Overwatch 2 Characters’ Real Names 

Let’s dive into the fun list of overwatch characters’ heroes and their real names!

Overwatch characters

Ana

Ana’s real name:  Ana Amari

Ana’s Age: 60

Players with good aim and great achievements in previous games can make fantastic use of Ana and her powerful sniper rifle. When the Omnic Crisis did heavy destruction to Egypt it left the country in very terrible condition and a lack of security forces. And to support themselves the country had to depend on skilled snippers to aid them. At that point, Ana was the first one to support and be the world’s best. Her accomplishments have created hope to end the war in teams. Her skills are highly crafted and help in team make perfect choices.

Ana’s motto: Everyone must find their cause!

Ashe

Ashe’s real name: Elizabeth Caledonia “Calamity” 

Ashe’s age: 39

Ashe uses her techniques of rifle for increased damage and accuracy. A very cutthroat player in the criminal underground. Leader of the Deadlock Gang and a very popular character. She belonged to a prosperous and well-off family. Her parents did not take much care of her and she used to spend most of her time with the Butler Bob. Then she met her crime partner Jesse McCree. During all this, she realized that winning such fights and outstanding her enemies was her true calling. 

Ashe’s motto: My business, my rules.

Baptiste

Baptiste’s real name: Jean-Baptiste Augustin

Baptiste’s age: 36

A true warrior who is not only an ex-Talon but also a trained medic agent he uses his abilities to save people who get injured during wars. He lost his parents in the Omnic Crisis and he was one of the 30 million kids who lost their parents. He was always driven to help others. The aftermaths of war made his resources very limited and he enrolled in the military and the Caribbean coalition was his new home. 

Baptiste’s motto: No dying on my watch.

Bastion

Bastion’s real name: SST Laboratories Siege Auto man E54

Bastion’s age: 30 

Bastion is a peculiar robot who is keen to explore the world but is very cautious of scaring humanity. Initially, he was a mediator for humans but his kind nearly ended after the Omnic Crisis. He was a badger weapon in the Omnic Crisis and still remains a symbol of terror to this day.

Brigitte

Brigitte’s real name: Brigitte Lindholm

Brigitte’s age: 23

The youngest daughter of Torbjorn Brigitte. An intelligent girl with a keen interest in mechanical engineering she used to learn in her dad’s workshop on how to build things. Her primary choice was about the defensive systems and fabrication in comparison to Torbjorn who wanted to learn more about offensive systems and weapons.

Brigitte’s motto: I will prove myself

Cassidy 

Cassidy’s real name: Cole Cassidy 

Cassidy’s age: 39

Cassidy is liable to be killed quite quickly and is a sniper character. He prefers to deal with things and terms on his own. In this, they give him the choice of rotting in jail or joining the gang. But can easily distract his enemies. He can kill any character in the game if he’s charged enough.

Cassidy’s motto: Justice ain’t gonna dispense itself.

Doomfist

Doomfist real name: Akande Ogundimu

Doomfist’s Age: 45

Doomfist has some amazing abilities he can leap and smash the ground and protect from frontal attacks. He likes to get close and a bit personal with his enemies. Born in Nigeria, doomfist belongs to a family who works in prosthetic technology. He has won many tournaments in Africa by using his power and speed.

Doomfist’s motto: Only through conflict do we evolve

Sojourn

Sigma’s real name: Vivian Chase

Sigma’s Age: 40-50

Sojourn’s role is damage. Belongs to Toronto, Canada, Sojourn has been a member of Overwatch for a very long time. She has strong mobility and can make power jumps and do ground slides. She knows well how to use her primary weapon and can unleash six or seven full-power beams in the space of as many seconds.

Sombra

Sombra’s real name: Unknown

Sombra’s age: 30

Sombra’s role is to damage and just like her role she can easily hack and unravel the world’s conspiracy theory. She’s among those who were left orphans due to the Omnic crisis. She excels in cleaning up the weak backline characters.

Sombra’s motto: Everything can be hacked……and everyone. 

