Axe is a STR melee hero commonly played as a Initiator and Durable. This guide shows you the best counter picks based on real match data from thousands of games.

Counter picks are broken down by game phase — laning (0-15 min), mid game (15-30 min), and late game (30+ min) — so you can choose the right hero depending on your team’s strategy and timing.

Win rates are updated daily from public match data across all rank brackets.