Reaper
Weapon
Hellfire Shotguns
Short-range spread weapons.
Ultimate
Death Blossom
ULTDamage all nearby enemies.
Abilities
Shadow Step
Teleport to a targeted location.
Wraith Form
Move faster and become invulnerable, but you cannot shoot.
Passive
The Reaping
Dealing damage heals you.
Minor Perks
Level 2Lingering Wraith
Leaving Wraith Form grants 40% movement speed for 2 seconds.
Soul Reaving
Collect Soul Globes from dead enemies to restore 50 health.
Major Perks
Level 3Shadow Blink
Shadow Step's cast time and cooldown are 25% faster, but the range is reduced by 25%.
Trigger Finger
Refresh Dire Triggers' cooldown whenever using an ability or reloading.
When to Pick
Against large tanks like Roadhog, D.Va, Winston, and Mauga that he melts at close range. Tight maps like King's Row where he can close distance easily. Brawl comps where Reinhardt creates space for him. When enemy lacks mobility to kite your shotguns.
When to Avoid
Against Pharah, Widowmaker, or any comp that maintains long distance. On open maps where you cannot close the gap to effective shotgun range. Against Cassidy or Brigitte who stun you out of Death Blossom. When enemies consistently kite and outrange you.
Bio
Story
Gabriel Reyes was once an esteemed member of Overwatch, first as its Strike Commander and then as the leader of Blackwatch, Overwatch’s branch for covert operations. He was believed dead following an explosion at Overwatch’s headquarters. But rumors say he escaped his fate, and now works as the volatile killer known only as Reaper, one of Talon’s deadliest enforcers.