Overwatch 2 features characters categorized into three distinct categories: Tank, Support, and Damage/DPS. In this guide, I will be covering all the best DPS heroes.
Key Highlights
There are three character categories in Overwatch 2: Tank, Support, and Damage/DPS.
Each character has unique abilities that can be used in battle
DPS is an important pick in every team as they deal a large amount of damage.
The main benefit of using the Best DPS Overwatch 2 is that players can deal a vast amount of damage to enemies while maintaining good mobility.
The disadvantage of using DPS is that they contain a low-health pool and can be easily smocked by Tanks.
Pulse Bomb: Throw a powerful sticky explosive on enemies
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Tracer is arguably one of the best, if not the best, DPS in Overwatch 2. She is also one of the most picked DPS characters ever since the beta went live. Tracer is a time-jumping adventurer that allows her to get out of tricky situations with ease.
Tracer is easy to use, and her abilities are:
Pulse Pistol
Blink
Recall
Pulse Bomb
Pulse Pistols are rapid-fire, short-range automatic weapons that do not have a secondary fire mod. Their rate of fire is about 20 shots per second, and they can hold 40 ammo. Pulse Pistol damage is 12, and its reload speed is 1.15 seconds.
Tracer Hero [Image Captured by eXputer]
Blink Ability: Teleport in your movement direction; Tracer has 3 charges of Blink, refilling in seconds, with a range of 7-8 meters.
Recall Ability: Revert to your previous location, health, and ammo, going back 3 seconds; cooldown is 12 seconds.
Pulse Bomb Ability: Hurl a sticky bomb; if it sticks to an enemy, it deals up to 350 damage but can harm Tracer in the blast radius.
I would also consider Soldier: 76 to be one of the DPS characters in the game due to the fact that his playstyle is not complicated and can be learned easily by both newcomers and veterans. Soldier 76 is equipped with advanced weaponry that allows him to fight aggressively and well as heal when needed.
Unlike the Tracer, Soldier: 76 has five different abilities:
Soldier 76 [Image Captured by eXputer]
Heavy Pulse Rifle
Sprint
Biotic Field
Helix Rockets
Tactical Visor
Heavy Pulse Rifle: An automatic assault rifle with 18 damage, 10 rounds per second, 30 ammo, and a 1.5-second reload.
Sprint: Allows Soldier: 76 to run faster forward indefinitely with no cooldown.
Biotic Field: Deploys a healing field for 5 seconds, healing 35 health per second, and a 15-second cooldown. Staying in the field can restore up to 175 health.
Helix Rockets: Fires explosive rockets dealing up to 120 damage in a 3-meter radius, moving at 50 meters per second, with a 6-second cooldown.
Tactical Visor: Automatically aims at visible opponents for 6 seconds after a 1.2-second casting time. Just press the shoot button to fire.
Self heal
Versatile
Reliable Hitscan
Reposition quickly
Struggle with high health targets
Less damage
3. Genji
Best Blade DPS
Genji Damage Character [Image Captured by eXputer]
Role
Damage
Weapons
Shuriken
Abilities
Deflect, Swift Strike
Ultimate Ability
Dragonblade: Unsheathe a deadly melee weapon
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Genji is a fan-favorite character and one of the most popular picks in pro play. I mean, who doesn’t like a cyborg ninja who, aside from being deadly, is also an advocate for humanity?
Genji has five distinct abilities:
Shuriken
Deflect
Swift Strike
Dragonblade
Cyber-Agility
Genji All Abilities [Image Captured by eXputer]
Shuriken: It has two modes. Primary mode: Quickly throws three shurikens. Secondary mode: Throws three shooting stars in an arc for group combat. Offers 29 damage and a 60 m/s projectile speed.
Deflect: Can deflect projectiles and block melee attacks, with an 8-second cooldown. Mastering it makes it a powerful ability.
Swift Strike: Dashes towards the enemy, inflicting 50 damage. Killing the enemy instantly resets the 8-second cooldown.
Dragonblade: Equips a katana for 6 seconds, allowing deadly melee attacks at a range of 5 meters. Each hit does 110 damage.
Cyber-Agility: Enables double jumping and wall climbing, with a duration of up to 1 second, ideal for parkour enthusiasts.
High Mobility
High agility
Deflect enemy projectiles
High damage
Low heath
Large cooldown on abilities
Difficult to master
Not beginner friendly
4. Sojourn
Best Long-Range DPS
Sojourn [Image Captured by eXputer]
Role
Damage
Weapons
Railgun
Abilities
Power Slide, Disruptor Shot
Ultimate Ability
Overclock: Railgun energy auto-charge for a short duration
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She is a brand new hero in Overwatch 2 whose playstyle is a bit similar to Soldier: 76. She is a brilliant soldier and a tactician with speed, precision, and firepower thanks to her railgun and cybernetic augmentations.
However, unlike Soldier 76, she only has 4 abilities:
Railgun
Power Slide
Disruptor Shot
Overclock
Sojourn [Image Captured by eXputer]
Railgun: Two modes – primary shoots rapidly generate energy; secondary is a high-impact shot that consumes energy. 9 damage per shot, 1.2-second reload.
Power Slide: Slide ability, can cancel into high jump. 6-second cooldown.
