5 best Overwatch 2 heroes to counter Cassidy

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Blizzard Entertainment’s hero shooter, Overwatch 2, has been rising in popularity since its release in 2022. The transition from a 6v6 scenario to a 5v5 game mode has significantly changed the game’s balance. The popular belief is that the 5v5 game mode is much healthier for the game in the long run. The release of the latest season has swiftly changed the meta, and it should be addressed.

Cassidy is Overwatch 2’s neo-West Cowboy. Equipped with his trustee Peacekeeper and Magnetic grenade, Cassidy is a choice to pick off enemies in short and medium ranges.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer’s opinions.

Cassidy’s utility is extremely oppressive in the short and medium ranges. While he was mostly considered underpowered in the first two seasons of the game, the buffs he received in Season 3 make him a great pick. Here is a detailed look into his abilities:

Here are five Overwatch 2 heroes that counter Cassidy on the battlefield:

Roadhog is a solid Tank pick against Cassidy. Carrying a vast health pool of 700, paired with Take a Breather, Roadhog can easily self-sustain against a wildly firing Cassidy. Hog’s Chain Hook allows him to grab Cassidy, isolate him, and swiftly eliminate him from the battlefield.

While Cassidy excels at dealing damage from short and mid-range, Widowmaker has unparalleled supremacy over long-distance duels. Her ability to eliminate heroes with a single headshot using Widow’s Kiss makes her a great counter against Cassidy. Unsurprisingly, sniper rifles like The Widow’s Kiss are better than revolvers at long ranges.

Featuring the same advantage as Widowmaker, Ashe is an excellent pick against Cassidy because of her effective range. Ashe fashions a semi-automatic rifle that is the