Torbjörn counters, tier and perks

Hammer Time: Torbjörn moves 20% faster with Forge Hammer out.
Pre-Heated: Activating Molten Core also triggers Overload.

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

Abilities

Rivet Gun · Forge Hammer · Deploy Turret · Overload · Molten Core

Hanzo: Hanzo takes down Torbjörn's turret easily. (high confidence)
Echo: Torbjörn's turret falls quickly to Echo's shots and Sticky Bombs. (high confidence)
Zenyatta: Stat-based: mixed threat in Counterwatch duel data (rating +5.1); also favored by Overpicker counter matrix and RankedBoost counters. No written explanation in our sources yet. (high confidence)
Ashe: Torbjörn is wide, so Ashe's rifle shots connect easily. (high confidence)
Sojourn: Disruptor Shot or a few rifle shots are enough for Sojourn to take out Torbjörn's turret. (high confidence)
Wuyang: Wuyang's main attack makes quick work of Torbjörn's turret. (high confidence)

Reinhardt: Reinhardt struggles to take out Torbjörn's turret. (high confidence)
Wrecking Ball: With Torbjörn around, Wrecking Ball has to play around the turret and can't dive freely. (high confidence)
Moira: Moira struggles to take out Torbjörn's turret. (high confidence)
Doomfist: Doomfist's Hand Cannon is short-ranged, so he struggles to take out Torbjörn's turret. (high confidence)
Sombra: Torbjörn's turret is safe from Sombra at range because her pistol falls off badly over distance. (high confidence)
Tracer: Torbjörn can set up his turret ahead of time to guard against Tracer's flanks. (high confidence)

Anchor Bolts: Deploy Turret can be thrown 25% farther and can stick to walls and ceilings.
Overloaded Turret: Overload powers up Torbjörn's turret for 5 seconds, raising its health and damage.