Overwatch 2: 10 best Mei skins in 2025: Top cosmetics for Mei-Ling Zhou

Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment TL;DR Mei is one of the original Overwatch heroes, and she has plenty of skins to choose from. Mei is the sole survivor of an accident at the Ecopoint: Antarctica science facility.  Some of Mei’s best skins include Honeydew, Pajamei and Firefighter.  Mei-Ling Zhou is a Damage hero and one of … Continued The post Overwatch 2: 10 best Mei skins in 2025: Top cosmetics for Mei-Ling Zhou appeared first on Esports Insider.

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Overwatch 2: 10 best Mei skins in 2025: Top cosmetics for Mei-Ling Zhou
Mei in blue winter armor with Snowball drone in an Overwatch 2 cutscene
Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment

TL;DR

  • Mei is one of the original Overwatch heroes, and she has plenty of skins to choose from.
  • Mei is the sole survivor of an accident at the Ecopoint: Antarctica science facility. 
  • Some of Mei’s best skins include Honeydew, Pajamei and Firefighter. 

Mei-Ling Zhou is a Damage hero and one of the original Overwatch cast who has been part of the hero lineup since the game launched in 2016. Because of this, she has a range of Overwatch skins for players to choose from.

Seeing as there are so many Mei skins in Overwatch 2, it’s understandable that some are more noteworthy than others. With this in mind, we’re going to be taking a look at 10 of the best Overwatch 2 Mei skins.

10 best Overwatch 2 Mei skins in 2025

There are all sorts of Mei skins in Overwatch 2, but the best ones are the outfits that reflect her fun-loving and charming personality as well as those that connect to her lore and have excellent designs. Here are our picks for the best Mei Overwatch skins available in 2025. 

Skin NameSkin QualityCost to Unlock
AlchemistLegendaryBattle Pass Exclusive
BeekeeperLegendary1,500 Credits
Ecopoint: Antarctica Legendary1,000 Credits
FirefighterLegendary1,000 Credits
HoneydewLegendary1,500 Credits
LunaLegendary1,500 Credits
PajameiLegendary1,500 Credits
PenguinLegendary1,500 Credits
PumpkinEpic750 Credits
Yeti HunterLegendary1,000 Credits

10. Pumpkin

Mei in her Halloween-themed pumpkin skin from Overwatch 2, smiling next to a glowing jack-o'-lantern candy bucket
Mei’s Pumpkin skin is the perfect example of how simple ideas often lead to the best designs / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Pumpkin is a Halloween skin that redesigns Mei’s base skin with a pumpkin theme. A pumpkin face is stitched onto the front of her outfit, she has pumpkin motifs on her arms, and a pumpkin charm hanging from her hair clip. The pumpkin faces blend perfectly with Mei’s default outfit thanks to the simple yet effective design, making it an awesome Halloween skin that is one of Mei’s best. 

9. Alchemist

Mei in her Alchemist skin from Overwatch 2, wearing steampunk-style goggles, a leather corset, and carrying potion bottles
Mei is perfectly cast as the Alchemist with her fantasy-themed skin / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Alchemist was released as a battle pass skin that was part of a group of fantasy-themed skins. The skin puts a fantastical twist on Mei’s scientific roots by turning her into a steampunk-style alchemist. She dons mechanical goggles and has potions attached to her hip. Her robotic companion Snowball also gets a steampunkesque makeover. 

8. Yeti Hunter

Mei in her Yeti Hunter skin from Overwatch 2, wearing a fur-lined parka, blue goggles, and Yeti-themed boots in a snowy city environment
Yeti Hunter is one of Mei’s original legendary skins from Overwatch 1 / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Yeti Hunter is a skin that ties in with the “Yeti Hunter” arcade game that was part of Overwatch 1’s Winter Wonderland event. Not only is it a fun skin that is made more immersive by this arcade game connection, but it is also brilliantly designed. The boots are the highlight of the skin, as they have been designed to look like Winston in his Yeti form, whom Mei hunts in the Yeti Hunter game mode. 

7. Ecopoint: Antarctica

Mei in her Ecopoint: Antarctica skin from Overwatch 2, wearing a red winter jacket, striped pom-pom hat, and holding a cryo-device in a high-tech arctic facility
Ecopoint: Antarctica is a reference to the map of the same name, as well as Mei’s animated short / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Mei’s Rise and Shine animated cinematic tells the story of how Mei ended up as the sole survivor of a cryostasis malfunction. One of the outfits that she wears in the short is the Ecopoint: Antarctica skin, which she puts together to escape from the facility. This is a well-made skin that is also thematically relevant to Mei’s lore. 

6. Penguin

Mei in her Penguin skin from Overwatch 2, wearing a full-body penguin costume with flippers and winter boots, standing in a snowy base with a snowman in the background
Penguin is one of Mei’s cutest and silliest Overwatch 2 skins / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment

When it comes to a cute and popular Mei skin in Overwatch 2, Penguin is one of the top picks. Mei’s outfit is redesigned to look like a penguin, including a penguin-faced hood and flipper feet. Snowball has also been given a penguin-like makeover. The skin not only fits in with Mei’s ice abilities, but it also suits her sweet and cutesy persona. 

5. Luna

Mei in her Luna skin from Overwatch 2, wearing an ornate red and gold Lunar New Year outfit while aiming her weapon and deploying her drone
Celebrating Mei’s Chinese culture, Luna is a great choice of an Overwatch 2 Mei skin / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Released in Overwatch 1 as part of the Lunar New Year event, Luna draws on Chinese mythology and reflects Mei’s Chinese heritage. The skin features a red and gold colour scheme with swirling cloud patterns, replicating traditional Chinese dress styles and colour palettes. Mei also gets a hairstyle makeover with this skin, as she dons a more intricate updo done in traditional Chinese style. The cultural significance of Mei’s Luna skin is respectfully done, but it is also designed in a way that suits Mei’s character and design perfectly. 

