Team composition — or “comp” — is at the heart of Overwatch 2’s ever-shifting meta. With a diverse roster of heroes and the new 5v5 format, understanding how to build a winning lineup is more crucial than ever. A strong comp can nullify individual skill gaps and amplify team synergy.
Most comps fall into three broad categories:
- Dive: Mobile characters like Winston, Genji, and Tracer who overwhelm isolated targets quickly.
- Brawl: Close-range fighters like Reinhardt, Mei, and Reaper who dominate choke points and objectives.
- Poke: Long-range damage dealers like Widowmaker, Sigma, and Ana who whittle down opponents before engagements.
A good composition plays to your team’s strengths and counters the enemy’s strategy. For example, if you’re facing a Dive comp, switching to high-sustain and crowd-control heroes (like Moira or Brig) can neutralize their aggression.
Synergy is vital. Pairing Zarya’s Graviton Surge with Cassidy’s ultimate, or Kiriko’s ult with a fast DPS push, can swing fights dramatically. Communication and ultimate economy are as important as positioning.
Overwatch 2‘s matchmaking often throws together random players — so flexibility is key. Being able to swap roles mid-match to address weaknesses or counters is a massive advantage.
Understanding the current meta tier list helps — but it’s not everything. A well-coordinated off-meta comp can still dominate if everyone plays their role effectively. In the end, a good comp is about teamwork, timing, and trust — not just tier picks.