Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery guide: How it works, courses, and more

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!

Hero Mastery in Overwatch 2 is a single-player game mode that everyone can try out. It has courses that feature obstacles, training bots, and jump pads galore. Currently, the Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery courses are available for D.Va, Reinhardt, Winston, Zarya, Cassidy, Echo, Genji, Mei, Pharah, Sojourn, Soldier: 76, Tracer, Brigitte, Kiriko, Lucio, and Mercy. Brigitte and Cassidy are the latest additions.

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!"

As mentioned, the Hero Mastery mode courses involve training bots that let you practice your shooting, dodging, and blocking. These units include Tank Bots, Rocket Bots, and Sniper Bots. While Tank Bots have high health totals and barriers, Rocket Bots deal lots of damage using projectiles. Moreover, Sniper Bots take aim from a long range.

"These training bots will be strategically placed throughout the map, so you’ll have to figure out how to deal with them as you master each course," Blizzard noted. Additionally, there are scenarios where you must protect your friendly bots from enemies.

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.

Between Oct. 31 and Nov. 12, Overwatch 2 players can complete some challenges involving SBrigitte and Cassidy through the Hero Mastery event. Rewards include lots of Season 13 Battle Pass XP and in-game items.

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