Overwatch 2 heroes that should be avoided by beginners

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Blizzard Entertainment has brought in a lot of changes in Overwatch 2. First and foremost, the number of tanks teams can use for competitive 5vs5 matches has been reduced to just one slot. To compensate for this, Blizzard has redesigned all the previous maps from Overwatch with additional cover.

Many of the previous heroes have also undergone major changes in Overwatch 2. Some have been buffed, while others have seen significant tweaks to their movement mechanics. This article looks at some of the characters in OW2 that are hard to control and master and should be avoided by new players.

Note: This article solely reflects the opinion of the writer

Widowmaker is a lethal silent assassin in Overwatch 2. Her primary weapon, the Widow’s Kiss, is a devastating automatic rifle at short-range and also acts as a sniper rifle, perfect for long-range shootouts. Though players get decent mobility with her grappling hook, it does require precision and practice to move around the map effortlessly.

Another thing worth noting is that Widowmaker can be vulnerable at times during close-range shock-combat scenarios. Overall, players need to have a certain degree of understanding regarding her positioning on the battlefield, which is why she is not ideally suited for beginners.

Zenyatta is a versatile support that can inflict a ton of damage on enemies. This makes her more of a Support-DPS hybrid. However, she is also one of the most vulnerable heroes, and it’s easy to counter her.

While expert players might be able to get away with these drawbacks, they have prior knowledge of the game modes and maps in OW2, which is something beginners don't possess.

Sigma is a solid tank to have in Overwatch 2 only when he's been mastered. He is most effective