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Soldier: 76 counters, tier and perks

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

Abilities

Heavy Pulse Rifle · Sprint · Biotic Field · Helix Rockets · Tactical Visor

Heroes that counter Soldier: 76

  • Vendetta: Vendetta can get on top of Soldier: 76 easily. (high confidence)
  • Winston: Soldier: 76 has few tools to deal with Winston's dives. (high confidence)
  • Doomfist: Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • D.Mon: Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.6); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Genji: Once Genji gets close, Soldier: 76 has little to answer with. (medium confidence)
  • Hanzo: Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)

Soldier: 76 is strong against

  • Echo: Soldier: 76's hitscan rifle hits Echo easily. (high confidence)
  • Pharah: Soldier: 76's hitscan rifle has an easy time hitting Pharah. (high confidence)
  • Junkrat: Soldier: 76's hitscan rifle hits Junkrat easily when he launches into the air. (high confidence)
  • Baptiste: Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +2.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (high confidence)
  • Jetpack Cat: Jetpack Cat is an easy target mid-air for Soldier: 76's instant-hit rifle. (medium confidence)
  • Juno: Juno is an easy target for Soldier: 76's hitscan rifle. (medium confidence)

Soldier: 76 perks

Minor (level 2) perks

  • Helix Propulsion: Helix Rockets fly 50% faster.
  • Tactical Salvo: While Tactical Visor is active, Helix Rockets recharge 80% faster and fire without interrupting Heavy Pulse Rifle.

Major (level 3) perks

  • Full Stride: Sprint's speed bonus builds up by a further 25% across 2 seconds.
  • Stim Pack: Biotic Field is swapped for Stim Pack: using it heals Soldier: 76 by 30 every second and boosts his attack speed 20%, both for 5 seconds.

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