Overwatch 2’s Moira has always been a problem for the developers to solve, and season 12’s mid-season update proves that they have no clue how to really fix her. Every support in Overwatch 2 has some sort of unique ability that sets them apart from the rest. While everyone on the support roster can heal and deal damage, Kiriko has Protection Suzu, Ana has Anti-healing Grenade, Zenyatta has Discord Orb and Lifeweaver has Life Grip.
These all give players a reason to pick and choose one or another for each situation. And while Blizzard has been trying to move the hero shooter away from direct counters in Overwatch 2, there’s no denying that certain heroes are advantageous against others. All of the support heroes except Moira.
While Moira can heal and deal damage, that’s all she really can do. Outside of her ability to dive backline or pump out heals, she doesn’t bring anything on the same level of power as a Protection Suzu or Baptiste Immortality Field. As such, there’s no real reason to pick her unless you’re being constantly dove and need Fade to survive.
Every other support can do her job and more. Blizzard has been making a few changes to her kit here and there, but the recent adjustments in Season 12 just prove they have no idea how to fix her or make her kit more interesting than it currently is. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying Moira is an inherently bad support.
She in fact had a decent time in the meta shortly after the season nine healing cha.