What Tier is Hanzo?
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Hanzo is currently considered to be in the C tier, thanks to his ability to deliver both spam damage and one-shot eliminations, making him a formidable opponent in the right situations. His Storm Arrows offer substantial burst damage, even against the sturdiest of tanks, and his Sonic Arrow is a valuable tool in virtually all team compositions.
Understanding Hanzo’s Tier Placement
To better understand why Hanzo is placed in the C tier, it’s essential to consider his strengths and weaknesses.
FAQs About Hanzo and Overwatch 2
General Questions
- Is Hanzo good in Overwatch? Hanzo will always be something of a “go big or go home hero” in Overwatch 2, with his damage rarely topping the charts, but his kill count should usually be first on the leaderboards.
- Who is the strongest Overwatch 2 character? Sigma is considered the strongest character, with his powers far outreaching those of other heroes, as revealed in his origin story trailer.
- Who is the most op hero in Overwatch 2? According to rankings, the top 7 most overpowered characters are Echo, Kiriko, D.Va, Winston, Tracer, Sombra, and Ana, with Ana being ranked as the most op.
- Who is the easiest character to play in Overwatch 2? The 12 easiest heroes to play as are ranked, with Moira being the easiest, followed by Brigitte, Soldier:76, Reinhardt, Winston, Mercy, Sojourn, and Ashe.
- Who can defeat Genji? Eren, an antihero with the ability to rapidly regenerate in his Titan form, can defeat Genji, and Sasuke’s speed and raw power also make him a formidable opponent.
Character Comparisons
- Is Hanzo better than Reaper? Hanzo outranges Reaper in almost all situations and can easily land a headshot on him, instantly killing Reaper, making Hanzo stronger in this matchup.
- Is Hanzo better with a sword than Genji? It is believed that Hanzo is a better swordsman than Genji, as the creators of Overwatch have stated, and Hanzo likely stopped using a sword after almost killing his brother with one.
- Who is stronger, Genji or Hanzo? In the game, Genji is usually stronger because he is Hanzo’s counter, unless there is a significant skill gap between the two, in which case Hanzo could win.
Hero-Specific Questions
- Is Hanzo hard to play? Hanzo isn’t hard to use, but he is a limited character who requires careful aiming and positioning to be effective.
- Did Hanzo think he killed Genji? Yes, Hanzo believed he had killed Genji, but unbeknownst to him, Genji was saved by Overwatch doctor Angela Ziegler.
- Has Genji forgiven Hanzo? Yes, Genji has forgiven Hanzo for attempting to kill him, as revealed in their storyline.
- Who is the autistic character in Overwatch 2? Symmetra, whose full name is Satya Vaswani, is a character with autism who appears in the game and related literary media.
Gameplay and Strategy
- What Genji can’t deflect? As a general rule, Genji cannot deflect beam attacks, such as Zarya’s primary fire, Mei’s primary fire, Symmetra’s primary fire, or Winston’s Tesla Cannon.
- Does Genji counter Hanzo? Yes, Genji can counter Hanzo by using his agility and deflect ability to dodge Hanzo’s arrows and get close to him.
- Who is the least picked hero in Overwatch 2? According to current rankings, the 7 heroes with the lowest pick rate are Wrecking Ball, Torbjorn, Roadhog, Junker Queen, Winston, Echo, and Brigitte, with Wrecking Ball being the least picked.