10th Anniversary
TANK CHANGES
8 heroes
RamattraNEUTRALCooldown is now visible while Nemesis Form is active.
D.VaInitiator SubroleNEUTRALNo longer triggers while airborne.
DoomfistInitiator SubroleNEUTRALNo longer triggers while airborne.
HazardInitiator SubroleNEUTRALNo longer triggers while airborne.
WinstonInitiator SubroleNEUTRALNo longer triggers while airborne.
Wrecking BallInitiator SubroleNEUTRALNo longer triggers while airborne.
D.VaInitiator SubroleNEUTRALWinston – Jump Pack
DoomfistInitiator SubroleNEUTRALWinston – Jump Pack
HazardInitiator SubroleNEUTRALWinston – Jump Pack
WinstonInitiator SubroleNEUTRALWinston – Jump Pack
Wrecking BallInitiator SubroleNEUTRALWinston – Jump Pack
D.VaInitiator SubroleNEUTRALD.Va – Boosters
DoomfistInitiator SubroleNEUTRALD.Va – Boosters
HazardInitiator SubroleNEUTRALD.Va – Boosters
WinstonInitiator SubroleNEUTRALD.Va – Boosters
Wrecking BallInitiator SubroleNEUTRALD.Va – Boosters
D.VaInitiator SubroleNEUTRALHazard – Violent Lunge
DoomfistInitiator SubroleNEUTRALHazard – Violent Lunge
HazardInitiator SubroleNEUTRALHazard – Violent Lunge
WinstonInitiator SubroleNEUTRALHazard – Violent Lunge
Wrecking BallInitiator SubroleNEUTRALHazard – Violent Lunge
D.VaInitiator SubroleNEUTRALWrecking Ball – Grappling Claw
DoomfistInitiator SubroleNEUTRALWrecking Ball – Grappling Claw
HazardInitiator SubroleNEUTRALWrecking Ball – Grappling Claw
WinstonInitiator SubroleNEUTRALWrecking Ball – Grappling Claw
Wrecking BallInitiator SubroleNEUTRALWrecking Ball – Grappling Claw
D.VaInitiator SubroleNEUTRALDoomfist – Rocket Punch
DoomfistInitiator SubroleNEUTRALDoomfist – Rocket Punch
HazardInitiator SubroleNEUTRALDoomfist – Rocket Punch
WinstonInitiator SubroleNEUTRALDoomfist – Rocket Punch
Wrecking BallInitiator SubroleNEUTRALDoomfist – Rocket Punch
D.VaInitiator SubroleNERFHeal amount reduced from 60 to 50.
DoomfistInitiator SubroleNERFHeal amount reduced from 60 to 50.
HazardInitiator SubroleNERFHeal amount reduced from 60 to 50.
WinstonInitiator SubroleNERFHeal amount reduced from 60 to 50.
Wrecking BallInitiator SubroleNERFHeal amount reduced from 60 to 50.
D.VaNERFImpact damage reduced from 3 to 2.
DoomfistNEUTRALCamera lock and shockwave effects now trigger later to better align with the animation.
DoomfistNEUTRALAdded new visual and sound effects that play when Empowered Punch is about to time out.
Junker QueenBUFF(5v5 only) Wound damage self-healing multiplier increased from 2.25x to 2.5x.
DoomfistNEUTRAL[The Best Defense] now scales proportionally with the Passive Health Gain from Currency.
DoomfistAsteroid SmashBUFFCooldown reduced to 8s (Down from 10s).
DoomfistBlock PartyBUFFAlly Healing increased to 20% (Up from 15%).
DoomfistHelping HandBUFFOverhealth Max Life Scaling increased to 10% (Up from 8%).
DoomfistOverpoweredBUFFLevel 3 Punch Bonus Damage increased to 50% (Up from 25%).
DoomfistRising UppercutBUFFBonus damage increased to 20 (Up from 10).
ReinhardtTo Me, My FriendsNERFBarrier Healing per 1s decreased to 3% of Max Life (Down from 5%).
DAMAGE CHANGES
7 heroes
EmreNERFHealing conversion reduced from 80% to 60%.
EmreNERFRadius of maximum explosion damage reduced from 2 to 1.5 meters.
FrejaRising Winds – Major PerkNEUTRALNo longer reduces the height gained from Updraft.
FrejaRising Winds – Major PerkBUFFCooldown reduced from 12 to 10 seconds.
FrejaRising Winds – Major PerkBUFFBonus Ultimate charge increased from 25% to 33%.
SierraNERFWeapon fire volume reduced.
PharahConcussive Force – Minor PerkNERFDamage reduced from 50 to 30.
PharahRocket Salvo – Major PerkNEUTRALDamage reduced per rocket from 40 to 30.
FrejaNERFDecreased Currency from Healing and Damage by 5%.
FrejaVolley à DeuxNERFSpread of extra bolts increased by 66%.
FrejaForagerNERFMax Life Healing reduced to 4% (Down from 6%).
ReaperBackstabberREWORKReworked to "[Dire Triggers] deals 30(AP) additional damage over 3s to Airborne enemies and to enemies beyond 8m."
