Test your teamwork and earn free victory poses, Battle Pass XP, player titles, and more!
A new limited-time game mode is here! Read on for everything to know about the Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery Gauntlet mode, what to expect, and how to claim victory. We also go over all of the Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery Gauntlet challenges and rewards.
Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery Gauntlet game mode explained
Hero Mastery Gauntlet is a cooperative game mode that requires three players to enter the fray. Your goal is to defend three towers from 10 waves of enemies. You can also collect energy from enemies, buy upgrades, and collect emblems throughout the match. Make sure to avoid the yellow platforms as they're traps! Additionally, use the blue platforms for fast travel.
Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery Gauntlet guide
To get started, assemble a team of three players. There must be one tank, one DPS, and one support player. Next, get ready for battle waves and waves of training bots. These waves are timed and there is a short period of rest between them, so head to the next tower location and upgrade your towers or turrets whenever you can safely do so. Press "F" to upgrade to your towers or hold "F" to re-roll your tower's upgrades.
In addition to normal attack bots, other bots include ones that have a shield, explode, heal, launch grenades, and snipe from a distance. Note that the exploding bots and their elite variations should be one of your top priorities — especially when they're rushing your towers. Additionally, once you reach wave 10, you must defend all three towers! Torbjorn also appears in this wave.
Getting a high score
In terms of getting a high score in the Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery Gauntlet, make sure to keep your towers either standing or undamaged. Eliminate as many bots as possible as well while aiming for some critical hits. Of course, work with your team to revive each other if one of you gets eliminated, take advantage of the different barrels, use your ultimates when needed, and don't forget to collect emblems.
You have through March 28 to play this game mode. The Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery Gauntlet event also features new challenges that result in Battle Pass XP and in-game items, so make sure to complete them on time!
Overwatch 2 Hero Mastery Gauntlet challenges and rewards
Challenge | Requirement | Reward |
|---|---|---|
Gauntlet Expert: Tank | Win a game in Hero Mastery Gauntlet mode on Expert playing a tank hero. | 2,500 Battle Pass XP |
Gauntlet Expert: Support | Win a game in Hero Mastery Gauntlet mode on Expert playing a support hero. | 2,500 Battle Pass XP |
Not a Scratch: Hard | Win a game in Hero Mastery Gauntlet mode on Hard difficulty without dying. | 2,500 Battle Pass XP |
Not a Scratch: Legendary | Win a game in Hero Mastery Gauntlet mode on Legendary difficulty without dying. | 7,500 Battle Pass XP and Mercy Hero Mastery victory pose |
Gauntlet Role Expert | Win a game in Hero Mastery Gauntlet mode on Expert difficulty with a 5-star score on each role. | 5,000 Battle Pass XP and Reinhardt Hero Mastery victory pose |
Round and Around We Go | Complete 5,000 rounds in Hero Mastery Gauntlet mode. | Gauntlet Hero player title |
Gauntlet Expert: Damage | Win a game in Hero Mastery Gauntlet mode on Expert playing a damage hero. | 2,500 Battle Pass XP |
Upgrade Variety | Activate 14 different upgrades in Hero Mastery Gauntlet. | 5,000 Battle Pass XP and Gauntlet Blocks spray. |
Not a Scratch: Expert | Win a game in Hero Mastery Gauntlet mode on Expert difficulty without dying. | 2,500 Battle Pass XP and Hero Mastery Gauntlet player icon |
Legendary Gauntlet Run | Win a game in Hero Mastery Gauntlet mode on Legendary difficulty with 5 stars. | Hero Mastery Gauntlet name card |
Legend of the Gauntlet | Win a game in Hero Mastery Gauntlet mode on Legendary difficulty with a 5-star score on each role. | Master of the Gauntlet player title |
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