black widow VS psylocke
psylocke Wins (Strongly favored)
psylocke generally wins based on Patch 1.0 win-rate data.
black widow
Duelist
psylocke
Duelistℹ️ Tactical Overview
According to Patch 1.0 data, **psylocke** holds a 53.6% win rate compared to black widow's 37.8%. This suggests a meaningful advantage in the current meta.
Why psylocke Wins
Statistical Advantage
psylocke 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
psylocke leads by 15.8% win rate (Strongly favored).
"Based on 4,173 analyzed matches (reliability: medium)."
⏱️ Combat Phases
Early Game / Neutral
Early game is about positioning and safe trades. psylocke generally wants to take first contact and force black widow to react.
Mid Fight & Rotations
Mid game hinges on cooldown exchanges. psylocke 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 15.8% win-rate gap in Patch 1.0, psylocke can play slightly more patiently; black widow should look for an uneven engage or forced mistake.
How black widow Can Still Win
- Capitalize on Mistakesblack 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 psylocke has key cooldowns available black widow often loses the trade because psylocke can negate the first commit and punish the reset.
- ✕ Forcing aim-dependent abilities while psylocke is airborne Missing that window often costs your only chance to stabilize the fight.