Best Overwatch 2 DPS tier list: Most popular characters for Season 9

Josh Tyler
OW2 DPS Tier List

If you’re hungry for Overwatch 2’s top damage dealers, you’ve hit the jackpot. We’ve put together the ultimate Overwatch 2 DPS tier list, packed with info on the most popular characters in the current meta for you to consider.

From Widowmaker’s accurate marksmanship to Reaper’s close-range bludgeoning gameplay, we’ve meticulously analyzed every DPS hero to find out who’s really worth your time in the current state of the game. This Overwatch 2 tier list brings you the best of the best when it comes to dishing out damage, securing kills, and turning the tide of battle.

Whether you’re a newbie, a casual player, or a seasoned veteran, this list is the ultimate guide to dominating the battlefield. So, let’s dive into our list of top-notch Overwatch 2 DPS heroes and learn what it takes to rule the roost and find out which heroes are soaring in popularity,

Alternatively, check out our Overwatch 2 support tier list, and tank tier list pages if you’re looking for details on which characters to play from those particular classes. New to Overwatch and not sure which heroes are the best fit? Our guide for the best Overwatch 2 heroes for beginners has got you covered.

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S Tier

Tracer

Overwatch 2 Tracer in Pride Midtown map
Tracer has surged up in popularity and power thanks to the new DPS passive in Season 9.

Tracer has shot up as one of the strongest DPS characters in all of Overwatch 2. The DPS passive allows her to be way more potent than before, quickly dashing in to pick off any non-tank hero when in a combined dive.

Sombra

Overwatch 2 Sombra rework unveiled
Sombra’s in and out play style lets her quickly dip in to take out a hero and leave.

Sombra has also massively benefitted from the changes in Season 9. With her ability to go invisible and pick off targets, she’s the perfect DPS for those looking to swipe away the enemy supports and take a team out from under them.

Sojourn

Sojourn in OW2
Sojourn is one of the strongest heroes in the hands of a capable player.

Unlike Tracer and Sombra, Sojourn doesn’t have the capability to take out targets from the back. However, she is one of the most potent DPS heroes available and is capable of thriving in a meta that is so damage-heavy.

A Tier

Soldier 76

soldier 76 pose in overwatch 2
Soldier 76 is a consistent DPS who’s worth playing in Season 9.

Soldier 76 is similar to Sojourn, playing as a front-to-back DPS who deals good levels of damage. Alongside the benefits of the new DPS passive, Soldier 76’s projectiles became easier to land, making him a more reliable DPS hero in Season 9’s meta.

Ashe

A screenshot featuring Ashe in Overwatch 2.
Ashe remains a strong option for DPS players in Season 9.

Ashe has also become a stronger pick thanks to the DPS passive. With her good levels of poke, Ashe is decent at slowly poking out heroes over time and even getting the occasional pick. Bob is still an excellent ultimate who can devastate teams if placed correctly as well.

Widowmaker

OW2 Widowmaker
Widowmaker’s increased projectile size lets her headshot heroes easier in Season 9.

Widowmaker is considerably stronger in Season 9 thanks to the increased projective size of her sniper rifle. With it, she’s able to reliably land headshots if her aim is good enough, making her already potent damage even higher.

B Tier

Pharah

Pharah in Overwatch 2
Pharah’s rework in Season 9 has given her more space to move around in the DPS roster.

Pharah’s rework set her on a decent path that lets her act more as a solo hero in Season 9. She didn’t benefit much from the DPS passive, but her increased mobility and agency let good players really shine on the flying hero.

Torbjorn

Overwatch 2 Torbjorn

Torbjorn has always been a bit of a niche character in Overwatch 2. Even in Season 9 Torbjorn has been resistant to much of the changes around him. He’s still a good anti-dive character, which is decent in this meta, but a lot of his kit leaves things to be desired.

Mei

Mei in Overwatch 2

Like Torbjorn, Mei is resistant to much of the change around her. Much of her kit is still exactly the same, but she’s not performing quite as well in Season 9. Especially when there are so many better options available.

Cassidy

OW2 Cassidy

Cassidy isn’t quite the strongest option in Season 9. With his damage drop-off being somewhat high, he isn’t able to take out enemies from the long-range that Ashe and Widowmaker can. His magnetic grenade is still a great option for hindering opponents, but he isn’t as strong as the other DPS.

Bastion

overwatch 2 bastion redesign
Bastion is a decent pick in Season 9 but lacks the mobility to survive.

Bastion is still an alright option in Season 9. Both his forms do great damage and his grenade is decent at dealing a burst of damage when needed. But he lacks the mobility that allows them to survive in this meta.

Hanzo

ow2 hanzo arrow hitbox
Hanzo ends up being far weaker than his sniper counter-part Widowmaker.

Hanzo is in general terms just a weaker version of Widowmaker. Without the capability to one-shot heroes in the mid-range, his kit just ends up being not super useful in the current meta.

C Tier

Echo

Echo has struggled to remain relevant in Season 9’s meta, with other heroes doing her job better.

Echo has remained near the bottom of the DPS heroes for quite some time now. The flying hero is rather niche and requires a fairly skilled player to pilot correctly. Because of this, the investment into learning may be better spent elsewhere.

Symmetra

overwatch 2 symmetra win header image
Symmetra just has far too low of an impact, even in Season 9.

Symmetra will always be one of the oddballs in Overwatch 2. Her primary fire is incredibly low range, with her clunky turrets and ultimate just making her a far less desirable character among the DPS roster.

D tier

Junkrat

Junkrat in Overwatch 2
Junkrat is just not the pick at the moment, and will likely not be for quite some time.

Easily the hero who suffered the most with the hero HP changes was Junkrat. Without his potential one-shot combo with his mines, he has quickly become one of the worst heroes in the game. Even before the changes, he was relatively weak, making him a pretty bad option to play.

So, there you have it — a full roundup of the tier list of best DPS heroes you should be playing in Overwatch 2. Looking for more tips and tricks to ensure you’re ready for your next match? Check out the following content.

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Josh Tyler is Dexerto's US Editor, focused on TV and movies as well as all things gaming. Formerly of Fansided and Screen Rant. Tips welcome at josh.tyler@dexerto.com