Tank (OW2)
A frontline hero that absorbs damage and creates space for the team. Examples: Reinhardt, D.Va, Orisa.
About this term
Tank (OW2) is a Overwatch 2 esports term. A frontline hero that absorbs damage and creates space for the team. Examples: Reinhardt, D.Va, Orisa.
Understanding Tank (OW2) is essential for following professional Overwatch 2 matches. Commentators, analysts, and players use this term regularly in tournament broadcasts and post-match analysis.
Related Overwatch 2 Terms
DPS (Overwatch 2)
Damage heroes focused on eliminating enemies. Examples: Tracer, Cassidy, Widowmaker.
Support (OW2)
Heroes who heal allies and provide utility. Examples: Ana, Mercy, Lucio, Kiriko.
Ult Economy
Managing when to use and save ultimates. Teams often wait to stack multiple ultimates before committing to a teamfight.
Anti-heal
Abilities that reduce or stop enemy healing, such as Ana's Biotic Grenade. Critical for breaking through strong support play.
Payload (OW2)
A map type where one team escorts an object to a destination while the other team defends.