Summary
With the release of Season 10 inOverwatch 2, many new features andnew alternate universe game modeshave come into play, and players have been excited to try out these new aspects ofOverwatch. However, the competitive ladder stays the same, and the ranks players reached last season have remained the same this time around, meaning it’s important to try to get back on the grind.
Some heroes are much better than others, and with theSeason 10 Patch Notesnot changing much at all, it is quite predictable which Heroes have remained strong and who is best suited to climb the competitive ladder.
10Ashe
The Deadlock Gang Leader Can Deal Some Good AoE Damage
Ashe and herbeloved Omnic companion, BOB, are quite the dynamic duo. Her ultimate sends him out onto the battlefield, and he is a force to be reckoned with. He demands target prioritization from the enemy team or the use of some crowd-control ability like Ana’s Sleep Dart.
On top of this, Ashe herself puts out some solid damage. Her weapon can 4-shot at range, and her Dynamite can deal great AoE while also applying the heal-reducing Damage passive to all those affected, making her a good pick for people confident in their aim.
9Sigma
The Talon Physicist Can Deal A Ton Of Damage
Sigma isquite a challenging heroand may take some time to get used to. Still, once players get to grips with his kit, they can easily dominate lobbies, keeping enemies at bay with his Hyperspheres and Accretion rock or decimating teams with his Gravitic Flux.
Sigma also has some defensive capabilities. His Experimental Barrier is invaluable in defending himself and his team and can be placed in strategic locations. On top of this, his Kinetic Grasp can provide him with a ton of over-health, making him much more survivable.
8Mauga
Lifesteal And Crowd-Control Immunity Make Mauga Very Powerful
Mauga is practically unkillable in the right scenario. His base health and armor, combined with his ability to gain lifesteal and generate over-health on precision damage make him incredibly hard to take down, especially when he is being pocketed by a high-healing Support like Moira or Baptiste.
His ultimate is no slouch, either. The ability to trap the enemy Tank or multiple members of the enemy team in an enclosed area blocked off from healing from their Supports can quickly turn the tide of a losing fight, making Mauga a threatening presence on the battlefield.
7Cassidy
The Cowboy Gunslinger Is A Consistent Pick
Cassidy is the definition of a consistent option. Entirely aim-based, he fits well with any player that has good mechanical aim skills. Even thoughBlizzard is considering a rework for him, the fundamentals of his Peacekeeper will likely stay the same.
While Cassidy’s ultimate isn’t too strong, his hindering grenade is powerful, as it directly counters many heroes with mobility. Heroes like Tracer, Doomfist, or Wrecking Ball all have a miserable time against Cassidy, making him not only a consistent duelist but also a potential counter-pick against oppressive Heroes.
6Lúcio
One Of The Most Versatile Heroes In The Game Thanks To Speed Boost
Lúcio is quitea simple character on paper, but he can get complicated when players start combining each part of his varied kit. However, in competitive, Lúcio shines as he is such a versatile hero. Being able to give every person on the team a speed boost is invaluable, and players should take advantage of it.
Furthermore, Lúcio has the potential to secure a good number of kills too. On environmental maps, in particular, he shines as he can use his Soundwave to push enemies off the edge of the cliff, instantly killing them.
5Moira
Incredibly High Healing Makes Moira Invaluable In Competitive
Moira might be one of the simplest heroes in the entire game, but she is also one of the most potent thanks to her ridiculously high healing output and her ability to sustain herself against many damage heroes thanks to her Fade and lifesteal from Biotic Grasp. If played correctly, it is very easy to end up with upwards of 2000 healing per minute on Moira.
On top of this, Moira’s ultimate, Coalescence, is one of the best ultimates in the entire game as it not only builds incredibly fast but also heals multiple targets for upwards of 100 healing per second, making it a brilliant ultimate to use in a clumped up team-fight.
4Orisa
The Defender Of Numbani Is Very Tough To Kill
Orisa is another incredibly easy hero, but she is wildly strong right now, particularly when solo queuing in competitive, as it takes quite a lot of coordinated fire to take her down. With her Fortify reducing incoming damage, her Spear Spin negating all incoming projectiles, and her Javelin being able to keep enemies at bay, she’s quite the unstoppable force.
She also counters many of the powerful Tank options. Due to her javelin, she is incredibly strong against Tanks like Doomfist or Wrecking Ball, and she can even compete with Mauga by keeping him at bay with her range.
3Tracer
Tracer Is One Of The Most Flexible Heroes In The Game
Tracer is one of the harder heroes inOverwatch 2, but she is worth learning as a Damage player due to her flexibility. Due to her survival, she can fit into almost any situation. Her mobility to be aggressive and Recall’s availability as a get-out-of-jail-free card make her very powerful.
Her Pulse Bomb is also incredibly deadly. It charges very quickly and guarantees a kill (or an important Support cooldown) if stuck, making her an excellent character all around.
2Kiriko
Teleportation, Cleansing, And High Burst Damage Make Kiriko Amazing
Kiriko is one of the most popular heroes in the game, evidenced byher extensive skin collection. However, her popularity is also a byproduct of her raw strength. Her Swift Step and Protective Suzu are some of the most powerful abilities in the game and can drastically alter the course of a team fight.
Her ability to massively chunk enemies down with precision hits from her Kunai is also invaluable when trying to burst down a high-priority target like an enemy Support. Her ultimate, Kitsune Rush, is also brilliant as it can dictate the tempo of many fights.
1Sojourn
Sojourn’s Raw Damage Can’t Be Competed With
Sojourn is easily the best hero to climb within the competitive playlist. No hero in the game can match her lethality while also retaining some level of safety thanks to her Power Slide, allowing her to either take aggressive angles and escape or slide to chase targets down.
Sojourn’s ultimate, Overclock, is also amazing as it lets her deal a staggering amount of damage, allowing her to take down entire teams, especially when Nano-Boosted, making her one of the hardest heroes to play against.
