Winston Abilities

Tesla Cannon

Electric frontal-cone weapon. Hold to charge, release to fire focused electricity.

Jump Pack

Leap forward into the air. Landing on an enemy damages them.

Barrier Projector

Deploy a protective energy dome.

Primal Rage

Gain immense health, but you can only leap and punch enemies.

Winston Difficulty - Hard

Relative to all Overwatch 2 heroes, Winston is Hard to be effective with.

Winston Tier Rating - A-tier

We rate Winston as a A-tier Tank hero in the current Overwatch 2 meta (among possible tiers of S, A, B, C, and D).

In professional Overwatch 2 and many high-ranked games, Winston seems to be the go-to Tank pick when the team decides to run dive. With Season 10 starting, we're closely monitoring tank pick rates and win rates following recent buffs to Wrecking Ball and Doomfist. If the buffed Tanks outperform Winston, we still think he'll be a solid B-tier option.

Check out our Overwatch Hero Tier List

Winston FAQ

The following FAQ answers the most common questions about Winston:

What is Winston's Real Name?

Winston's real name is Winston

How Old is Winston?

Winston is 31 years old.

When was Winston born?

Winston's birthday is on June 6th.

Where is Winston from?

Winston is from The Moon.