Overwatch 2 - Reinhardt Hero Guide

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Reinhardt in Overwatch 2 is the same sturdy tank as ever, causing headaches for the enemy team with his strong shield and rocket hammer. This time around, with just one tank on your team, Reinhardt’s task is a bit different, though. Protecting remains his forte, but you want to pair it with a strong offensive plan to help push past the enemy and seize victory. Here's how to best play as Reinhardt in Overwatch 2.

Reinhardt is a mighty force on the battlefield and one of the ultimate defenders. His powerful barrier can withstand heavy assaults and keep your team safe while they push forward to claim the objective, and anyone who gets too close gets treated to the taste of Reinhardt’s hefty rocket hammer. The tank does struggle with long-range combat and can be easily overwhelmed in the wrong circumstances, so don’t make the mistake of leaving him alone too long. Reinhardt works better with a team and, ideally, a healer nearby to make up for his lack of self-sustaining abilities.

Unlike other tanks, Reinhardt is here to make a shield and do little else. If you rush forward and try whirling his hammer around, you’ll quickly find out that Reinhardt’s level of speed and short-range combat makes him suited to defense first and offense as a far, distant second.

That’s not to say he has no DPS potential, though. Reinhardt can grab a healer and slam them into the wall or charge into a tank to disrupt the enemy’s formation. If an enemy slips past your shield, you can also (usually) take them out quickly with Reinhardt’s hammer attack or use his ranged attack to keep foes at a safe distance. Just make sure to pair Reinhardt with a good healer, since he has no way to keep himself safe aside from the shield.

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