Roadhog has been a dominant force in the Overwatch meta since the game's inception, and his presence on the battlefield can be extremely menacing. However, there are various strategies that players can use to counter him. With the transition to a 5v5 format in Overwatch 2, Roadhog's role as a tank hero may have seen some changes, but he is still a formidable opponent.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer’s opinions.
Roadhog is a bulky Tank hero who excels at self-sustaining and picking off kills all by himself. His kit allows him to isolate targets and get rid of them with ease.
Roadhog was absolutely dominating the meta until Blizzard Entertainment recently issued a much-needed character rework to balance his kit. Ever since the update, he has had a stable pick rate and is definitely a viable pick for competitive queues.
Here's a look into his abilities:
Here are five Overwatch 2 heroes that counter Roadhog on the battlefield:
Ana is possibly the best counter to Roadhog, with the ability to shut him down completely in the game. Boasting a large hitbox and the ability to self-heal, Roadhog is a formidable force on the battlefield. However, Ana's Sleep Dart and Biotic Grenade can minimize his presence.
The biggest perk of Biotic Grenade is that it negates enemy healing. Once his healing is negated, Roadhog becomes very weak and can be easily eliminated with proper coordination from your team.
Despite having 700 HP and the ability to self-heal, Roadhog is no match for Bastion's Assault Configuration. The latter is arguably one of the strongest damage heroes who can dish out 360 damage per second. Assault Configuration enables Bastion to absolutely shut down Roadhog's rampage. However, Bastion's team must
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