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Emre guide

Emre is a damage hero.

Recommended comps: Off-angle hitscan

One habit to change: Start with your team to see what they have, then take an off-angle once your team goes in.

Good into

ZenyattaHe has no escape: shoot him from your off-angle.
FrejaPunish her when she hovers: she has low health and one headshot hurts.
EchoHitscan her out of the air. Pressure or kill her before you ult.

Struggles against

RoadhogHook pulls you out of cover; Trash Compactor eats projectiles.
WidowmakerOne headshot kills you; you need several.
Junker QueenKnife pull drags you into her axe.

Best maps

Best by win rate: New Junk City, New Queen Street, Havana, Dorado and Rialto
Points with cover to rotate behind and angles off the main fight

Playing against Emre

He does a bit of everything and nothing best. Wait out Siphon Blaster, then rush him or out-range him.

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All 53 of Emre's matchups with a plan for each, map tips, comps, perks and kit. In a match, Hardstuck tells you when to stay on Emre and when to swap.

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Our own advice, kept in step with the patch notes. Updated 2026-11-03.