Guides

There are currently 32 characters in Overwatch. Each individual hero has their own unique abilities and stats, resulting in a radically different gameplay experience. While more accessible than the larger rosters of traditional MOBAs, this aspect of the hero shooter’s design can still be pretty daunting for newcomers, especially for those new to the genre as a whole. Luckily, there are some characters that are much more newbie-friendly than the others, providing a smooth introduction to the gameplay and the different roles. Whatever your playstyle preferences, you won’t go wrong if you begin by playing as one of the following: