Overwatch 2: Meet Hazard – The Scottish Punk Tank Hero

The Overwatch universe expands yet again with the introduction of Hazard, a disruptive and rebellious new Tank hero. Embracing his Scottish heritage and punk-inspired ethos, Hazard brings fresh mechanics and strategic depth to the game. From November 22 to November 25, players can try out this electrifying new character during the Hazard Hero Trial in unranked matches.

About Hazard

A proud member of the Phreaks faction, Hazard is all about rebellion, resilience, and justice. His high mobility, crowd-control abilities, and unique mechanics make him a game-changer, offering exciting opportunities to reshape the battlefield.

As a Tank, Hazard excels at creating chaos in the enemy ranks while providing support to his team through disruptive abilities. Whether you’re diving into the fray or holding the line, Hazard’s toolkit is built to dominate.

Hazard’s Abilities

1. Bonespur (Primary Fire):Fire a burst of spikes at enemies. This ranged attack provides consistent damage output, giving Hazard the ability to pressure foes from a distance.
2. Spike Guard (Secondary Fire):Activate a shield-like ability that reduces incoming damage and regenerates Hazard’s ammo while unleashing homing spikes at nearby enemies. Ideal for soaking up enemy fire and retaliating in close-quarters combat.
3. Violent Leap (Ability 1):A two-part mobility tool.Lunge forward to close the gap on enemies or reposition yourself.Activate again to perform a slashing attack that damages and knocks back enemies in your path.
4. Lunge forward to close the gap on enemies or reposition yourself.
5. Activate again to perform a slashing attack that damages and knocks back enemies in your path.
6. Jagged Wall (Ability 2):Launch a spiked wall into the battlefield.The wall deals damage and knocks back enemies on impact, adding area denial and crowd control to Hazard’s kit.Perfect for blocking pathways, splitting enemy teams, or interrupting ultimates.
7. The wall deals damage and knocks back enemies on impact, adding area denial and crowd control to Hazard’s kit.
8. Perfect for blocking pathways, splitting enemy teams, or interrupting ultimates.
9. Downpour (Ultimate Ability):Hazard’s ultimate rains a storm of spikes over a wide area, immobilizing enemies caught in its path. This ability can turn the tide of a fight, locking down key targets and creating space for your team to clean up.
10. Vault (Passive Ability):Hazard’s mobility extends beyond abilities. With his passive, he can scale short walls and grab ledges, enabling creative movement options and surprising enemy teams with unexpected positioning.

What Makes Hazard Unique

Hazard’s kit makes him a versatile Tank who can both protect his team and disrupt the enemy. His Jagged Wall and Violent Leap abilities are perfect for isolating threats or blocking critical chokepoints. Meanwhile, Downpour offers game-changing crowd control, immobilizing enemies and paving the way for devastating follow-ups.

How to Play Hazard During the Hero Trial

Hazard is available in unranked modes during the limited-time trial from November 22 to November 25. Competitive play is excluded, ensuring players can experiment with his abilities and playstyle without disrupting ranked games.

A Punk Tank With Purpose

Hazard isn’t just about rebellion—he’s a hero fighting for justice in the Overwatch universe. With his high-energy, aggressive playstyle and strategic crowd-control abilities, Hazard is ready to bring anarchy to the battlefield. Don’t miss your chance to try him out during the Hero Trial and discover how he can lead your team to victory.

Suit up, dive in, and embrace the chaos with Hazard!