By James Carr and Josh Broadwell on
It's been over a year since the launch of Overwatch 2 and the support roster has seen a ton of change in that time. As new heroes continue to get released, the entire Overwatch 2 roster has been adjusted to adapt to new metas. Supports have been given longer cooldown to deemphasis many of their abilities, but a great support can still be the difference between a win and a loss.If you need help with other classes, we also have an Overwatch 2 tank tier list and an Overwatch 2 DPS tier list.
As for the Overwatch 2 support class, these stalwart medics and helpers might play the same as they always have, but Overwatch 2's faster pace and one-tank-fewer approach to combat mean that some support heroes aren't quite as useful as they once were. Unlike with tank heroes, you'll have a much more difficult time making some support heroes work.
For others, though, these changes make their unique abilities stand out even more and give them an expanded role to play in matches. Since the launch of Overwatch 2, there have been three new support heroes, Kiriko, Lifeweaver, and Illari. Kiriko has cemented herself as a fan-favorite, but Lifeweaver and Illari are also pretty popular. Other fan-favorites may have risen or fallen according to some subtle changes in their kits--and the game itself--but what's worth remembering here is that, most of the time, the right team comp can make any hero a stellar addition. Some are just better-suited for general-purpose use, while others might serve rarer occasions. From near-mascots like Mercy and Lucio to the newer Kiriko and beloved Ana, here's how all 10 support heroes stack up in Overwatch 2.
Moira is a great entryway for new players to learn support, but her
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