ReaperTrigger FingerNEWAfter use an ability or reloading, refresh cooldown of [Dire Triggers].
ReaperVampiric TouchNERFRemoved.
Soldier: 76FrontlinersNERFApplied reduced effectiveness of Biotic Fields spawned via Hunker Down (50%) to Overhealth.
VendettaBUFFIncreased Currency gain from Healing and Damage by 5%.
SUPPORT CHANGES
10 heroes
BrigitteNEUTRALAdded a custom UI element showing how many allies are currently being healed by Inspire.
BrigitteNEUTRALThis UI element can be toggled on/off in Brigitte's Hero Options.
BaptisteBUFFInstant healing increased from 40 to 50.
BaptisteBUFFHealing over time increased from 40 to 50.
BaptisteBUFFCooldown reduced from 14 to 12 seconds.
IllariNEUTRALBase projectile size reduced from 0.05 to 0.
IllariNEUTRALHitscan Global Projectile Size Bonus still applies (0.07).
KirikoNERFAdditional healing after negative status cleanse removed (was 30).
LucioNERFOverhealth granted reduced from 750 to 625.
LucioNERFDuration reduced from 6 to 5 seconds.
MercyDivine Momentum – Minor PerkNERFRemoved.
MercyWinged Reach – Minor PerkNEWGuardian Angel's range is increased by 30%.
MercyWinged Reach – Minor PerkNEWLaunch speed increased by 10%. (Reverted to previous value)
MizukiNEUTRALNow absorbs enemy projectiles exiting the Sanctuary in addition to enemy projectiles entering the Sanctuary.
MizukiNERFHealing over time reduced from 50/s to 40/s.
MizukiNERFDuration reduced from 7 to 6 seconds.
LucioNEUTRALPassive self-healing penalty is now correctly at 60% (was 70%).
WuyangNEUTRALFixed an issue where armor's damage reduction was being applied twice to Xuanwu Staff orbs.
Jetpack CatLindholm InspirationNEUTRALWhen [Purr] ends, all other allies within [Purr]'s radius gain Overhealth equal to 40% of damage dealt during [Purr] and 10% to yourself for 3s.
Jetpack CatPurr-sistenceNEUTRAL[Purr] persists 15% longer for each ally or enemy currently affected by [Purr], up to 75%. Amount of healing pulses resets every 4 pulses.
Jetpack CatTerritorialNEUTRALEnemies within your [Purr] take damage equal to 30% of its healing.
Jetpack CatBattle Fur-mationNEUTRAL[Lifeline] can tether to 1 additional ally.
Jetpack CatBell BombNEUTRALAbility: [Lifeline] tethers an explosive Toy Ball, that explodes for up to 100 (AP) damage on impact. (6s Cooldown).
Jetpack CatTow BeansNEUTRALWhen you release a target from [Lifeline] or [Catnapper], restore 20% Fuel. Restore 1% Fuel for every 10 Ability Damage dealt.
Jetpack CatFrenzyBUFFAbility: Your next [Quick Melee] deals 40 damage over 3s and increases [Quick Melee] Attack Speed by 100% for 1s (12s Cooldown).
Jetpack CatTomcat ReservesBUFFWhile [Frenetic Flight] is active, [Purr]'s cooldown refreshes 40% faster and all other ability cooldowns refresh 80% faster.
Jetpack CatZoomiesNEUTRALAfter activating [Frenetic Flight] for 0.5s, next time you collide with an enemy, explode for up 120 damage and restore up to 40% fuel based on distance travelled.
Jetpack CatAmbidex-fur-ousNEUTRALWhile [Purr] is active, shoot both guns. The bonus shot deals 25% damage.
Jetpack CatBouncing BiscuitsNEUTRALWhen hitting an ally with [Biotic Pawjectiles], it bounces to 1 nearby ally within 5m at 25% effectiveness.
Jetpack CatScratch-ageddonNEUTRAL+25% Starting Ultimate Charge. [Catnapper] scratches enemies on impact, slowing them and dealing 150 damage over 3s.
Jetpack CatToxmoplasmosisNEUTRAL5% Ability Power
Jetpack CatToxmoplasmosisNEUTRAL10% Melee Damage
Jetpack CatToxmoplasmosisNEUTRAL[Quick Melee] damage Slows enemies by 10% and Reveals them for 3s.
Jetpack CatToxmoplasmosisNEUTRAL4000 Cost
Jetpack CatRecycling RoundsNEUTRAL15% Attack Speed
Jetpack CatRecycling RoundsNEUTRALWhile [Purr] is active, restore 20% Max Ammo every 1s.
Jetpack CatRecycling RoundsNEUTRAL11000 Cost
Jetpack CatTether SpeedNEUTRAL25 Shields
Jetpack CatTether SpeedNEUTRAL5% Ability Power
Jetpack CatTether SpeedNEUTRALWhen an ally is released from [Lifeline], they gain 30% Move Speed for 3s.
