10 Most Boring Overwatch 2 Heroes No One Picks Anymore

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10 Most Boring Overwatch 2 Heroes No One Picks Anymore

There’s no denying that Overwatch 2‘s launch wasn’t the best. Blizzard’s decision to change core aspects of the gameplay and the introduction of new monetization tactics caused a massive uproar. However, over the years, the developer has made various changes to the hero-shooter that’ve somewhat managed to turn the ship around.

One of the best parts about Overwatch 2 is its massive roster of 43 playable heroes. Blizzard has designed each character carefully, with powerful skill sets and backstories that make this game an immersive experience. All heroes have been divided into three different subgroups: tank, support, and damage, and players are encouraged to try new styles.

However, there’s no denying that some heroes in Overwatch 2 aren’t simply relevant anymore. While they were popular or effective at some point, Blizzard has brought more flashier options. Let’s take a look at 10 Overwatch 2 heroes that no one bothers picking anymore, and why they’ve been abandoned.

10 Soldier 76

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Overwatch 2 is packed with powerful DPS heroes who have effective abilities. However, Soldier 76 is the simplest of them all. He can sprint and self-heal, allowing him to get out of any sketchy situation. On top of that, he can dish out a significant amount of damage with his assault rifle.

What holds back Soldier 76 is his ultimate, Tactical Visor. It’s genuinely a terrible ultimate that can’t even get value from a nano boost. There’s also a lack of burst damage, and the fact that he can’t be played against dive comps, which are running rampant in the meta right now.

9 Hanzo

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Well, if you’re someone who can hit your shot with Hanzo, he’s the top damage hero choice in the game. However, that’s not an easy feat. Overwatch 2 isn’t the same game anymore, as there are tons of mobility, and one fewer hero to take down, which is an issue for Hanzo.

Hanzo suffers from a lack of mobility and a squishy nature. Although his ultimate can wipe out teams on the spot, the fact that he can’t deal with most of the heroes by himself makes him a hard pick. Those who’re looking to play a one-shot character can switch to Windowmaker as she clearly outclasses him.

8 Bastion

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Blizzard decided to give a number of Overwatch characters a major overhaul in terms of their kits when moving to Overwatch 2. However, Bastion’s rework was the most drastic one. The robot’s Self-Repair was taken alongside his Sentry and Tank configurations, and it was switched for an Assault and Anti-Literary configuration.

Despite these changes, Bastion has remained at the bottom of the sheets. Blizzard has brought tons of changes to the hero since the release of Overwatch 2. Even though the recently released Perk system gave Bastion the ability to heal himself again, he still hasn’t found a place in the meta.

7 Symmetra

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It’s safe to say that if any hero in Overwatch 2 is in desperate need of an overhaul, it’s Symmetra. In the original game, her entire kit was effective as it charged against shields. However, the fact that Overwatch 2 has taken one tank out of the equation means that she’s not that strong anymore.

In the current state, Symmetra is always open to being dived from by the more agile characters. Although we’ve seen her being used in some rush comps thanks to her ability to teleport teams directly onto the field at the start of a match, her pick rates are still terrible.

6 Junker Queen

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Junker Queen was an absolute menace in the beta. Seriously, she could take on both roles of tank and attack at the same time. However, Blizzard quickly nerfed her upon her debut. This proved to be too harsh as the character wasn’t as powerful as before.

Although Blizzard has given Junker Queen some additional buffs and changes, she’s become a low-tier hero. She’s not a safe bet as a tank, and players are much better off playing heroes such as Zarya, Winston, Orisa, and Reinhardt.

5 Junkrat

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DPS pick anymore. (Image via Blizzard)

Junkrat was once the best choice for maps that had confined spaces. However, that’s not the case anymore in Overwatch 2. The sequel nerfed with his trap quite heavily, removing its ability to pin enemies who step into it. This nerf was quite a big one for the character.

Although he has a two-hit combo that deletes squishy heroes off the map in a second if pulled off correctly, it still doesn’t make Junkrat any powerful. His ultimate, which can wipe out teams, is also easy to deal with in higher ranks. Most of the top players believe that he’s in desperate need of a rework.

4 Reinhardt

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Reinhardt has always been a beloved character in Overwatch. He can soak up enemy fire and help your team go into the fights. His ability to snipe squishes is great, and he has an ultimate that can shut down enemies. However, that’s really it for Reinhardt.

The issue with Reinhardt is that his design still screams the 6v6 from the original game. Once his shield breaks down, he’s a slow character with limited tools to deal with enemies. The pace of Overwatch 2 leaves him exposed without consistent support. He’s a classic hero who doesn’t fit anymore.

3 Zenyatta

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Zenyatta stands as the most challenging support in Overwatch 2 to master. There’s an incredibly high skill ceiling with the character, but those who went through the trouble of learning his skillset were always rewarded as he could thrash any coordinated attack by enemies.

Unfortunately, in the current Overwatch 2 meta, Zenyatta isn’t the hottest pick anymore. You’ll see characters such as Ana, Lucio, Mercy, and Baptiste being played in high-level ranked matches, but not Zenyatta. His uniqueness has diminished, and even though Blizzard buffed his Duality perk, he’s still a niche pick.

2 Lifeweaver

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Blizzard added Lifeweaver to Overwatch 2 all the way back in April 2023, but he’s never really been one of the top picks. He’s a unique utility-oriented support that can provide cover and vantage points for his teams. He can even rescue players from certain game-ending scenarios.

When you compare his skillset to the game’s broader roster, you’ll find that there are plenty of supports that are much more engaging. With the launch of Season 15, Lifeweaver received a much-needed boost thanks to perks, but the changes still couldn’t address the core issues of the character.

1 Mauga

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Mauga is a tank that can prove to be quite frustrating to deal with. His ability to apply relentless pressure, combined with his high durability, initially made him a formidable foe on the battlefield. Seriously, players needed precise coordination and careful positioning to counter the tank.

Mauga isn’t the same powerful beast anymore in Season 16. Several balance changes have reduced his capabilities to fight as a tank, which has led him to be the worst pick in the hero-shooter. He’s a character who needs major buffs to be a solid pick that can turn the tide of any battle when played properly.

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