Bastion
9/10
- ・Bastion's Configuration: Assault
has very high DPS, easily breaking Winston's barrier. In Configuration: Assault form, Bastion is fairly tanky, making it difficult for Winston to finish him with primary fire alone.
Winston
51.6% Win4.8% Pick
Tesla Cannon
Electric frontal-cone weapon. Hold to charge, release to fire focused electricity.
Jump Pack
Leap forward into the air. Landing on an enemy damages them.
Barrier Projector
Deploy a protective energy dome.
Primal Rage
Gain immense health, but you can only leap and punch enemies.
Winston countered by
Heroes that counter Winston
Torbjörn
9/10
- ・Winston has difficulty destroying Torbjorn's Turret
. Torbjorn's high DPS can easily break Winston's barrier. Torbjorn can survive Winston's dives with Overload
.
Junker Queen
8/10
- ・Junker Queen can apply Knife to an engaging Winston, then recall it when he tries to retreat, creating kill pressure.
Mauga
8/10
- ・Mauga's dual-fire can quickly break Winston's barrier, and the continuous burning effect makes it difficult for Winston to dive.
Reaper
8/10
- ・Reaper's high DPS primary fire can break Winston's barrier. Even if targeted by Winston, Reaper can return with Wraith Form
.
Ramattra
7/10
- ・Ramattra can use Ravenous Vortex
against Winston's dives, making it difficult for Winston to retreat. In Nemesis Form form, Ramattra can break the barrier while dealing damage.
Roadhog
7/10
- ・Roadhog's close-range damage is very high and can quickly break barriers. Landing Hook
before Winston retreats creates kill opportunities.
Brigitte
7/10
- ・Brigitte can make it difficult for Winston to dive by landing Whip Shot
. When Winston dives, Brigitte can heal teammates while damaging both Winston's barrier and Winston himself.
Wrecking Ball
5/10
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Emre
3/10
- ・Emre has difficulty dealing with Winston closing in. Winston's attacks require no aim, making it easy to hit Emre even during Emre:Shift.
Illari
3/10
- ・Winston excels at taking space, making it easy to destroy Illari's Pylon
. Illari's low DPS makes it difficult to break Winston's barrier.
Sigma
2/10
- ・Sigma has difficulty dealing with Winston's space control. Sigma struggles when Winston places barriers on high ground or dives with Barrier Projector.
Domina
2/10
- ・Domina takes a long time to break Winston's barrier. Winston excels at pushing and pulling the frontline and controlling flanks, allowing him to avoid direct damage trades with Domina who prefers head-on fights. Even if Domina uses her barrier against Winston, he can quickly reposition and contribute elsewhere.
Genji
2/10
- ・Winston's primary fire is auto-aim, allowing him to deal continuous damage to Genji. Winston's attack goes through Genji's Deflect
. Winston can chase down a low-health Genji.
Hanzo
2/10
- ・Hanzo's low DPS makes it difficult to break Winston's barrier. Hanzo lacks options to deal with Winston's dives.
Zarya
1/10
- ・Winston rarely targets Zarya directly, making it difficult for Zarya to gain Particle Barrier
charge. Winston can immediately stop attacking when he sees Particle Barrier.
Ashe
1/10
- ・Ashe's low DPS makes it difficult to break Winston's barrier. Coach Gun
has a long cooldown, so repeated Winston dives are hard to handle.
Widowmaker
1/10
- ・Widowmaker lacks options to counter Winston's dives. Grappling Hook
has a long cooldown, so repeated dives are hard to handle.
Ana
1/10
- ・Ana has no escape ability, and Winston's barrier blocks her abilities during dives, making it very difficult to deal with.
Jetpack Cat
-/10
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Winston counters
Heroes that Winston is strong against
Zarya
1/10
- ・Winston rarely targets Zarya directly, making it difficult for Zarya to gain Particle Barrier charge. Winston can immediately stop attacking when he sees Particle Barrier.
Ashe
1/10
- ・Ashe's low DPS makes it difficult to break Winston's barrier. Coach Gun has a long cooldown, so repeated Winston dives are hard to handle.
Widowmaker
1/10
- ・Widowmaker lacks options to counter Winston's dives. Grappling Hook has a long cooldown, so repeated dives are hard to handle.
Ana
1/10
- ・Ana has no escape ability, and Winston's barrier blocks her abilities during dives, making it very difficult to deal with.
Sigma
2/10
- ・Sigma has difficulty dealing with Winston's space control. Sigma struggles when Winston places barriers on high ground or dives with Barrier Projector.
Domina
2/10
- ・Domina takes a long time to break Winston's barrier. Winston excels at pushing and pulling the frontline and controlling flanks, allowing him to avoid direct damage trades with Domina who prefers head-on fights. Even if Domina uses her barrier against Winston, he can quickly reposition and contribute elsewhere.
Genji
2/10
- ・Winston's primary fire is auto-aim, allowing him to deal continuous damage to Genji. Winston's attack goes through Genji's Deflect. Winston can chase down a low-health Genji.
Hanzo
2/10
- ・Hanzo's low DPS makes it difficult to break Winston's barrier. Hanzo lacks options to deal with Winston's dives.
Emre
3/10
- ・Emre has difficulty dealing with Winston closing in. Winston's attacks require no aim, making it easy to hit Emre even during Emre:Shift.
Illari
3/10
- ・Winston excels at taking space, making it easy to destroy Illari's Pylon. Illari's low DPS makes it difficult to break Winston's barrier.
Wrecking Ball
5/10
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…Ramattra
7/10
- ・Ramattra can use Ravenous Vortex against Winston's dives, making it difficult for Winston to retreat. In Nemesis Form form, Ramattra can break the barrier while dealing damage.
Roadhog
7/10
- ・Roadhog's close-range damage is very high and can quickly break barriers. Landing Hook before Winston retreats creates kill opportunities.
Brigitte
7/10
- ・Brigitte can make it difficult for Winston to dive by landing Whip Shot. When Winston dives, Brigitte can heal teammates while damaging both Winston's barrier and Winston himself.
Junker Queen
8/10
- ・Junker Queen can apply Knife to an engaging Winston, then recall it when he tries to retreat, creating kill pressure.
Mauga
8/10
- ・Mauga's dual-fire can quickly break Winston's barrier, and the continuous burning effect makes it difficult for Winston to dive.
Reaper
8/10
- ・Reaper's high DPS primary fire can break Winston's barrier. Even if targeted by Winston, Reaper can return with Wraith Form.
Bastion
9/10
- ・Bastion's Configuration: Assault has very high DPS, easily breaking Winston's barrier. In Configuration: Assault form, Bastion is fairly tanky, making it difficult for Winston to finish him with primary fire alone.
Torbjörn
9/10
- ・Winston has difficulty destroying Torbjorn's Turret. Torbjorn's high DPS can easily break Winston's barrier. Torbjorn can survive Winston's dives with Overload.
Jetpack Cat
-/10
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DPI
800
Sensitivity
5
eDPI
4000
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Sensitivity
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