Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

In this new guide we will tell you about the best heroes to use in competitive and non-competitive games from the first season of Overwatch 2

One of the biggest strengths of the new FPS of Blizzard is the fact that all the heroes are very different from each other. In fact, each character has a specific role and to learn how to use them in the best possible way, a lot of effort is required.

While all the characters in the game are potentially valid with the right level of experience, it is undeniable that nand the current goal some are more effective than others. To help you understand which are the most useful characters in this initial phase of the game we have therefore decided to write this guide, where we will list you the best heroes to use in the first season of Overwatch 2.

The ranking

In Overwatch 2 there are really many heroes and consequently it is not at all easy to be able to quickly understand which are the best to use. For this reason, before going to talk to you specifically about each individual character, we want to introduce you to one standings to help you quickly understand the popularity of each hero in the current meta. But remember that while the characters at the top of the leaderboard are the best, this does not mean that those below them are unusable. In fact, there are numerous cases in which using heroes considered weak could help you win unexpectedly. But now just talk and let's go and see the ranking of the best heroes of the first season of Overwatch 2:

• Animal S
  • D.Va, Lucio, Ana, Genji, Soldato 76
• Tier A
  • Orisa, Doomfist, Junker Queen, Sigma, Roadhog Moira, Mercy, Zenyatta, Kiriko, Shadow, Sojourn, Widowmaker, Bastion.
• Tier B
  • Winston, Zarya, Reinhardt, Wrecking Ball, Brigitte, Baptiste, Tracer, Cassidy, Hanzo, Pharah, Reaper.
• Tier C
  • Ashe, Echo, Junkrat, Mei.
• Tier D
  • Torbjörn, Symmetra.

D.Va - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

If you've played the first Overwatch, you're sure to know how strong it is D.Va. This very powerful tank soars at the top of the rankings thanks to its high agility, to some very high defensive skills and a pretty good damage. Thanks to this character you will have the opportunity to throw the opposing team into chaos and defend your teammates with the same effectiveness. Furthermore, what specifically makes D.Va a great character is the fact that her mobility is very high lends itself perfectly to Overwatch 5's new 5v2 scheme.

Lucio - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Lucio has always been one of Overwatch's most important support heroes, and apparently his position hasn't changed in the second chapter. This character is able to inflict consistent damage and healing while staying alive for a long time thanks to his high mobility. Also the ultimate of him is currently one of the strongest support skills in the game, as it allows you to immensely increase the HP of your teammates over a wide range. But what makes Lucio an exceptional character is obviously his speed boost. Thanks to this passive ability you will in fact have the possibility of make your teammates move much faster, thus allowing it to reposition itself quickly and avoid damage more easily.

Ana - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Obviously together with Lucio he could not miss it too Ana. This very powerful support is capable of di heal extremely effectively from a distance, thus avoiding having to expose yourself to unnecessary risks. But what makes Ana a truly exceptional hero are her support skills. In fact, this character is able to throw a very powerful grenade capable of increase the healing received from allies and cancel those of the opponents. Plus thanks to his trusty soporific dart he is able to easily foil the attacks of some of the most dangerous tanks. Last but not least Ana is also able to significantly enhance her allies thanks to her iconic ultimate.

Genji - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Since tanks play a less important role in Overwatch 2 than in the first chapter, it is only natural that Genji rocketed to the top of the chart. This character is indeed capable of inflict massive damage while staying alive thanks to its extreme agility. Also, considering the high number of hitscan heroes featured in the game, the skill deflection of Genji is able to give a hard time even the most dangerous DPS.

Soldier 76 - Overwatch 2: Season 1's best heroes

After Genji, one of Overwatch 2's best DPS certainly is 76 soldier. This character is capable of deal massive damage from a distance thanks to its precise assault rifle and, given the low popularity of shields in the current meta, it will have very little difficulty in consistently hitting opponents. In addition, Soldier 76 also stands out thanks to his speed which allows him to quickly reach advantageous points from which to attack and thanks to his very useful healing ability that allows him to stay alive longer without having to rely too much on healers.

