Sigma wasn’t released right with the rest of the Overwatch 2 heroes, but he was definitely worth the wait! Though, a lot of people don’t fully understand him. He is a tank character that takes damage from a distance rather than the frontlines. It’s a strange concept that most haven’t considered, but it’s definitely a good one. Sigma can actually protect players that are on the front lines with his shield, and he actually dishes out decent damage numbers, similar to those of Junkrat. When you play him the right way, Sigma can be the difference between an epic win and a loss. Keep reading to learn all about Sigma’s Overwatch 2 hero tips and tricks, and his abilities.

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Best Playstyle for Sigma in Overwatch 2

The best place to find yourself as Sigma is a hallway! One of his coolest features is the ability to bounce his attacks off surfaces. You can bounce them off walls, and even into areas that you can’t see to hit unsuspecting enemies.

You should make sure not to be too close to enemies when playing as Sigma, though. His primary attacks detonate once they reach a certain distance, so being up close and personal with the enemies will cause you to take a massive hit to damage dealt.

Overwatch 2’s Sigma has a fast-charging shield that can be used to shield teammates that are closer to the action than he is. However, this is where the tanking comes in. When the opponents realize that Sigma is shielding the rest of the team, their focus will inevitably shift to him, letting your teammates deal more uninterrupted damage. His defense can be turned into health, making him an extremely valuable asset to your team!

Sigma’s Abilities in Overwatch 2

Sigma has 5 different abilities that are really just overpowered. Read about them below.

Hypershperes

  • Launch two charges which implode after a short duration, dealing damage in an area.

Gravitic Flux

  • Manipulate gravity to lift enemies into the air and slam them back down.

Kinetic Grasp

  • Absorb projectiles and convert them into shields.

Accretion

  • Gather a mass of debris and throw it at an enemy to knock them down.

Experimental Barrier

  • Hold to propel a floating barrier; release to stop. Press again to recall the barrier.

Overwatch 2: Sigma Tips and Tricks

Your best bet in to go looking for locations where you are, for the most part, trapped. Anywhere where there are walls surrounding you will do! These spots occur most often in escort missions. And most importantly, have good communication with your team about when to use your abilities. Timing is everything!

If you haven’t tried out Sigma before in Overwatch 2, hopefully this was the push you needed to try him out for the first time! For more guides, check back regularly.