Reinhardt Counters and Matchups

Orisa

Orisa can stop Reinhardt's Charge with Fortify or Javelin

Ramattra

Ramattra's attacks in Nemesis Form form pierce through Reinhardt's Shield

Mauga

Mauga's dual-fire can quickly break Reinhardt's Shield

Pharah

Reinhardt is very weak against airborne targets

Symmetra

Reinhardt's shield is an easy charge resource for Symmetra's primary fire. Reinhardt also has difficulty destroying Symmetra's Turret

Torbjörn

Reinhardt has difficulty destroying Torbjorn's Turret. Reinhardt's Shield is easily broken by Torbjorn's primary fire

Lúcio

Lucio's speed boost and Boop make it difficult for Reinhardt to get into his effective range

Wuyang

Wuyang can poke Reinhardt while creating distance with Rushing Torrent or Guardian Wave

Jetpack Cat

Reinhardt is very weak against airborne targets

Sigma

Sigma is weak in close combat. Reinhardt can block Rock with Shield

Zarya

Reinhardt can endure beams with Shield, and in close combat, Reinhardt deals more damage. Against Zarya's ultimate, Reinhardt can protect teammates with his shield or turn the tables with his own ultimate

Domina

Domina lacks mobility, making it difficult to deal with Reinhardt closing the distance. Domina heals by landing attacks, but Reinhardt can block them with Shield. Reinhardt can disrupt Domina's preferred formation through flanking charges

Brigitte

Reinhardt's primary attack deals very high damage, making it difficult for Brigitte to get close