{"id":436,"date":"2025-06-11T17:06:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T17:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/?p=436"},"modified":"2025-06-25T15:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:30:06","slug":"overwatch-2-competitive-mode-who-are-the-most-banned-heroes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/11\/overwatch-2-competitive-mode-who-are-the-most-banned-heroes\/","title":{"rendered":"Overwatch 2 competitive mode: Who are the most banned heroes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Gaming setup with a monitor displaying Overwatch 2 heroes Wrecking Ball, Sombra, Doomfist, and Zarya, known for being among the most banned in competitive mode\" class=\"wp-image-189033 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Which-Heroes-Are-Banned-Most-in-Overwatch-2-Ranked-Matches-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d522cb1\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"tldr-8\">TL;DR<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Four heroes can be banned in each game, with two choices per team.<\/li>\n<li>The main reason behind introducing hero bans was to allow players to remove heroes that they consider irritating or overpowered.<\/li>\n<li>Sombra is the most banned hero across all platforms, due to her ability to get behind enemy lines and cause chaos.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Zarya also makes the list due to her combination of strong offence and defence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#9f367b;color:#9f367b\" \/>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d5235b4\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>On April 22, 2025, Blizzard introduced hero bans to competitive Overwatch 2. This feature allows players to vote for heroes they don\u2019t want to be part of a game. At the time of writing, it\u2019s been around a month and a half since the banning feature was implemented into Overwatch 2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d523cc2\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Despite not much time passing, several <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/esports-titles\/shooters\/overwatch\">Overwatch<\/a> heroes are already being banned more often than others. In May, <a href=\"https:\/\/overwatch.blizzard.com\/en-us\/news\/24205940\/weekly-recall-hero-bans\/\">Blizzard released some of the Hero Bans data<\/a> to show which heroes are getting the axe frequently in competitive games. Let\u2019s dive into this data in more detail to see why these characters are banned more than others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d524446\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"why_do_heroes_get_banned-2\">Why do heroes get banned?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch 2 hero selection during the ban phase in competitive role queue, showing tanks, damage, and support heroes with voting in progress\" class=\"wp-image-189007 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Overwatch-2-Hero-Ban-Phase-Screen-During-Competitive-Role-Queue-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Players will first be able to select their preferred hero before the ban phase begins \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d524c82\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Before we look at why Overwatch heroes are now facing bans, let\u2019s first examine the ban system. Before players start banning in a competitive Overwatch 2 game, they will first have the opportunity to select the heroes they wish to play as their \u201cPreferred Hero.\u201d This does not stop your chosen character from getting banned, but it allows you to show your team who you want to play as.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d5253a2\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>If you miss the prompt to choose your preferred hero, you can still choose your preferred hero during the ban phase.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d525a91\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Four heroes can be banned in each game, with two choices per team. Individual players can choose up to three heroes to ban, though their first choice will be the most weighty, so be sure to pick the character you want to ban the most as your first choice. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/overwatch.blizzard.com\/en-us\/news\/24197272\/\">blog post by Overwatch 2 system designer Gavin Winter,<\/a> each ban choice is worth a certain number of votes. The first choice is worth seven, the second is five, and the third is three.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d5261a4\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Only two heroes within each role can be banned, so players don\u2019t have to worry about all the bans being from one particular role. Banning can be skipped if the player picks the Ready button. If the player chooses this, the rest of their team will still be able to vote.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d526893\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The blog states that the main reason behind introducing the hero bans feature was to allow players to remove heroes that they consider irritating or overpowered. However, the bans are also intended to allow this without encouraging players to ban heroes simply because the enemy team wants to play them. To do this, the developers have made it impossible to see the enemy teams choices or talk to them via match text chat during the banning phase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d527071\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>The blog goes into more detail on the intricate workings of the ban system, so check it out for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d527865\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"most_banned_heroes-2\">Most banned heroes<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch 2 heroes Wrecking Ball, Sombra, Doomfist, and Zarya, who are among the most banned characters in competitive play\" class=\"wp-image-189009 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Most-Banned-Heroes-in-Overwatch-2-Competitive-Mode-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These are the heroes that have been receiving a lot of bans in