With Overwatch 2 only continuing to rise in popularity among gamers, it is time to judge the beautiful cosmetics released on both the first and second releases of the game.
Mercy is an Overwatch support-type character. She is beloved among many fans for her brilliance as a Doctor and for being the choice for players who want to angelically boost the damage dealt by their team. Not to mention her handy revival ability, which can change the entire tide of a team fight. Mercy's prowess is in single-target healing, and she has the ability to be formidable within a match. These are the best Mercy skins for players who want to look good while doing exactly that.
8 Honey Bee
The recently released Honey Bee Mercy skin has the Overwatch community raving about it. Whether it’s complaints regarding why Mercy gets some of the most thoughtful cosmetics, or how quickly players attain it the moment they lay eyes on it; neither party can deny how fun this skin looks. Mercy’s flying ability is used once again to create a hilarious analogy for what it is like to try and attack Mercy on the enemy team. Fighting an experienced Mercy player is truly like trying to swat a bee.
The bright yellow-orange colors across this skin are magnificent, Mercy players with this skin shine within any map. The best details are the bee stripes on her lower torso, the bee-like wings, and the added volume and color change to her hair. These create the desired ensemble for gamers who enjoy wacky yet stylish skins.
7 Sugar Plum Fairy
There is no doubt that Mercy would have skin resembling a fairy. There are also no doubts that it would look as elegant as it does. The color palette creates a mystical aura using shades of green to compliment the darker tones of purple. The details on her wings and headgear are what truly give this skin its legendary title.
The Sugar Plum Fairy skin possesses a sense of odd mystery, wondering where one could find a creature such as this. This is often how players think about Mercy and her very useful abilities within the game. The elf-like ears with a slightly redder nose are tiny touches to this skin and add to its charming aura. This is the skin for players that want to fly like the ethereal being they are.
6 Witch
Mercy’s Witch skin was released in 2018, and quickly became the designated Halloween skin for players who enjoy the spooky nature of the said season. The details on this skin are very interesting as the book attached to her belt is somewhat of an ode to the seemingly magical healing Mercy can do within the game. Although gamers are aware of Mercy’s healing ability being attributed to her talent as a scientist, this is a design that is perfectly thought through. The tattered rips on this skin are only a window to the true nature of the Mercy that wears this. Players can see she is a witch who is very keen on her job, which is another compliment to the personality of Mercy within Overwatch.
Mercy is often staying up late into the night to develop and perfect her work. In the context of skins within video games, many shy away from making their rarer skins dull shades of brown. However, this is executed perfectly as it adds the historical essence to the character’s skin, and along with the traditional witch hat, this becomes the perfect ensemble.
5 Combat Medic Ziegler
If there is a skin that truly captures Mercy’s attentive nature, it would be the Combat Medic Ziegler skin. One of Mercy’s more modest looks that are bursting with details from head to toe. Each accessory shows eagerness to get into the battlefield for her moral beliefs. The blue shades signify what would be considered a soothing color of kindness to her team. However, those on the other side would say otherwise as she is one of the characters that are harder to defeat due to her great mobility.
The syringes on both of Mercy’s arms for the skin are a subtle touch, and yet it catches players' eyes as they know this Mercy's skin isn’t quite like the others. The Mercy skin adheres to her angelic attitude as a whole, and still conveys the resistance she will have to enemy players. The red armband with a white arrow pointing upwards is an ode to her revival, alluding to the speedy recovery she can give to her allies. The Combat Medic Ziegler's skin is truly symbolic of Mercy’s overall character function.
4 Zhuque
The name Zhuque refers to the Vermillion Bird, a Chinese-inspired skin for Mercy in celebration of the Lunar New Year 2018. The yellow-orange-red color sequence represents the fire within the four symbols of the Chinese constellation. It is safe to say that this skin is nothing short of elegant. There is close attention where the actual symbol of Zhuque shines in gold on the lower body of Mercy’s attire.
This is a beautiful fit for Mercy’s personality despite her overall demeanor being kind and angelic. It’s a testament to her work ethic. The off-the-shoulder torso with wider sleeves is a beautiful combination and is one of Mercy’s bold and more unique skins. The headgear sitting above her black hair ties into the Vermillion Bird representation, only adding to the chicness of her outfit. When questioned about the best skins, this skin is rarely forgotten.
3 Dragoon
The Dragoon skin is adorned with intricate designs that gamers can easily become lost in. The varying tones of green complimenting the gray outlines on her clothing only add to the fierceness of this character. The main detail that catches many players’ eyes is the scaly materials that hug her staff and the lower body.
Blizzard enjoys creating skins that adhere to Mercy’s ability to fly within the game, as she has wings attached to her back in every single one. She also has the helmet of a dragon that caresses her face, with bright beady eyes signifying pure aggression. This is the perfect skin for players who would like to look glamorous yet ferocious as they aid the attack on the enemy team.
2 Pink Mercy
One of the rarest skins on Overwatch, the Pink Mercy skin is simply one of a kind. Blizzard released this skin to the community as a means to raise money for the breast cancer charity. Players were able to purchase the skin for $15, and that money would be donated. In doing so, this Mercy skin raised over $12 million, which is extraordinary as it was for a good cause.
The color pink is the color that represents the color of breast cancer awareness, drawing attention to the necessity for awareness. In addition, baby pink subtly contrasting the mainly hot pink attire only fuels the sense of beauty oozing from the skin. It is often ribbons that are used to show awareness for cancer, and it is used to create pigtails for Mercy’s hair, another ode to the charity. Other Mercy skins cast a yellow beam while she performs her abilities, this skin is unique as it changes that color to pink. This skin may be one of Mercy’s most powerful and appealing skins.
1 Atlantic All-Stars 2019
In celebration of the 2019 Overwatch League’s All-Stars event, this particular Mercy skin was released. This skin receives its rank for the remarkable color scheme that it possesses. The slightly brighter colored embellishment decorated across the skin is nothing short of graceful. The baby-blue glow added to her headgear and pieces of armor emphasizes the high-grade work of Mercy that borders a sight of magic to the untrained eye.
Her glistening staff looks to be wizard-like, something many gamers have fantasies about owning. However, the winner of the show has to be Mercy’s hair for this skin. The ensemble is taken from good to exceptional when players feast their eyes on perfectly the lilac voluptuous waves that cascade to the shoulders. The pastel contrast to her bold yet colder-colored attire creates the look of a Goddess. The Overwatch community has fawned over this skin for years - rightfully so.
Overwatch 2 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.