Who are the best tank heroes to play in Overwatch 2 Season 13? We’ve listed the absolute best of the best all the way through to the weakest options in the current season.
The Season 13 update brought the usual slew of buffs and nerfs, including a Sombara rework, but the tank category was left relatively unscathed. Although the changes to counter-swapping have no doubt impacted the role, the Heroes themselves got away with relatively minor adjustments.
So, here are the best tanks to use in OW2 Season 13, based on our knowledge of the meta and Overbuff pick rates.
Overwatch 2 Tank tier list
| Tier | Heroes |
|---|---|
| S | Mauga, Zarya, Sigma |
| A | Ramattra, D.Va, Winston, Junker Queen, Orisa |
| B | Reinhardt, Doomfist, Roadhog |
| C | Wrecking Ball |
Our tiers explained
Here’s a full explanation of what qualifies each character for their respective placement on the Overwatch 2 support tier list:
- S: The strongest Tanks you can play right now and generally a good pick in most matchups.
- A: Very strong and is usually a good pick, however, is not always right for every single situation and can be easily countered.
- B: Although they are very good picks, they can be easily countered and can only work with specific comps.
- C: Can be useful in niche scenarios but can be easily countered by other heroes.
S Tier
Mauga
The demon lord that is Mauga has been a top-tier option since Season 11’s midseason patch, and he’s still tankier than ever in Season 13. He’s virtually impossible to defeat when used in a well-coordinated team, and a slight buff to his Incediary Chaingun has done him no harm at all.
However, he still has very obvious counters like Ana, Zenyatta, Sombra, and Reaper, and still isn’t very good in high verticality maps like Watchpoint Gibraltar. But if you play to his strengths, Muaga remains one of the best tanks available.
Zarya
Zarya has received multiple improvements in recent seasons, which have all stacked on top of each other to produce a Hero to be reckoned with.
Thanks to her shield buffs, building energy and consistently keeping it at 100 is very easy, meaning you’ll be able to melt enemies very easily, and with the survivability buffs, she’s also very tanky.
Sigma
Ever since the past few season’s shakeups around Tanks, it has been very iffy which Tanks are truly the best, but if you don’t know what to pick, choose Sigma.
What he lacks in mobility he makes up for in poke damage, utility for your team, and a great ult. Generally, he is a good match-up against all other Tanks, so if you truly are stumped in Season 13’s meta, you can trust Sigma.
A Tier
Ramattra
Ramattra was hit with a slight nerf in Season 13, as his Pummel no longer pierces through barriers. But with the tradeoff that it now deals a ton more damage to shields, he remains a powerful pick.
With fantastic CC which counters Lucio (the best main support right now) and great sustain, while being able to slot in as part of a rush comp, Ramattra is generally a great pick right now.
D.Va
If you need a Dive tank, D.Va is one of the best choices right now. Her Micro Missiles pack a lot of punch, and her Defense Matrix gives her more survivability than other options on this list.
Plus, she still has one of the most powerful ults in the entire game when used correctly.
Winston
Thanks to some of D.Va’s nerfs, Winston has emerged as a much more viable Dive tank in recent seasons.
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Although he doesn’t completely outclass D.Va, the gorilla is virtually on par with her. So if you need a dive tank, you’ll need to choose between Winston and D.Va.
Junker Queen
Junker Queen was a major winner from Season 11’s Tank shake-ups, and we’re still feeling the benefit two seasons later.
Boasting great survivability, CC, damage output, and a self-healing passive, she is still a great pick when it comes to brawl comps.
Orisa
Orisa got a buff back in Season 12 to her Javelin with a damage increase, which means although she may not be the brick wall she once was, the horse is back.
Still not the greatest survivability-wise, she still dishes out insane damage and can easily cancel ults with her Javelin.
B Tier
Reinhardt
Right now, Reinhardt is in a good position. Although not the best, he certainly can hang with the other brawl heroes in the cast.
However, with the relevance of the Mauga, it can be quite hard to do much due to Rein being countered so hard by him.
Doomfist
Doomfist has always had a rocky place in the meta, with his impact being non-existent in some Seasons, while being a top pick in others, and in Season 13, he’s just ok.
Although at one point being one of the better dive tanks, Doomfist just isn’t tanky enough to keep up. However, that’s not to say he’s bad, as Doom can be one of the best tanks if you are a dedicated one-trick, so if you’re confident in your Doom abilities, go for it.
Roadhog
Roadhog sits in a similar place to Doomfist. Although he has some issues, particularly that he is easily countered, if you are a dedicated Hog player, and have an innate understanding of his timing, he can absolutely work.
Especially in a Tank meta so focused on survivability, he can be a good pick.
C Tier
Wrecking Ball
Season 10’s rework of Wrecking Ball brought some hope for Hammond believers, but now three seasons later, Hammond still feels like a bullet sponge, barely getting value.
Sure he’s a particularly beefy bullet sponge and can work if the enemy team is clueless, but the moment they switch to Sombra and Bastion it becomes a problem. Especially when Hammond is easily outclassed by other dive Tanks like Winston and D.Va.
We’re expecting even more balance updates in the mid-season update, so we’ll be sure to update this page with any meta changes. In the meantime, check out our similar guides for the best damage and support characters.