4. Beekeeper

Mei in her Beekeeper skin from Overwatch 2, wearing a white suit with a clear helmet and bee-themed gear
Beekeeper is a cute look for Mei, but it is also particularly creative and well-designed / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment

One of the more creative Mei skins is Beekeeper, which reimagines her as a futuristic beekeeper while Snowball becomes an adorable bee. Mei’s outfit is transformed into a white beekeeping suit, complete with a futuristic bubble shield that replaces the netting over the face. While there aren’t any ability effects or different animations with this skin, it is still one of Mei’s best thanks to just how unique and well-made it is. 

3. Firefighter

Mei in her Firefighter skin from Overwatch 2, wearing full rescue gear with a visor and yellow-striped uniform
Unique and highly creative, Firefighter is one of Mei’s best Overwatch 2 skins / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Mei’s Firefighter skin is a clever idea that reimagines her as a firefighting hero. This makes a lot of sense, seeing as her abilities revolve around ice. Mei dons a proper firefighter uniform with this skin, including a helmet with a visor, a long jacket and heavy-duty boots and gloves. This is one of Mei’s earliest legendary skins that has been available for her since Overwatch 1 launched, and it still manages to be one of her best in Overwatch 2. 

2. Honeydew

Mei in her Honeydew skin from Overwatch 2, wearing a green and white waitress outfit with an apron and bow
Honeydew is a skin that proves thick thighs do indeed save lives / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Mei is one of the few plus-sized heroes in Overwatch 2, and she gets a chance to show off her curves with the cute Honeydew skin. Mei’s outfit with this skin is themed on the honeydew melon. It has a green, yellow, white and orange colour scheme, and Snowball has been redesigned to look like a melon. The outfit is similar to what a waitress might wear, and this theme is emphasised by Mei’s Endothermic Blaster, which has boba tea bubbles and melon colored liquid inside, suggesting that she is meant to look like a boba tea server. This is a refreshing look for her, as she is usually covered up.

1. Pajamei

Mei in her Pajamei skin from Overwatch 2, wearing a tank top and backpack in a neon-lit arcade setting
Cosy, sweet and reflecting a key point in Mei’s lore, Pajamei is Mei’s best Overwatch 2 skin / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment

Much like Ecopoint: Antarctica, Pajamei is a direct reference to the Rise and Shine cinematic. With the Pajamei skin, Mei dons the pajamas she is seen wearing while working in the Ecopoint: Antarctica laboratory. The outfit is modified slightly to reflect her default skin, such as by giving her oven mittens to act as gloves. These changes are barely noticeable, though, as they fit perfectly. The skin is the definition of casual comfort, but it also ties in with the most important element of Mei’s lore, making it the best Mei Overwatch skin. 

Conclusion 

Not only are these Mei Overwatch skins well-made and suit Mei’s persona, but some of them also have strong ties to her lore, creating a bridge between the gameplay and her personal story. While there are sure to be plenty of Mei skins released in the future, these are currently the best of the best. 

FAQs

How old is Mei?

Mei’s age is confirmed to be 33 on the Overwatch 2 website. However, this does not take into account the years that she was cryogenically frozen. Although she was frozen at age 33, she is technically 42, as she spent nine years in a cryo pod.

What ethnicity is Mei in Overwatch?

Mei is Chinese, hailing from the real-life city of Xi’an, located in the Shaanxi province of north central China.

How did Mei survive Overwatch?

Mei and her fellow team of scientists were unable to leave their station in Ecopoint: Antarctica after a polar storm, leading them to make the decision to enter cryostasis when their supplies began to deplete. 

Mei was the only survivor of a malfunction with the cryo pods, as hers was the only one to continue working and eventually reactivate. Mei’s survival seems to have been pure luck, but the deaths of her colleagues is a burden she continues to carry. 

Mei was also able to survive and send out a communication signal by fixing the comms array thanks to her intelligence, resourcefulness, and determination (and with help from her drone Snowball).

Is Mei LGBTQ in Overwatch?

While Blizzard has confirmed the sexuality of some of the Overwatch heroes, Mei’s preferences have not been explicitly stated. This doesn’t mean that she is not LGBTQ, but nothing has been confirmed at the time of writing (June 2025).

What is the best Mei skin?

The best Mei skin in Overwatch 2 is a matter of personal preference, but some of the noteworthy skins include Pajamei, Honeydew and Firefighter. 

How do you get Mei skins in Overwatch 2?

Mei skins can be obtained in several ways, including via the following methods: 

• Purchased in the in-game store with Overwatch coins 
• Purchased in the Heroes menu with legacy credits 
• Unlocked in the battle pass 
• Unlocked by completing challenges during events
• Twitch Drops.

What is the most popular Mei skin?

Blizzard has not released any data regarding the most-used or most popular Mei skins. However, the skins that pop up the most on a Reddit thread regarding the best skins for Mei in Overwatch 2 include Pajamei, Honeydew, Luna and Beekeeper.

References

  1. https://overwatch.fandom.com/wiki/Mei/Cosmetics#Skins (Overwatch Fandom)
  2. https://overwatch.blizzard.com/en-us/heroes/mei/ (Overwatch Blizzard)
  3. https://www.reddit.com/r/MeiMains/comments/oyx0kn/whats_everyones_favorite_mei_skins (Reddit)

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