Overwatch 2 at the time of writing \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d5281a7\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at 10 heroes who see a fair amount of bans in the Overwatch 2 competitive scene. Some of these heroes are banned much more on PC in comparison to console, and vice versa. The approximations are based on the hero ban graphs released by Blizzard, which are also included below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Overwatch hero<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>PC ban percentage<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Console ban percentage<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Game role<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Sombra<\/td>\n<td>85%<\/td>\n<td>93%<\/td>\n<td>Damage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zarya<\/td>\n<td>59%<\/td>\n<td>Around 60%<\/td>\n<td>Tank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Doomfist<\/td>\n<td>43%<\/td>\n<td>Around 14%<\/td>\n<td>Tank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wrecking Ball<\/td>\n<td>Around 33%<\/td>\n<td>Around 25%<\/td>\n<td>Tank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ana<\/td>\n<td>Around 23%<\/td>\n<td>Around 10%<\/td>\n<td>Support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Freja<\/td>\n<td>27%<\/td>\n<td>Around 6%<\/td>\n<td>Damage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Symmetra<\/td>\n<td>Around 5%<\/td>\n<td>23%<\/td>\n<td>Damage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D.Va<\/td>\n<td>Around 10%<\/td>\n<td>Around 24%<\/td>\n<td>Tank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mercy<\/td>\n<td>Around 12%<\/td>\n<td>Around 22%<\/td>\n<td>Support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Moira<\/td>\n<td>Around 8%<\/td>\n<td>Around 14%<\/td>\n<td>Support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d528c91\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"pc_bans-2\">PC bans<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Bar graph showing Overwatch 2 hero ban rates across all ranks on PC, highlighting Sombra, Zarya, and other frequently banned heroes by role\" class=\"wp-image-189011 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Overwatch-2-PC-Hero-Ban-Rates-Across-All-Ranks-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The stats for PC are a little different to console, but Sombra is still the most banned hero across all platforms \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d529578\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/time-for-another-sombra-overwatch-rework\">Sombra<\/a> is the most banned hero on the PC, followed by Zarya, Doomfist, Hammond, Freja and Ana.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d529e5e\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"console_bans-2\">Console bans<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Bar graph showing hero ban rates in Overwatch 2 across all ranks on console, with Sombra and Zarya leading in bans by role\" class=\"wp-image-189012 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Overwatch-2-Console-Hero-Ban-Rates-Across-All-Ranks.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sombra is banned even more on console, with a whopping 93% ban rate \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d52a772\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Sombra is also the most banned hero on console, though some of the other heroes change. Zarya and Hammond are frequently banned on console, but Mercy is banned more than Ana. Symmetra, Tracer and Widowmaker are also banned more than Freja, while tanks D.Va and Mauga are banned on console more than Doomfist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d52afa6\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"sombranbsp-2\">Sombra&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch 2 hero Sombra holding a gun and a glowing purple cube\" class=\"wp-image-189014 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sombra-in-Overwatch-2-Most-Banned-Hero-in-Competitive-Mode-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sombra is a sneaky DPS who can get behind enemy lines and make your life miserable \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d52b86b\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Olivia Colomar, known by her alias Sombra, is a Damage hero in Overwatch 2 who specialises in hacking. Her kit can be incredibly irritating to fight against, as it revolves around stealth and disruption. A well-played Sombra can get behind enemy lines and cause chaos, which is likely why she is the most banned hero across all platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d52c006\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"zarya-2\">Zarya<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch 2 hero Zarya with pink hair and armor\" class=\"wp-image-189015 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Zarya-in-Overwatch-2-High-Ban-Rate-in-Competitive-Play-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zarya\u2019s energy beams often feel like they are unstoppable, as do her shields \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d52c882\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Zarya is a weightlifting champion and a Tank hero in Overwatch 2. Her skills focus on energy thanks to her Particle Cannon gun, which allows her to shoot energy beams while also projecting energy barriers to protect herself and teammates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d52cfc6\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Zarya\u2019s combination of strong offence and defence can make her challenging to play against. Her laser beam primary fire is also particularly frustrating, as it cannot be deflected and is hard to avoid. Not only that, but Zarya can also convert damage into shields and energy, which can sometimes feel like she is invincible. Playing against a good Zarya can be very depressing, hence why she is banned so much.