Orisa - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

In the first Overwatch Orisa he was a slow tank who depended on his shield to stay alive, but in this second chapter has been significantly modified. In fact now this character is no longer able to place shields for his teammates but he manages to compensate for this lack thanks to his new one lancia. This weapon can be thrown at opponents for temporarily stun them and can be wheeled for drive them away while blocking incoming shots. Furthermore Orisa is also able to become extremely resistant to damage for a short time, thus allowing his allies to defend themselves from blows by staying behind him.

Doomfist - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Another character that has been significantly changed since the first chapter is doomfist. Originally this hero was a DPS that specializes in taking out easier targets with one hit, while now it has transformed into an extremely agile tank. This PC's main utility is his ability to cause havoc in the opposing team, separating healers from the rest of the team. In general Doomfist is a very powerful character at the moment but to use him effectively you need to have a lot of experience.

Junker Queen - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Junker Queen is a new character which was first introduced in Overwatch 2. This tank specializes in charge your opponents head down using his shotgun and ax to deal really high damage. Also thanks to his throwing knife he's able to deal bleed damage and draw enemies further away. The most useful skill of this character, however, is certainly his battle cry, as it allows her and all nearby allies to move faster while gaining additional HP.

Sigma - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Sigma is a tank that boasts a large number of very different skills. This character is able to position quickly a very resistant shield, damage groups of opponents with his own ranged attacks and fend off the most aggressive enemies thanks to its powerful boulder. In the past, Sigma's eclecticism made it less than optimal in most scenarios, but now it has become an excellent choice that can adapt very well to a large number of different situations.

Roadhog - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Of all the Overwatch 2 tanks Roadhog it is certainly the least effective in protecting the rest of the team, but when it comes to damage it is second to none. Thanks to the general lack of shields in the current meta this character is capable of make his hook make the most of it, attracting and killing the most annoying enemies with ease. Using Roadhog as the only tank is a very risky choice but, if your teammates know how to take care of themselves, you will be able to put the opposing team in serious trouble.

Moira - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Moira is a good healer who continues to be a good choice in Overwatch 2. This character he gives his best when his mates tend to stay in groups but it is still able to do its duty in other scenarios as well. Thanks to his spheres in fact it is able to heal allies in difficulty and give the final blow to enemies who try to escape. Also, thanks to his defensive ability, is able to temporarily disappear to easily escape enemy attacks.

Mercy - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Another evergreen character is obviously Mercy. This healer really is simple to use and will allow you to keep your allies alive with ease even in the midst of the toughest battles. Unfortunately, Mercy doesn't have as useful support skills as many other heroes in her class do, but she is still capable of doing a good job, especially if she works alongside heroes like Pharah, Soldier 76, or Widowmaker. Plus she is now able to use a new skill that allows her to immediately snap up, thus allowing it to more easily avoid opponent attacks.

Zenyatta - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Of all the supporting heroes, Zenyatta it is the one capable of inflicting the most damage. Thanks to his globes of discord it is in fact capable of making enemies much less resistant to damage, a significant advantage considering the shortage of shields in the current meta. Plus his healing globes they are perfect for healing more agile allies who often end up out of line of sight of other healers. Zenyatta's only problem is hers lack of evasive skills that allow him to escape the attacks of agile DPS like Genji or Sombra but, thanks to his new football, getting too close to him will no longer be a completely safe move.

Kiriko - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Also It's there is one of the new characters introduced in the second chapter and along with the others it has already carved out a good place in the goal. This healer is able to heal effectively thanks to his talismans and moreover he can also cast a seal capable of make all allies in its range immune to damage for a short period. Kiriko's greatest strength, however, is not her healing skills but hers mobility sectors. This character indeed is the only healer capable of climbing the wallsi like Genji and Hanzo, and moreover it is capable of teleport immediately next to an ally even if there are several obstacles between them.

Sombra - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

In the first Overwatch Shade was a DPS that played a role mainly of support thanks to its ability to disable the abilities of enemies, but in Overwatch 2 the situation has changed significantly. Hacking in fact now it will deactivate the opponent's abilities only for one second, making it impossible to use this character as in the past. On the surface this might seem like a big nerf but that's actually not the case at all. In fact, now the enemies hacked by Sombra will suffer greater damage, thus allowing her to assassinate healers from the rear with ease.

