- Win Rate
- 46.6%
- Pick Rate
- 33.2%
- KDA
- 2.76
Paradox Counters
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 38,917
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
How to counter Paradox: pick Graves, Rat King, Victor. Graves wins 61.9% of its games against Paradox. The items that win most against Paradox: Mystic Shot, Rusted Barrel, Arcane Surge. Avoid Sinclair, Mirage into Paradox.
How to counter Paradox
Nov 5 Patch · 38,917 gamesThe heroes that beat Paradox most often are Graves, Rat King, and Victor. Graves wins 61.9% of its games against Paradox.
- Draft a counter
Graves, Rat King, and Victor beat Paradox more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 61.9% of the head-to-head games.
- Buy the right items
Against Paradox, Mystic Shot, Rusted Barrel, and Arcane Surge gain the most win rate. Mystic Shot is +1.0 points over a typical item.
- Respect the damage
Paradox is near the top of the roster for kills or damage. Don't take even fights alone; build defense and fight with your team.
Best items against Paradox
When Paradox is on the enemy team, Mystic Shot, Rusted Barrel, and Arcane Surge win the most compared with how items usually do against Paradox. Mystic Shot leads at +1.0 points.
| Item | WR vs Paradox | Lift | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mystic Shot | 54.2% | +1.0 | 22,107 |
 Rusted Barrel | 48.5% | +0.9 | 5,447 |
 Arcane Surge | 55.4% | +0.9 | 21,822 |
 Shadow Weave | 55.3% | +0.8 | 6,118 |
 Cold Front | 52.4% | +0.8 | 18,094 |
 Extra Stamina | 53.7% | +0.7 | 64,220 |
 Reactive Barrier | 54.4% | +0.7 | 27,913 |
 Headshot Booster | 52.6% | +0.7 | 17,442 |
Lift = how many more points of win rate the item has when facing Paradox, compared with the average item facing Paradox. Items need 500+ games and a 2% pick rate.
Heroes that counter Paradox
Nov 5 Patch · 38,917 gamesPick these into Paradox
Win rate of the hero on each row in games against Paradox (at least 300 games). Tap a hero for the full head-to-head matchup.
Every Paradox matchup →When to fight Paradox
Paradox peaks mid-game: 48.4% in 40+ min games, 42.8% in 20–30 min games.
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How to counter Paradox: FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Who counters Paradox?
Graves (61.9%), Rat King (59.8%), and Victor (59.5%) have the best win rates against Paradox (each counter's own win rate in the matchup, from 103,765+ games for the top pick).
What items counter Paradox?
Against Paradox, these items gain the most win rate compared with a typical item: Mystic Shot (+1.0), Rusted Barrel (+0.9), Arcane Surge (+0.9), and Shadow Weave (+0.8).
How do you beat Paradox?
Graves, Rat King, and Victor beat Paradox more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 61.9% of the head-to-head games. Against Paradox, Mystic Shot, Rusted Barrel, and Arcane Surge gain the most win rate. Mystic Shot is +1.0 points over a typical item. Paradox is near the top of the roster for kills or damage. Don't take even fights alone; build defense and fight with your team.
Which heroes should not be picked into Paradox?
Paradox beats Sinclair (52.3%), Mirage (52.0%), and Shiv (51.8%) most often (Paradox's win rate in each matchup).
When is Paradox strongest?
Paradox peaks mid-game: 48.4% in 40+ min games, 42.8% in 20–30 min games.