The best DPS Heroes in the Overwatch 2 beta, ranked
With the addition of Junker Queen, there are 34 heroes in Overwatch 2, half of which are occupied by DPS heroes and are all available to play in the beta.
Despite such a large portion of the roster being dedicated to heroes that focus on dealing damage, some are arguably better than others. With 17 to pick from, only a handful stand out amongst the best.
With the beta giving fans a taste of the changes coming to the sequel, now is the time to revisit who the best DPS heroes are in Overwatch 2 and where each one ranks.
The newest hero coming to Overwatch 2 is Sojourn, and she is so good that she has already made it to number five of this list. Her kit is exceptionally strong for mid-range fights, rounded out with good mobility and a powerful weapon.
What makes Sojourn such a powerhouse is Disruptor Shot and her unique railgun. The railgun has two modes: rapid projectiles and a single-shot super bolt. Players charge up the railgun with the first mode, then fire off a round with the second, which can one-shot non-tanks if aimed at their head.
To make this easier, use the Disruptor Shot to slow down the enemy.
Similar to Tracer, Genji is a vehicle of mobility. With stun abilities removed in Overwatch 2, Genji essentially received a huge buff, especially to his mobility, in addition to some of his animations being cleaned up and quickened like Dragonblade.
Also like Tracer, Genji needs a player who will be willing to dedicate time to understanding his kit in order to maximize the potential of Genji’s strength. An experienced Genji main can do the following with ease:
Sombra was given quite the makeover, from a master of utility to a more offensive playstyle, similar to that of an assassin. Should Overwatch 2 players find themselves
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