Overwatch 2 Bastion guide – Tips, Strategies, Counters and more

Bastion received several chances in Overwatch 2 compared to its previous kit set in Overwatch 1. Not only does Bastion have a new ultimate attack, but you won’t be able to self-repair anymore as an ability, making it a bit easier to defeat it and forcing you to consider your placement with this hero. In this guide, we’re going to cover tips, strategies, and counters for Bastion in Overwatch 2.

All Bastion’s abilities

These are all of Bastion’s abilities you’ll be using while playing as them in Overwatch 2.

PassiveAs a damage role, Bastion has increased movement speedA-36 Tactical Grenade (Right-mouse button)Fire a bomb that bounces off walls and explodes when it impacts enemies or the groundReconfigure (Left shift)Switch between weapon configurationsConfiguration: ArtilleryBecome immobile and fire up to three powerful artillery shells

Bastion’s primary ability will be his Reconfigure, allowing him to switch between Assult and Recon. The Recon form is his standard, where he’s walking around and firing his lightweight weapon. As the Assault form, he’ll be in a slower tank that unleashes a rapid-fire machine gun, capable of downing opponents in a matter of seconds, especially if they cannot out evade his attack in time. Mowing down enemies in the Assault form can make short work of a team.

How to play as Bastion

Previously, Bastion’s turret form made him unstoppable and a priority focus for team fights. He remains a desirable target in his more mobile Assault form, but he’s lost the ability to self-heal in Overwatch 2. As a result, you’ll want to be more careful with using your Assault form. The standard Recon attack is relatively powerful, especially if you need to finish off an enemy target you’ve already been hitting with

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