Torbjorn

Torbjon’s real name: Torbjon Lindholm 

Torbjon’s Age: 57

Torbjörn has his famous Turret he can place it down anywhere on the map and it fires at nearby enemies. He belongs to the damaged characters but isn’t the most survivable. This is mainly because his mobility is low and he tries to overload to keep up with his health. He was very well known for his weapon-designing strategies and his weapons were used worldwide.

Torbjon’s motto: Build’em up. Break’em down.

Tracer

Tracer’s real name: Lena Oxton

Tracer’s Age: 26

With abilities to blink, Tracer can easily teleport in the directions you are moving. Not only this he can also travel back in time to your previous location and health. She has poor health and if she does not make use of her powers to stay in action, then she can be quickly killed by other characters.

Tracer’s motto: ‘Cheers, love! The cavalry’s here!’

Widowmaker

Widowmaker’s real name: Amelie Lacroix

Widowmaker’s Age: 33 

She can launch a poison trap and is the best assassin, a reckless and emotionless character. She can also launch a hook that pulls you towards a ledge and escape dangerous situations. A dedicated snipper character and was married to Gerard Lacroix. With her powerful widow kiss, she can transform a basic weapon to long raged sniper.

Widowmaker’s motto: One shot, one kill.

Winston

Winston’s real name: Winston

Winston’s Age: 29

With the commendable abilities of a gorilla Winston can jump back as he leaps forwards in the air and lands on an enemy to damage them. Winston deploys a protective energy. He has this electric Tesla Cannon which he uses so that he can easily burst down weaker characters. His role is of tank. 

Winston’s motto: Imagination is the essence of discovery!

Reaper

Reaper’s real name: Gabriel Reyes

Reaper’s Age: 58

Reaper is a character of mystery and the best pick for when you have to deal with a strong enemy Tank. His role is a terrorist. The shots from his Hellfire Shotguns cause massive damage at close range, and he has a lot of mobility to stand till last and fight however his health pool might suggest low. 

Reaper’s motto: Death walks among you.

D.Va

D.Va’s real name: Hana Song

D.Va’s Age: 19

D.Va can fly in the direction you’re moving. Helps to block projectile in an area in front of you. Spends her time piloting a magnificent and highly reliable mech as it has it’s own considerable firepower. The mech then is helpful for soaking up huge amounts of firepower due to its Defensive Matrix, which can block projectiles in front of it when activated. D.Va is a marvellous frontline tank character.

D.Va’s motto: I play to win.

Junker Queen

Junker Queen’s real name: Odessa Dez

Junker Queen’s Age: Mid 30s

Queen can throw her blade and then reactivate it to pull it back along with any impaled enemy. She can passively wound enemies hit by Quick Melee or throw and let her wounds heal. She grants temporary health and movement speed to you and allies. When her father died she made her way to Junkertown hence is called the Junker Queen.

Kiriko

Kiriko’s real name : Kiriko Yamagami (霧子)

Kiriko’s ae: 15-25

Kiriko can teleport directly to an ally. It throws a protective charm to make allues become briefly invulnerable and cleansed of most negative effects. And due to her fast Wall Climb and Kitsune Rush it can dramatically increase the fire rate and cooldowns of all allies along its path.

Lucio

Lucio’s real name: Lúcio Correia dos Santos

Lucio’s age: 26

Lucio’s power is subtle and very recognized. He is a mobile character who creates an area of effect around him, he can switch between two songs and increase the effectiveness of your current song. Creates a short-range blast wave to knock enemies away from you.

Lucio’s motto:Come on, let’s bring it together. 

Genji

Genji’s real name: Genji Shimada

Genji’s age: 35

Genji is a popular and powerful character with very high DPS potential. His Shuriken can be fired either as an accurate shot or a close-range arc, making it a versatile primary weapon. Despite his low health he’s surprisingly survivable thanks to his Deflect, which blocks melee attacks and projectiles, and the high mobility afforded by his dash and double-jump.

