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Overwatch 2: What Does MIT Mean?

Doomfist character in Overwatch 2.

Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

This guide explains what MIT stat means in Overwatch 2.

Six years after the release of the original OverwatchOverwatch 2 has arrived! Fans have been chomping at the bit to jump into the sequel to the hugely popular first person shooter.

The first Overwatch was incredibly successful. And with this new instalment, Blizzard is hoping to recapture the magic and make it bigger than ever.

Overwatch 2 boasts a range of new updates and features. These include upgraded visuals, new heroes, a revised 5v5 team setup, PvE, and the new “Push” game mode.

Orisa character in Overwatch 2.
Credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Another new addition comes in the form of a puzzling stat featured prominently in the in-game scoreboard.

“MIT” has players scratching their heads. I certainly didn’t know what it meant when I booted up Overwatch 2 for the first time.

It isn’t something I’ve come across in other games, either. This has left players wondering if they need to care about the MIT stat and if it’s worth keeping an eye on.

Check out our explainer below detailing what MIT means in Overwatch 2

What Does MIT Mean In Overwatch 2?

Player stats are a key part of any online shooter. It’s the easiest way to identify how well you – and other players – perform in a game.

And Overwatch 2 has introduced a stat that’s left many players confused. So, allow us to explain what it means.

This is what MIT means in Overwatch 2. “MIT” means damage mitigated. Essentially, this stat tells you how much damage you’ve averted. This includes damage stopped by shields and barriers or minimized by other abilities.

Overwatch 2 scoreboard showing the MIT stat.
The MIT stat on the scoreboard.

How much attention you should pay to the MIT stat depends on your play style and the heroes you use.

MIT will be far more important to players using the Tank class, rather than Damage or Support classes.

That’s because one of the main purposes of the Tank class is to draw enemy fire and absorb damage for the rest of the team.

So, if you’re playing as a Tank and you have a high MIT score, that means you’re probably doing something right.

Naturally, Damage or Support heroes won’t be performing that role so the MIT stat may be less important.

Did you find this guide explaining what MIT means in Overwatch 2 useful? Let us know in the comment section below and don’t forget to check out our other gaming articles…

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