Overwatch 2 massively shakes up traditional team dynamics by reducing team size to 5 players while reworking tanks to be more offensive threats. This influences greatly changes optimal tank hero picks for aspiring competitive players.

Our 2.0 tank tier list highlights the best Overwatch heroes to play right now from the sturdiest anchors to the deadliest brawlers:

S Tier Tanks

Wrecking Ball

Playstyle: Highly disruptive initiation
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Despite nerfs, Hammond boasts unmatched mobility to aggressively dive backlines. Requires mastery though.

Zarya

Playstyle: Barrier support carry
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆

Beam weapon melts with damage boosts when timing projected barriers on allies correctly. Strong ultimate as well.

A Tier Tanks

Doomfist

Playstyle: Burst diving assassin
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆

Super risky yet super deadly when combos land deleting squishies. High skill cap.

Orisa

Playstyle: Anchor and protector
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆

The most consistent classic tank with javelin spear zoning, defensive fortify and ultimate crowd control.

B Tier Tanks

Junker Queen

Playstyle: Sustained close quarters threat
Difficulty: ★★☆☆☆

Solid bleeding DOT damage but lacks defensive utility compared to top picks. Fun in dive comps!

Roadhog

Playstyle: Flanking bruiser Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆

Hook and blast style nets kills but feeding too easy. Ult builds fast helping pushes.

Who proved your MVP tank delivering clutch plays so far during Overwatch 2 PVP’s opening seasons? Tank responsibly!