Overwatch 2’s first successful season is coming to an end, andmany substantial changes have been made. Among them are brand-new maps, a cosmetic shop, and even some new heroes. The transition to a free-to-play model is the most significant change, bringing an influx of new players to the game.
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With over 17 characters inOverwatch 2’s ‘Damage’ category, many beginner players may need help with the current meta and knowing which heroes are the best and which ones are a no-go. This article listsall the Damage Ultimates in Overwatch 2, rankedbased on effectiveness.
17Bastion’s Configuration Artillery
As a DPS hero,Bastion is among the strongest of the 17 availableon the roster, capable of shredding enemy shields and dealing massive amounts of burst damage. However, despite being reworked, Bastion’s Ultimate remains to be hugely disappointing.
Using Configuration Artillery,Bastion becomes immobile and can fire three intensely powerful artillery shots at the enemy team. It involves critical decision-making, as the player can space these shots out or clump them together in the hopes of killing one target. Unfortunately, Bastion’s Ultimate is also incredibly obvious to the enemy team as it announces its arrival with a shrill alarm, giving the enemy team ample time to dodge.
16Tracer’s Pulse Bomb
Tracer has remained relatively unchanged since the originalOverwatch, consistently frustrating support players everywhere. Her high mobility makes her a tough target to pin down, as she can use Recall and Blink abilities to confuse the enemy.
Pulse Bomb is one of the least threatening Ultimates inOverwatch 2. When activated,Tracer throws out a Pulse Bomb in the direction she is facing, which can attach to an enemy, detonating a second later. Due to her high skill cap, it can be difficult for Tracer players to land a kill with this Ultimate, making it one of the weakest in the game.
15Torbjorn’s Molten Core
Torbjorn is quite a situational hero, best used for objective-based maps like Control. His turret can dish out long-ranged damage, targeting any hero within its line of sight.
Torbjorn’s UltimateMolten Core is best used defensively. When used, Torbjorn fires out pools of molten lava that burn and damage enemies standing in it, dealing additional damage to armor. It is an excellent Ultimate that can zone enemies from objectives but rarely earns kills when used alone.
14Echo’s Duplication Module
Need help deciding which DPS hero to main?Echo is the perfect choice for players who feel conflicted about whom to play. Her Ultimate Duplication Module allows her to copy any character on the opposing team, right down to their abilities and Ultimates. She will appear to the enemy team as a translucent version of the champion she has chosen.
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Duplication Module also allows Echo to gain the enemy health pool, hence why Duplication is best used on enemy tanks. It is temporarily reminiscent of the old-schoolOverwatchdays with the two Tank meta. The duration of her Ultimate is short, and more often than not, Echo will be focused by the enemy before she gets a chance to utilize her duplicated form, so she reverts to normal.
13Cassidy’s Deadeye
Cassidy has received quite the downgrade since the launch ofOverwatch 2. With the focus being taken away from crowd control abilities,Cassidy’s fan-favorite Flashbang has been replaced by the Magnetic Grenade.
Deadeye is potentially one of the most famous Ultimate inOverwatch.As Cassidy says his iconic “It’s high noon” voice line, his screen will turn amber, and if enemies pop their heads out of cover, it’s game over for them. That being said,it is straightforward for enemies to dodge Cassidy’s Ultimateand hide behind cover, hence why it ranks so low on this list.
12Symmetra’s Photon Barrier
Symmetra is another highly situational hero who can still be a strong pick against the enemy. Her laser turrets can slow the enemy and provide some excellent damage if they are placed carefully.
The problem is that despite being a DPS character,Symmetra’s kit is entirely focused on defense. With her Ultimate Photon Barrer. Symmetra can project a global shield spanning the entire map until it expires. While her Ultimate is strong in its own right, there are better choices of DPS available.
11Sombra’s EMP
Sombra has seen some significant nerfs to her abilities inOverwatch 2,with her Hacked opponents only being locked out of their abilities for 1.5 seconds. She no longer does as much damage to Hacked enemies, with the damage multiplier dropped to 25%.
These nerfs apply to her Ultimate EMP. When activated,Sombra hacks all enemies in the radius while destroying shields, making them easy targets for some fast burst damage. EMP only really works when paired with another damaging ability, like D.Va’s Self Destruct or Reaper’s Death Blossom, and therefore requires team coordination to be effective.
10Widowmaker’s Infra-Sight
Widowmaker’s Ultimate,Infra-Sight is more for utility and intel than damage dealing. Infra-Sight allows Widowmaker and her team to see the enemy team through walls and terrain for 15 seconds, allowing her team to plan their attack. Widowmaker can also easily line up headshots while this is active - one shot, one kill!
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The downside is that Infra-Sight can be canceled if Widowmaker is killed before its duration is up, which can be a waste, especially if she is up against another better Widowmaker.
9Reaper’s Death Blossom
Reaper’sUltimate is Death Blossom which sees him spinning while shooting his deadly Hellfire Shotguns in all directions, decimating the enemy team. While it sounds intimidating, Death Blossom is best used on squishier targets like enemy supports to get the most value.
While performing Death Blossom, Reaper can easily be countered. He can be pushed away by Lucio or Brigitte or counteracted by defensive Ultimates like Zenyatta’s Transcendence, negating all of Reaper’s damage. He can also be stunned out of his Ultimate by a Sleep Dart or Chain Hook, so Reaper players will need to time their Ultimate well.
8Hanzo’s Dragon Strike
Hanzo’s Ultimate,Dragon Strike, launches a projectile arrow that transforms into two slow-moving dragonsthat make their way across the map. They encompass a reasonable AoE, best used through walls, so the enemy can’t anticipate where it is coming from.
Heroes like D.Va and Sigma can absorb Dragon Strike if timed right, completely negating its effects and making it useless. Since Dragon Strike moves so slowly, it can easily be dodged by most characters in the hero pool.
