Tank · hero guide
Winston guide
Winston is a tank.
Recommended comps: Dive · Into clumped backlines
One habit to change: Engage within your team's sight, and look back to check where they are.
Good into
- WidowmakerSet up close without crossing her sightline, then jump.
- AnaDrop your bubble early if she still has sleep; it blocks the dart.
- Jetpack CatJump her when she lands or runs low on fuel.
Best maps
- Best by win rate: Esperança, Suravasa, Runasapi, Gibraltar and Aatlis
- Height and cover near the enemy to set up from
Playing against Winston
He wins by landing on someone alone. Punish the jump, peel whoever he lands on, and he has nothing to fall back on.
The full guide is in the app
All 53 of Winston's matchups with a plan for each, map tips, comps, perks and kit. In a match, Hardstuck tells you when to stay on Winston and when to swap.
Our own advice, kept in step with the patch notes. Updated 2026-11-03.