Genji’s motto: Even if I sacrifice my body, I will never sacrifice my honour.

Mauga

Mauga’s real name: Mauga Hookano

Mauga’s age: 40

A man of his own rules he can be a sweet and friendly guy but it won’t take him long to turn into your enemy. Sometimes he often gets lost in his tough times giving a dark side. He talks with everyone and is a cool muscular guy.

Mauga’s motto: “Hey, buddy. You didn’t think you could outrun us forever did you?”

Zenyatta

Zenyatta’s real name: Tekhartha Zenyatta

Zenyatta’s age: 20

Zenyatta can launch the orb of discord at an enemy to increase the damage they take. He has his Orb of harmony which he launches at an ally to heal them. His role is to support and his origin is from Shambali Monastery, Nepal. His first appearance is in Overwatch season 1.

Zenyatta’s motto: True self is without form.

Venture

Venture’s real name: Sloan Cameron

Venture’s Age: 26

Venture is a Damage hero in Overwatch 2 and was released in Season 10, making them the 40th hero added to the game. Venture is an enthusiastic and charismatic non-binary archaeologist who has a passion for solving history’s mysteries. Venture was a member of the Wayfinder Society and traveled the world and uncover artifacts and protect archaeological sites from looters by using the excavating tools.

To fire short-range explosives that explode after a certain distance traveled, or when they come into contact with an enemy or object, Venture uses a drill as their primary weapon. The drill gives Venture a slightly stronger melee attack at the cost of a slightly longer animation. They can burrow into the ground, deal damage upon exit and they are invulnerable. In both above and below ground, Venture can also do a drill dash. Venture’s Tectonic Shock Ultimate fires projectiles underground, which go outward in a cone shape, dealing damage to enemies in its path.

Venture abilities

·       Smart Excavator

·       Burrow

·       Drill Dash

·       Clobber passive

·       Explorer’s Resolve

·       Tectonic Shock ultimate

Echo

Echo’s real name: Mina Liao

Echo’s Age: 14

Echo is a Damage hero in Overwatch and was released on 14 April 2020, making her the 32nd hero added to the game. Programmed with a rapidly adapting artificial intelligence, Echo is an evolutionary robot. Echo is versatile enough to fill multiple battlefield combat roles and can reconfigure herself on the fly (quite literally) to adapt to new situations. Echo’s personality is based on Doctor Mina Liao, her creator as the Echo Project was initiated by Overwatch scientist Doctor Mina Liao.

Echo is unique from most other heroes because her movement is multi-directional. Echo can move around the map in any direction at will, unlike a legend such as Pharah. When you factor in how much damage she can deal when players use her correctly then this makes her an extremely lethal threat.

Due to this mobility, players can also get players into trouble. Echo can be an easy target for an enemy with an accurate shot but on the other hand, she can get behind enemy lines, pick them apart from different directions, and cause havoc on the map. When players are using their mobility abilities then they need to avoid Hitscan enemies above all else. Players can be picked off with ease by a hero like Widowmaker if they decide to push up at the wrong time. once players get used to her abilities then Echo is an extremely enjoyable hero to use.

Echo Abilities

·       Tri-Shot

·       Sticky Bombs

·       Flight

·       Focusing Beam

·       Duplicate (Ultimate Ability)

·       Role: Damage (Passive)

Hanzo

Hanzo’s real name: Hanzo Shimada

Hamzo’s age: 40

Hanzo is a Damage hero in Overwatch and is the 21 heroes included in the game’s release on 24 May 2016. Hanzo has a cynical view on the nature of the world and thinks that compassion has no place in battle. Hanzo is likewise skilled with the sword in addition to his skills with the bow. He believes crossbows to be “toys for children and rejects to use of firearms, as “they make killing too simple.”

Hanzo is a sniper damage hero and he is armed with the Storm Bow, which can help him to take down non-tank heroes in a single headshot. Hanzo is best utilized sitting in the back line or getting to vantage points where he can shoot enemies from a distance and is much like Widowmaker. To deal with an enemy that gets in your face, his Storm Arrows ability lets him shoot five arrows rapidly for less damage. His Ultimate ability can destroy enemies in its path and his Sonic Arrow can reveal enemy locations. Hitting a body shot still deals a hefty amount of damage as getting headshots is the most effective way to play Hanzo.

Hanzo abilities

·       Storm Bow

·       Storm Arrows

·       Sonic Arrow

·       Lunge

·       Dragonstrike ultimate

·       Wall Climb

Illari

Illari’s real name: Illari Quispe Ruiz

Illari’s age: 18

Illari is a Support hero in Overwatch 2 and was released on 10 August 2023, she is the 38th hero added to the game. Illari is a vessel for the power of the sun due to the solar threads woven throughout her body as she is the last of the Inti Warriors. By using the sun’s power, she can wreak havoc behind enemy lines. Due to the dark past, Illari is a ruthless vigilante. Illari’s childhood was happy but she was told that she would become an Inti Warrior. In school, she studied Ana Amari.

Illari’s Solar Rifle is her main weapon, featuring a long-range beam shot that auto charges. Illari’s weapon does more damage if you let it charge to full power, similar to Widow’s sniper rifle. The Solar Rifle’s secondary weapon is a short-range healing beam that contains a limited meter. To throw out and stick to any surface, Illari’s first ability is her Healing Pylon. The healing Pylon will automatically heal any nearby team member who is missing health.

Illari’s Outburst is her movement ability that propels her in whatever direction she is moving. While using Outburst propels you further, hold the ability button, or jump. It will also knock any enemy who is nearby. Her Captive Sun lets you fire an explosive ball that marks enemies. When enemies take enough damage before the mark wears off then they will be slowed and will explode.

Illari abilities

·       Solar Rifle

·       Healing Pylon

·       Outburst

·       Captive Sun

·       Support passive

Junkrat

Junkrat’s real name: Jamison Fawkes

Junkrat Age: 27

Junkrat is a Damage hero in Overwatch and is one of the 21 heroes included in the game’s release on 24 May 2016. Junkrat is an explosives-obsessed hero who prefers chaos and destruction. Junkrat is on a number of most-wanted lists. Junkrat has a low opinion of Omnics and those who believe they can be trusted. He also has a low opinion of “suits”, and Wastelanders. At least before the coronation of Odessa Stone.

Junkrat is an explosive-focused damage hero in Overwatch 2 who fires bouncing explosive grenades from his launcher. With the help of his explosives, he can get in people’s faces easily. Unlike Pharah, Junkrat has the unique passive ability to not take any damage from his explosives. Junkrat is also equipped with two Concussion Mines that can send himself flying or send enemies flying. To prevent an enemy from moving for a brief period, his steel trap deals damage more. Junkrat’s Rip-Tire is an exploding tire that he controls remotely and detonates manually. It deals a massive amount of damage if detonated and the tire can be destroyed easily.

Junkrat abilities

·       Frag Launcher

·       Concussion Mine

·       Steel Trap

·       Rip-Tire ultimate

·       Total Mayhem passive

Lifeweaver

Lifeweaver’s real name: Niran Pruksamanee

Lifeweaver Age: 31

Lifeweaver is a Support hero in Overwatch 2 and was released on 11 April 2023, he is the 37th hero added to the game. Lifeweaver is a scientist from Thailand who heals the world and harnesses his biolight technology on his mission. Lifeweaver is a curious and intelligent adventurer who plans to use his biolight technology to make the world a better place.

Lifeweaver has three active abilities. Lifeweaver has a short-range dash that provides a small amount of self-healing to you. Lifeweaver also has a large lotus flower that is placed on the ground and rises into the air when someone steps on it. The Petal Platform has a health bar and can be destroyed pretty easily. Lifeweaver can also grab a teammate and pull them, making them invulnerable while they travel.

Tree of Life is her ultimate ability which places a massive tree down, healing all teammates in range and continuously providing healing for its duration. Just like the Petal Platform, it has a health bar and can be destroyed if attacked by enemies. His passive ability drops a healing item upon death, that can be picked up by either team.

