Cordelius Counters

Q: Why is Cordelius hard to beat?

Cordelius is a Legendary Assassin with a 53.1% overall win rate and a 5.4% 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 Cordelius

The best counters to Cordelius right now are Darryl, Mandy, Bolt. Darryl (Tank) pressures Cordelius thanks to a 53.3% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Mandy (Marksman) pressures Cordelius thanks to a 53.1% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Bolt (Marksman) pressures Cordelius thanks to a 52.4% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Against these matchups, Cordelius struggles to find clean trades, so respect their range, bait their key abilities and only commit when you have a numbers or cover advantage.

Cordelius counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Cordelius?

Darryl is currently the strongest counter to Cordelius, with a 53.3% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Darryl, Mandy, Bolt. These picks exploit a assassin's weaknesses and win most direct trades.

Why is Cordelius hard to beat?

Cordelius is a Legendary Assassin with a 52.7% overall win rate and a 7.7% 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 Cordelius 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 Darryl, Mandy, Bolt when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.

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