Overwatch 2 Season 5 Meta Heroes After The New Patch

Here are some of the best Overwatch 2 Season 5 Meta Heroes after the new patch.

Even though Season 5 became available just a few weeks ago, Blizzard already gave us access to a new patch. The first update in Overwatch 2 Season 5 included a couple of changes, but it is safe to say that they have an impact on the current meta. 

After covering some of the best Duos in Season 5, it is time to take a look at the top Overwatch 2 Season 5 Meta Heroes right now and see which heroes stand out. Unsurprisingly, there are a few interesting picks, so let’s learn more information about them.

Cassidy

One of the heroes that got some changes after the first Season 5 update is Cassidy. As you know, S5 of Overwatch 2 changed his grenade because it was just too good. Although most people thought that the changes were for the better, the results have proven that Cassidy had a harder time surviving and wasn’t able to duel his opponents as effectively as before.

Although his dueling capabilities remain questionable, the new changes made the hero feel a bit better. Magnetic Grenade’s seeking radius is now 1.3m instead of 1.5 and the homing duration is down from 1 to 0.75s. As a result, we think that this is one of the Overwatch 2 Season 5 meta heroes that right that is worth picking, especially in some matchups.

The new grenade makes the life of heroes like Doomfirst and D.Va even more complicated because they will have a harder time escaping it.

Hanzo

Similar to Widowmaker, Hanzo was one of the heroes that received nerfs after the arrival of Season 5. Many people expected that the nerf to his damage would make him feel weak compared to other DPS. However, after playing for several days, it is safe to say he remains one of the S-Tier DPS heroes.

Hanzo did not receive any changes in the mid-season update, meaning he is among the Overwatch 2 Season 5 Meta heroes to get right now. His mid-range damage output is second to none and the hero works really well in a variety of combinations. Of course, the best option for this hero remains the Poke combo with tanks like Sigma.

Mei

There is no arguing that Mei is one of the weirdest Overwatch 2 heroes. She hasn’t been able to find her place among the go-to options in Blizzard’s latest game for a while now, which is why we saw some major changes. The idea behind them was to make Mei feel similar to how she was in Overwatch. Sadly, these changes weren’t good because her win rate plummeted a few days after the arrival of Season 5. No wonder she was on the list of the 5 DPS heroes that are just not worth using right now.

With that said, the changes to Mei in the first update after the arrival of Overwatch 2 Season 5 have put her back on the map. It seems like Blizzard found a balance between the slow she applies with her Blaster and the guns’ damage output. Therefore, Mei is definitely one of the Overwatch 2 Season 5 Meta Heroes to keep an eye on after the arrival of the new patch.

Even though her gun slows down for 40% instead of 50%, she deals more damage, which allows her to be even more effective at a closer range. Keep in mind that there are only a handful of heroes that can challenge Mei in a close fight (Reaper), and they are not that good in the meta.

Ramattra and Junker Queen

Everyone who has played Overwatch 2 during Season 5 knows that the current meta is all about heroes that are hyper-aggressive. Dive combos are the way to go for most players, but when it comes down to individual heroes and tanks in specific, Ramattra is on another level. This tank is one of the best heroes you can have on your team because he’s deadly, hard to kill, and can work well in a variety of scenarios.

Whether you pair him with the likes of Tracer or another S-Tier dps hero, such as Hanzo, Ramattra can work really well and will add a lot of value to the setup.

Speaking of value and tank heroes, another Overwatch 2 Season 5 Meta hero that is pretty good right now is Junker Queen. The buffs made her one of the best heroes in the game, so we are not surprised she continues to be one of the go-to options in the current game. As long as JQ has a pocket healer, she can be one of the most dangerous heroes in the game.

Zenyatta

The last hero that has to be added to the list is Zenyatta because he continues to be the best support in the game right now. Despite not having any reliable escape mechanism, the hero’s ability to weaken the enemy tank and do a substantial amount of damage make him one of the best options to have right now.

You can play Zenyatta around a lot of the popular heroes, including some of the more aggressive tanks. Sure, you are easy to kill, but the enemies won’t be able to get to you, assuming you position yourself properly.

Of course, this is not that easy and will require you to practice a lot. This explains why Zenyatta is one of the more complicated Overwatch 2 supports to master.