Lifeweaver abilities

·       Healing Blossom

·       Thorn Volley

·       Petal Platform

·       Rejuvenating Dash

·       Life Grip

·       Tree of Life

Mei

Mei’s real name: Mei-Ling Zhou

Mei Age: 33

Mei is a Damage hero in Overwatch 2 and is one of the 21 heroes included in the game’s release on 24 May 2016. Dr. Mei-Ling Zhou is a world-renowned climatologist and has taken the fight to preserve the environment into her own hands. For different ecosystems around the world, she specializes in the study of abnormal climate phenomena and their effects. She is strongly determined to fight for a better future.

Mei is a DPS character and hybrid support whose abilities can inflict debuffs on enemies and help control the battlefield. Her Ice Wall ability can divide the opposing team, block passageways, and even provide a temporary shield for your party depending on the situation, and also her primary weapon slows the enemies down. Mei can heal herself in a pinch, blocking all incoming damage and restoring her HP which other heroes lack. Her attacks are slow and can only target one enemy at a time as Mei struggles against more than one opponent.

Mei abilities

·       Endothermic Blaster (primary fire)

·       Endothermic Blaster (alt-fire)

·       Cryo-Freeze

·       Ice Wall

·       Blizzard

Mercy

Mercy’s real name: Angela Ziegler

Mercy age: 39

Mercy is a Support hero in Overwatch 2 and is one of the 21 heroes included in the game’s release on 24 May 2016. Dr. Angela Ziegler is a peerless healer, a brilliant scientist, a staunch advocate for peace, and a guardian angel to those who come under her care. She is one of the most gifted doctors in the world and has applied such technology to her own body. Ziegler grew up during the Omnic during her childhood.

Mercy is a support hero who is focused on healing. Mercy provides one of the highest amounts of healing, with the trade-off being that she deals very little damage as healing is the main focus for all support heroes. To provide them with healing or with a damage boost, depending on which one you want at the moment, Mercy is armed with a healing staff that can connect to an ally. You can swap between damage and healing instantly. Mercy can even revive one person using her ability and she can fly towards her allies.

Mercy abilities

·       Caduceus Staff

·       Caduceus Blaster

·       Guardian Angel

·       Resurrect

·       Angelic Descent

·       Valkyrie ultimate

Moira

Moira’s real name: Moira O’Deorain

Moira age: 50

Moira is a Support hero in Overwatch 2 and was released on 16 November 2017, she is the 26th hero added to the game. O’Deorain presents herself as being logical and calm, though she likes her science more when playing with hapless test subjects. However, she has not experimented on Omnics yet.

Moira is a support hero and she is a strong dual-threat, also she can have a high capacity for damage. Moria can heal by spraying out a healing mist with her main fire, which is limited by a meter. alt-fire can be used to refill the meter, a damaging beam attack that locks onto enemies within a distance. She can throw her orb by choosing either to damage the enemy or heal teammates based on the situation. Her ultimate ability is a long-range beam that damages enemies and heals teammates in its path.

Moira abilities

·       Biotic Grasp

·       Biotic Orb

·       Fade

·       Coalescence

Orisa

Orisa’s real name: OR15

Orisa Age: 1 Year

Orisa is a Tank hero in Overwatch and was released on 21 March 2017, she is the 24th hero added to the game. Orisa is a newly-created omnic with a both personality and a heart. Orisa was urged to become a hero by her creator, Efi Oladele. Orisa is a fan of Lúcio’s music. Orisa is ready to protect both Numbani and Efi with her duty and a growing sense of honor.

Orisa used to be a legitimate tank in Overwatch 2. To allow the players to soak up damage while their teammates eliminate enemies and push toward the objective around them, Orisa has several defensive abilities that can be used for this purpose. Orisa has multiple new abilities in Overwatch 2, most of which are centered around DPS instead of defense. Due to the offensive and defensive abilities, Orisa also gains the passive ability that all tanks in Overwatch 2 get. The passive ability is used to reduce the knockback received in addition to rewarding less ultimate for all damage received and less ultimate for all healing received.

Using the reworked version of Orisa has a con that it has a decreased HP. Orisa now has less health which means that players need to watch their health bar when trying out their new attack abilities. The attack abilities are especially effective at close range. When attacking, the Players will want to get up in the enemy’s team faces as it will bring the highest chance for success.

Orisa Abilities

·       Augmented Fusion Driver

·       Energy Javelin

·       Javelin Spin

·       Fortify

·       Terra Surge (Ultimate)

Pharah

Pharah’s real name: Fareeha Amari

Pharah Age: 24

Pharah is a Damage hero in Overwatch 2 and is one of the 21 heroes included in the game’s release on 24 May 2016. Pharah’s commitment to duty runs in her blood due to her strong sense of justice. Pharah comes from a long line of highly decorated soldiers and burns with the wish to serve with honor. As her whole life, she has known who she is as a person and has a strong sense of self-identity.

Some players have called Pharah the “Queen of the Skies” in Overwatch 2 as she fits this damage-based hero. With a primary focus on soaring high into the sky and dealing damage from above, Pharah has some of the best mobility in the entire game. She constantly deals damage with her weapons and abilities while quickly moving around the map, creating a distraction for the enemies and this is her main goal in Overwatch 2.

Pharah hasn’t changed nearly as much as other heroes in Overwatch 2. There are some notable changes that players must know before using her. Pharah’s rockets deal more damage when they directly hit an enemy, but less AoE (area of effect) damage, so players must try and aim for an enemy’s body and not the area around them. Pharah also got an increase in her reload speed after running out of ammo as well as a boost to her knockback and also Concussive Blast ability’s damage.

Pharah Abilities

·       Rocket Launcher

·       Jump Jet

·       Concussive Blast

·       Hover Jets

·       Barrage (Ultimate)

·       Role: Damage (Passive)

Ramattra

Ramattra real name: Ramattra

Ramattra Age: 28

Ramattra is a Tank hero in Overwatch 2 and was released on 6 December 2022 and is the 36th hero added to the game. Ramattra’s story is one of trauma, hardship, and a magnified view of humanity’s harsh realities. Ramattra always wanted to create a better future for Omnics. Ramattra enjoys incredible support from his people and is primed to impose his philosophies on the world as the leader of the Null Sector.

With his default form being called Omnic, Ramattra has two forms. In this form, Ramattra has access to his long-range weapon, the Void Accelerator, and also can create temporary shields. This Ramattra’s weapon fires weak projectiles in a tight pattern over long distances. Ramattra can switch into his Nemesis form, where he has enhanced armor and access to his Pummel attack, which fires short-range punch blasts.

On his other form, Ramattra can also block his face, which reduces the amount of damage he takes from attacks to his front side. His ultimate ability creates a field around him, tethering enemies and dealing damage to them, and puts him in Nemesis mode. The ultimate will continue as long as someone is taking damage.

Ramattra abilities

·       Void Accelerator (Omnic)

·       Pummel (Nemesis)

·       Ravenous Vortex

·       Block (Nemesis)

·       Annihilation ultimate

Reinhardt

Reinhardt’s real name: Reinhardt Wilhelm

Reinhardt Age: 63

Reinhardt is a Tank hero in Overwatch 2 and is one of the 21 heroes included in the game’s release on 24 May 2016. Reinhardt has a strong moral compass and is a highly decorated soldier and he styles himself as a champion of a bygone age, who lives by the knightly codes of justice, courage, and valor.

Reinhardt is one of the ultimate defenders in Overwatch 2 and is a mighty force on the battlefield. His powerful barrier can withstand heavy assaults to claim the objective by keeping your team safe while they push forward. Any enemy who gets too close gets treated to the taste of Reinhardt’s hefty rocket hammer.

