Overwatch 2 Reveals Hero Ban Rates – Think Your Main’s Safe? Think Again!
- What’s New in Season 16 – Hero Bans Are Changing the Meta
- PC Hero Ban Rates – Sombra Reigns as Most Hated
- Console Ban Rates – Even Harsher Than PC
- Global Rankings – What the Pros Are Banning (Masters+)
- Freja’s Early Impact – Overwatched Already?
- Why Hero Bans Matter in Overwatch 2
- FAQ – Overwatch 2 Hero Ban System
Overwatch 2 reveals hero ban stats for Season 16, and let’s just say… some mains are not safe! If you’ve been wondering which characters are getting banned the most in ranked matches, Blizzard just dropped the official numbers — and they speak volumes about who the community loves to hate.
Let’s break down the most banned Overwatch 2 heroes by platform, rank, and region — and why some players might need a backup main real soon.
What’s New in Season 16 – Hero Bans Are Changing the Meta
Overwatch 2 Season 16 launched on April 22, bringing big changes to competitive mode, especially the addition of hero bans. Here’s how it works:
Players pick their favorite hero.
Then, each one selects three heroes to ban.
The system tallies votes and blocks four heroes total from the match.
It’s Blizzard’s way of shaking up stale metas and letting players shut down overpowered or annoying picks — and it’s already had a huge impact.
PC Hero Ban Rates – Sombra Reigns as Most Hated
For PC players across all ranks, Sombra is banned in 85% of matches. That’s not a typo. Whether it’s her stealth, hack, or just general annoyance — she’s public enemy #1.
Top 3 DPS Bans (PC):
Sombra
Freja
Pharah
Top 3 Tank Bans (PC):
Zarya – 59% ban rate
Doomfist
Wrecking Ball
Top 3 Support Bans (PC):
Ana – Just over 20%
Mercy
Moira
Console Ban Rates – Even Harsher Than PC
Top 3 DPS Bans (Console):
Sombra
Symmetra
Widowmaker
Top 3 Tank Bans (Console):
Zarya
Wrecking Ball
D.Va
Top 3 Support Bans (Console):
Mercy – 20% ban rate
Moira
Ana
Global Rankings – What the Pros Are Banning (Masters+)
Blizzard also shared stats from Master+ players by region. No surprise — Freja, the new hero, is high on the list.
🇰🇷 Korea (Masters+):
DPS: Freja, Sombra, Pharah
Tank: D.Va, Zarya, Doomfist
Support: Ana, Zenyatta, Brigitte
🇪🇺 Europe (Masters+):
DPS: Freja, Pharah, Sombra
Tank: D.Va, Wrecking Ball, Zarya
Support: Ana, Mercy, Zenyatta
🇺🇸 Americas (Masters+):
DPS: Freja, Widowmaker, Pharah
Tank: D.Va, Zarya, Wrecking Ball
Support: Ana, Mercy, Zenyatta
Freja’s Early Impact – Overwatched Already?
Freja, the newest Overwatch 2 hero, is already a hot topic. On PC, she’s got a 40% ban rate, but console players seem less bothered, with bans staying under 10%.
Her early ban numbers prove one thing — the player base is still figuring her out, but higher ranks are already wary of her potential.
Why Hero Bans Matter in Overwatch 2
This system has added a new strategic layer to the game. Players now need to plan around not having their go-to picks, which is pushing creativity and adaptability like never before. It’s also spotlighting balance issues in real-time, as seen with Sombra and Zarya bans.
Expect more shifts as Season 16 continues — and watch out if your main shows up on these lists.
