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How to counter Pharah in Stadium

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Who counters Pharah in Overwatch Stadium?

Pharah is a Damage in Overwatch. The heroes who beat Pharah most reliably in Stadium right now are Juno, Ashe, and Soldier: 76, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.Juno+19.5Wins the 1v1≈ +17%
  2. 2.Ashe+14.0Wins the 1v1≈ +13%
  3. 3.Soldier: 76+13.2Wins the 1v1≈ +12%

Counter ratings are measured from duel and teamfight outcomes in tracked Overwatch Stadium matches, not from match win rate. The rating is an index, not a percentage: 0 is a neutral matchup and a higher number means a harder counter. Source: Counterwatch community stats, all ranks, updated Sep 12, 2026.

Ratings come from the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the duels, and whose side dies more in teamfights. Match win rate is excluded on purpose, because 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. How counter ratings are calculated →

Every counter to Pharah, ranked

Tank3 heroes

  1. Orisa
    Orisa
    -1.9Limited
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  2. Ramattra
    Ramattra
    -4.2Limited
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  3. Reinhardt
    Reinhardt
    -12.5Limited
    Counters

Damage8 heroes

  1. Ashe
    AsheWins the 1v1
    +14.0≈ +13%Limited
    Counters
  2. Soldier: 76
    Soldier: 76Wins the 1v1
    +13.2≈ +12%Limited
    Counters
  3. Cassidy
    CassidyWins the 1v1
    +12.9≈ +12%Limited
    Counters
  4. Reaper
    ReaperWins the 1v1
    +6.1≈ +6%Limited
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  5. Freja
    FrejaWins the 1v1
    +5.1≈ +5%Limited
    Counters
Show all 8 Damage counters
  1. Torbjörn
    Torbjörn
    -2.4Limited
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  2. Mei
    Mei
    -7.7Limited
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  3. Junkrat
    Junkrat
    -8.1Limited
    Counters

Support8 heroes

  1. Juno
    JunoWins the 1v1
    +19.5≈ +17%Limited
    Counters
  2. Jetpack Cat
    Jetpack CatWins the 1v1
    +11.6≈ +11%Limited
    Counters
  3. Mercy
    Mercy
    +7.9≈ +7%Limited
    Counters
  4. Ana
    AnaWins the 1v1
    +6.5≈ +6%Limited
    Counters
  5. Moira
    MoiraWins the 1v1
    +2.4≈ +2%Limited
    Counters
Show all 8 Support counters
  1. Kiriko
    Kiriko
    -2.0Limited
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  2. Wuyang
    Wuyang
    -5.3Limited
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  3. Brigitte
    Brigitte
    -7.2Limited
    Counters

Flip side: Pharah punishes Reinhardt, Junkrat, and Mei hardest. Playing Pharah yourself? See Pharah's full stats, win rate & synergies →

Counter picking guides: Counter picking in Overwatch: a stats-backed guide · How Counterwatch calculates hero counters and synergies

Beating Pharah in Stadium FAQ

What is the best counter to Pharah in Overwatch Stadium?
Juno is the strongest pick against Pharah right now, with a counter rating of +19.5 (an estimated +17% swing to an even fight), followed by Ashe and Soldier: 76. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Pharah.
How are Pharah's Overwatch Stadium counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community Stadium matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Pharah, 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.
Are Pharah's Stadium counters different from 5V5?
Often, yes. This page is built only from Stadium matches, so the ranking reflects how the matchup actually plays there. Team sizes, the hero pool and the pace all shift between modes, which moves who beats Pharah and by how much. The 5V5 list is a separate page with its own ranking.
Who is Pharah good against in Overwatch Stadium?
Pharah punishes Reinhardt, Junkrat, and Mei hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Pharah is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Pharah in Overwatch Stadium?
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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