Lifeweaver from Overwatch 2
There aren’t many characters that embody the ideals of Overwatch 2 like Niran “Lifeweaver” Pruksamanee. While Blizzard has had its hands full trying to get its new Support hero competitive-ready, the basis of who he is has been pretty solid from the outset. Lifeweaver is a hopeful fugitive who took his breakthrough plant-based technology away from his corrupt employer and is now on the run as he attempts to use this tech for good rather than profit.
Overwatch 2’s story has always been messy, and given the erratic state of its story missions, it’s likely to stay that way. But its characters, who act as summations of an unwavering belief that the world can be better, have held strong against the storm of Blizzard’s bad decisions. Lifeweaver’s entire schtick is that the world and all the people on it are growing into something worth fighting for, and that’s beautiful. His fits being pitch-perfect is just a bonus. — Kenneth Shepard