The tank can be easily overwhelmed in the wrong circumstances as they struggle with long-range combat, so don’t leave him alone too long. To make up for his lack of self-sustaining abilities, Reinhardt works better with a team. Reinhardt has an interesting playstyle that takes some time and practice to master. Reinhardt’s abilities are best in Overwatch 2, especially regarding the Tank role.

Reinhardt abilities

·       Rocket Hammer

·       Barrier Field

·       Charge

·       Fire Strike

·       Earthshatter

Roadhog

Roadhog’s real name: Mako Rutledge

Roadhog Age: 50

Roadhog is a Tank hero in Overwatch 2 and is one of the 21 heroes included in the game’s release on 24 May 2016. He is a ruthless killer with a well-earned reputation for wanton and cruel destruction. Roadhog wears a mask with “hogdrogen” inhalers which have a pressurized chemical mixture that helps counteract the effects of radiation exposure.

Roadhog has a large health pool and has the ability to keep himself alive. Roadhog is often known as the eBay Bruiser of the match. He is a perfect example of a defender for his allies. Yet, he can only block the incoming damage by standing in front of it. He has some exciting abilities that can protect his teammates from enemy attacks. Roadhog is considered one of the strongest tank heroes in the game

Enemies will never come near him because of his massive damage-causing abilities that work on short ranges. He is an ideal pick no matter what map you are playing on. His primary weapon can be down support or DPS hero enemies no matter how strong they are. His health pool is also quite large, which makes Roadhog a resistive character. If your enemies cannot perform massive damage, they will not be able to Counter Roadhog.

His ultimate shocks down the enemies and even nullifies their ultimates. Always try to look for the objectives of the match. Try to kill the DPS heroes so he has a chance to survive for longer. Always be a defender for your Support by standing in front of the enemy attacks.

Roadhog abilities

·       Scrap Gun

·       Chain Hook

·       Take a Breather

·       Pig Pen

·       Whole Hog ultimate

Sigma

Sigma’s real name: Siebren de Kuiper

Sigma Age: 64

Sigma is a Tank hero in Overwatch and was released on 13 August 2019, he is the 31st hero added to the game. Sigma is mentally damaged and he thinks about gravity, the universe, and physics all through the same ‘prism’, seeing them as being akin to music. Dr. Siebren de Kuiper was considered a pioneer in his field before the Omnic crisis. he developed a successful maglev prototype before the Omnic Crisis.

Sigma is a tank hero equipped with multiple abilities that make him a flexible tank option. His main attack fires two balls, which collapse in a small radius dealing damage. To absorb projectiles and convert them into Overhealth, he can use the Kinetic Grasp. Sigma has a variety of different abilities in his toolbelt. Sigma can also throw the rock at the enemy to knock them down for some time. He can also deploy a large shield, which can reduce damage before it is destroyed. Sigma’s ultimate ability sends enemies in a circular radius up into the air before slamming them down, dealing damage.

Sigma abilities

·       Hyperspheres

·       Kinetic Grasp

·       Accretion

·       Experimental Barrier

·       Gravitic Flux

Soldier: 76

Soldier: 76 real name: John Francis “Jack” Morrison

Soldier: 76 Age: 58

Soldier: 76 is a Damage hero in Overwatch 2 and is one of the 21 heroes included in the game’s release on 24 May 2016. Jack Morrison possesses physical capabilities exceeding those of a conventional soldier and he can heal wounds and acclimatize much faster than a normal human. On Overwatch installations, he utilizes a cutting-edge arsenal, much of it stolen in raids.

In Overwatch 2, Soldier 76’s setup includes a bit of everything and makes him one of the most well-rounded DPS characters. His pulse rifle is your standard gun with just enough recoil to keep him from being too powerful. He has an ability that generates a biotic healing field for you and your teammates and he can even sprint without a cooldown period. Soldier 76’s ultimate automatically targets any opponent in his sight and removes the need for aiming.

Soldier: 76 is often recommended to new players as he is one of the most popular DPS Heroes in Overwatch 2, a straightforward but versatile Hero. He can operate effectively at almost any range, protect himself and his teammates, and Sprint across the battlefield.

