Rico Counters

Q: Why is Rico hard to beat?

Rico is a Super Rare Damage Dealer with a 53.4% overall win rate and a 9.1% 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 Rico

The best counters to Rico right now are Cordelius, Shade, Lily. Cordelius (Assassin) pressures Rico thanks to a 53.1% win rate and a kit that punishes damage dealer positioning. Shade (Assassin) pressures Rico thanks to a 52.8% win rate and a kit that punishes damage dealer positioning. Lily (Assassin) pressures Rico thanks to a 52.2% win rate and a kit that punishes damage dealer positioning. Against these matchups, Rico struggles to find clean trades, so respect their range, bait their key abilities and only commit when you have a numbers or cover advantage.

Rico counters FAQ

Who is the best counter to Rico?

Cordelius is currently the strongest counter to Rico, with a 53.1% win rate in the matchup. Close behind are Cordelius, Shade, Lily. These picks exploit a damage dealer's weaknesses and win most direct trades.

Why is Rico hard to beat?

Rico is a Super Rare Damage Dealer with a 53.5% overall win rate and a 7.2% 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 Rico 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 Cordelius, Shade, Lily when possible and play around map cover to minimise its damage.

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