5 ideal Overwatch heroes to start for beginners

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Season 1 of Overwatch 2 is just around the corner. The competitive multiplayer FPS is set to release on October 4, and the new roster of heroes will see some familiar faces returning along with a varied range of new characters from all classes. Therefore, it’s essential for newbies to pick a hero that is a consistent damage dealer whilst also being simple to handle.

Overwatch 2’s Season 1 launch day will feature 34 heroes to choose from. Here’s a quick breakdown of all the heroes based on their character class:

Tank

Support

DPS

Here is a handpicked list of some of the easiest-to-handle heroes that would be great to use when playing the game. Some of the heroes in this list are played at various levels, ranging from low-level casual play to high-level competitive gaming.

Symmetra was one of the earliest introduced heroes in the Overwatch world. Staying true to the best-in-class DPS (damage per second), Symmetra is a pretty serious damage dealer. The best part is that very little aiming is needed in order to master her.

Her main weapon dissipates opponents from close range, and Symmetra is a great pick to hold choke points thanks to her Charged Up Orb Fireballs. This makes her an ideal pick on any map while defending.

The only disadvantage of opting for Symmerta is that the character has no healing abilities but is still one of the most balanced DPS characters on the roster.

At number two on the list is another damage dealer – Soldier 76. An extremely effective hero to fire across mid-range or long-range, its Helix Rocket ability is a one-move knock-out dealer, and the biotic field allows the hero to protect itself and the teammates around it.

Soldier 76's weapon systems can turn out to be very familiar for gamers who have been