Overwatch has many bright and bubbly characters that have a wide range of witty voice lines and fun personality traits. However, if gamers were to agree upon a character who completely juxtaposes this common theme, it would be Reaper. One of the commonly chosen damage-type characters, Reaper is a person tormented with pain due to the technological changes to his body, and his cynical outlook on life and justice.
Nevertheless, many players within the Overwatch community adore him and his snarky remarks. It comes as no surprise when his cosmetics also match his mean and pessimistic attitude. These are the top skins within Reaper’s catalog that players can also retrieve on Overwatch right now.
8 Rat King
There will be some confusion as to why this skin has been chosen for this list, and gamers mostly agree that it looks silly. However, that’s the beauty of it. Blizzard has a knack for putting out ridiculous skins for each Overwatch character, and this happens to be one of them.
Rat King consists of bold colors traditionally associated with wealth. The small pieces of gold bring the look together as it becomes clear the skin is purposefully tacky, paired with an obnoxious crown on top of the rat mask. This Reaper skin is what makes cosmetics in video games fun and hilarious. It’s the skin players choose when they don’t want to take their cosmetics too seriously and enjoy themselves.
7 Overwatch 2
Upon the release of Overwatch 2, most of the characters from the original game received new designs for their character. This skin joins the list because the base skin for Reaper is sensational and menacing.
The full-black look consisting of differing shades completely encapsulates the soul of Reaper. A soul that’s in deep agony paired with a dark nature. The rework to this skin gives him a sleek look, with much more shiny clothing. Reaper’s base design alone is perfect, players who have just started the game shouldn’t worry about getting the best Reaper cosmetics - his default skin is already quite amazing.
6 Nevermore
The Nevermore skin is a great cosmetic under Reaper’s belt as the plague doctor mask with piercing purple eyes still captures the menacing nature of Reaper’s character. The dark purple tones aren’t far off from the black cloak that Reaper’s default skin possesses, still adhering to the colder colors that make Reaper who he is.
The mask also resembles a bird, complimented by Reaper’s feathered shoulder pads and cloak, adding a nice tattered look to the overall ensemble. The Nevermore skin is for gamers who want to keep Reaper’s dark nature alive, but also want to switch it up too.
5 Pumpkin
The Halloween Pumpkin skin is wacky and yet within character for Reaper. The pumpkin head replacing his usual mask is a great touch, along with the enticing luminescent orange eyes and mouth.
The shotguns Reaper possesses also have pumpkin heads on them. Tinges of orange and brown on his mostly black outfit represent the spooky season. The skin in terms of the body is quite similar to Reaper’s original look. However, there is no mistake in the fact that the main piece, is meant to be the pumpkin head that although defeats the overall seriousness of Reaper - would definitely be what he’d wear to a Halloween event.
4 Shiver
Shiver is an epic skin that shines a bright blue light. The skin itself takes advantage of blue shades being paired with one, complimenting the cold theme. Reaper’s mask is replaced with a dark icy skull that glows as though it were oozing his true chilling nature.
The outfit follows Reaper’s default outfit and yet pulls off a glacial twist as the skin is made anew. The small touches of white create a light ambiance, contrasting Reaper’s natural darker-toned style. Nonetheless, it takes a more metaphorical approach to what Reaper’s personality represents. This is the perfect skin for players who design a change from Reaper’s black clothing style, but still want to embody the piercing cold that is Reaper’s soul.
3 Lü Bu
The Lü Bu Reaper skin was released as a celebration of Overwatch’s Lunar New Years Celebration. It was no mistake that Reaper was to adorn this skin. Based on the Chinese general, Lü Bu was a warlord during the age of the Three Kingdoms. Much like Reaper, Lü Bu was known for his great skills yet troubled mind. Much like Reaper, Lü Bu was often paranoid about those who surrounded him, and in turn, this caused an imbalance in morals and allegiance.
The details on this skin are impeccable. Reaper bears the helmet of a ferocious warlord. The large shoulder plates are a beautiful touch, but what steals the show are two large beautiful red feathers on top of his helmet. The parallels between Lü Bu and Reaper, along with the in-depth design are what makes this skin one of the best cosmetics within Reaper’s catalog.
2 Soldier: 24
Before the Reaper gamers know today, there was Gabriel Reyes. Reaper once fought for justice, whether it was on the police force or within the military. Reaper was known as a talented soldier and with this skin, players got to see his appearance before the darkness in his heart had begun to spread.
This is one of the few skins that show his true face, with no mask to emphasize his transgression away from humanity due to Moira’s work on him. This skin has a lot of significance when compared to his other skins, as many players find Reaper’s lore to be one of the most tragic within Overwatch. Players know he is a villain, but with this skin, they also get to see what he was before. He was a morally just man who wanted nothing but to make a change in the corrupted world the people in the Overwatch world were living in.
1 El Blanco
It has been made clear on numerous occasions that Reaper is of Latin American descent, and Overwatch players were blessed with a legendary skin that represents that. The outfit is inspired by the clothing of Mariachi bands originating from Mexico.
The mainly white clothing is adorned with golden embroidery along the sleeves and outer seam of the trousers. However, the Reaper twist comes from the torso being turned into a trench coat, still maintaining the Mariachi influence. The skin looks nothing less than stupendous, this skin tends to be a favorite among Overwatch players.
Overwatch 2 is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.