The Art of Target Priority: Who to Focus in Overwatch 2

Why Target Priority Matters

Overwatch 2 is all about team-based engagements. Eliminating the right target at the right moment can completely shift the tide of battle.

• Focusing the right enemy = Faster team fights won.

• Ignoring key threats = You get wiped instead.

• Wasting damage on the wrong targets = No impact.

So, who should you focus first? Let’s break it down.

General Target Priority

1. Supports First (When Possible)

Supports keep the enemy alive, making it harder to secure eliminations. If you can remove them early, the rest of the enemy team will crumble.

• Priority: Squishy supports like Ana, Kiriko, and Zenyatta.

• Exception: If the support is heavily protected, move to the next best target.

2. High-Damage DPS Threats

The enemy damage dealers are the next best target, especially ones dealing massive burst damage.

• Priority: Snipers (Widowmaker, Hanzo), high-burst heroes (Cassidy, Sojourn).

• Exception: If they’re playing safe, go for an easier elimination.

3. Tanks (Last Resort)

Tanks have the highest HP and are designed to soak damage. Unless they’re out of position, it’s usually a waste of time to focus them.

• Priority: Only if they are low HP, alone, or blocking your team’s progress (e.g., a Reinhardt holding a choke).

Role-Specific Target Focus

For DPS Players:

• Flankers (Genji, Tracer, Sombra) – Harass backline supports and vulnerable DPS.

• Hitscan (Cassidy, Soldier 76, Sojourn) – Take down enemy damage threats first.

• Snipers (Widowmaker, Hanzo, Ashe) – Eliminate key targets from afar, especially supports.

For Tanks:

• Dive Tanks (Winston, D.Va, Ball) – Focus squishy supports and isolate them.

• Brawl Tanks (Reinhardt, Junker Queen, Ramattra) – Create space and take out priority threats in close-range fights.

• Poke Tanks (Sigma, Orisa, Zarya) – Control the battlefield and focus on key DPS threats.

For Supports:

• Ana, Zenyatta, Baptiste – Use damage to help finish off key targets.

• Kiriko, Moira, Lifeweaver – Focus healing but poke when safe.

• Lucio, Brigitte – Disrupt enemies and enable teammates to secure kills.

Final Tips for Smart Targeting

✅ Communicate – Call out enemy positioning and weak targets.
✅ Be Patient – Don’t tunnel vision on an unkillable target.
✅ Watch Kill Feeds – If an enemy support is already down, shift your focus.
✅ Position Smartly – Being in the right spot makes it easier to hit key targets.

By improving your target priority, you’ll make a bigger impact in every fight and start climbing the ranks in Overwatch 2.