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d52d713\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"doomfist-2\">Doomfist<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch 2 hero Doomfist with his armored gauntlet raised, standing in front of a shattered wall and glowing embers\" class=\"wp-image-189016 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Doomfist-in-Overwatch-2-Frequently-Banned-Tank-Hero-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Doomfist is a diver who can wreak havoc for a team&#8217;s backline \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d52df8e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Doomfist is a melee Tank in Overwatch 2 who uses his gigantic fist and movement abilities to cause disruption on the battlefield. He went through a major rework between Overwatch 1 and Overwatch 2, as he was turned into a Tank after previously being a Damage hero.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d52e6ca\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>A well-played Doomfist can be an absolute nightmare for a team, especially for Support, who often find themselves as targets. Doomfist can stun enemies with his punches, and his movement skills make him ideal for diving the backline, making him a frustrating hero to play against and leading to his high PC ban rate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d52ee3f\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"wrecking_ball-2\">Wrecking Ball<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch 2 hero Wrecking Ball, a hamster piloting a spherical mech with cannons, seen in an outdoor industrial map setting.\" class=\"wp-image-189018 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wrecking-Ball-in-Overwatch-2-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wrecking Ball\u2019s rolling movement allows him to make quick escapes and cause huge frustration \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d52f68f\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Wrecking Ball might be a cute hamster, but his spherical mech and super-fast movement while rolling make him a menace in comp games. Despite being so large, Wrecking Ball can roll around the battlefield quickly and elude enemies after dealing significant damage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d52fde1\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>His Minefield ultimate ability is particularly annoying, as any damage or support heroes caught within it are almost guaranteed instant death. Wrecking Ball\u2019s ability to knock enemies off the map or into his mines is also infuriating, so it\u2019s easy to see why he gets banned so often.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d53054b\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"ana-2\">Ana<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"Overwatch 2 support hero Ana in tactical gear holding a rifle, standing in a desert city environment\" class=\"wp-image-189019 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.declareitspiritwear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ana-in-Overwatch-2-Support-Hero-with-High-Ban-Rates-on-Console-large.jpg\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ana can heal well, but she can also put enemies to sleep and cause an anti-healing effect with her Biotic Grenade \/ Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d530dc5\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Ana is a support hero who was one of the founding members of Overwatch. She is also the mother of the damage hero Pharah. Ana is a tricky healer to get to grips with, but good Ana players can become the bane of a team&#8217;s existence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d5314fb\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>Ana can dominate the battlefield by putting enemies to sleep, denying them healing with a well-timed Biotic Grenade, powering up allies by Nano Boosting them and healing the team.&nbsp; Her excellent countering skills combined with disruptive abilities that can also heal make her a tough support hero to encounter, which is likely why she is banned so much.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-685c15d531bfd\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n<p>At the time of writing, these are currently some of the most banned heroes in Overwatch 2 competitive mode. This will likely change over time, especially if <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/time-for-another-overwatch-mercy-rework\">certain heroes get reworks<\/a>, nerfs or buffs. For now though, it is clear that we can all agree on one thing: Sombra is the absolute worst.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d532353\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"faqs-8\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749658834629\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Who is the most banned hero in Overwatch 2?<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As of right now, Sombra is the most banned hero in Overwatch 2 across all ranks in both PC and console.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1749658835577\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why does Sombra get banned so much?<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sombra\u2019s sneaky skill set can lead to massive disruption and frustration, especially when the enemy team has a good Sombra on their side. There is no doubt that her hacking and invisibility skills have made her a target of frequent bans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"esi-heading-685c15d532b2f\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"references-6\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/overwatch.blizzard.com\/en-us\/news\/24205940\/weekly-recall-hero-bans\/\">https:\/\/overwatch.blizzard.com\/en-us\/news\/24205940\/weekly-recall-hero-bans\/<\/a> (Overwatch Blizzard)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/overwatch.blizzard.com\/en-us\/news\/24197272\/\">https:\/\/overwatch.blizzard.com\/en-us\/news\/24197272\/<\/a>&nbsp;(Overwatch Blizzard)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/overwatch-2-competitive-most-banned-heroes\">Overwatch 2 competitive mode: Who are the most banned heroes?<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\">Esports Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment TL;DR Four heroes can be banned in each game, with two choices per team. The main reason behind introducing hero bans was to allow players to remove heroes that they consider irritating or overpowered. 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