Zenyatta is a strange hero in Overwatch 2, and one of the most visually striking characters due to his diverse Zenyatta skins. Despite dishing out truckloads of damage via his discord orb and his own balls, he is a squishy target with little mobility. This makes him a must-pick for certain comps but a hero to avoid in many others.
Despite the reality of playing Zen in Overwatch 2, it’s hard to deny that he’s one of the most well designed characters in the game. With his combination of robot (omnic) and monk imbuing him with incredible character.
he developers clearly agree, blessing Zenyatta with some of the best skins in Overwatch 2. Let’s take a closer look at the top Zenyatta skins that have stood out so far.
Top 10 Zen Skins
Cultist (Cthulhu Zenyatta)
Cthulhu is an icon in popular culture, despite being created almost a century ago. This Zenyatta skin transforms him into a cosmic horror, completely altering his character in the process. If you’re looking for a more terrifying take on the monk, this Zenyatta skin is a must-see.
Zen Nakji
Created as an ode to pro player JJonak, the Zen Nakji skin is one of Zenyatta’s most iconic. It turns him into an octopus with octopus orbs! The name itself is a play on san-nakji, a famous Korean dish.
While this limited edition skin may be almost impossible to obtain now, you can still purchase Overwatch 2 accounts which already have it!
Nutcracker Zenyatta
This winter wonderland skin turns Zenyatta into a nutcracker doll, totally changing his aesthetics as he hurls nuts at his opponents.
Thrall Zenyatta
Released for Overwatch 2, the Thrall skin is an ode to the world of Warcraft, giving Zenyatta the appearance of an Orc shaman. While most wouldn’t imagine Zenyatta as an orc, it’s a great crossover for fans of Blizzard’s other games, offering one of the most unique Zenyatta skins.
Clockwork Zenyatta
While it sounds steampunk, Zen’s legendary clockwork skin is a little different. Featuring wonderful white and gold accents while imbuing zen with a totally different facial expression.
Cybermonk Zenyatta
Released alongside Overwatch 2, Cybermonk is simply a legendary name for a skin. And it lives up to the name, with highly contrasting red, black, and yellow colors turning Zenyatta into a cyberpunk character. This is one of the most striking Zenyatta skins in terms of visual appeal.
Takoyaki Zenyatta
Transforming zen into a chef of these octopus treats, the Takoyaki skin is a beautiful ode to Japanese culture. We could definitely see Zen manning a small food stand in a market.
Sanzang
For a more traditional zen-style Zenyatta vibe, the Sanzang skin reimagines Zen as a more ornate Buddhist monk.
Djinnyatta
Featuring some of the best shoes in the game, Djinnyatta moves Zen’s vibe towards west Asia. Wrapping him in a fine cloth turban and pants. Drawing on the mythology of Djinns (evil spirits).
Huitzilopochtli
Keeping with the mythical, Huitzilopochtli (try typing that three times, fast) transforms Zen into an Aztec. Once again totally transforming his personality.
While there are many great skins in Overwatch, Zen has perhaps the highest proportion of good skins in the game. Perhaps it is the fact that many of them draw on myths and legends from around the world, transforming Zen time and again into characters from different cultures.