Here’s everything to know about the Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery game mode.
Overwatch 2's Hero Mastery game mode features a bunch of training courses. Read on for our Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery mode guide on how it works, what to expect, and more!
Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery explained
Hero Mastery in Overwatch 2 is a single-player game mode that everyone can try out. It features courses with obstacles, training bots, and jump pads galore. Each course teaches hero fundamentals such as how to make the most out of their abilities, ultimate, and even movement.
Currently, the Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery courses are available for D.Va, Reinhardt, Winston, Zarya, Ashe, Cassidy, Echo, Genji, Mei, Pharah, Sojourn, Soldier: 76, Tracer, Brigitte, Kiriko, Lucio, and Mercy. Ashe, in particular is the latest addition.
All Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery courses
- D.Va
- Reinhardt
- Winston
- Zarya
- Ashe (Newest)
- Cassidy
- Echo
- Genji
- Mei
- Pharah
- Sojourn
- Soldier: 76
- Tracer
- Brigitte
- Kiriko
- Lucio
- Mercy
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Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery mode difficulties and courses
- Recruit
- Agent (Requires a three-star rating in the Recruit difficulty)
- Expert (Requires a four-star rating in the Agent difficulty)
Each character has three courses with varying difficulties as well. These difficulties unlock as you progress through the courses and achieve certain star ratings.
"Each hero also comes with an exclusive Player Icon, an exclusive Name Card, and bonus Battle Pass XP, rewarded after mastering the three courses," Blizzard stated. "Keep track with the Top 500 leaderboards showcasing the highest scores in each region!"
What can you expect in Overwatch 2's Hero Mastery game mode?
The Hero Mastery game mode courses involve training bots that let you practice your shooting, dodging, blocking, and more. For example, while Tankbots have high health totals and barriers, Rocketbots deal lots of damage using projectiles. Meanwhile, Sniperbots take aim from a long range. There are also bots that can heal these units.
Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery mode guide: Getting a high score
To achieve a higher score in this mode, you must collect emblems as quickly as possible. These emblems give you bonus points, with the bigger emblems granting you even more points. As for the speed element of this mode, you can earn gold, silver, or bronze score multipliers after completing a course. Your time and the number of emblems you have determine your total score and star rating.
Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery in Season 14
Between Jan. 14 and Jan. 21, Overwatch 2 players can complete a total of seven challenges through the Hero Mastery event. Rewards include lots of Season 14 Battle Pass XP and a couple of in-game items.
That's all for now. Stay tuned on esports.gg for more Overwatch 2 news, guides, and updates!
