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Torbjörn

How to beat Torbjörn

Damage · Overwatch

The best counters to Torbjörn right now are Kiriko, Lifeweaver, and Ana, led by Kiriko at a +1.5 counter rating. Every hero below is ranked by how hard they beat Torbjörn 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. Domina
    Domina

    Takes 77% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 75% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.2Good
  2. Orisa
    Orisa

    Takes 75% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 73% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.3High
  3. Sigma
    Sigma

    Takes 79% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 77% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.4High
  4. D.Va
    D.Va

    Takes 67% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 65% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.6High
  5. Ramattra
    Ramattra

    Takes 74% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 72% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.6High
  6. Zarya
    Zarya

    Takes 76% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 75% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.7Good
  7. Junker Queen
    Junker Queen

    Takes 71% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 73% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.5Good
  8. Mauga
    Mauga

    Takes 66% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 68% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.6High
  9. Hazard
    Hazard

    Takes 70% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 72% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.7Good
  10. Winston
    Winston

    Takes 66% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 72% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.8Good
  11. Doomfist
    Doomfist

    Takes 66% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 70% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.9High
  12. Wrecking Ball
    Wrecking Ball

    Takes 73% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 76% of the deaths when both are up

    -2.0Good
  13. Reinhardt
    Reinhardt

    Takes 67% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 70% of the deaths when both are up

    -2.1High
  14. Roadhog
    Roadhog

    Takes 74% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 75% of the deaths when both are up

    -2.3High

Damage23 heroes

  1. Sojourn
    Sojourn

    Takes 75% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 69% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.1High
  2. Freja
    Freja

    Takes 75% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 71% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.9Good
  3. Pharah
    Pharah

    Takes 79% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 71% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.8High
  4. Emre
    Emre

    Takes 76% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 71% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.8High
  5. Soldier: 76
    Soldier: 76

    Takes 76% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 70% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.8High
  6. Genji
    Genji

    Takes 73% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 70% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.6High
  7. Hanzo
    Hanzo

    Takes 78% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 71% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.6High
  8. Ashe
    Ashe

    Takes 73% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 71% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4High
  9. Echo
    Echo

    Takes 70% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 65% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4Good
  10. Sierra
    Sierra

    Takes 77% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 71% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4High
  11. Widowmaker
    Widowmaker

    Takes 73% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 72% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.3High
  12. Shion
    Shion

    Takes 71% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 70% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.3Very high
  13. Sombra
    Sombra

    Takes 69% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 69% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1Good
  14. Mei
    Mei

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

    +0.1High
  15. Bastion
    Bastion

    Takes 75% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 70% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.0High
  16. Junkrat
    Junkrat

    Takes 71% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 69% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.0High
  17. Symmetra
    Symmetra

    Takes 67% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 69% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.2Good
  18. Venture
    Venture

    Takes 67% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 69% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.3Good
  19. Anran
    Anran

    Takes 62% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 66% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.4High
  20. Cassidy
    Cassidy

    Takes 69% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 68% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.5High
  21. Tracer
    Tracer

    Takes 66% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 70% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.7High
  22. Reaper
    Reaper

    Takes 69% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 69% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.9High
  23. Vendetta
    Vendetta

    Takes 56% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 64% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.2Good

Support14 heroes

  1. Kiriko
    Kiriko

    Takes 65% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 75% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.5Very high
  2. Lifeweaver
    Lifeweaver

    Takes 58% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 76% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.3High
  3. Ana
    Ana

    Takes 60% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 75% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.2Very high
  4. Wuyang
    Wuyang

    Takes 66% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 76% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.1High
  5. Baptiste
    Baptiste

    Takes 45% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 59% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.9Good
  6. Mercy
    Mercy

    Takes 33% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 76% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.8High
  7. Zenyatta
    Zenyatta

    Takes 68% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 73% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.6High
  8. Mizuki
    Mizuki

    Takes 57% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 73% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.5High
  9. Lúcio
    Lúcio

    Takes 54% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 70% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.5Good
  10. Juno
    Juno

    Takes 61% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 76% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4High
  11. Illari
    Illari

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

    +0.3High
  12. Jetpack Cat
    Jetpack Cat

    Takes 64% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 75% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.0Good
  13. Brigitte
    Brigitte

    Takes 45% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 69% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.6Good
  14. Moira
    Moira

    Takes 53% of the kills traded with Torbjörn · Torbjörn suffers 73% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.8Very high

Flip side: Torbjörn punishes Roadhog, Reinhardt, and Moira hardest. Playing Torbjörn yourself? See Torbjörn'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 Torbjörn FAQ

What is the best counter to Torbjörn in Overwatch?
Kiriko is the strongest pick against Torbjörn right now, with a counter rating of +1.5, followed by Lifeweaver and Ana. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Torbjörn.
How are Torbjörn's counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Torbjörn, 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 Torbjörn good against?
Torbjörn punishes Roadhog, Reinhardt, and Moira hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Torbjörn is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Torbjörn?
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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