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Kenji Counters

The top brawlers that beat Kenji in 2026 — by real win rate.

  1. 1Mandy

    Mandy

    Marksman · Epic

    A53.1%
  2. 2Bolt

    Bolt

    Marksman · Epic

    B52.4%
  3. 3Sirius

    Sirius

    Marksman · Ultra Legendary

    B52%

How to beat Kenji

The best counters to Kenji right now are Mandy, Bolt, Sirius. Mandy (Marksman) pressures Kenji thanks to a 53.1% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Bolt (Marksman) pressures Kenji thanks to a 52.4% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Sirius (Marksman) pressures Kenji thanks to a 52% win rate and a kit that punishes assassin positioning. Against these matchups, Kenji struggles to find clean trades, so respect their range, bait their key abilities and only commit when you have a numbers or cover advantage.

Kenji counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Kenji?

Mandy is currently the strongest counter to Kenji, with a 53.1% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Mandy, Bolt, Sirius. These picks exploit a assassin's weaknesses and win most direct trades.

Why is Kenji hard to beat?

Kenji is a Legendary Assassin with a 44% overall win rate and a 10.7% 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 Kenji 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 Mandy, Bolt, Sirius when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.