Best Overwatch 2 Heroes – Tank, Support & DPS tier list
BlizzardOverwatch 2 Season 12 features 42 characters, each divided into Tanks, Supports, and DPS roles. While every Hero has a unique playstyle, their effectiveness can change with each Season’s updates and reworks.
On that note, let’s take a look at the best Overwatch 2 characters in the current season’s meta.
Overwatch 2 characters tier list
| Tier | Overwatch 2 characters |
|---|---|
| S | Ramattra, Mauga, Zarya, Tracer, Sojourn, Lucio, Kiriko, Ana |
| A | D.Va, Reinhardt, Sigma, Pharah, Cassidy, Venture, Ashe, Sombra, Baptiste, Illari |
| B | Junker Queen, Doomfist, Winston, Roadhog, Mei, Widowmaker, Reaper, Junkrat, Soldier 76, Echo, Genji,Brigitte, Moira |
| C | Orisa, Torbjorn, Hanzo, Symmetra, Bastion, Zenyatta, Mercy |
| D | Wrecking Ball, Junkrat, Lifeweaver |
In the tier list above, you’ll find all Overwatch 2 characters placed in tiers ranging from S to D. The characters placed in the S tier are the strongest while the ones in the D tier are the weakest.
As Overwatch is all about team play and composition, it’s important to break down the best characters in Overwatch 2 into three classes: Tank, DPS, and Support. It’s also wise to remember that this list isn’t gospel and most characters are strong if used correctly, especially if you are picking based on countering who the enemy team picks.
Here are all of the best Tank, DPS, and Support heroes in Overwatch 2 ranked.
Best Tanks
| Tier | Overwatch 2 Tanks |
|---|---|
| S | Mauga, Zarya, Ramattra |
| A | Sigma, D.VA, Reinhardt |
| B | JunkerQueen, Winston, Doomfist, Roadhog |
| C | Orisa |
| D | Wrecking Ball |
Zarya
BlizzardZarya has been a top-tier pick in recent seasons, and with the buff to her Projected Barriers, she’s an excellent choice for an offensive team. The mid-Season 11 update has further enhanced her ability to relentlessly push the opponent’s frontline and deal massive damage.
Mauga
Blizzard EntertainmentAfter several reworks, Mauga has become one of the most oppressive tanks to face in Season 11. Thanks to significant buffs to Tanks in the midseason patch and the boost to his Cardiac Overdrive, he has returned to S-Tier in the current Overwatch 2 meta.
Ramattra
Blizzard Entertainment The mid-season Tank overhaul in Season 11 has significantly enhanced Ramattra’s kit. His Nemesis form is now nearly unstoppable due to the armor buff, making it a fan favorite for breaking through any type of shield with sheer force.
Best DPS characters
| Tier | Overwatch 2 DPS characters |
|---|---|
| S | Tracer, Sojourn |
| A | Pharah, Genji, Sombra, Ashe, Cassidy, Venture |
| B | TReaper, Soldier 76, Echo, Mei, Widowmaker, Genji, Bastion |
| C | Hanzo, Torbjorn, Symmetra |
| D | Junkrat |
Sojourn
BlizzardSoujourn is a straightforward hitscan damage dealer, similar to Soldier: 76, and can easily carry you to the highest ranks in Overwatch 2 if you master positioning and have excellent aim. With the increased fire rate of her Railgun’s primary fire, she has become a great DPS that can also deal AoE damage.
Tracer
BlizzardTracer may not have gotten any changes in Season 11, but she still remains in Overwatch 2’s meta thanks to her unmatched mobility and burst damage. Her Blink and Recall abilities allow her to dart in and out of combat, making her incredibly difficult to pin down. Combined with her high damage output at close range, it makes Tracer a constant threat to backline supports and squishy targets.
Most of the DPS characters are pretty viable in Overwatch 2, especially as some characters are better on certain game modes and maps than others. As a result, feel free to use Genji, Hanzo, Solider: 76, Echo, or Sombra if they suit your playstyle.
Best Supports in OW2
| Tier | Overwatch 2 Supports |
|---|---|
| S | Lucio, Ana, Kiriko |
| A | Baptiste, Illari |
| B | Moira, Brigitte |
| C | Zenyatta, Mercy |
| D | Lifeweaver |
Kiriko
BlizzardWhen it comes to flex supports, Kiriko is always a great choice no matter the composition. She shines due to her blend of healing, utility, and offensive capabilities. Her Healing Ofuda provides consistent healing at range, while her Protection Suzu makes her a strong counter to crowd control and burst damage.
Thanks to teleporting, Kiriko is also hard to track down and kill. She can conveniently operate from the back line without risking a lot, making her perfect for most scenarios.
Additionally, her Kunai offers surprising damage potential, especially with headshots, making her a threat to enemy backlines.
Ana
BlizzardFrom the Biotic Grenade that stops opponents from healing or the Sleep Dart that can neutralize Ultimates, Ana is loaded with some of the best Support abilities in Overwatch 2.
Thanks to her long-range healing skills, it’s difficult for Tanks and DPS to focus on her, and she can continuously provide support to her team while charging her Nano Boost that can turn the tide of critical fights.
Lucio
Blizzard EntertainmentLucio still remains a key support in piloting many compositions, with his capacity to speed up all allies massively, his kit places him as a welcome addition into any team comp regardless of the meta. Alongside that, Lucio has one of the best forms of mobility in wall riding. So if you have no idea what to play, just pick Lucio.
Lucio stands out as a top-tier support thanks to his versatility and team utility. His ability to switch between Speed Boost and Healing makes him a key player for both aggressive pushes and defensive retreats. Besides, Season 11’s meta, which emphasizes mobility and dynamic playstyles, plays directly into Lucio’s strengths.
While waiting for the new season to drop, make sure you know how to get the new OWCS viewership rewards and whether or not 6v6 will be returning. If you want to get the last of your comp games in, too, you can also check out all the best counters to Tank Heroes.