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Lifeweaver

How to beat Lifeweaver

Support · Overwatch

The best counters to Lifeweaver right now are Genji, Vendetta, and Juno, led by Genji at a +1.2 counter rating. Every hero below is ranked by how hard they beat Lifeweaver in real duels and teamfights, all ranks, updated Jul 8, 2026.

Ratings blend one-on-one duel wins (two thirds) with teamfight impact (one third), from the kill feeds of community matches. Each hero's general strength is stripped out, so a high rating means the matchup itself is lopsided, not that the hero is simply strong. Match win rate is excluded on purpose: it punishes counter picks made from behind. Counters that work by blocking damage rather than dealing it, like D.Va's Defense Matrix, are understated by kill data.

Tank14 heroes

  1. D.Va
    D.Va

    Takes 72% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 41% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.8High
  2. Winston
    Winston

    Takes 77% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 50% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.5High
  3. Doomfist
    Doomfist

    Takes 76% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 47% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.2High
  4. Wrecking Ball
    Wrecking Ball

    Takes 77% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 55% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.1High
  5. Hazard
    Hazard

    Takes 75% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 49% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.3High
  6. Reinhardt
    Reinhardt

    Takes 75% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 46% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.4Very high
  7. Junker Queen
    Junker Queen

    Takes 76% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 49% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.4High
  8. Ramattra
    Ramattra

    Takes 73% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 47% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.6Very high
  9. Orisa
    Orisa

    Takes 73% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 47% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.6Very high
  10. Sigma
    Sigma

    Takes 78% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 50% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.9Very high
  11. Zarya
    Zarya

    Takes 77% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 48% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.0High
  12. Mauga
    Mauga

    Takes 67% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 44% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.0High
  13. Roadhog
    Roadhog

    Takes 79% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 51% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.0Very high
  14. Domina
    Domina

    Takes 73% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 48% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.2High

Damage24 heroes

  1. Genji
    Genji

    Takes 80% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 43% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.2Very high
  2. Vendetta
    Vendetta

    Takes 72% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 39% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.0High
  3. Tracer
    Tracer

    Takes 77% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 45% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.8High
  4. Anran
    Anran

    Takes 71% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 40% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.7Very high
  5. Soldier: 76
    Soldier: 76

    Takes 80% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 42% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.6Very high
  6. Shion
    Shion

    Takes 77% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 43% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4Very high
  7. Sierra
    Sierra

    Takes 82% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 43% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4Very high
  8. Venture
    Venture

    Takes 75% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 42% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4High
  9. Emre
    Emre

    Takes 80% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 42% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.3Very high
  10. Sojourn
    Sojourn

    Takes 77% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 40% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.3Very high
  11. Hanzo
    Hanzo

    Takes 82% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 43% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.2Very high
  12. Freja
    Freja

    Takes 77% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 42% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1High
  13. Pharah
    Pharah

    Takes 80% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 43% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1High
  14. Cassidy
    Cassidy

    Takes 78% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 40% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1Very high
  15. Bastion
    Bastion

    Takes 78% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 44% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1Very high
  16. Symmetra
    Symmetra

    Takes 71% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 42% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.0High
  17. Junkrat
    Junkrat

    Takes 77% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 41% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.0Very high
  18. Echo
    Echo

    Takes 71% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 38% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.0High
  19. Reaper
    Reaper

    Takes 75% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 44% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.1Very high
  20. Ashe
    Ashe

    Takes 77% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 42% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.2Very high
  21. Mei
    Mei

    Takes 71% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 44% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.4Very high
  22. Sombra
    Sombra

    Takes 66% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 43% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.4High
  23. Widowmaker
    Widowmaker

    Takes 74% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 42% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.8High
  24. Torbjörn
    Torbjörn

    Takes 43% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 25% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.0High

Support13 heroes

  1. Juno
    Juno

    Takes 66% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 50% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.0Very high
  2. Wuyang
    Wuyang

    Takes 70% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 48% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.0High
  3. Lúcio
    Lúcio

    Takes 59% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 44% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.9High
  4. Kiriko
    Kiriko

    Takes 62% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 49% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.7Very high
  5. Moira
    Moira

    Takes 70% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 48% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4Very high
  6. Jetpack Cat
    Jetpack Cat

    Takes 66% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 50% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.3High
  7. Ana
    Ana

    Takes 59% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 47% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.3Very high
  8. Zenyatta
    Zenyatta

    Takes 70% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 46% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.2Very high
  9. Brigitte
    Brigitte

    Takes 58% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 44% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1High
  10. Mizuki
    Mizuki

    Takes 56% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 46% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.1Very high
  11. Baptiste
    Baptiste

    Takes 37% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 30% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.0High
  12. Mercy
    Mercy

    Takes 22% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 49% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.0Very high
  13. Illari
    Illari

    Takes 41% of the kills traded with Lifeweaver · Lifeweaver suffers 29% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.1High

Flip side: Lifeweaver punishes Torbjörn, Domina, and Mercy hardest. Playing Lifeweaver yourself? See Lifeweaver's full stats, win rate & synergies →

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Beating Lifeweaver FAQ

What is the best counter to Lifeweaver in Overwatch?
Genji is the strongest pick against Lifeweaver right now, with a counter rating of +1.2, followed by Vendetta and Juno. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Lifeweaver.
How are Lifeweaver's counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Lifeweaver, and whose side dies more while both heroes are on the field. Each hero's general strength is stripped out so the rating reflects the matchup itself, and match win rate is excluded entirely because counter-swappers are usually already losing when they swap. Matchups need 50 or more contributing players to appear.
Who is Lifeweaver good against?
Lifeweaver punishes Torbjörn, Domina, and Mercy hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Lifeweaver is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Lifeweaver?
Only when the matchup is genuinely lopsided. Playing your best hero into a slightly bad matchup usually beats swapping to an unfamiliar counter: the data shows counter-swappers lose more often partly because they are off their main. Use the ratings here to judge how lopsided the matchup really is before giving up your comfort pick.

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