Tanks have lots of health and are by far the strongest hero type in Overwatch 2.
With just one tank on each team, the tank matchup is incredibly important in determining the outcome of a match.
Tank matchups are more dynamic than support or damage (DPS) matchups, meaning if you’re getting countered, you often need to swap if you want to have any hope of winning the match.
Tanks rely on creating space for their teammates in a variety of ways. Although some tanks play more passively than others, sitting back and letting the other team take control of the map is rarely a winning strategy.
Many Overwatch 2 tanks don’t require as much aiming precision as damage (DPS) heroes and certain support heroes, making the role an attractive choice for players who don’t have a lot of FPS experience.
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List of Tank Heroes in Overwatch 2
D.Va is a loveable character with a unique style of play centered around her Defense Matrix and mobility tools. Meaty Self-Destruct ultimates always feel good, too.
Wrecking Ball is a highly mobile tank with a variety of unique abilities and some awesome voice lines.
Doomfist is difficult to play, but even more frustrating to play against. Master his unique set of abilities to dominate games and leave opponents confused as to how to counter you.
Zarya can output the most damage of any tank—but only if you can get enough energy. She’s an ideal pick for players who enjoy controlling space as a tank, but with the potential raw damage output of a damage (DPS) hero.
Junker Queen has a skinny hitbox and a powerful shotgun, making her a menace up close. She’s difficult to play against—assuming you’re crafty enough to avoid damage due to her lack of mobility and shielding tools.
Orisa features an aggressive playstyle, and one of the most satisfying abilities in the entire game. Catch multiple enemy players in your Terra Surge to turn the tide of a teamfight instantly.
Ramattra is a relatively new hero that excels in a variety of different situations and team compositions. Changing form to get aggressive with your melee abilities is oh-so-satisfying.
Reinhardt is a classic Overwatch 2 tank with lots of health, a big shield, and a deadly hammer. He’s perfect for players that like to get up in the face of their opponents—intelligently, of course.
Roadhog has the ability to heal himself, making him a good choice for tank players who may not trust their support allies. His Chain Hook ability has the ability to cause absolute chaos for the enemy team whenever it lands.
Sigma is a scientist that relies on calculated and coordinated cycling of his abilities to stay alive and make an impact. With a shield, powerful primary fire, and epic ultimate, he’s a highly rewarding tank to play.
Winston can jump around the map at will, and he does damage when you land on enemy players. If you get good with him, you can expect enemy players to try to counter you immediately—but if you’re good enough, it doesn’t always work!
Recommended Overwatch 2 Streamers
Warn – Has hit rank 1 on the ladder for Ashe and continues to provide entertainment nearly every day from 6 pm – 2 am ET.
Eskay – She is top 500 in every role and member of Dart Monkeys. She plays tournaments on stream. She is often live by 5 PM ET on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and the weekend.
mL7support – High-level support player who streams usually starts before 9 AM ET and often runs for 8-10 hours each day.
Emongg – Associated with the San Francisco Shock and can be seen playing every Monday through Saturday starting around 9 AM ET.
Shadder2k – This former player for both Team Liquid and Gigantti continues to top the leaderboard in Overwatch.