Soldier 76 abilities

·       Heavy Pulse Rifle

·       Helix Rockets

·       Sprint

·       Biotic Field

·       Tactical Visor

Symmetra

Symmetra’s real name: Satya Vaswani

Symmetra Age: 30

Symmetra is a Damage hero in Overwatch 2 and is one of the 21 heroes included in the game’s release on 24 May 2016. Symmetra is on the autism spectrum and also has demonstrated traits associated with the condition such as suffering from sensory overload, having trouble with social interactions, and preferring environments that are structured and harmonious.

Symmetra is a damage hero with close-range defensive abilities. She is armed with a beam weapon that increases her damage output over time. Symmetra has an alt-fire that shoots a 3D object that travels in a straight line. Symmetra can also place up to three small Sentry Turrets, slowing them down, dealing damage over time, and locking onto enemies.

She also has a teleporter that disappears after a short time, which Symmetra and her allies can use to travel between the two points. Symmetra has a massive energy barrier that extends across the entire map, blocking enemies’ projectiles and attacks. Those players who don’t consider Symmetra one of the best DPS heroes should consider firing from range.

Symmetra abilities

·       Photon Projector

·       Sentry Turret

·       Teleporter

·       Photon Barrier ultimate

Wrecking Ball

Wrecking Ball’s real name: Hammond

Wrecking Ball Age: 16

Wrecking Ball is a Tank hero in Overwatch and was released on released on 24 July 2018, he is the 28th hero added to the game. Hammond is a genetically modified hamster, is Witty and conniving, and can give speech but not in any human language.

He plays similarly to the other aggressive tank heroes like Winston and D.va. he pressurizes the opponents through his powerful abilities. He pushes the enemy’s heroes into the danger zone with his roll movement ability along with the speed booster Grappling Claw. He is a strong euro that is difficult to counter for the enemies. Even Widowmaker and Sojourn cannot damage it easily.

The wrecking ball is considered one of the strongest tanks in Ow2. Wrecking is a strong and aggressive hero when he plays against long-range targets and heroes who can escape easily. Heroes like Ashe and Widowmaker cannot fight against the Wrecking Ball because of his rolling mode. Moreover, the heroes with low movement abilities also have a hard time escaping from Wrecking Ball. Wrecking Ball is best paired with Hanzo, Racer, and Widowmaker.

Wrecking Ball Abilities

·       Quad Cannons

·       Grappling Claw

·       Roll

·       Piledriver

·       Adaptive Shield

·       Minefield (Ultimate)

Zarya

Zarya’s real name: Aleksandra Zaryanova

Zarya Age: 30

Zarya is a Tank hero in Overwatch 2 and is one of the 21 heroes included in the game’s release on 24 May 2016. Zarya is one of the world’s strongest women, a celebrated athlete who sacrificed personal glory to protect her friends, country, and family in a time of war. Aleksandra Zaryanova is distrustful of omnics and of those people who seek co-existence with humans.

She was considered overwhelming, but thanks to the new season, Zarya has gained popularity. She has now been ranked as one of the best tanks in Overwatch 2. She will continue to hold this title for the coming seasons. Zarya has a defensive shield and a deep life pool. She is strong enough to lead the team from the front lines. This shield takes time for the cooldown, so it’s difficult for her to defend for much time. However, she will cover the missed defense with some exciting attacks.

Zaray is a jack of all trades. She fulfills all three roles of the game. She has additional support abilities that make her stand out from the crowd. She can be a defender for her allies with her shield and even changes this into offense. Zarya is the only tank with a pocket healer. She is hard to kill, but she gets even stronger because of her ability to heal her damage. This damage may come back if she dies, or she is out of combat for too long. So, stay active while you are playing Zarya.

Zarya abilities

·       Particle Cannon

·       Particle Barrier

·       Projected Barrier

·       Graviton Surge ultimate

·       Energy passive

Conclusion

You must have learned about the Overwatch 2 characters now. I hope you had a blast in doing so!