Domina counters, tier and perks

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

Abilities

Photon Magnum · Barrier Array · Sonic Repulsors · Crystal Charge · Panopticon

Lifeweaver: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +6.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (high confidence)
Reinhardt: Domina has little mobility, so she struggles when Reinhardt closes in. (high confidence)
Reaper: Domina has a hard time in close-range fights. (high confidence)
Mei: Domina has little mobility and no defensive tools besides Barrier Array, so Ice Wall can easily cut her off. (high confidence)
Lúcio: Speed Boost lets Lúcio push his team into the close-range fights Domina struggles with. (high confidence)
Ana: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +8.5); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)

Wrecking Ball: Wrecking Ball can be knocked off course by Sonic Repulsors, and Domina's Panopticon can trap him mid-roll. (high confidence)
Doomfist: Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +8.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (high confidence)
Pharah: Domina's hitscan primary fire reliably hits targets in the air. (high confidence)
Widowmaker: Stat-based: favored in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (high confidence)
Zarya: Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.3); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (high confidence)
Genji: Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)

Efficient Design: Using Barrier Array gives back 50 shields and starts Domina's passive health regeneration.
Extended Power: Photon Magnum reaches 20% farther.

Disruptive Detonation: Crystal Charge's explosion slows the enemies it hits by 30% for 2 seconds.
Corporate Retreat: Once per use, an active Barrier Array can be relocated to a new spot.