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Overwatch 2: Best Heroes to Play in Season 16

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Season 16 brought with it a new hero, ban rules, and extensive balance patch notes. See which characters are standing out after all the changes.

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被某某人翻译 Meline Hoch

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Overwatch’s Season 16 is finally here! The community’s been eagerly awaiting the start of the update since the Overwatch Spotlightlink outside website, mostly because of the debut of the new hero, Freja, the Stadium mode, and the ban system for competitive matches.

On top of that, Blizzard also brought a major balance patch, including Perks, to change the meta. With that in mind, we here at UmGamer have worked on a list of the best heroes for you to play in Season 16. Check it out!

Best Tanks for Season 16

Zarya

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Zarya hasn't received any recent buffs, but the character in itself has always stood out for having simple and extremely impactful gameplay. Her shields and high damage frustrate a good portion of the opponents.

Another factor is that other heroes mentioned here are part of Brawl compositions, which prioritize bringing the opposing team together to force close fights. Her skill kit, including her Ultimate, will be excellent in these situations.

If you want to understand more about Overwatch 2's compositions, just access our comp guidelink outside website!

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Orisa

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This one, on the other hand, is on the list, especially because of the balance changes. Orisa received a flood of buffs in the last update! The latest patch notes alone justify Orisa's appearance on our list. Check out the changes:

  • Augmented Fusion Driver: Damage increased from 13 to 14.
  • Fortify: Now prevents Hack’s ability lockout from interrupting abilities.
  • Heat Dissipator: Increase amount of heat reduced per headshot by 33%.

    Her offensive power will be even greater, and Orisa’s also a great option for Brawl strategies.

    D.Va

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    D.Va now has new Minor Perks to make her even more complete! Bunny Power will make you more resistant when you lose your robot, in addition to increasing the radius of the extremely high damage of Call Mech. Extended Boosters can grant you a longer flight time, potentializing your Dive power.

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    Perks make all the difference in the game, and these new ones for D.Va certainly makes her one of the priorities for the tank role.

    If you're interested in playing the character, check out our guide on how to play D.Valink outside website.

    Best DPS for Season 16

    Sojourn

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    Sojourn needs no introduction, the heroine has already conquered her space a few seasons ago, having recurring appearances in the lists of best heroes from the community. Even without taking part in the balances, the character still deserves attention at the top of the meta, given her recent winning history.

    Sojourn also has great range and escape possibilities, which makes long-range fights more persistent. With this, you’ll be able to stand out against the Brawl teams which are very present.

    Tracer

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    Speaking of Brawl, Tracer contributes to both this strategy and to Dive compositions. The classic Hero Shooter’s character is another one that’s been getting good results consistently, and her flexibility will be essential for you to make the most of her in different situations!

    The Perks introduced last season gave the heroine greater escape and survival capabilities, making her a lot more effective. I only recommend that you train playing her a lot if you want to go into competitive play later, since Tracer demands a considerable agility level.

    Torbjörn

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    There are a few other options to fill this third spot, such as Echo and Genji, but Torbjörn’s been really impressive since the introduction of Perks. Still, Blizzard has buffed his turret, making him even more of a highlight.

    If you know how to take advantage of this skill kit and Perks, you’ll definitely be unbeatable on certain maps.

    Best Supports for Season 16

    Ana

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    Ana has lost some strength this Season. However, the sniper is known for her long-range shots and the area of ​​effect of the Biotic Grenade, which is extremely effective against the popular Brawl strategies that seek close combat.

    Against diving heroes (fast advance), you’ll still have the Sleep Dart at your disposal. This way, Ana will always have a lot of attention from the community.

    Baptiste

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    Baptiste’s been going through ups and downs. For part of the last year, the support stood out, through having great damage, but this was no longer unanimous in the last few Seasons.

    Now, Baptiste is back as one of the best picks for the role, even though he lost part of his Biotic Launcher ammo in the last update, the same skill now heals his allies even more.

    Kiriko

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    Kiriko’s very unlikely to be left out of the top of the community's lists. She’s always been praised for her diverse style and can be used in any composition, as long as you adapt your playstyle.

    We’ve already mentioned her on recent occasions, and she makes an appearance once more, since Kiriko hasn’t suffered any nerfs that could invalidate the heroine or her flexibility.

    If you’re interested in playing the character, check out our guide on how to play Kirikolink outside website.

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    Conclusion

    Even with a major update, many heroes who were present in previous metas remain at the top during Season 16.

    I hope you’ve enjoyed this article. I’m available in the comments if you have any questions or suggestions.