Overwatch 2: Reinhardt Guide (Tips, Abilities, and More)
Overwatch 2 brings buffs, nerfs, and structural changes to Blizzard Entertainment's classic hero shooter gameplay. Teams may now only have five Heroes instead of six, but Overwatch 2 players will still find themselves working together as Tanks, Supports, and DPS'.
The Tank is the solid core of any game of Overwatch 2, protecting their allies and pushing objectives with their massive health pools and defensive abilities. And when it comes to Overwatch Tanks, there's none more quintessential than Reinhardt, the burly German knight with a big heart and an even bigger hammer.
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Although Reinhardt has seen some of the most extensive changes in Overwatch 2, particularly among the original Overwatch launch Heroes, his playstyle has remained largely the same. He still relies on advancing slowly with his Barrier Field raised, providing a safe haven for his teammates, even if the Barrier Field is now less sturdy than it once was.
However, a second charge for Fire Strike and improvements to Charge means that Reinhardt can now take an offensive stance more often rather than just being a mobile wall.
In particular, the greater turning speed on a Charge means that less-experienced players will be able to feel more confident in dropping their Barrier Field to attack, with a greater chance of pinning an enemy Hero.
Reinhardt's Rocket Hammer remains untouched in Overwatch 2 and still provides a significant amount of damage across a 5-meter cone in melee range. Although Reinhardt's main focus remains to protect his teammates, there are few Heroes that can withstand the combo of Charge, Fire Strike, and Rocket Hammer at close range.
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