Stadium mode in Overwatch 2 is basically the heroes you know and love but cranked up. Every build matters and picking the right hero can mean the difference between carrying to dying over and over. This guide breaks down who’s good in Stadium: tanks that can hold the line, DPS that’ll melt the enemy, and supports that actually keep you alive when everything goes sideways.
Here, we lean on pick rates along with our own experiences. Consider it a way to get the edge without having to learn everything the hard way.
How Our Stadium Tiers Work
Stadium mode relies on unique hero builds and gameplay mechanics that emphasize money generation, ability scaling, and survivability. The tiers reflect overall strength and impact in this mode:
- S Tier: Dominant heroes who excel in nearly every match.
- A Tier: Strong heroes with good consistency but slightly less dominant.
- B Tier: Situational or less impactful heroes; require careful play.
- C Tier: Underperforming heroes in this mode; often outclassed by others.
S Tier Stadium Heroes
These heroes dominate due to strong offensive output, flexibility, or survivability, making them reliable choices for any Stadium match.
|
Hero |
Role |
Why They’re Here |
|---|---|---|
|
Sigma |
Tank |
Extremely flexible tank with strong abilities that allow both offense and defense. |
|
Cassidy |
Damage |
High damage output and can easily eliminate enemy tanks. |
|
Soldier |
Damage |
Tracking-based aim builds are very powerful in Stadium. |
|
Moira |
Support |
Great survivability and damage, with life steal, weapon power, and increased grasp range for high damage and money generation. |
|
Reinhardt |
Tank |
His flying charge is fun and effective, and he can maintain his shield longer than most tanks. |
|
Juno |
Support |
Maxing torpedoes and ability power makes her a massive threat in Stadium. |
|
Kiriko |
Support |
Fun healbot and ninja DPS builds; teleportation is incredibly versatile. |
A Tier Stadium Heroes
These heroes are strong and versatile but may require specific builds or favorable matchups to perform at peak potential.
|
Hero |
Role |
Why They’re Here |
|---|---|---|
|
Junker Queen |
Tank |
High-impact hero with pull, anti-heal, and buffs. |
|
Genji |
Damage |
Weapon power + melee builds make him a strong, mobile DPS. |
|
Mei |
Damage |
Situational hero; strong in niche scenarios but slightly less consistent overall. |
|
Mercy |
Support |
Reliable healing support for consistent team output. |
|
Pharah |
Damage |
Excellent aerial capabilities and strong damage; vulnerable to Soldier counters. |
|
Brigitte |
Support |
Multiple viable builds that make her a strong tank or reliable healer. |
|
Zarya |
Tank |
Flexible and consistent across most matches. |
|
Reaper |
Damage |
High kill potential; can Wraith, teleport, or Death Blossom repeatedly. |
B Tier Stadium Heroes
These heroes are functional but often outclassed by others in terms of raw damage or survivability.
|
Hero |
Role |
Why They’re Here |
|---|---|---|
|
Ana |
Support |
Output weaker healing than other supports in Stadium. |
|
Winston |
Tank |
Struggles in this mode due to poorer scaling and low damage output. |
|
Junkrat |
Damage |
Good spam and area denial, but situational and countered by stronger heroes. |
|
Zenyatta |
Support |
Power is split between weapons, abilities, and perks, which makes cohesive builds difficult. |
C Tier Stadium Heroes
These heroes struggle to make an impact, often outclassed by nearly every other hero in Stadium mode.
|
Hero |
Role |
Why They’re Here |
|---|---|---|
|
Ashe |
Damage |
Low mobility; her AP and weapon damage builds are easily countered. |
|
D.Va |
Tank |
Lacks survivability and damage compared to other tanks. |
|
Orisa |
Tank |
Less oppressive and impactful than other tanks. |
|
Lucio |
Support |
Easily overwhelmed by high-damage heroes like Soldier or Reaper. |
Who To Pick For Each Role: Tank, Damage, And Support
Tanks
In Stadium mode, the top tanks you want on your team are Sigma and Reinhardt. Sigma’s flexibility and strong abilities make him a reliable presence in almost any situation, while Reinhardt’s long-lasting shield and impactful charge allow him to control space and protect teammates effectively.
Damage
For DPS, the standouts are Cassidy and Soldier. Cassidy can eliminate key targets almost instantly, and Soldier’s tracking builds make him incredibly consistent.
Support
On the support side, Moira, Juno, and Kiriko are the clear best picks. Moira combines healing with high survivability and damage output, while Kiriko offers both versatile healing and teleportation, which makes her invaluable for both offensive and defensive plays. Juno’s torpedoes and ability power allow her to dominate engagements when played aggressively.
