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Widowmaker guide

Widowmaker is a damage hero.

Recommended comps: Poke

One habit to change: Move after a shot or two; stay put and they flank you or stop walking into your lane.

Good into

RoadhogTake his big head from range and stay off the corners he can reach.
ShionSpot her early and hold long lanes; she can't fight you at range.
RamattraPick from ranges he can't contest, and reposition when his staff finds you.

Struggles against

WinstonJumps on your perch and bubbles off your shots.
Wrecking BallHunts you all game, and you can't headshot him while he rolls.
MeiIcicles have no falloff, and her wall cuts your sightline.

Best maps

Best by win rate: Havana, Junkertown, Rialto, New Queen Street and Circuit Royal
Long sightlines and high ground that's hard to reach

Playing against Widowmaker

She owns long sightlines and nothing else. Close the distance or break line of sight and she has to run.

The full guide is in the app

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

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