EMP: deals 40% of damage of all nearby enemies’ health, hacking them and destroying barriers around you
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Sombra is a hacker who uses the hacked information to manipulate those in power. She specializes in stealth, which makes her a powerful infiltrator. Sombra may not appeal to the average player, but once you have mastered her playstyle, she can easily be considered one of the best DPS characters.
Unlike most heroes on the list, Sombra has six distinct abilities:
Machine Pistol
Hack
Stealth
Translocator
EMP
Opportunist
Sombra [Image Captured by eXputer]
Machine Pistol: Sombra’s short-range automatic weapon deals 8 damage, with a fire rate of 20 rounds per second and a 1.4-second reload time.
Hack: Disable enemy abilities, reveal them through walls and hack first aid kits within a 15-meter range. Cooldown: 4 seconds.
Stealth: Go invisible, gain +50% movement speed, and use it to escape tight spots. Cooldown: 6 seconds.
Translocator: Throw a beacon to teleport later, with a 6-second cooldown.
EMP: Damages and hacks enemies in a 15-meter area while destroying barriers. Very effective.
Opportunist: Passive ability, detect injured enemies through walls, and deal 40% extra damage to hacked foes.
Hack enemies
Disable enemy abilities
Good stealth
Low damage output
Relies on teamwork
Requires good team coordination
6. Echo
Best Copycat
Echo [Image Captured by eXputer]
Role
Damage
Weapons
Tri-Shot
Abilities
Sticky Bombs, Flight, Focusing Beam
Ultimate Ability
Duplicate: Becoming a duplicate of the targeted enemy hero
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Echo is a robot programmed with artificial intelligence. It is capable of handling multiple roles in combat. Echo’s abilities make her a great DPS character, and Echo is also one of the last heroes that were added in the original Overwatch.
Echo also has 6 abilities like Sombra:
Tri-Shot
Sticky Bombs
Flight
Focusing Beam
Duplicate
Glide
Echo [Image Captured by eXputer]
Tri-Shot: Fires 3 shots in a triangle pattern, 17 damage per shot (51 total), 1.5s reload.
Sticky Bombs: Throws 6 bombs that explode after a delay, speed: 50 m/s, 6s cooldown.
Flight: Moves forward quickly and then flies freely, 8 m/s speed, 6s cooldown.
Focusing Beam: Deals high damage to enemies under 50% health, 50 damage normally, 175 to low-health foes, max range: 15m, 8s cooldown.
Duplicate: Become a copy of the targeted enemy hero, max range: 40m, 15s duration, no hero swap during ability.
Glide: Allows gliding while falling.
High damage potential
Fly and glide around the map
Vertical advantage
Duplicate enemy heroes
Low health pool
Vulnerable to hitscan heroes
Requires good aim and prediction to land shots
7. Hanzo
Best Archer
Hanzo [Image Captured by eXputer]
Role
Damage
Weapons
Storm Bow
Abilities
Storm Arrows, Sonic Arrow, Lunge
Ultimate Ability
Dragonstrike: Launch Dragon Spirit that devastates enemies it passes through
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Both Hanzo and Genji share the same roots since Hanzo is the older brother; thus, their strengths are also similar. Hanzo is a skilled marksman and an assassin, but unlike Genji, who is equipped with shurikens, Hanzo is equipped with a quiver of enhanced arrows. He is difficult to master but worthy of being considered one of the best DPS heroes.
Hanzo also has 6 different abilities:
Storm Bow
Storm Arrow
Sonic Arrow
Lunge
Dragonstrike
Wall Climb
Hanzo [Image Captured by eXputer]
Storm Bow: Charge arrows for 27.2-125 damage, -30% speed while aiming, unlimited arrows.
Storm Arrow: Shoot 5 arrows quickly for 65 damage, 10s cooldown, up to 5s duration.
Sonic Arrows: Reveal enemies for 6s in a 9m area, 12s cooldown, handy against hidden foes.
Lunge: Double jump with 15m/s speed, 5s cooldown.
Dragonstrike: Unleash a wall-passing dragon spirit and inflict a massive 150 DPS.
Wall Climb: Jump at walls to scale them.
High damage
Abilities have a good range
Reveal enemy positions
Requires good projectile skills
Lacks mobility
My Personal Recommendations On The Best DPS Heroes
The top DPS heroes in Overwatch 2, in my opinion, are Sojourn, Ashe, Soldier:76, Sombra, and Genji. The ideal DPS hero for you will, of course, vary depending on your play style and your team’s requirements. However, if you’re searching for a DPS hero to main, these five heroes are all excellent choices and a great place to start.
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Sojourn, with her high-damage railgun and mobility, is great for making big plays. Ashe is versatile, with a powerful rifle and the ultimate ability to be effective against tanks and supports. Soldier:76 is a well-rounded hero with damage, mobility, and survivability for all skill levels. Sombra hacks enemies, making them vulnerable to attacks, and is skilled in escaping danger. Genji’s agility and ability to deal significant damage to multiple enemies make him a great disruptor and opportunity creator for his teammates.
That concludes my guide on the Best DPS Overwatch 2. In this guide, I have covered all of the best DPS heroes in this game; also, consider reading our tier list guide on the best Tank Heroes and best Support Heroes as well.
Overwatch is a franchise loved by many, and if you are one of the players who are still new to the franchise, then don’t forget to read our Tips and Tricks guide. If you are still wondering whether the game is worth your time, consider reading our Overwatch 2 review as well.
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