Overwatch 2 is the newest game on the block for the hero-shooter genre released by Blizzard on October 4. The game was released as a continuation of the legacy of its prequel Overwatch, which came out in 2016 and became one of the most popular esports titles.
The game has three categories of heroes - Tank, Damage, and Support. Mercy is a support hero who is one of the original healers from Overwatch and the only hero who can bring her teammates back to life.
Mercy has a total of four abilities that make her the cardinal support in any game mode.
Blizzard Entertainment has made a few changes to all the heroes from the prequel for it to smoothly migrate over to the new title and fit into the new 5v5 match format rather than Overwatch’s original 6v6 format.
Mercy is a dedicated healer who cannot directly deal damage to her enemies but instead aids teammates in fighting rigorously and has unlimited healing and damage boosts. Her ability to constantly provide support takes a strong mental fortitude as she herself does not inherently possess any defensive or evasion abilities.
Before knowing about Mercy's counters, it is important to note her abilities. She is almost the personification of an angel, who helps out in battles and guides her allies to victory. Here is a list of all her abilities with a brief description.
Taking down a Mercy is not a task that requires any specific skill set but becomes difficult when the entire opposing team rallies to protect their healer. Good Mercy players can be surprisingly agile in relocating themselves behind teammates' protection.
Here is a list of heroes who can counter Mercy in any game mode.
Widowmaker is an excellent counter for any Overwatch 2 hero capable of evasion via flight abilities or
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