Winston Counters and Matchups

Junker Queen

Junker Queen can apply Knife to an engaging Winston, then recall it when he tries to retreat, creating kill pressure

Mauga

Mauga's dual-fire can quickly break Winston's barrier, and the continuous burning effect makes it difficult for Winston to dive

Orisa

Orisa can easily protect her teammates from Winston's dives with her abilities

Bastion

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

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

Reaper

Reaper's high DPS primary fire can break Winston's barrier. Even if targeted by Winston, Reaper can return with Wraith Form

Brigitte

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

Zarya

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

Sigma

Sigma has difficulty dealing with Winston's space control. Sigma struggles when Winston places barriers on high ground or dives with Barrier Projector

Domina

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

Ashe

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

Widowmaker lacks options to counter Winston's dives. Grappling Hook has a long cooldown, so repeated dives are hard to handle

Genji

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

Ana

Ana has no escape ability, and Winston's barrier blocks her abilities during dives, making it very difficult to deal with

Zenyatta

Zenyatta has difficulty dealing with Winston's dives

Lifeweaver

Lifeweaver has difficulty dealing with Winston's dives