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Tank Recommendations for Overwatch 2 Noobs: Absolutely DO NOT do these!
Yongbongtang explains why he absolutely doesn't recommend the Tank role to users who are new to Overwatch 2, and the characteristics and difficulties of each Tank hero. He emphasizes the difficulties that newbies can experience when choosing a Tank, and the possibility of losing interest in the game, pointing out the loneliness and high skill requirements of the Tank role.
1. Why Tank Isn't Recommended for Overwatch 2 Newbies
Don't ever play Tank.
The Tank role is very difficult for beginners who are new to the game itself, not just users with a lot of existing game experience.
This video explains things based on game beginners.
00:00 - 00:43
1. Why Tank Isn't Recommended for Overwatch 2 Newbies
Don't ever play Tank.
The Tank role is very difficult for beginners who are new to the game itself, not just users with a lot of existing game experience.
This video explains things based on game beginners.
00:44 - 07:20
2. Introduction to Not Recommended Tank Heroes (First Row)
D.Va: Complex controls and can cause motion sickness.
Doomfist: Difficult to hit with Rocket Punch, Seismic Slam, etc. Requires 180-degree rotation after Shift.
Ramattra: Difficult to utilize skills, and high difficulty due to projectile basic attacks.
Reinhardt: Often ends up just holding up the barrier, and it's very difficult to hit the charge.
Wrecking Ball: Very difficult to control, and even experienced players have a hard time mastering him.
Roadhog: Low reliance on healers leads to selfish play, and it's difficult to hit the hook.
Maugua: High stats, but it's difficult to find an entry angle and you might end up just attacking from a distance.
07:21 - 15:18
3. Introduction to Not Recommended Tank Heroes (Second Row)
Sigma: Difficult to recall the barrier, and skill utilization is complex.
Orisa: Many skills, and difficult to control because she's a slow character.
Winston: Good mobility, but has many counters and can cause motion sickness.
Zarya: Aim is important, and you need to get your hands dirty (be skilled) to perform well.
Junker Queen: Difficult to control due to close-range shotgun, Jagged Blade recall, etc., and you might feel lonely as a tank.
Hazard: Complex, like a combination of several heroes' skills, and difficult to pull off combos.
15:19 - 16:11
4. Conclusion: Real Newbies Should Never Play Tank
Tanks in Overwatch 2 have to carry everything alone, so it's very difficult.
Real newbies shouldn't even look at Tank.
Tanks are lonely, isolated, and frustrating.
