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Freja counters, tier and perks

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

Abilities

Bola Shot · Quick Dash · Take Aim · Updraft

Heroes that counter Freja

  • D.Va: Defense Matrix eats her attacks with ease. (high confidence)
  • Illari: Healing Pylon lets Illari hold up well against Freja's poke. (medium confidence)
  • Moira: Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.4); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Zarya: Freja's aimed shots hand Zarya lots of energy when they hit her barriers. (medium confidence)
  • Mercy: A hitscan ally with Mercy's damage boost shuts down Freja's crossbow game, and Mercy can Guardian Angel away when Freja dives from the air. (medium confidence)
  • Ashe: Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +4.0); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)

Freja is strong against

  • Zenyatta: Zenyatta is a slow, wide target with no escape, so Freja's shots connect easily. (high confidence)
  • Ana: Freja's Take Aim shots hit Ana hard, since Ana can barely move. (medium confidence)
  • Junkrat: Junkrat's slow projectiles struggle to hit Freja while she's flying. (medium confidence)
  • Pharah: Stat-based: wins the 1v1 in Counterwatch duel data (rating +7.5); also favored by RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Ramattra: Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +3.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix. No written explanation in our sources yet. (medium confidence)
  • Venture: Freja's movement abilities let her back away when Venture tries to close in. (medium confidence)

Freja perks

Minor (level 2) perks

  • Relentless Barrage: Each direct Take Aim hit gives back 5 ammo for her automatic bolts.
  • Momentum Boost: Quick Dash travels 20% farther.

Major (level 3) perks

  • Aerial Recovery: After Updraft, Freja heals 30 health per second until she lands.
  • Rising Winds: Updraft has one more charge.

Data notes

  • Few matchups are confirmed by 3+ sources; several entries rely on stat data without a written explanation.

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