black widow VS hawkeye

Verdict

hawkeye Wins (Strongly favored)

hawkeye generally wins based on Patch 1.0 win-rate data.

Confidence Medium
Verdict based primarily on win-rate (Patch 1.0) · Win-rate gap: 11.7% · Matches: 989 vs 3,235 · Reliability: medium
black widow

black widow

Duelist
Win Rate
37.8%
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Rating: 4/5
hawkeye

hawkeye

Duelist
Win Rate
49.5%
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Rating: 4/5
black widow
Metric
hawkeye
Live Performance (Patch 1.0)
37.8%
Win Rate
49.5%
2.48
Avg KDA
2.92
989
Total Matches
3,235
Combat & Base Stats
Mid-Range
Weapon Type
Projectile
Infinite
Ammo
Infinite
Variable
Damage
8.5 - 85 (Maximum damage is achieved after 0.9s of charging)
N/A
Fire Rate
N/A
250
Base HP
275
0
Shield
0
0
Armor
0
6m/s
Speed
6 m/s
2800
Ult Cost
3100
Fast
Ult Tier
Medium

ℹ️ Tactical Overview

According to Patch 1.0 data, **hawkeye** holds a 49.5% win rate compared to black widow's 37.8%. This suggests a meaningful advantage in the current meta.

Why hawkeye Wins

Statistical Advantage

hawkeye has the cleaner win condition in this matchup dynamic.

"This conclusion comes from either kit interaction (when present) or stable win-rate signals."

Statistical Performance

hawkeye leads by 11.7% win rate (Strongly favored).

"Based on 4,224 analyzed matches (reliability: medium)."

⏱️ Combat Phases

Early Game / Neutral

Early game is about positioning and safe trades. hawkeye generally wants to take first contact and force black widow to react.

Mid Fight & Rotations

Mid game hinges on cooldown exchanges. hawkeye tends to come out ahead when fights go beyond the first rotation, while black widow needs cleaner conversions.

Ultimate Economy

Late game is mostly about ultimate timing and commit discipline. With a 11.7% win-rate gap in Patch 1.0, hawkeye can play slightly more patiently; black widow should look for an uneven engage or forced mistake.

How black widow Can Still Win

  • Capitalize on Mistakes
    black widow needs to force an error before committing to a full engage.
    💡 Tip: Look for a cooldown window, then take space first—don’t dash into a ready kit.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Taking the fight while hawkeye has key cooldowns available black widow often loses the trade because hawkeye can negate the first commit and punish the reset.
  • Walking into hawkeye's stun range without a plan Getting clipped usually flips the fight before you can disengage.
🛡️ Patch 1.0 Based on live data.