Overwatch 2 Season 20: Vendetta is now live! Here’s who received buffs and nerfs.
Overwatch 2’s Season 20 is here, bringing with it a lot of changes and improvements. Check out the patch notes below for a full list of updates and details.
Overwatch 2 Season 20 patch notes
Overwatch 2 Season 20 patch: Tank heroes
Overwatch 2’s Season 20 is updating several tank heroes. Junker Queen’s ability, Carnage, will recharge a bit slower, while Hazard’s Jagged Wall will be more effective. Reinhardt players will find his ultimate takes longer to charge due to a 9% cost increase, and Sigma’s Hyperspheres will now deal more damage when they hit.
| Tank Hero | Update | Patch Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Junker Queen | Carnage | Cooldown increased from 8 to 9 seconds. |
| Hazard | Jagged Wall | Knockback damage increased from 40 to 50. |
| Jagged Wall | Health increased from 350 to 400. | |
| Reinhardt | Earthshatter | Ultimate cost increased by 9%. |
| Sigma | Hyperspheres | Impact direct damage increased from 15 to 25. |
Overwatch 2 Season 20 patch notes: DPS heroes
The damage-dealing heroes receiving changes are Bastion, Freja, Junkrat, Reaper, and Vendetta. Freja is getting significant adjustments to both her damage output and ability to control enemies. Vendetta, the newest hero in Overwatch 2, is receiving several improvements as she starts her first competitive season. The developers noted that Vendetta performed well during testing, but her effectiveness decreased at higher skill levels.
We’ve made several improvements to enhance her gameplay. Her abilities now feel quicker and more fluid, with faster recovery times and increased projectile speed and duration. While we’ve shortened the maximum range of Soaring Slice to balance her, it now feels faster and more immediate. Her ultimate, Sundering Blade, now deals more damage at lower charge levels, making those levels more effective. Finally, we’ve given her a small boost to her survivability.
| DPS Hero | Update | Patch Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bastion | Configuration: Recon | Fire rate increased from 5 to 6 shots per second. |
| Freja | Revdraw Crossbow | Damage increased from 25 to 30. |
| Take Aim | Direct hit damage reduced from 40 to 30. Explosion damage reduced from 90 to 80. | |
| Quick Dash | Distance traveled increased by 15%. | |
| Bola Shot | Hinder duration increased from 1.2 to 1.4. Area slow increased from 25% to 45%. | |
| Junkrat | Frag Launcher | Projectile speed increased from 25 to 30. |
| Frag Cannon (Perk) | Projectile speed increase reduced from 40% to 25%. No longer reduces ammo capacity. | |
| Reaper | The Reaping | Lifesteal reduced from 30% to 25%. |
| Vendetta | General | Recovery times of Palatine Fang overhead, Whirlwind Dash, and Projected Edge by about 15%. |
| Onslaught | Stack duration increased from 5.5 to 6.5 seconds. | |
| Projected Edge | Projectile speed increased from 33 to 37 meters per second. | |
| Soaring Slice | Max throw distance reduced from 16 to 14 meters. | |
| Sundering Blade | Cast time increased from 0.4 to 0.5 seconds. | |
| Sundering Blade | Base damage increased from 100 to 120. | |
| Siphoning Strike (Perk) | Lifesteal increased from 30% to 40%. | |
| Swift Vengeance (Perk) | Overhealth increased from 125 to 150. | |
| Venture | Explorer’s Resolve | Shield health gained per ability reduced from 30 to 25. |
Overwatch 2 Season 20 patch notes: Support heroes
Support heroes are getting some adjustments: Baptiste, Illari, Juno, Kiriko, and Wuyang will all be updated. Illari’s Captive Sun will be smaller, and Baptiste’s lantern will recharge faster. Kiriko and Wuyang are being slightly weakened, while Juno’s weapon can now do extra damage with critical hits.
| Support Hero | Update | Patch Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Baptiste | Immortality Field | Cooldown reduced from 25 to 22 seconds. |
| Illari | Captive Sun | Projectile size reduced from 0.75 to 0.45. |
| Juno | Mediblaster | Can now deal critical damage against enemies. |
| Kiriko | Kunai | Base projectile size reduced from 0.15 to 0.12. |
| Wuyang | Rushing Torrent | Movement speed buff reduced from 50% to 40%. |
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