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Support · Medic

Kiriko counters, tier and perks

Hero Playbooks tier: C (confidence low). Matchup data confidence: high. Last updated 2026-10-14.

Abilities

Healing Ofuda · Kunai · Swift Step · Protection Suzu · Kitsune Rush

Heroes that counter Kiriko

  • Pharah: Pharah can quickly follow Kiriko to wherever she teleports with Swift Step. (high confidence)
  • Lúcio: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.4); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (high confidence)
  • D.Va: D.Va can quickly follow Kiriko to wherever she teleports with Swift Step. (high confidence)
  • Hazard: Stat-based: also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Shion: Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Brigitte: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.3); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)

Kiriko is strong against

  • Ashe: With a small hitbox, Kiriko can keep Ashe under pressure with her kunai. (high confidence)
  • Ramattra: Protection Suzu cleanses the slow from Ravenous Vortex, and Swift Step escapes the Annihilation drain. (high confidence)
  • Junker Queen: Protection Suzu removes the anti-heal from Rampage. (high confidence)
  • Illari: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +9.2); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Widowmaker: With a small hitbox, Kiriko can keep Widowmaker under pressure with her kunai. (medium confidence)
  • Orisa: Stat-based: team pressure in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.9); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)

Kiriko perks

Minor (level 2) perks

  • Urgent Care: Healing Ofuda fly 50% faster when they are heading to allies under half health.
  • Fortune Teller: Each Kunai hit fires 2 Healing Ofuda toward an ally ahead of Kiriko.

Major (level 3) perks

  • Ready Step: After Swift Step, Kiriko attacks and reloads 40% faster for 3 seconds.
  • Foxtrot: Protection Suzu makes allies move 30% faster for 4 seconds.

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