Who is the Best Overwatch Player?
The question has sparked countless debates among the Overwatch community for years. With the abundance of talent and skill on display at every level, from solo play to professional tournaments, it’s become increasingly challenging to pinpoint a single answer. As the competitive scene continues to grow, top players consistently push the limits of human potential, making it ever harder to crown a single best Overwatch player.
The Importance of Personal Opinions
Of course, personal opinions play a crucial role in determining the best Overwatch player. Informed or otherwise, individual assessments reflect personal experiences, biases, and often rely on limited, but emotionally charged, anecdotal evidence. Fans who believe they’ve witnessed a thrilling dive play or a clutch healer by a particular player might sway significantly toward that player, sometimes neglecting the broader implications or long-term performance statistics. Objective analysis, on the other hand, aims to cut through noise, scrutinizing data from varied sources, including professional tournaments, individual accomplishments, and team success. When incorporating personal opinions, it is vital to respect individual perspectives while acknowledging the biases attached to them.
Professional Player Resume: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
To establish an empiric baseline, let’s examine prominent statistics associated with professional Overwatch players, grouping them into categories:
Win Rate
1Data courtesy of Overwatch Tier 1 and [Wpix.gg](https://www wpix.gg/overwatch])
| Player | Win Rate (% of matches won) | Most played heroes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park ("Profit") – Koreans team Gen.G | 54.65 | Winston, D.Va, McCree | |
| Se Jung-woo – Korean player in Shanghai Dragons | 52.53 | Reinhardt, Roadhog, Mcree | |
| Lee | "INnoVation" – Korean player | 52.43 | Reaper, Mei, Zarya |
Players such as Park "Profit" of Gen.G maintain extremely high win rates, showcasing consistently well-performing heroes at their disposal. For fans invested in the Korean and Korean-affiliated teams, this success only amplifies their admiration and affinity for the players.
Credited Kills and Stints
Credit scored (Credited Kill-Streaks) better represent a player’s impact during pivotal team fights while allowing opponents fewer opportunities to counter, giving teams an edge in competitive maps, and ultimately, contribute significantly to winning matches.
| Player | Kills/Match | Stint L (Longest continuous Killing streak) |
|---|---|---|
| Park "Profit" (Gen.G) | 17.85 | 12-KILL (longest confirmed CS by a player) |
| Dong-eun "Ho Glory" (Kongdraque) | 16.63 | 8-KILL |
Ho Glory, a star Korean player, boasts an equally outstanding kill rating with 16.63 Kills/M, demonstrating his ability as an aggressive, high-effort playmaker.
K-Pop Star and Gamer Influences
The Korean music K-pop scene has a history of crossovers in Esports. Lee Inwoo (INnoVation), known for his exceptional balance as both a tank specialist Winston (Hero, 2014 Blizzard World Championship) & Tank and a versatile warrior type in Reinhardt, has been making names, and fans want nothing less than the best when backing this star player fellow Korean fans expect strong showings.
It could also be argued for various aspects of Park, "Profit", also for Gen.G, who shares multiple responsibilities as a tank-Demolitionist/Diver-DPS, Rip-Hero** Reaper has demonstrated an impressive show case.
Conclusion
Overseer, a professional competitor organization and the Overwatch League announced: "**The best Overwatch players compete. Who is the best? Each year, the answer keeps adjusting based on the growth." What has been the pattern lately?
Park "Profit", Gen.G, shines a light on some the greatest Overwatch players this age group. "Prophet" has displayed unparalleled team synergy, and is regarded for his exceptional plays & an overall .63 kill rate. Sooner rather than later, the scene sees these top players, we get back to the question which brings out the best in your teams in the world.
However there will always be debate until everyone comes to a consensus – only the best for which can be said they give everything to the game: They all are the best the people think they are.