5 best Overwatch 2 heroes to counter Mercy

Mercy in Overwatch 2 is arguably one of the more difficult support heroes to play in the game because of her fragile nature. This healer is a classic and has been a part of Blizzard's hero shooter title for a long time. However, the absence of good damage-dealing abilities makes it more of a backline character that almost always needs protection while playing in casual or ranked mode.

Countering Mercy in Overwatch 2 is not the most difficult task. Her ability kit is quite simple as she can either amplify allied damage output or provide heals. She can also float up in the air, but that makes it easier for sharpshooters like Hanzo and Widowmaker to score eliminations. However, you need to keep an eye out for Mercy's ultimate, which can revive someone on the map instantly. This can create problems during team fights as tanks or damage dealers are usually resurrected after death.

This article will highlight the most effective characters you can pick as counters against Mercy on Overwatch 2.

Editor’s note: The contents of this article are subjective and solely feature the writer's own opinion. Furthermore, the article has been updated to feature the latest information in accordance with the balance patch deployed by Blizzard Entertainment on February 18, 2025.

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Overwatch 2 guide: Genji and 4 other heroes to pick against Mercy

1) Tracer

Overwatch 2 - Tracer (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Tracer is considered to be a strong counter to heroes with low mobility and health points, which is why she is often considered to be one of the best heroes to counter Mercy. Her exceptional mobility enables her to flank and attack enemies from unexpected positions, creating challenges for Mercy to provide proper healing to her teammates.

Tracer can dash in and out of fights with ease. This makes her perfect for dealing with healers by launching flanks. Such strategies are basic but can have a lot of impact if carried out correctly as the enemies may be caught off-guard.

2) Roadhog

Since the release of Overwatch 2, Roadhog has been a dominant presence in the game. His one-shot capabilities, hooks, and self-healing abilities have all contributed to making him a superior choice compared to other Tank heroes.

Roadhog is a great counter to squishy heroes like Mercy with his massive damage, large health, and crowd control. His primary fire, Scrap Gun, deals significant damage at close range, making it difficult for Mercy to keep healing herself or her teammates. With his hook, he can pull Mercy and potentially eliminate her with one shot.

3) Genji

Overwatch 2 - Genji (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Genji is a nightmare for Mercy to deal with, especially if he gets close enough to the angelic support. Thanks to his agility, Genji makes a strong counter to Mercy. With his swift movements, he can approach from unexpected angles and launch surprise attacks, making it difficult for Mercy to heal her allies.

Genji's shuriken projectiles can also deal a lot of damage to Mercy, particularly if he aims for headshots. In addition, his Dragonblade ultimate can be used to swiftly eliminate Mercy at close range. Since Mercy is considered one of the less mobile heroes in the game, it is easy for slippery flanks like Genji to catch her out of position.

4) Widowmaker

Overwatch 2 - Widowmaker (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Widowmaker is a highly effective hero for countering any Overwatch 2 hero with flight or airborne abilities. Such heroes are easy targets for skilled Widowmaker players due to their predictable movement patterns.

Mercy, being a fragile hero who relies heavily on passive healing, is particularly vulnerable to Widowmaker's attacks. A well-placed headshot can take down Mercy and force her to respawn, making Widowmaker a formidable opponent for the support hero.

Although Widowmaker is great for taking down anyone who dares to remain stationary for too long, her sniper shots can only have any impact if they land on target. So, you should train your aim and warm up before heading into full-length matches to land accurate headshots.

5) Sojourn

Overwatch 2 - Sojourn (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Sojourn has become a constant threat in Overwatch 2 as she has a powerful set of abilities that allows her to dominate her opponents, decimating entire teams with ease. Her abilities, such as her Helix Rockets and Rail Gun, can deal significant damage to Mercy if they land successfully, especially if she manages to hit her with a headshot.

Sojourn's automatic weapon can deal burst damage by knocking down flying heroes, including Mercy. Her super slides and high jump can also be used to outmaneuver and get ahead of Mercy players, making it harder for her to evade or heal her team effectively.

Mercy's impact in any Overwatch 2 match largely depends on the player's hero mastery. You can take advantage of skill level gaps in such situations and continuously drain the opponent team's ability to stay healthy during skirmishes for the match objective.

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About the author

Itiel Estudillo is an MMO writer at Sportskeeda. He studied broadcasting in college and has been a sports journalist since 2022. He has experience working as a writer as well as an editor.

As a child, Itiel loved Crash Bandicoot, a franchise that played a major role in developing his passion for gaming. Though he revisits this series often, he doesn't restrict himself to it; he enjoys playing Tekken 8, Fortnite, Valorant, Marvel Rivals, and more.

In his free time, Itiel likes to shoot hoops and work out at the gym.

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