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Genji guide

Genji is a damage hero.

Recommended comps: Dive

One habit to change: Poke from range and set up an angle before you engage.

Good into

RamattraTake angles around him and climb out of Vortex.
Soldier: 76Deflect Helix and his fire, then dash and fan.
MercyTrack her glides and dash after them; dash, Blade, dash catches her in the air.

Struggles against

VendettaOut-chases you and wins most fights she commits to.
BrigitteWhip Shot and Bash knock you around; Bash goes through Deflect.
MizukiHis chain catches you once Deflect is down.

Best maps

Best by win rate: Havana, Colosseo, Dorado, Suravasa and Gibraltar
Lots of high ground and walls to climb

Playing against Genji

He needs to dash in and get back out. Take away his escape, or hit him with what Deflect can't stop.

The full guide is in the app

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

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