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The Best Heroes for New Overwatch Players

9/24/2023

Finally, decided to jump into Overwatch yet still undecided which hero to pick? Take it easy with the best heroes you can use below!

Best Beginner DPS Heroes

Soldier 76

His straightforward abilities make him one of the perfect heroes to use for your Overwatch game. Soldier 76 is highly effective at countering any aerial heroes (e.g., Pharah) while targeting an extensive array of lower-health enemies.

Bastion

While the cheapest Overwatch hero, one must never underestimate its capabilities. Bastion is a robot that is able to transform into a stationary turret, which deals with vast amounts of damage. It can also heal itself and convert it into a small tank.

Reaper

When used properly, Reaper could be one of the most powerful characters. It is easy to get some damage with his dual shotguns as well as the ability to escape fight quickly through his wraith form.

Pharah

Pharah has so many different uses that will definitely blow your mind. If you've already shot a rocket launcher before, this hero won't stress you out when utilized. Though, she's quite more involved in shooting a rocket launcher as she has Jet Packs as well.

Best Beginner Tank Heroes

Reinhardt

Unlike some characters, Reinhardt just swings his large hammer. What happens after is just a history. He is best used for his shield to protect teammates.

Roadhog

He is a big guy with tons of health. Roadhog can even heal himself by simply drinking from his tumbler. This is to promote rapid health recharge. Roadhog has several uses too, like dispensing a lot of damage and pulling enemies to him before finishing them off with a melee attack or an incredible, massive blast to the face.

D.Va

This South Korean player-turned-mecha pilot is an easy-to-learn tank that is able to escape combat and heal herself quickly.

Orisa

Much similar to Reinhardt, the main skill of Orisa is to lay down a shield; however, it is a protective shield that can be deployed anywhere. And while her shield is not as strong as that of Reinhardt's, it tends to recharge too quickly.

Best Beginner Support Heroes

Mercy

Another best hero of Overwatch with relatively powerful healing skills. So, you don't need to worry about doing too much damage. Mercy is specifically helpful for quads with inexperienced players.

Moira

One of the most versatile heroes available. Moira is popularly known for her healing abilities as well. For instance, her ability to passively regenerate her health pool could be highly effective against mobile, hard-to-reach, or small heroes like Tracer or Genji.

Brigitte

She's been ranked as one of the easiest heroes for new players. This is because her healing ability does not require much preciseness, plus her flair only needs little to no aim.

Which hero should you choose for your first match? That merely depends on a hero that looks cool or sounds good to you. Figure out their different roles and decide which you like best. And remember, practice makes perfect.

Good luck, and have fun!