psylocke VS cloak & dagger
psylocke Wins (Favored)
psylocke generally wins based on Patch 1.0 win-rate data.
psylocke
Duelist
cloak & dagger
Strategistℹ️ Tactical Overview
According to Patch 1.0 data, **psylocke** holds a 53.6% win rate compared to cloak & dagger's 47.2%. 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 6.4% win rate (Favored).
"Based on 16,172 analyzed matches (reliability: high)."
⏱️ Combat Phases
Early Game / Neutral
Early game is about positioning and safe trades. psylocke generally wants to take first contact and force cloak & dagger 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 cloak & dagger needs cleaner conversions.
Ultimate Economy
Late game is mostly about ultimate timing and commit discipline. With a 6.4% win-rate gap in Patch 1.0, psylocke can play slightly more patiently; cloak & dagger should look for an uneven engage or forced mistake. psylocke's ult comes online faster (cost 2800 vs 4000), creating a tempo window.
How cloak & dagger Can Still Win
- Capitalize on Mistakescloak & dagger 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 cloak & dagger 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.