Best counter-picks
These heroes are listed as strong answers into Widowmaker.
Tank
D.VaWidowmaker has great difficulty dealing with Booster engagements
WinstonWinston can dive and pressure Widowmaker. Grappling Hook helps escape
DoomfistDoomfist can dive Widowmaker. Grappling Hook helps escape
Damage
GenjiWidowmaker struggles against Genji's close-range pressure. Genji's speed makes headshots difficult
SombraSombra can easily flank and pressure Widowmaker
TracerTracer can easily close in and pressure Widowmaker
Support
LúcioLucio can use speed boost to make teammates harder for Widowmaker to hit
KirikoKiriko's slim hitbox lets her pressure Widowmaker with primary fire. With Swift Step, Kiriko can pressure Widowmaker from a different angle than her teammates
Favorable targets
Widowmaker is listed as performing well into these heroes.
Tank
ZaryaWidowmaker can stay at range where Zarya is ineffective. Widowmaker can stop shooting when she sees barrier
Junker QueenJunker Queen lacks options to reach Widowmaker at range
ReinhardtWidowmaker can stay at range and poke Reinhardt's team safely
Damage
JunkratWidowmaker's hitscan shots easily hit Junkrat in the air. Airborne Junkrat is an easy target
AsheAshe's predictable peek patterns make her vulnerable to headshots
PharahWidowmaker's hitscan shots easily hit Pharah
Support
AnaWidowmaker can stay at extreme range where Ana is less effective
BaptisteWidowmaker can one-shot with headshots, making Baptiste's Immortality Field timing critical
BrigitteBrigitte cannot reach Widowmaker at her sniping positions