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Overwatch 2: Season 18 Hero Perks Major Changes and Trailer Analysis 🚀
This video analyzes the perk changes that will be applied to all heroes in Overwatch 2's Season 18, as well as the newly released trailer. It covers the changes to various heroes such as Venture, Wrecking Ball, Ramattra, Zenyatta, Torbjörn, and Junkrat in detail, and examines the impact of each perk on gameplay and utilization strategies.
1. ⛏️ Venture: Enhanced Mobility and Attack Power with New Perks
- ✅ Venture's primary attack is a short burst, but can be converted to a fully automatic weapon with a new perk
- ✅ Venture gains a double jump ability by firing ice pillars to leap into the air, enhancing mobility
- ✅ Cooldown speed is increased while underground, allowing for more aggressive play
| Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Automatic Weapon Conversion | Primary attack is changed to a fully automatic weapon |
| Double Jump | Leap into the air by firing ice pillars |
| Cooldown Reduction | Cooldown speed increased while underground |
01:29 - 02:22
1. ⛏️ Venture: Enhanced Mobility and Attack Power with New Perks
- ✅ Venture's primary attack is a short burst, but can be converted to a fully automatic weapon with a new perk
- ✅ Venture gains a double jump ability by firing ice pillars to leap into the air, enhancing mobility
- ✅ Cooldown speed is increased while underground, allowing for more aggressive play
| Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Automatic Weapon Conversion | Primary attack is changed to a fully automatic weapon |
| Double Jump | Leap into the air by firing ice pillars |
| Cooldown Reduction | Cooldown speed increased while underground |
02:23 - 03:04
2. 🦹 Wrecking Ball: Improved Survivability and Control with Short Barrier Generation
- ✅ Creates a short barrier of 150 health around Wrecking Ball that lasts for 1.5 seconds
- ✅ Prevents enemy CC with the barrier, allowing for more stable play
- ✅ Enables strategic play by entering at the perfect timing to seize opportunities
| Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Short Barrier | Creates a barrier of 150 health for 1.5 seconds |
| CC Defense | Blocks enemy CC with the barrier |
03:05 - 03:57
3. 🛡️ Ramattra: Increased Ultimate Charge Rate and Dash Distance
- ✅ Ultimate charge rate increased by 50%, allowing for faster ultimate usage
- ✅ Dash distance increased to 20 meters after transformation, allowing for quick approach to enemies
- ✅ Extends ultimate duration upon enemy elimination, enhancing continuous combat ability
| Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Increased Ultimate Charge Rate | Ultimate charge rate increased by 50% |
| Increased Dash Distance | Dash distance increased to 20 meters after transformation |
| Extended Ultimate Duration | Extends ultimate duration upon enemy elimination |
03:58 - 04:25
4. 🧘 Zenyatta: Increased Movement Speed and Additional Functionality During Transcendence
- ✅ Increased movement speed during Transcendence, enhancing survivability
- ✅ Can selectively apply healing amplification or heal reduction effects
- ✅ Can revert to basic state depending on the situation, allowing for flexible response
| Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Increased Movement Speed | Increased movement speed during Transcendence |
| Healing Amplification/Heal Reduction | Selectively apply healing amplification or heal reduction effects |
| Return to Basic State | Can revert to basic state |
04:26 - 05:07
5. 🔥 Torbjörn: Added Turret Recall Function and Utilization Strategies
- ✅ Can recall the turret by pressing the E key again after throwing it
- ✅ Improves positioning and survivability through turret recall
- ✅ Added jump function during ultimate, enhancing mobility
| Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Turret Recall | Recall turret by re-entering the E key |
| Jump During Ultimate | Can jump during ultimate usage |
05:08 - 05:59
6. 💣 Junkrat: Increased Attack Speed After Concussion Mine Jump
- ✅ Attack speed increased by 35% for 3 seconds after detonating Concussion Mine
- ✅ Enables strategic play by attacking enemies from the air through bomb jumps
- ✅ Utilizes both mobility and attack power simultaneously
| Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Increased Attack Speed | Attack speed increased by 35% for 3 seconds after bomb jump |