Sombra is the damage hero in Overwatch 2 and is probably the hardest to counter. Even though, like most damage dealing heroes, her HP is 200, her abilities are very annoying to eliminate her. But there are two really effective counterattacks for her. So in this guide, let’s take a look at the 3 best heroes to counter Sombra in Overwatch 2.
The best Sombra counters in Overwatch 2
Top 3 heroes you can use to counter Sombra in OW2:
- Hanzo
- widowmaker
- farra
Hanzo is the best Sombra counter in Overwatch 2
Sombra’s biggest weakness in this game can be considered a one-shot. So there are basically two heroes that can do this. But what makes Hanzo the best opponent is his Sonic Arrow. This ability basically shows the position of enemies within her reach. This is a great way to counter Sombra’s stealth. Once you know her whereabouts, you need to make sure you deal enough damage to her to kill her in one shot. Basically, you have to hit her with a headshot.
widowmaker
Widowmaker is another way to counter Sombra, but probably not as strong as Hanzo. While Hanzo uses Sonic’s Arrow to find out Sombra’s position, Widowmaker has no such ability. The only way she can know the positions of her enemies is by using her ultimate. So as Widowmaker, you need to be very observant in order to anticipate the movements and attack patterns of your Sombra opponent.
But once you do, you can kill her with one shot to take care of her forever. Another thing to do is use Venom Mine wisely. You can set it up as a trap for possible spots where Sombra might trip while attacking.
farra
Pharah is a strange counterattack for Sombra. Although she might not be able to kill her with one shot like the above two heroes. What adds her to this list is her ability to achieve high scores. Pharah can follow her translocator, so once she teleports, Pharah can attack her and surprise her. Or at least inform the team about it so that other heroes can finish it off.
That covers these 3 best heroes you can use to counter Sombra in Overwatch 2.