Overwatch 2 Fan Reimagines Heroes as Lord of the Rings Characters in Stunning Fan Art

The Overwatch 2 fan community continues to impress with its boundless creativity, and this time, one artist has reimagined a host of heroes as iconic characters from The Lord of the Rings universe. Heroes like Mercy, Ramattra, and Sombra have been given a complete Middle-earth makeover, capturing the essence of Tolkien’s fantasy world in the Overwatch aesthetic.

This imaginative crossover joins a long tradition of fan-made skins inspired by popular franchises. In the past, players have transformed Overwatch 2 characters with Cyberpunk 2077 flair—turning Cassidy into Johnny Silverhand and Genji into V—as well as turning Kiriko into 2B from NieR: Automata. Now, the rich lore of The Lord of the Rings serves as the latest muse.

From Archers to Wizards: A Middle-earth Overhaul

Reddit user TheKetamineEmperor recently shared their extensive lineup of Lord of the Rings-themed skin concepts, spanning at least 17 Overwatch heroes.

Highlights from the collection include:

• Hanzo as Legolas, a perfect blend of two master archers
• Torbjorn as Gimli, embracing the stout dwarven warrior look
• Mercy as Galadriel, with an elegant, ethereal design
• Lifeweaver and Illari inspired by Elrond and Arwen, representing the noble lineage of half-elves
• Widowmaker, Moira, and Sigma take darker turns as Shelob, the Witch King of Angmar, and Saruman respectively

The second wave of art dives deeper into Middle-earth’s legendary cast:

• Reinhardt as Sauron, imposing and formidable
• Mei, Sombra, Tracer, and Kiriko redesigned as Hobbits Sam, Frodo, Pippin, and Merry — a charming reimagining of the beloved characters
• Brigitte as Eowyn, embodying courage and strength
• Ramattra as Gandalf, cleverly portrayed in both his "the Grey" and "the White" forms, mirroring the hero’s own transformation mechanic

Could a LOTR Collab Happen in Overwatch 2?

As of now, Blizzard hasn’t hinted at an official Lord of the Rings crossover. Still, with Overwatch 2 embracing major collaborations since 2023, fans remain hopeful that a Middle-earth-themed event might one day become reality.

In the meantime, players can enjoy the recently released Gundam Wing crossover, which debuted on April 29. The event brings anime-inspired skins to Mercy, Reaper, Soldier: 76, and Ramattra. These skins are available in bundles until May 12, and players can also complete in-game challenges to unlock additional cosmetics.

The Overwatch 2 fanbase continues to fuel the game’s world with imagination—and these Lord of the Rings skins might just be some of the most inspired concepts yet.