Check out our guide to find out which combos work best with Hanzo in Overwatch 2.

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Overwatch 2 is Blizzard’s latest game, and it is the successor to Overwatch. Since the game is free to play, many people who haven’t had the chance to play Overwatch decided to give it a chance. Some have read guides about famous heroes like Hanzo, but others have yet to learn more about this hero.

We know that it is important to understand how to play with Hanzo in Overwatch 2. That’s why this Hanzo Guide for OW 2 will focus on everything you have to know about the hero. We won’t include any information about the hero’s abilities because we will focus on the changes in Overwatch 2. 

Overview and Changes

Hanzo is a ranged-DPS hero that is often called referred to as a “sniper”. That said, this “title” can be given to Widowmaker and Ashe because these two heroes also can do damage from a distance.

One of the main things we want to point out in this Overwatch 2 Hanzo Guide is that the hero has the same abilities as in Overwatch. In fact, the only new thing in Overwatch 2 is a nerf to Storm Arrows. Instead of dealing 70 damage per shot, this ability deals 65 damage. It may not seem a lot, but the hero needs 4 shots to kill a 200 HP target.

Other than that, the hero has the same abilities. This means he can climb walls, double-jump, use his Sonic Arrow, and release the big ultimate, Dragonstrike.

How to Play Hanzo in Overwatch 2

Despite the nerf ot his Storm Arrows, Hanzo remains one of the best mid-range DPS heroes in the game. It is important to remember that he is way stronger in mid-range combat than in long-range fights. So, always take this into account when playing.

As Hanzo, one of your main goals should be to land as many headshots as possible. You should try to kill your opponents’ squishies, such as healers and DPS. However, unlike Widowmaker, Hanzo can also deal a lot of damage to tanks because of Storm Arrows. Landing several headshots in a row can be enough to score a kill.

The fact that Overwatch 2 does not have as many shields as before is good news for every Hanzo player. As long as you hit your shots, you can do insane amounts of damage. The absence of another tank is also a plus because people who how to play with Hanzo will do a lot more pressure to the enemy’s lineup.

Tip: You can win almost every 1v1 matchup

One thing you must know when learning to play Hanzo in Overwatch 2 is that the hero can win almost any 1v1 match. That’s because a headshot with his arrow is enough to kill any 200 HP hero in the game. So, as long as you don’t have to play against a full HP Roadhog, you can always win the fight.

Tip: Be careful how you’re moving when shooting

Another important thing we’d like to mention in this Overwatch 2 Hanzo guide is that the hero will have less movement speed while shooting. This may not seem important, but it can make a huge difference when playing against certain heroes. Widowmaker is probably the best example because she is one of your biggest counters.

The fact that you have less movement speed while shooting means that you must be careful and know when to stop so you can move faster. You may not notice it at first due to the bonus movement speed for DPS heroes in Overwatch 2, but being slower makes you an easy target. It may not make a difference when you are fighting heroes like Roadhog or Rein, but every mid and long-range hero will take advantage of it and kill you.

Tip: Try to land as many headshots as possible

Since Overwatch 2 has one less tank and fewer shields, people can do a lot more damage than before. However, this also means that healers are free to heal more, so killing a target with body shots is not that easy. Sure, you can do that if you play Reaper, but Hanzo is different.

In order to maximize your efficiency in Overwatch 2 and win more, you have to try and aim for headshots. Landing body shots with Hanzo can sometimes work, but it is usually not the case. So, always try to land a headshot if you want to make the most of the hero.

The bad news is that it will take a lot of time and practice before you learn how to do that.

Tip: Do not take “Trash Damage”

Unlike some DPS heroes or tanks, Hanzo does not have any self-heals. Hence, the only way to heal up is to rely on your teammates or use some of the health packs in the game. 

That said, Overwatch 2 now uses a 5v5 format instead of a 6v6 one, so dying for no reason can have a drastic impact on your team. The enemies know that you don’t have any heals, so they will try to poke you with the so-called “trash damage”. Although some players in Overwatch tanked it, it is not a good idea to do that in OW2 because you could die in the next couple of seconds.

Best Hanzo Overwatch 2 Combos

Even though many people play alone, we should not forget that Overwatch 2 is a team-based game. Hence, players need to know what combos to use in order to win most of their matches.

Kiriko

When it comes down to Hanzo, a couple of things stand out. The newest Overwatch 2 heroes combo is between him and Kiriko, the game’s latest support. The fact that she can remove debuffs, heal and provide extra damage and attack speed makes Hanzo really dangerous. Although this is true for any other DPS, Hanzo benefits from these buffs a lot more than others because of the hero’s high damage output.

Zarya

Like in Overwatch, Zarya is also an excellent option because she and Hanzo can combine their ults. Even though doing this while playing with random people is not as easy as it seems, it can have game-winning results.

Orisa

Speaking of combining ultimates, Hanzo is also a great option to use alongside the new Orisa. Casting the two ults together won’t be that easy because Hanzo needs to time it right. However, once you learn how to do that, you will kill all targets “gathered” by Orisa because your ult can deal around 1000 damage.