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Elie Gould

Overwatch 2 Torbjörn guide: lore, abilities, and gameplay

Torbjörn running with his weapon outstretched

In Overwatch 2, Torbjörn has received an indirect buff to his turrets now there’s fewer tanks and, therefore, shields to block his attacks. Now heroes play behind shields less; it’s like open season for the fearsome yet tiny mechanic. 

Despite his compact size, Torbjörn packs a punch, with his turret and primary fire dealing a steady amount of damage. While you won’t see him flanking the enemy team with a Tracer or Genji, Torbjörn can protect payloads or objective points as a defensive assistant to his tank and support teammates. 

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