BEST Overwatch 2 Healers [All Ranked]

Overwatch 2 is a team game, and having an effective healer on your team can, at times, decide the outcome of the game. With the restriction of 1 tank per game and an overall faster pace, it is more important than ever for healers to hold their ground instead of hiding behind a tank.

Overwatch 2 Best Healer Comparison

Rank	Name	Role	Health	Primary Weapon	Abilities	Ultimate
6	Mercy	Support	200	Caduceus Staff, Caduceus Blaster	Guardian Angel, Resurrect, Sympathetic Recovery, Angelic Descent	Valkyrie
5	Ana	Support	200	Biotic Rifle	Sleep Dart, Biotic Rifle, Biotic Grenade	Nano boost
4	Baptiste	Support	200	Biotic Launcher	Regenerative Burst, Immortality Field, EXO Boots	Amplification
3	Kiriko	Support	200	Healing Ofuda, Kunai	Swift Step, Protection Suzu	Kitsune Rush
2	Moira	Support	200	Biotic Grasp	Biotic Orb, Fade	Coalescence
1	Lucio	Support	200	Sonic Amplifier	Soundwave, Crossfade, Amp it Up, Wall Ride	Sound barrier

6. Mercy

Role	Health	Primary weapon	Abilities	Ultimate ability
Support	200	Caduceus staff (weapon 1), Caduceus blaster (weapon 2)	Guardian angel, Resurrect, Sympathetic recovery (passive ability), Angelic Descent (passive ability)	Valkyrie

Mercy uses the Caduceus Staff, which buffs allies through healing or attack enhancement. Her attack buff complements healing when allies are healthy. However, her own offensive abilities are limited, and her Caduceus Blaster is not for elimination. Mercy relies on a Tank to protect her.

Pair her with a Tank for a potent combo, as she excels at healing and buffing. Alone, she struggles in battle. Notably, Mercy is the sole healer capable of reviving fallen allies.

5. Ana

Role	Health	Primary weapon	Abilities	Ultimate ability
Support	200	Biotic rifle	Sleep dart, Biotic Rifels, Biotic Grenade, Nano Boost	Nano boost

A support sniper, Ana wields the Biotic Rifle for healing and damage. Her strategy mirrors typical sniper gameplay: find a good spot, stay at a distance, and shoot enemies. There’s no need to switch modes for healing; just point and shoot to heal allies.

She also possesses a versatile toolkit, including the Sleep Dart and Bionic Grenade. When thrown at them, the grenade can heal allies and damage enemies caught in the blast. The Sleep Dart is more than an immobilization tool; it can disrupt enemy actions, making it highly valuable.

Sleep Darts can halt foes mid-action, such as interrupting an enemy’s ultimate ability like Reaper’s. Ana is a strong healer and support, but mastering her sniper role demands skill. Overwatch 2’s fast-paced nature requires precise aiming and tracking.

4. Baptiste

Role	Health	Primary weapon	Abilities	Ultimate ability
Support	200	Biotic launcher, Biotic launcher alt fire	Regenerative burst, Immortality field, EXO boots	Amplification

Baptiste is a DPS/Support Hybrid who is surprisingly good at both. His main weapon, Biotic Launcher, can be used as a burst rifle to deal damage and a grenade launcher for throwing healing orbs at allies. Despite being a support unit, his damage is comparable to DPS units, which says a lot about Baptiste’s offensive capabilities. 

Compared to a normal support unit’s overtime heal, Baptiste’s Regenerative Burst ability can give an instant health boost to all nearby allies in addition to overtime heal. One ability that makes Baptiste stand out from the rest of the support units is his Immortality Field ability. If used at the right time, this Immortality Field can make a lot of difference and can turn the tides of battle.

3. Kiriko

Role	Health	Primary weapon	Abilities	Ultimate ability
Support	200	Healing Ofuda, Kunai	Swift Step, Protection Suzu	Kitsune Rush

Kiriko, Overwatch’s healer and support hero, wields healing talismans and Kunai knives for offense. While her healing may resemble Moira’s, Kiriko’s Kunai knives deliver higher damage, contingent on good aim.

In terms of mobility, Kiriko ranks as the game’s second-fastest healer. Her Swift Step enables her to teleport to allies, serving as healing support and a versatile escape or flanking tool.

Kiriko’s wall-climbing ability, reminiscent of Genji, enhances her mobility further, making her adept at navigating challenging situations. Her standout ability, Protection Suzu, not only heals allies but also grants temporary invincibility and removes debuffs.

2. Moira

Role	Health	Primary weapon	Abilities	Ultimate ability
Support	200	Biotic Grasp	Biotic orb, Fade	Coalescence

Moira excels in the basics of life manipulation. Her right hand heals, while her decayed left hand damages foes. What’s fantastic is her beginner-friendly playstyle. Stay close to allies for healing, or press the attack button for damage. Landing hits or healing is easier compared to characters like Ana.

The catch is her proximity requirement for normal attacks and healing. To address this, her Biotic Orb provides versatility, healing distant allies and damaging enemies, but it has a cooldown.

Moira’s mobility shines with her Fade ability, granting invulnerability and speed. This, coupled with her simple mechanics and a versatile ultimate for damage or healing, establishes her as an excellent healer.

1. Lucio

Role	Health	Primary weapon	Abilities	Ultimate ability
Support	200	Sonic amplifier	Soundwave, Crossfade, Amp it up, Wallride	Sound barrier

Number 1 on my list is Lucio. He wields a Sonic Amplifier, a burst-type projectile gun. Lucio’s real strength lies in his Crossfade ability, letting him switch between healing and speed modes for himself and allies within a 12-meter radius, all without diverting his focus from enemies.

Amp It Up, combined with Crossfade, further enhances either speed or health regeneration. Effective use of his Wall Ride is the key to mastering Lucio’s mobility. He can swiftly reach distant allies, heal them, or boost their speed. Lucio’s Ultimate is an AOE ability, providing nearby allies with 750 extra health.

Lucio stands as the game’s premier healer with his mobility, AOE buffing, and respectable damage. He excels at healing multiple teammates and holding his ground.

My Thoughts On The Best Healers

When it comes to the best healers, my thoughts center on Kiriko and Mercy, who stand out with their distinctive qualities. Kiriko balances healing and combat prowess, while Mercy’s mobility and resurrection ability turn the tide in battles. In general, your unique play style and your team’s specific needs will determine the ideal healer for you, but for starters, both of these support heroes are the best, in my opinion.

For instance, in a ranked game, my team was pushing the enemy’s payload, and the enemy Pharah was causing us trouble. I played Kiriko and used Swift Step to teleport and eliminate her, saving our team and pushing the payload. Another time, as Mercy, I revived our Genji with my Resurrect Ultimate, turning the tide in a tough team fight and securing our victory.

This concludes my guide on the best healers in Overwatch 2. Let us know what support you main in Overwatch 2, down in the comments below. While you are at it, make sure to check out our review of Overwatch 2 by Muhammad Haris Umer.

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