Who are the best heroes in Overwatch 2? It’s a tricky question. Blizzard’s top-tier hero shooter Overwatch 2 inherited its predecessor’s impressive and vibrant roster of heroes, plus a few new ones to boot. But the meta is not the same as it once was, thanks to Overwatch 2’s new 5v5 meta and the myriad changes that have been applied to almost every single one of the 35 heroes on offer to players.
After ample playtesting and research, we’ve put together the below Overwatch 2 tier list of heroes, ranging from the very best, essential picks for any team, to the least effective characters on offer. Further below we’ve provided writeups on each of the best heroes in the game, to help give you a well-rounded impression of the current meta as you head into the new era of Overwatch 2.