9 must-pick heroes in Overwatch 2 6v6

Contents

• Hazard and other good heroes in Overwatch 2 6v6
  • Hazard
  • Reinhardt
  • D.Va
  • Tracer
  • Sombra
  • Kiriko
  • Ana
  • Mercy

Picking the right heroes in Overwatch 2 is quite a challenge, considering that the meta keeps evolving. Blizzard Entertainment has recently announced the return of 6v6 in Overwatch and that has gotten the community excited. Starting from December 17, 2024, the 6V6 Role Queue game mode will allow players to make a composition of an equal number of tank, support, and damage heroes.

Naturally, this raises the question of what the best heroes to choose are. On that note, here are some of the best heroes in Overwatch 2 that you should pick in 6v6 game modes.

Note: This list is subjective and in no particular order. It solely reflects the writer's opinions. The list is not ranked.

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Hazard and other good heroes in Overwatch 2 6v6

1) Hazard

Hazard in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Hazard is the newest tank added to the hero pool of the game. Considering that 6v6 has just been released, it's better to master this new character early on. Despite being a tank, Hazard is quite high-damaging and fast. His Jagged Wall ability can help in both offense, as well as defense, while Violent Leap helps with mobility.

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2) Reinhardt

Reinhardt in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Reinhardt remains among the best tanks in Overwatch. He has a massive shield that easily protects multiple allies from high-damage attacks. His Earthshatter can stun numerous opponents, possessing the potential to overturn almost any sort of situation in your favor.

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3) D.Va

D.Va in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

The reason why D.Va is one of the best heroes in Overwatch 2 6v6 is the great mix of good mobility and a powerful shield. Her Defense Matrix is highly effective against almost any type of projectile damage. To add to that, her Self Destruct guarantees multiple eliminations when executed in a small area.

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4) Tracer

Tracer in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Tracer's high speed and burst damage make her one of the most dangerous flankers in Overwatch 2. She can quickly eliminate backline support and confuse the enemies. In Overwatch 6v6, her dynamic damage and location keep the opponents distracted and often frustrate them, giving your team an advantage.

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5) Sombra

Sombra in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Sombra is quite a disruptive force. Her hacking abilities can disable shields, or even Ultimates, if used at the right time. Not only this, but she can teleport using her Translocator device, which helps a lot during crucial moments.

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6) Kiriko

Kirko in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Kiriko's unique combination of high DPS as well as quick healing makes her stand out as one of the strongest support heroes in Overwatch 2. She also has good mobility abilities, such as Swift Step and Wall Climb, which help her easily reposition or regroup with teammates.

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7) Ana

Ana in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Ana is one of the few heroes in Overwatch 2 that has a sniper rifle. The interesting thing about it though, is that it deals damage to the enemies and could also be used to heal allies. Moreover, her Biotic Grenade amplifies healing for teammates while negating the same for enemies.

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8) Cassidy

Cassidy in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

The Overwatch cowboy has one of the strongest pistols in the game. He is ideal for countering mobile enemies like Tracer or Pharah. His Magnetic grenade deals one of the highest throwable item damage and his revolver keeps consistent pressure at mid-range. His ultimate ability, Deadeye, works like an aimbot, locking on the enemies and taking several of them down, simultaneously.

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9) Mercy

Mercy in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

When it comes to healing, no matter the game mode, Mercy is always among the first names that most gamers would recommend. Her consistent healing, combined with a damage-amping beam, helps in letting the teammates overcome any hurdles. Her mobility with the Guardian Angel ability lets her escape quickly, while Resurrect revives any of the nearby eliminated allies immediately.

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That's all the recommended Heroes in Overwatch 2 for the new 6v6 game mode. Do note that the game meta keeps changing. By the same token, this list is subject to tweaks.

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