Buster Counters

Q: Why is Buster hard to beat?

Buster is a Mythic Tank with a 56% overall win rate and a 6.4% pick rate. Its kit lets it control space and punish positioning mistakes, so you need brawlers that break its range or its core mechanic.

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How to beat Buster

The best counters to Buster right now are Poco, Squeak, Doug. Poco (Support) pressures Buster thanks to a 55.3% win rate and a kit that punishes tank positioning. Squeak (Controller) pressures Buster thanks to a 55% win rate and a kit that punishes tank positioning. Doug (Support) pressures Buster thanks to a 54.6% win rate and a kit that punishes tank positioning. Against these matchups, Buster struggles to find clean trades, so respect their range, bait their key abilities and only commit when you have a numbers or cover advantage.

Buster counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Buster?

Poco is currently the strongest counter to Buster, with a 55.3% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Poco, Squeak, Doug. These picks exploit a tank's weaknesses and win most direct trades.

Why is Buster hard to beat?

Buster is a Mythic Tank with a 57.5% overall win rate and a 6.5% pick rate. Its kit lets it control space and punish positioning mistakes, so you need brawlers that break its range or its core mechanic.

How do I play against Buster in ranked?

Respect its effective range, bait its gadgets and super before committing, and group with your team to force trades with a numbers advantage. Draft Poco, Squeak, Doug when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.

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