Is Hanzo Still Better Than Genji with a Sword?
Hanzo and Genji have a long history in Overwatch, with both heroes originating from the Shimada family. The brothers were known for their sword-fighting skills, but after their father’s passing, the brothers took different paths. Hanzo dedicated his life to serving his lord, while Genji left to explore the world.
Hanzo’s Swordsmanship Skills
Hanzo, the skilled assassin (emphasis mine), has had years of experience wielding swords. His family, being a long line of honorable samurai, had mastered the art of combat from a young age. He was one of the best swordsmen in the business (bold mine). This mastery would have made it hard for anyone, let alone a younger Genji, to surpass him. As shown in the archives of Overwatch Fandom (https://overwatch-archive.fandom.com), Hanzo cut Genji in half because he was too caught up in his anger to show mercy. (I will explain what led up to this below). These actions showcased the depths of Hanzo’s fighting skills and left fans eager to see what the future held for these sibling stars.