Is the Overwatch 2 Season 17 mythic for Reaper worth it? Here’s every effect and how to unlock it

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

Is Reaper’s mythic weapon worth it in Overwatch 2? Here’s a closer look at it.

New Overwatch 2 season, new mythics! Season 17 just launched with two mythic skins instead of one. These include the Horang D.Va mythic hero skin and the Steal Death Reaper mythic weapon. Read on for all of Reaper's mythic weapon customizations plus the details on how to unlock them.

The Overwatch 2 Season 17 mythics go to Reaper and D.Va (Screenshot via esports.gg)
The Overwatch 2 Season 17 mythics go to Reaper and D.Va (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Overwatch 2 Season 17 mythic skin: Steal Death Reaper

Reaper's mythic weapon arrived in Overwatch at the start of Season 17 on June 24, 2025. Prior to this release date, Blizzard Entertainment teased it in some concept art during a livestream. Now, with the weapon skin finally here, we can preview and test it out before making a purchase.

  • Level 1: Brutal, sharp, soulfire-infused shotguns built for lethal precision. 
  • Level 2: Weapons flare with dark energy as you deal damage. 
  • Level 3: Intricate glowing details surround your shotguns. 
  • Level 4: Finish foes with haunting swirled shadows and sound effects that embody Reaper’s fury.
Blizzard Entertainment on the new mythic weapon

Our video below shows all of the different visual and sound effects for the Steal Death Reaper mythic.

How to unlock the Reaper mythic weapon skin in Overwatch 2

To add this mythic weapon skin to your collection, you must first visit the Mythic Shop in Overwatch 2. Then, you can exchange 50 Mythic Prisms for the base skin. Subsequent effects require 10 Mythic Prisms each, which means getting all of the Steal Death effects and customizations requires 80 Mythic Prisms in total.

In Overwatch 2, Mythic Prisms refer to a premium currency that can be either bought on its own or obtained through the paid version of the Battle Pass. Similar to the past, the paid Season 17 Battle Pass lets you earn up to 80 Mythic Prisms. Therefore, you can slowly work your way toward all of Reaper's mythic weapon customizations.

If you already have some Mythic Prisms saved up like us, then you can purchase all of the effects immediately. Another option is to buy the Complete Reaper Mythic Weapon Skin Bundle via the in-game shop.

Reaper's mythic weapon skin in Overwatch 2 (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Reaper's mythic weapon skin in Overwatch 2 (Screenshot via esports.gg)

That's all for now. Will you be adding this weapon skin to your collection? Stick around on esports.gg for more Overwatch 2 news and updates!