- Win Rate
- 45.1%
- Pick Rate
- 10.8%
- KDA
- 2.67
Sinclair Counters
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 12,960
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
How to counter Sinclair: pick Graves, Baba, Paige. Graves wins 61.8% of its games against Sinclair. The items that win most against Sinclair: Mystic Shot, Weapon Shielding, Shadow Weave. Avoid Pocket, Mina into Sinclair.
How to counter Sinclair
Nov 5 Patch · 12,960 gamesThe heroes that beat Sinclair most often are Graves, Baba, and Paige. Graves wins 61.8% of its games against Sinclair.
- Draft a counter
Graves, Baba, and Paige beat Sinclair more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 61.8% of the head-to-head games.
- Buy the right items
Against Sinclair, Mystic Shot, Weapon Shielding, and Shadow Weave gain the most win rate. Mystic Shot is +2.1 points over a typical item.
- End it before Sinclair scales
Sinclair wins only 39.7% of 20–30 min games but 48.3% of 40+ min games. Group early, take objectives and close the game out.
Best items against Sinclair
When Sinclair is on the enemy team, Mystic Shot, Weapon Shielding, and Shadow Weave win the most compared with how items usually do against Sinclair. Mystic Shot leads at +2.1 points.
| Item | WR vs Sinclair | Lift | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mystic Shot | 56.8% | +2.1 | 8,558 |
 Weapon Shielding | 56.3% | +1.7 | 2,926 |
 Shadow Weave | 57.3% | +1.4 | 2,403 |
 Golden Goose Egg | 54.5% | +1.2 | 1,834 |
 Spirit Shredder | 55.4% | +1.1 | 4,645 |
 Stalker | 55.5% | +1.1 | 11,906 |
 Recharging Rush | 55.1% | +1.0 | 6,717 |
 Knockdown | 51.9% | +0.9 | 3,913 |
Lift = how many more points of win rate the item has when facing Sinclair, compared with the average item facing Sinclair. Items need 500+ games and a 2% pick rate.
Heroes that counter Sinclair
Nov 5 Patch · 12,960 gamesPick these into Sinclair
Avoid these into Sinclair
Win rate of the hero on each row in games against Sinclair (at least 300 games). Tap a hero for the full head-to-head matchup.
Every Sinclair matchup →When to fight Sinclair
Sinclair gets stronger the longer the game goes: 39.7% in 20–30 min games, 48.3% in 40+ min games.
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How to counter Sinclair: FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Who counters Sinclair?
Graves (61.8%), Baba (60.2%), and Paige (60.1%) have the best win rates against Sinclair (each counter's own win rate in the matchup, from 41,180+ games for the top pick).
What items counter Sinclair?
Against Sinclair, these items gain the most win rate compared with a typical item: Mystic Shot (+2.1), Weapon Shielding (+1.7), Shadow Weave (+1.4), and Golden Goose Egg (+1.2).
How do you beat Sinclair?
Graves, Baba, and Paige beat Sinclair more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 61.8% of the head-to-head games. Against Sinclair, Mystic Shot, Weapon Shielding, and Shadow Weave gain the most win rate. Mystic Shot is +2.1 points over a typical item. Sinclair wins only 39.7% of 20–30 min games but 48.3% of 40+ min games. Group early, take objectives and close the game out.
Which heroes should not be picked into Sinclair?
Sinclair beats Pocket (50.9%) and Mina (50.8%) most often (Sinclair's win rate in each matchup).
When is Sinclair strongest?
Sinclair gets stronger the longer the game goes: 39.7% in 20–30 min games, 48.3% in 40+ min games.