What we’ve learned about Junker Queen’s kit in the latest beta
What are Junker Queen’s abilities in Overwatch 2?Junker Queen is one of two new playable characters joining the already expansive hero shooter’s line-up in the upcomingOverwatch 2, and the latest to be revealed as part of the most recent closed beta. In-story, Odessa “Dez” Stone is an Australian ex-gladiator and the ruler of Junkertown, familiar as the former home of returning hero Jamison “Junkrat” Fawkes. In-game, she plays a tank role within her team who wields a lethal combination of shotgun, throwing knife, and axe weaponry to inflict wounds and deal high damage over time to her opponents. Read on for everything we know so far about Junker Queen’s kit in Overwatch 2.
Junker Queen’s kit in Overwatch 2
Junker Queen is a Tank with a stocky 425 health points, and her kit is designed around close combat with enemies. While she is capable of mid-ranged attacks with her shotgun or throwing knife, she really shines when getting up close and personal, whether it be with an axe, a knife, or just that same trusty shotgun. Her initial base damage is pretty standard for a tank class character, but her ability to wound enemies and drain their health further over time is where she really stands out amongst her cohort. Coupled with her ability to heal herself based on the amount of damage drain she’s doing to wounded enemies, Junker Queen is more berserker than brawler, since her survivability actually increases the more she’s surrounded by her opponents.
Here’s a full list of Junker Queen’s abilities as they appeared in the latest beta:
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