Jetpack CatTether SpeedNEUTRAL4000 Cost
Jetpack CatPurr-imeter ExpanderNEUTRAL10% Ability Power
Jetpack CatPurr-imeter ExpanderNEUTRAL40% [Purr] Radius
Jetpack CatPurr-imeter ExpanderNEUTRAL10000 Cost
Jetpack CatBig BoopNEUTRAL+25 Armor
Jetpack CatBig BoopNEUTRAL+50% [Purr] Knockback Power
Jetpack CatBig BoopNEUTRAL[Purr] Knockback Damage slows enemies by 30% for 3s.
Jetpack CatBig BoopNEUTRAL3750 Cost
Jetpack CatTether ToughnessNEUTRAL50 Health
Jetpack CatTether ToughnessNEUTRALWhile [Lifeline] is active, gain 1% Ultimate Charge for every ally tethered and grant 20 Overhealth to them, up to 100, every 1s.
Jetpack CatTether ToughnessNEUTRAL9000 Cost
Jetpack CatFuel PodNEUTRAL25 Shields
Jetpack CatFuel PodNEUTRAL25% [Frenetic Flight] Fuel
Jetpack CatFuel PodNEUTRAL10000 Cost
WuyangPaindropsNERFBonus Orb Damage decreased to 30% (Down from 40%).
WuyangSplish SplashBUFFCooldown reduced to 10s (Down from 15s).
ZenyattaEnlightenmentNERFHealing from damage dealt decreased to 20% (Down from 30%).
ZenyattaSkyline NanitesBUFFBonus Damage to Airborne targets increased from 20% to 25%.
ZenyattaAerial DistresserBUFFBonus Damage to Airborne targets increased from 25% to 30%.
ZenyattaSundering VialBUFFOverhealth Reduction internal cooldown reduced from 5s to 3s.
ZenyattaSundering VialBUFFOverhealth reduction effect duration increased from 3s to 5s.
ZenyattaNecrotic Repellant - Epic GadgetBUFFRange increased from 6m to 8m.
ZenyattaColossus Core - Epic GadgetNERFDuration decreased from 5s to 3s.
ZenyattaRefresher - Epic GadgetBUFFCost decreased from 13000 to 12000.
ZenyattaRefresher - Epic GadgetNEUTRALHero Stats now appear under Heroes → Hero Stats.
ZenyattaHero Ban Rates are now displayed on the PlayOverwatch website in Hero Stats.NEUTRALHero Pick Rates and Win Rates are still included in Hero Stats.
ZenyattaHero Ban Rates are now displayed on the PlayOverwatch website in Hero Stats.NEUTRALThe existing Heroes page has been renamed to Hero Gallery.
NON-HERO CHANGES
26Week 1: Overwatch Classic 2016
Week 2: Mystery Showdown
Week 3: Overwatch Classic 2020
All heroes now level up faster.
Changed the default setting for "Play Sound When Teammate Eliminated" and "Play Sound When Enemy Eliminated" to "On".
Definition: "Fully reloads the hero's weapon after a delay when using another weapon, an alternate mode, or during a Transformation."
This keyword has replaced the "Reloads" keyword on all relevant, with the key difference being that these are not instant reloads and have various unique passive reload times that are also now displayed in the line items of the Advanced Info Panel for all relevant abilities.
Abilities that instantly reload weapons still use the "Reloads" keyword.
Adjusted Post Match Accolades cards to show underrepresented statistics more often and lessen the frequency of overrepresented statistics.
Increased requirement to unlock Competitive Play from 20 wins to 50 wins.
Re-enabled Perks.
Increased the timer for a match to end automatically due to a player leaving the match to 3 minutes to cover the Armory timer.
Fixed an issue where Mizuki’s soft targeting would no longer show while dead.
Fixed an issue where Doomfist’s Seismic Slam would sometimes cause a desync issue when landing on the floor.
Fixed an issue that incorrectly disabled the Requeue and Leave Game buttons in competitive modes during the post‑match accolades screen.
Fixed an issue preventing stick and d‑pad navigation during “While You Wait.”
Fixed Vendetta's overhead not getting kill credit when forcing enemies into pits.
Fixed Brigitte's VO for Repair Packs being on cooldown not being played under the correct conditions.
Fixed an issue where Ramattra's Power Final Form was not properly activating when entering Nemesis Form via Annihilation.
Fixed an issue where Ramattra's Item R-7000 Powercell was not properly granting Weapon Power after its max Weapon Power bonus was reached.
Fixed an issue where Ramattra's Power Void Blight's damage was not scaling with Weapon Power.
Fixed an issue where Barrier Size was not increasing when Ramattra picked both Recursion Relay and Ramparts.
Fixed an issue where Ramattra's Void Barrier was not triggering On Ability items.
Fixed an issue where combining Swirling Ward and Final Form would cause Ravenous Vortex to heal enemies on Ramattra.
Fixed an issue where Cybervenom applies Healing Reduction debuff to allies that are critically healed via Juno's Power MediMaster.
Fixed an issue where Mercy's Flash Heal wasn't triggering On Ability Items.