Overwatch 2 Tier List (April 2024): Best Heroes

Looking for an updated Overwatch 2 tier list for this meta? You’re on the right page then, because below you’ll find out exactly which are the best Overwatch 2 heroes for their specific roles.

Are you wondering if Overwatch 2 heroes perform the same as the regular Overwatch ones? Well then, let’s take a look and see which characters still perform best in the new version of the game with our Overwatch 2 tier list.

But before we take a look at the Overwatch 2 best characters, here’s a quick explanation about each rank tier:

Overwatch 2 Tier List Ranking Meaning

• Tier S Overwatch 2 heroes – These are OP in the current Overwatch 2 game meta. A skilled player can single-handedly win matches if they know what they’re doing with any of these OW2 characters.
• Tier A Overwatch 2 – These Overwatch 2 characters are also pretty strong, and they are good both on defense and on the attack, so make sure to also pick these early into the game.
• Tier B Overwatch 2 heroes – Kinda average, but these OW2 characters are still pretty good in the current game meta. Although don’t expect to become the MVP of every single game that you play.
• Tier C Overwatch 2 heroes – these are below average in terms of abilities and usage. Still, you can absolutely have some fun and win games with these as well but if you want to climb that elo ladder make sure to pick the heroes that are ranked higher on this Overwatch 2 tier list.
• Tier D Overwatch 2 heroes – You should probably avoid playing with these OW2 characters in this meta as they are not that good. What’s worse, is that some players might even become rude and toxic to you if you’re playing with them.

Now that we have that out of the way, let’s take a look at our new Overwatch 2 tier list season 2.

August 11, 2023 Update: We have updated our rankings for the Overwatch 2 tier list in this season meta and added new OW 2character: Illari.

Overwatch 2 Tier List – Best Heroes to Pick This Meta

Here are what we think are the best Overwatch 2 characters in the game. At least until some of them get nerfed or buffed.

Tier S Overwatch 2 Heroes

These are the best tanks, damage dealers, and support heroes in Overwatch 2 in the current meta:

• Mercy
• Sojourn
• Soldier 76
• Ramattra
• Kiriko
• Tracer
• Orisa
• Illari

Tier A Overwatch 2 Heroes

These Overwatch 2 Heroes are also pretty good in the current season 2 meta, so go ahead and pick these up if you still have the chance and you like their playstyle:

• Sigma
• Ashe
• D.Va
• Reinhardt
• Ana
• Baptiste
• Zenyatta
• Wrecking Ball
• Brigitte
• Moira

Tier B Overwatch 2 Heroes

These are your average OW2 heroes, they aren’t that OP but also not completely trash so you can still use these and win games:

• Bastion
• Junkrat
• Doomfist
• Mei
• Reaper
• Widowmaker
• Lucio

Tier C Overwatch 2 Heroes

These are your below-the-average heroes, they aren’t that great but they can still win games and become MVPs especially if you know how to play them.

• Echo
• Roadhog
• Pharah
• Torbjorn
• Hanzo
• Zarya
• Junker Queen

Tier D Overwatch 2 Heroes

At the moment the following Overwatch 2 characters aren’t all that good, but hey if you enjoy them go ahead and use them, but don’t get surprised if you won’t be able to do too much or if you’re easily countered:

• Genji
• Symmetra
• Sombra
• Lifeweaver
• Winston

Alright, so there you have it, at a quick glance we can quickly see that the best Overwatch 2 heroes at the moment are: Kiriko, Mercy, Tracer, Orisa, Ramattra and Soldier 76.

Keep in mind though that the game is still in the beta testing phase and things might change in the upcoming months before the full release of the game later this year.

Related content: Apex Legends Tier List

How We Created This Overwatch 2 Tier List?

We base our tier list on in-depth research about the metagame and what’s working in it.

We make sure we’re up-to-date with the most recent game updates and patch notes as well as checking win rates for ranked matches and closely monitoring what the top players are using to dominate games and become MVP consistently. Also took some feedback from the Overwatch 2 community on Reddit and Discord as well.

And although we do our best to gather as much information as possible to create tier lists that will be helpful for players around the world, it’s important to remember that Overwatch 2 is a dynamic game with ever-changing mechanics that’s not yet fully released and in fact, it just started their second testing phase.

If you think we’ve misjudged a hero’s place on this Overwatch 2 tier list, let us know in the comments below and we’ll keep in mind your feedback the next time we update it.

Want to explore more content like this? Check out our Valorant Tier List, Warframe Tier List, and Paladins Tier List.

What is Overwatch 2?

Overwatch 2 is a sequel to the popular FPS game Overwatch. It will include new PvP modes, maps, and gameplay changes, as well as a PvE story mode and hero missions.

Over the last few years, Blizzard has been pushing hard to make Overwatch a household name. It’s already one of the most popular games on Twitch and YouTube, and it’s one of the most-watched esports games in the world.

And now, with Overwatch 2 just around the corner, it looks like Blizzard is going to be doubling down on its efforts to make Overwatch even bigger than it already is.

Overwatch 2 is PvE Focused

Overwatch 2 will feature a completely new story mode (PvE content) that’s set before the original game. This means that we’ll get a chance to see some familiar faces before they became heroes (or villains) in the first installment of Overwatch.

We’re also getting new characters and stages as well as new gameplay modes that will help expand on what we’ve seen so far from competitive play and casual matches alike.

The best part about PvE in Overwatch 2 is that it can be played solo or with friends — there’s no need for communication when playing on your own because the AI takes care of most of the grunt work for you.

New modes

Overwatch 2 will be adding a new game mode called “Push”. In it, players will have to guide a robot across the map and make sure that everything is secured and the robot is protected at all costs until the finish line.

New heroes and maps

Apparently, Overwatch 2 is going to get new heroes and maps every year as the game progresses and Blizzard moves forward updating the game with patches and expansions.

Overwatch 2 is Going Free-to-play

One of the most important aspects of Overwatch 2 is that the new game will be completely free to play. That’s a bit unusual coming from Blizzard as most of their games are buy-to-play or subscription-based.

Still, there are going to be items and bundle passes that players can purchase with real money if they want to spice up their gaming experience a little bit with new skins, and other cool stuff.

Don’t forget to check out our Overwatch 2 Tips guide.

If you’re interested in more FPS tier lists you should also check out our MW2 Tier List.

---

What’s your opinion on our Overwatch 2 tier list? You can rate it below!

Check our tier lists for games, explore our gaming guides, or read the META gaming news. You could also like us on Facebook and follow us on Google News and Twitter to stay updated with our content.