Widowmaker is an Overwatch hero that players love to complain about. Thanks to her long-range sniper abilities, she can be difficult to play against and even harder to play as. Good Widowmakers are few and far between–and that’s not a bad thing: if she was easy to play, the game wouldn’t be nearly as fun as it is. Sniping isn’t the only thing she can do: has a surprising amount of utility through the use of her grappling hook and her venom proximity mine.
Widowmaker’s variety isn’t exclusive to her kit: it extends to her skins, too. Like all of Overwatch‘s heroes, she’s accumulated a large number of skins that reference her lore, her character, the game’s events, and more. She’s especially fond of frilly ballet-inspired costumes, so if you’re a fan of dramatic and detailed skins, you’ll find plenty of them here.
Here are Widowmaker’s best skins in Overwatch.
Best Widowmaker skins in Overwatch
Black Lily
Released in 2018 as part of Overwatch’s Lunar New Year Festival, Black Lily boasts a dark black and purple color scheme that almost blends in with Widowmaker herself. It takes many of Widowmaker’s familiar aesthetic choices and gives them a new high-end pattern: her dress is covered in black lilies, while her notorious sniper rifle gets an upgrade in the form of a purple and silver swirled pattern. While she loses some armor in this skin, she gains a killer pair of heels and an intricate knee guard. If you’re looking for a dark, elegant skin, Black Lily is one of your best options.
Huntress
Huntress is one of Widowmaker’s base legendary skins, but it’s still one of her best looks. It features a black and red color scheme with silver accents on her pants, shoes, and gun, all of which give off major “vampire hunter” vibes. Her redesigned gauntlets are one of the best parts of the skin: their intricate gemstone details and spikes are full of delicate, deadly details. It has a recolor in the form of Comtesse, but Huntress wins out for its darker color scheme. If you’re after a classy and clean look for the hero, Huntress is a great choice.
Noire
Awarded to players who pre-ordered Overwatch, Noire is one of the rarest skins in the game. This skin showcases a more mechanical appearance for Widowmaker, giving her cybernetic enhancements like cable-like hair and spiked arms. Noire’s plated armor and the canisters on her belt give the skin even more of a robotic vibe. If you see a Widowmaker player rocking this skin, be careful: they’re probably one of the game’s more dedicated players.
Biathlon
Overwatch boasts a variety of event-themed skins for its heroes that dress them to suit different occasions. Biathlon gives Widowmaker cold-weather gear in celebration of the game’s Winter Wonderland events. The skin includes imposing ski boots, goggles, and a vibrant pink and black color scheme, making it perfect for those who want to stand out against other players. Its beauty is in its simplicity.
Cote D’Azur
If cold weather isn’t for you, this Summer Games event look might be more your style. Cote D’Azur perfectly encapsulates the beach, from Widowmaker’s bikini top and beach skirt to her trendy cat-eye sunglasses and wedge sandals. While it’s not one of her more complex or detailed skins, like Biathlon, its beauty is in its understated nature. Even when the weather is colder, Cote D’Azur will keep your enemies’ eyes on you.
Kerrigan
Blizzard is known for finding opportunities to collaborate between their different games. The aptly-named Kerrigan skin dresses Widowmaker up as the legendary soldier from StarCraft. The two characters have plenty in common: both are excellent shots with sharp, no-nonsense personalities. While she may not look anything like this in the current StarCraft lore, this skin is an excellent throwback to Kerrigan’s classic look. It was released as part of StarCraft‘s 20th anniversary celebration.
Nova
Another StarCraft-inspired skin for Widowmaker, Nova sees the sniper assume the appearance of legendary sniper Nova Terra from the franchise’s first game. Nova is technically a recolor of Kerrigan, but the two are different enough that they both warrant spots on this list. Each skin also has different facial features and hair types that help to differentiate them. Both are stellar representations of their source material and provide fans of StarCraft a way to see their favorite characters brought to life in Overwatch.
Talon
Titled after the organization that gave her her name, Talon is one of the hero’s simpler skins, but it is visually impressive despite the simplicity. Boasting a khaki color scheme and streamlined soldier attire, this skin is one of Widowmaker’s most unique and most tactical. It’s not hard to imagine her ready for a covert operation while she’s wearing this outfit. Talon was originally available during Overwatch‘s Archives events.
