maps with open sightlines, she can dictate the flow of fights by consistently pressuring or eliminating key enemies. Widowmaker requires impeccable aim and positioning. She must constantly rotate to new vantage points to stay unpredictable and avoid dives. Her Grappling Hook provides mobility to escape or secure better angles, while Venom Mine offers vision and flank protection. Widowmaker fits best in poke compositions where teams play around long sightlines. She pairs well with supports who can provide sustain from a distance, such as Baptiste or Kiriko. For players who excel in precision aim and thrive under pressure, Widowmaker offers immense carry potential when uncontested.