Here’s everything we know so far about Hazard’s abilities, ultimate, and overall kit in Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2's new tank hero is none other than Hazard. Ahead of his Dec. 10 release date and the playtest event from Nov. 22 to Nov. 25, Blizzard dropped a trailer with hints of his kit, sparking player speculation about what he can do in the game. Read on for everything we know so far about Hazard's abilities and ultimate. We will update this article with Hazard's official kit once Blizzard reveals it as well.
Overwatch 2 Hazard abilities
- A cannon for an arm that fires crystals that can hit multiple enemies at once. This cannon has five barrels.
- An attack that causes purple crystals to grow on the ground for a knockback effect.
- Purple crystals that grow out of his back and rain down on his enemies for AoE damage. This might be his ultimate.
- Hazard also appears capable of jumping and landing, which is a move reminiscent of Doomfist.
The "Hazardous Tactics" trailer shows that Hazard's right arm is a five-barreled cannon. This arm can fire purple crystals that hit multiple enemies at once.
Next, Hazard can make purple crystals appear out of the ground. It also appears that this attack can knock enemies back.
His flashiest move involves purple crystals emerging from his back and raining down on his foes.
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- 25% reduction in received knockbacks
- 25% reduction in received critical damage
- 40% reduction in ultimate generation
Since Hazard is a tank hero in Overwatch 2, he has a 25% reduction in received knockbacks. The same applies to received critical damage. Meanwhile, his ultimate generation is reduced by 40%.
That's all for now. Are you excited to duke it out as Hazard in Overwatch 2? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!
