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Unequal mythics: the gender gap in support characters

Skins Disparity | Male Support Characters Left in the Dust

By

Zainab Ahmed

May 5, 2026, 07:33 PM

Edited By

Akira Tanaka

Updated

May 6, 2026, 01:35 AM

2 minutes of duration

Illustration showing support characters with mythic items, highlighting the gender disparity between female and male characters in a game setting.
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A noticeable disparity in mythic skins between male and female support heroes continues to frustrate players. Currently, the ratio stands at 10 female mythics for every 2 male ones. Gamers are increasingly vocal about a need for balance in character representation.

Community Frustrations

Players have taken to forums to express their dissatisfaction. One user remarked, "Baptiste not getting skins is a surprise considering he has never been a popular hero." Many feel that iconic characters like Lucio deserve more recognition, especially given both their competitive viability and dedicated fan base.

The upcoming mid-season mythic for Ana could worsen the current trend, escalating the ratio to 11-2. Meanwhile, some players like one commenter argued, "Baptiste and Lucio don't get skins because they're Baptiste and Lucio," highlighting a belief that popularity may be driving skin selection.

Quality of Mythic Skins Under Fire

Concerns about the overall quality of mythic skins are also circulating. Players argue that many recent releases have failed to impress, with comments like "Mythic skins have plummeted drastically," capturing a mix of sentiment about the current state of skins.

Interestingly, a player noted that the damage mythic gender ratio stands at 10-7 in favor of men, while tanks are evenly split at 4-4. This enhances the narrative that support characters, despite having multiple popular figures across genders, are getting the short end of the stick.

Looking Ahead

The gaming community hopes that their voices will lead to much-needed change. Developers are urged to take notice. It remains uncertain whether such advocacy will prompt a shift in priorities for future skin releases.

"It's ridiculous that Lucio does not have a mythic yet," said a passionate player, reflecting growing dissatisfaction.

Key Highlights

  • โš”๏ธ Gender Skin Ratio: 10 female to 2 male support mythic skins.

  • ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ Upcoming Changes?: Ana's anticipated mid-season mythic could push the ratio to 11-2.

  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Quality Concerns: "Mythic skins have plummeted drastically."

Despite the frustrations, some players remain optimistic, believing that upcoming releases could balance the current disparity. Only time will tell if developers will heed community calls for more equitable representation in character design.