Sojourn - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Sojourn is finally the last of the new characters introduced at the launch of Overwatch 2. This DPS has a automatic rifle able to inflict huge damage in a short time and moreover, after having scored enough shots, it can also shoot a very powerful wide-range shot. In addition Sojourn also boasts a excellent mobility, as it is able to perform a quick slide that ends with a very high jump, perfect for both escape and repositioning. Unfortunately this hero is unable to pass Soldier 76 due to the poor accuracy and range of his primary fire, but still represents a valid alternative in maps where there is a greater number of close quarters.

Widowmaker - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Widowmaker has always been an excellent DPS and now that shields are less present in the meta, its effectiveness is further increased. In fact, if you have a good aim, you can easily decimate the opposing team with a few well-aimed shots. The only thing you need to take into account with Widowmaker in the current meta is the map you are playing on. Not all scenarios in fact lend themselves well to a sniper and consequently in some areas it may be better to switch to another hero.

Bastion - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Bastion is another one of those heroes he was significantly modified in Overwatch 2. In the past this character suffered a lot due to his very poor mobility but now the situation has definitely changed. In fact Bastion is now capable of turn into a small tank able to move around the map while dealing a ton of damage at the same time. Plus now this character also has a handy bouncy grenade and a new ultimate that allows him to shoot three devastating mortar rounds anywhere on the map. Thanks to all these improvements Bastion has become an extremely useful hero who sees his only weakness big hit box which makes it very vulnerable to most other DPS.

Winston - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

While not as effective as his ex-partner D.Va, Winston is a good choice in a large number of situations. This agile tank he is able to immediately jump into the middle of the action and sow panic among enemies. The main strength of this character, however, is his bubble shield, which has now become much more resilient and effective than in the past. Unfortunately, despite this improvement, Winston continues to have various difficulties in most games, especially due to the skills of heroes like Ana and Zenyatta.

Zarya - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Zarya is a hero who is able to envelop herself and her allies in some bubbles capable of absorbing attacks and transform them into energy that significantly increases the damage of his particle cannon. This tank is extremely useful and powerful, but unfortunately at the moment cannot find a stable place in the meta. This happens due to the fact that now spam damage is much less present and this makes it more difficult to maintain high energy levels. In addition, given that many DPSs tend to stay within range, Zarya often has a hard time dealing consistent damage.

Reinhardt - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Compared to the past Reinhardt it has become much less popular, but that does not mean that it is less effective. In fact, even if the shields are no longer essential. this character is still capable of sow panic in the most chaotic battles. Thanks to its high strength and its powerful hammer, Reinhardt is capable of put pressure on opponents at the same time creating room for maneuver for their allies. 

Wrecking Ball - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Wrecking Ball is absolute the fastest and most agile tank in the game. This huge hero is capable of darting from one side of the battlefield to the other wreaking havoc among opponents and putting the less resistant heroes in serious trouble. Basically this character fits perfectly into the current Overwatch 2 meta, but sadly fails to reach the top due to his hitbox. Wrecking Ball is in fact a very easy hero to hit and that makes him a lot vulnerable to dangerous DPS like Soldier 76 and Sojourn.

Brigitte - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Once Brigitte was primarily used for its ability to stun opponents easily, but this ability has now been totally removed. Despite this, this character still managed to carve out a good place in the current destination thanks to its high resistance and the high reliability of its care. If you are playing on a map where numerous close combat takes place, Brigitte may even be a better choice than Ana.

Baptiste - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Baptiste's main strength is his field of immortality, a contraption that once placed is capable of making your allies immortal for a long period of time. This skill is very powerful but to be used effectively it is necessary that all the mates of your team are close, something that rarely happens in Overwatch 2. That makes Baptiste a very situational choice which proves valid only in some specific maps.

