Shade Counters

Best counters to Shade

• Lou

  Controls Shade's short-range approach with freeze buildup, repeatedly interrupting its pressure before center hits can connect.

• Jacky

  Out-tanks Shade at point-blank range and attacks through walls, denying the cover its short range depends on.

• Frank

  Out-tanks and outranges Shade's short swings, then destroys wall cover with his Super to expose its approach.

Shade is a strong pick against

• Mina

  Bypasses Mina's projectile wall with cover-piercing attacks while Hardened Hoodie reduces her close-range combo damage.

• Moe

  Meets Moe's Driller approach with Jump Scare, slowing his retreat and limiting his ability to disengage.

• Mortis

  Endures Mortis's dash combo through Hardened Hoodie, forcing extra ammo before he can escape.

Shade shines on these maps