5 best Overwatch 2 heroes to duo with Junkrat

Junkrat in Overwatch 2 is one of the most chaotic and fun heroes to play from the damage dealer category. His primary fire can bounce off walls and be used to drive enemies out of corners to damage them behind cover in most situations. This hero even has a trap ability that can be used to temporarily limit the opponent's ability to move freely, making them easy targets for your team to eliminate. However, he is quite fragile due to a small health pool and the absence of defensive skills.

Junkrat in Overwatch 2 pairs well with heroes who can help him survive on the battlefield amidst all the fights. This means that tanks and supports need to position themselves in a way that Junkrat can sustain as less damage as possible. Alternatively, Junkrat's positioning in team fights should be on the outskirts instead of diving in directly. Moreover, his ultimate ability can easily eliminate most small health pool characters or weakened heroes with a single cast if used properly.

This article will highlight the most effective heroes you can pair with Junkrat in 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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5 best heroes to duo with Junkrat in Overwatch 2

Here is a list of the most beneficial hero picks that you can use alongside Junkrat in Overwatch 2:

1) Zarya

Zarya in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Pairing Zarya, a shield-based Tank hero, with Junkrat can prove to be incredibly effective in Overwatch 2. Zarya can use her Projected Barriers to prevent Junkrat from getting squished and allow him to stay on the battlefield for longer.

Zarya’s Ultimate, Graviton Surge, which pulls enemies to its core, will allow Junkrat to completely annihilate any heroes stuck in it. He can do so using his Grenade and Mine combo or by launching his Ultimate, Rip-Tire.

2) Orisa

Orisa in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Like Zarya, Orisa is a Tank hero in Overwatch 2. However, since she is more of an offensive Tank, pairing her up with Junkrat will result in high damage output during offensive pushes.

An enemy struck by Orisa’s Javelin will be stunned long enough for Junkrat to finish them off. Orisa will also be able to protect Junkrat behind her. Additionally, the two heroes' Ultimates can be used in tandem to rack up some easy kills.

Orisa's Terra Surge can pull enemies towards her. This means that she will be able to finish off any enemies that Junkrat did not eliminate. She can stab her Javelin into the ground after charging up and deal massive damage.

3) Mercy

Mercy from Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard)

Mercy is a Support hero in Overwatch 2. She can heal allies and amplify their damage.

Mercy can be effectively paired up with Junkrat, who is great at controlling areas from a distance. In this combination, Mercy will have fewer chances of getting squished while amplifying Junkrat’s grenades and healing him.

Junkrat can also help Mercy off the flanks, as he has a high damage output and can hold his own against most Damage heroes. With Mercy’s Damage Amplification, his damage on direct hits (through his Frag Launcher) will increase from 120 to 160.

4) Reinhardt

Reinhardt in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Overwatch 2’s Reinhardt is a shielded Tank hero who is a great partner for Junkrat.

Junkrat players can stay behind Reinhardt's massive Barrier Field for added protection and still have a range of movement. A charging Reinhardt will provide Junkrat with a window to finish off the target.

Using Reinhardt’s Ultimate, Earthshatter, against the opposing team, will also stun and knock many targets down, allowing Junkrat to finish them off using either Rip-Tire or his normal Grenade combo.

5) Mei

Mei in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Mei is a Damage hero in Overwatch 2. She uses an Endothermic Blaster to deal damage and slow enemies down.

Junkrat can synchronize with Mei to finish off these slowed-down enemies. Mei’s Ice Wall ability is also an effective and temporary construction to bounce his grenades off of.

Junkrat’s Steel Trap can hold enemies down long enough for Mei to secure an easy kill using her Alt-fire ability, which shoots out icicle-like projectiles that deal tremendous damage. Mei’s Ultimate, Blizzard, also freezes any opponents stuck in its radius, making them easy pickings for Junkrat.

Junkrat can dish out a lot of damage simply with his primary weapon, as it can shoot out grenades. These grenades also explode upon impact but can be difficult to aim as it does not work like regular bullets. The projectile nature of these grenades can take a bit of grind to master. That said, you can make use of his trap ability to hit stationary targets and rake in some easy kills.

Heroes with crowd control abilities make a create combo with Junkrat, as he can use his ultimate to target specific opponents. Taking out supports or damage dealers from the enemy team can help your team push for team fights and covet more map control while enjoying a bigger player advantage.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh