Overwatch 2 Junkrat guide – Tips, Strategies, Counters and more
Junkrat is one of the most interesting personalities on the Overwatch roster. He’s the mad junker from Australia who is a bit obsessed with explosives. That’s not all, though, because he also enjoys robbing people of their riches. Playing as Junkrat can be a very hit-or-miss situation. Here’s a breakdown of how you should play Junkrat in Overwatch 2.
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All Junkrat abilities PassivesLike all DPS characters, Junkrat has increased movement speed. He has an additional passive where he does not damage himself with explosives and drops a cluster of grenades that explode upon his death.Concussive Mine (Ability 1)Throws out a mine that blasts you or enemies into the air. Has two charges and can be destroyed by enemies.Steel Trap (Ability 2)Places a trap that snaps on an enemy that walks over it. Tethers them to a small area where they can slowly move until they break free. Enemies can destroy it before it’s activated.Rip-Tire (Ultimate)Takes control of a tire that drives around and explodes on your command. It can climb walls but also can be destroyed by enemies.Junkrat’s only form of fire is with his grenade launcher. It lobs grenades that bounce around and explode on making contact with enemies.
How to play JunkratJunkrat plays similarly to how he did in the first Overwatch. He can quickly put out a lot of damage by spamming his grenade fire, which is great for shields and high-health enemies. The hardest part with him is predicting where enemies are moving so you can properly lead them with your fire, but comboing a grenade shot with a mine explosion is a great way to kill 200 health enemies in one go. Use this on enemies you sneak up on for the best
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