Tracer - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Tracer has always been an extremely useful hero, and even in Overwatch 2 the situation hasn't changed. This very agile DPS is capable of confuse opponents by teleporting from one side to the other and at the same time inflicting some really huge damage. The only reason this hero is not at the top of the DPS rankings is the recent one nerf which decreased the damage of his guns. Because of this small change, Tracer is much less effective at eliminating the other DPS and also some healers who were his favorite prey in the past.

Cassidy - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

In the past Cassidy was the perfect choice for eliminating pesky heroes like Genji and Tracer but, now that he no longer has his stun grenadehas unfortunately lost much of its usefulness. Despite this however this DPS is still a pretty good choice in a large number of situations thanks to its ability to inflict very high damage with well-aimed hits. Furthermore his ultimate continues to be very powerful indeed and if used at the right time it is capable of annihilating the entire opposing team.

Hanzo - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

In the right hands Hanzo he can be a very dangerous character but at the moment it is however a less effective choice when compared to other ranged DPS. Despite this, however, this hero continues to be very dangerous, especially in maps that feature a large number of raised points to be exploited to damage enemies with ease.

Pharah - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Basic pharah he's a good character but sadly given the extreme popularity of heroes like Soldier 76 and Widowmaker at the moment it is very difficult to use it effectively. Despite this, however, there are still several maps in which using this character could be the right choice, especially if you have a Mercy by your side ready to heal you and increase your damage output.

Reaper - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Finally, we conclude tier B with Reaper, another hero as popular as he is situational. This DPS is capable of deal a frightening amount of damage, but to do so he is forced to get very close. This makes it a perfect choice in complex maps with many angles to use its ability teleportation to catch enemies off guard, but at the same time make them extremely disadvantaged in open areas. If you love playing with Reaper you will certainly have several opportunities to use it effectively, but unfortunately you cannot rely solely on him.

Ashe - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

In a meta where hitscan heroes like Soldier 76, Sojourn and Widowmaker are the masters, Unfortunately Ashe can't stand out at all. Obviously we are not saying that this character is to be thrown away, but unfortunately at the moment it turns out extremely underperforming when compared to almost all other DPS. Ashe's only really useful skill is the dynamite but, considering that Overwatch 2 players tend to play in groups very rarely, it is often difficult to use it effectively.

Echo - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Unfortunately, Echo is a character very situational which hardly manages to rival other DPS. Despite having a good mobility its damage is much less consistent than that of other heroes in its class and this makes it a very ineffective choice. Echo's only interesting skill is hers ultimate as it can easily catch opponents off guard, but unfortunately even this move is all too situational to be used consistently.

Junkrat - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Since shields are not very present in Overwatch 2 and players tend to play scattered, the usefulness of Junkrat has decreased significantly. This hero however can still be exploited in a decent manner in the maps that allow him to attack without being forced to expose yourself too much. In addition, his ultimate is still very powerful and in close combat is capable of destroying fragile characters such as Genji and Tracer in seconds.

Mei - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Unfortunately since his primary weapon has been modified Mei's utility plummeted. In fact, now this character is no longer able to freeze enemies but it can only slow them down. This has turned Mei into a hero who focuses primarily about dealing high damage with his secondary projectile, making it so simply a poorer version than many other DPSs. At the moment, Mei's only useful technique is hers ice wall, but sadly even this skill is a bit too situational.

Torbjörn – Overwatch 2: i migliori eroi della Season 1

How easy it was to imagine one of the less effective heroes in the current meta is Torbjorn. This DPS in fact suffers a lot because of its weapon difficult to use effectively and its long hitbox very easy to hit. Furthermore, Torbjörn's main skill is his turret but, since it is no longer possible to place it safely behind a shield, it has lost much of its usefulness. Unfortunately at the moment Torbjörn is really bad in almost every situation and it will hardly be able to do better without being heavily modified.

Symmetra - Overwatch 2: the best heroes of Season 1

Finally, we conclude our ranking with another hero who unfortunately continues to not find his place in the meta: Symmetra. Despite behaving much better than Torbjörn this DPS still remains extremely weak when compared to the others and consequently represents a bad choice in almost any scenario. However, they exist some specific maps like Ilios where Symmetra's turrets can be useful if placed wisely in some strategic points.

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