Key Takeaways
- Streamer Gurkmeister achieved top 2 in Europe using Junkrat.
- D.Va remains strong due to effective ult, Kiriko excels in supporting, Sombra and Tracer popular picks.
- Junkrat’s unpopularity in Overwatch 2 meta doesn’t hinder skilled players from excelling with him.
An Overwatch 2 player surprised the community by ranking 1 and 2 in the European top 500 using Junkrat. The meta of competitive games often changes, and it’s no different with Overwatch 2. Based on updates, new tricks, and synergy discovered by the community, certain heroes gain more prominence than others, becoming hot picks.
Although Overwatch 2 fixed a bug with the mid-season update, D.Va is one of the game’s strongest heroes due to her highly effective ultimate. For support players, Kiriko remains a good choice because of her impressive ability to support her team, mobility, and unexpectedly high damage output. Sombra and Tracer are two popular picks among players for their damage and mobility. Overwatch 2 has a variety of heroes for the player who wants to excel in competitive matches. But recently, a name from the community has come into the spotlight for breaking the meta.
Twitch streamer Gurkmeister hit 1 and 2 of Europe’s top 500 playing Overwatch 2 as Junkrat. The DPS player published a screenshot of the European top 500, revealing that he reached first place with 88 matches, needing 77 games to get second place. Below him, the other players appear with more meta-oriented picks, such as Tracer, Widowmaker, and Ashe, and with a significantly higher match count than the streamer. On social media, other players were impressed with the feat, and how the player managed to hold on to the position with such an unexpected hero.
Overwatch 2 Player Reaches Top 500 One-Tricking Junkrat
After all, Junkrat is far from a big name in the Overwatch 2 meta, and the data proves it. According to Overbuff, Junkrat is only the 18th most-used hero this month by PC and console players when all ranks are considered. There’s no shortage of reasons why the hero is an unpopular choice, such as his slow projectiles, limited range, and hitbox, which make him significantly vulnerable. On the other hand, players who master Jamison Fawkes’ abilities will have significant damage at their disposal, mobility through his mines, and an ultimate that still stands out for its play potential.
While Gurkmeister takes the spotlight for taking Junkrat to the top 500 of the European leaderboard, the competitive landscape of Blizzard’s shooter continues to change. After seeing the rise of names like Mauga, Pharah, and D.Va, players now see Juno dominating the Overwatch 2 meta. After debuting as a not-so-popular pick among support players, the charismatic Martian now enjoys the limelight as the name of the moment in competitive matches.
