Overwatch 2 Mercy Counters: Top 3 Heroes

Mercy is a support hero in Overwatch 2 who is fairly easy to counter. Unlike some other supports, her abilities are more focused on helping her team. So she’s pretty easy to pick on most heroes. But don’t underestimate her just because she’s a support, she can be very formidable if your opponent knows how to play her. So in this guide, let’s check out the best counters for Mercy in Overwatch 2.

How to Counter Mercy in Overwatch 2 – Best Heroes

The best way to counter Mercy is to either destroy her or crush her. Mercy, being a support character, needs to be close to her team to heal them or increase their damage. Thus, it is easier to select her than many other characters in the game. You can now start attacking her and her teammates if you have area damage abilities. Or you can take her out directly by killing her with one shot using heroes like Widowmaker or Hanzo. Lastly, using a tank like Winston can also help you derail your opponent’s game. These are the top 3 mercy counters in Overwatch 2.

• Soldier 76
• widowmaker
• Winston

Soldier 76 – Best mercy meter in Overwatch 2

Soldier 76 probably has the best ability to counter Mercy. His Heavy Pulse Rifle can deal a lot of damage to Mercy considering it’s a hitscan weapon. Now pair it with Helix Rockets and you can secure a kill in fights. His sprint also allows him to flank her while she heals or increases her team’s damage. His Ultimate Tactical Visor is great for taking out her and any ally she might support. Even her biotic field is useful when you need to recuperate if she attacks with her team while you wait for reinforcements.

widowmaker

As mentioned earlier, Widowmaker is excellent due to her long range. She can fire Mercy with ease with one shot. As Widowmaker, you just have to look out for possible places where Mercy plays. Because of what she supports, she can’t just hide throughout the game. So a good way to deal with her is to look for enemies with lower health. She should join them in an attempt to heal, and once she does, all you need to do is simply eliminate her.

Winston

As in the two examples above, you might find yourself suddenly taking on a 1v1 fight against Mercy. This is because of Winston’s energetic playing style. You can use your jump pack and Tesla cannon to attack her and her teammates, allowing you to damage multiple enemies at the same time. In addition, Primal Rage and Jump Pack are also effective for attacking her when she is flying during her ultimate.

That covers this guide to the top 3 heroes to counter Mercy in Overwatch 2. I suggest you check out our counters for Kiriko and Zari as well. For more tips on this game, check out our Overwatch 2 wiki.