Overwatch 2 Hanzo: Abilities, Playstyle, Tips

Hanzo Role

Hanzo’s ideal role in any match would be to relentlessly keep his distance and attack enemies from afar. Being forced to use a bow against enemies with futuristic weapons certainly puts him at a disadvantage; therefore, it is recommended to keep your distance.

Hanzo’s Weapon And Abilities

As seen in the image above, Hanzo is a skilled bowman and an assassin; thus, his weapon and abilities allow him to be silent and deadly while also allowing him to be agile and traverse the map easily so he can get the upper hand on his opponents in Overwatch 2. 

Aside from his Storm Bow, Hanzo has five distinct abilities that can be used in multiple situations, allowing you to assist your teammates or get out of tricky situations.

Storm Bow

The Storm Bow is Hanzo’s trusty bow, which he uses to attack his enemies from a distance and support his fellow DPS heroes as they face their opponents on the front lines.

• The Storm Bow can do damage between 27.2 and 125.
• The damage is determined by how much time you spend charging your arrow before releasing it.
• Of course, depending on how much time you spend charging your arrow, you can shoot between 0.8 to 2 shots per second.
• The amount of time you spend charging your arrow can also affect the projectile and movement speeds.

Storm Arrows

The Storm Arrows are Hanzo’s best friends if he finds himself face-to-face with the opponent and does not find an opportunity to retreat. Using Storm Arrows in a situation like this is exemplary because this ability allows him to shoot five arrows instantly. In other words, Hanzo can use his bow like a gun and not spend extra time charging an arrow after every shot, thus giving him a better chance of surviving a 1v1 battle.

• When the Storm Arrow ability is activated, every arrow does 70 damage, which equates to 350 damage if all five arrows hit the enemy successfully.
• This ability lasts only 5 seconds and has a 10-second cooldown, so be sure to fire all the arrows before the time runs out.

Sonic Arrows

As an assassin who always prefers attacking from a distance, it is advantageous to know the location of hidden opponents or opponents that are out of your line of sight. The Sonic Arrows help with that as they temporarily reveal enemies in its sonar tracking range.

• The sonar in Sonic Arrows has a 9-meter radius, and any enemy in the sonar range will be highlighted and shown on the screen. 
• It lasts for 6 seconds and has a 12-second cooldown.

Lunge

The Lunge ability allows Hanzo to double jump and reach vantage points more easily than other heroes. Players can use these vantage points to get a better perspective of the battlefield and their opponents so they can deal ample damage to them more quickly.

• It is a non-damaging movement type with a 5-second cooldown.

Wall Climb

Like the Lunge ability, the Wall Climb also improves Hanzo’s agility and allows him to traverse the map more efficiently. It enables him to reach new heights easily and find the best sniping position to aid his allies from afar. Unlike the Lunge, the Wall Climb ability has no cooldown and can be used as frequently as you desire.

Dragonstrike

And finally, the Dragonstrike ability is Hanzo’s ultimate ability that can change the course of the battle and give your team a few seconds of relief they desperately need if the enemy team is giving you a hard time.

The Dragonstrike ability summons two dragons that damage every opponent it passes through. Let’s say the entire enemy team was in the point zone trying to keep your team out. Suppose you were to find the right angle. In that case, you can kill the entire enemy team or give your allies the opportunity to overpower the enemy team with this one ability. 

• When you summon the dragon, the arrow you shoot will do 125 damage, while the dragon will do 150 damage each second the opponent is in contact with it.
• But since this ability summons two separate dragons, you can inflict 300 damage per second.
• This ability has a 4-meter radius and unlimited range.
• These dragons can also pass through walls, and their cast time is 1.5 seconds.

My Tips For Hanzo In The Latest Update

Hanzo in OW2 can be played for close combat, as well as for long-ranged combats. Again, playing Hanzo requires positioning mastery in OW2. While playing Hanzo, I make sure to keep myself covered around a corner or some cover and do not expose myself unnecessarily. 

However, the recommended playstyle for Hanzo is highly influenced by the composition of the enemy teams. If the enemy plays a dive-type composition, I would rather play defensive or hold the high ground, making it hard for them to push rather than just push into them and die. Sometimes, you must play smart; one should not always rely on their aim.

Overwatch 2 is a brand-new free-to-play online game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. If you are still new to the game and decided to make Hanzo your main but don’t know much about the game mechanics and characters, then make sure to read our entire guide. Aside from Overwatch 2 Hanzo, we also have hero guides for Widowmaker, Cassidy, Lucio, Genji, and Tracer, so consider reading them if you ever decide to switch to one of these characters.

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