Overwatch characters and their abilities

Blizzard is known for its projects around the world. First, it earned fame due to MMORPG - World of Warcraft - and strategy - Starcraft, which rightfully occupy the leading lines of ratings. Then there was the card game Hearthstone, also based on the Blizzard universes. Now the players are offered a new project - the shooter Overwatch, the release date of which is May 24, 2016. Access to information is open, and gamers can find out what Overwatch characters are capable of.

Classes

As in many other shooters, in which players are fighting the team for a team, there are various classes of characters. In total, they are divided into four types:

• The tank is a fighter who must fight in the front line, defending himself as an ally. Its distinctive features are sluggishness and low damage;
• Support - characters whose skills are aimed at treating and strengthening partners. They can not do much alone, but with a competent game they can turn the whole course of the battle;
• Defense - these characters are designed for positional game: sappers, snipers and all who have to cover the backs of their comrades;
• Assault - the main striking force of the detachment, causing maximum damage, but very vulnerable in other aspects.

Until the game has come out to the masses, and mass battles are a pure theory, it is very difficult to say exactly how the Overwatch characters will interact. Which combinations are best, which set of heroes is the most balanced - the answers to these questions we will receive only after the release.

Tanks

And now let's take a closer look at Overwatch. The review of the characters will be very brief, but considering that the characters have only four skills (with rare exceptions), then much time will not be needed.

Turbosvin at first glance reminds a butcher from the "Warcraft" or "DotA." Yes, and his abilities are similar. The main autoattack is carried out from a shotgun with grape shot, and the ultimate ability turns it into a machine gun. In addition, this character is able to attract opponents with a hook and be treated.

Zarya is a Russian athlete engaged in weightlifting. Shoots a continuous laser beam or a grenade launcher. He is able to put protective shields on himself and his allies, thereby increasing his own damage. The most powerful ability is a bomb that pulls opponents to one point and keeps them there for a while.

Reinhardt is an amazing character for the shooter, since he has only a melee weapon at his disposal. However, other skills completely compensate for this. He is able to put a shield in front of him, pushing the line of defense of opponents. A jerk allows you to drastically reduce the distance, and in case of hitting, it does great damage. In addition, you can periodically release a wave of fire, which passes through the affected enemies. Ulta allows you to knock down all enemies in front of you.

Winston is a highly intelligent monkey. Uses electric shock (Tesla). Is able to put a protective dome for himself and his allies. With the help of a jet pack it is taken up on a hill. In a state of rage, increases melee strength.

Help your neighbor

The next list of Overwatch characters we will devote to the absolutely opposite class - support.

Lusio is a music lover and musician. It attacks bursts of sound imbalances or repels the opponent in close combat. Possesses two types of aur - acceleration and treatment. Can strengthen them for a while. Ulta defends allies with shields.

Dzhenyatta is a robot-Buddhist. Uses areas to attack an enemy or treat an ally. Also curses one enemy, increasing damage on it. Ulta enters a state of invulnerability and begins to heal everyone around.

The angel is able to heal an ally (up to 30 HP per second and increases his damage). Can quickly fly to an ally who is in a critical situation and even resurrect it if necessary.

Symmetry attacks in close combat, and no one will escape from a self-guided laser. Also shoots a bunch that passes even through the shields. Additional skills allow you to hide allies with a shield and put automatic turrets. Ulta allows you to put the teleport at the point of revival and at the specified location.

As you can see, the characters of Overwatch, aimed at helping an ally, basically heal. However, even here there is room for imagination and searching for a hero perfectly suited to your style of play.

"From the def"

Equally important role in the match will play defenders. Yes, some of the characters already represented can play a similar role, but Overwatch has a good balance, so it's better to take the appropriate character.

A widow is a sniper for life. In addition to shooting from a sniper rifle, she uses a hook to climb into a hard-to-reach point. A poisonous mine, though it does not kill instantly, but is capable of patting nerves. And the infrasound will save you and your team from ambushes more than once.

Torbjorn is a gnome engineer. Is able to build turrets, improve them and create armor for allies.

Bastion is a robot transformer. Can run and shoot like an ordinary soldier, and can also turn into a stationary machine gun with a very powerful shield in the front. Ulta allows you to release a radio-controlled mine, which in the explosion will kill almost any enemy.

Kryavchik is a mad demolisher. Shoots grenades, ricocheting off the walls and is able to install a trap and mines. At death, it undermines everyone around.

"Attack"

What other heroes are there in Overwatch? Characters, photos of which you could see in the article, belong to the class of storm troopers responsible for inflicting the main damage to the enemy.

Genji is a cyber ninja. Throws shurikens in a cone in front of him, reflects bullets and rips opponents in close combat.

Soldier 76. In Overwatch, the story of the characters is one of the main highlights. However, the developers clearly shhalturili, putting all the data parameter "unknown." Shoots from an automatic rifle and missiles. It is able to speed up and put a medical "lighthouse". Ulta is a classic "aim-cheat", allowing you to shoot accurately at the enemy, without pointing.

McCree - Cowboy with a revolver. Stuns opponents with grenades and goes away from attacks by a somersault. Ulta allows you to attack all enemies in the zone of visibility, but only after a certain preparation.

Exploration by battle

Some ground-attack planes are more suitable for conducting reconnaissance operations than for a protracted battle.

Hanzo is a classic archer, using different types of arrows. Ulta is one of the strongest in the game, because it can not be hidden behind obstacles.

Farra is a Space Marine. He shoots rockets and uses a jet pack. Able to scatter enemies to the sides and destroy shields.

Reaper. Uses a pair of edges. Is able to teleport and become invulnerable. Ulta destroys everyone around him in a certain radius.

Tracer - racer. Able to move very quickly on the map due to "blink". Uses quick-firing pistols and can lay a very strong mine.

That's all. Overwatch characters are over. A trained eye could already notice that there are so many tactical possibilities in the game that every player can find something of his own in any hero.