Overwatch 2 Reveals First Vendetta Gameplay and Full Ability Breakdown

Overwatch 2 has officially unveiled a gameplay trailer showcasing Vendetta, the new melee DPS hero joining the roster in Season 20. With a whirlwind dash, devastating blade beams, and her massive Sundering Blade Ultimate, Vendetta is bringing a fast and aggressive melee style to the damage role.

Cinematic Reveal Sets the Tone 🎬

Vendetta was first introduced in a cinematic where she leaps into the air and cleaves a massive combat mech in half with her hard-light greatsword, establishing her as a powerful gladiator-style duelist.

Vendetta’s Abilities and Perks 🔥

Vendetta wields Palatine Fang, a hard-light greatsword with a combo ending in a devastating overhead slash. Her alt-fire activates Warding Stance, which blocks frontal damage and deflects melee attacks, consuming energy. While in this stance, she can launch Projected Edge, a projectile attack.

Her mobility-focused abilities include:

• Whirlwind Dash: Rush forward in a circular slash.
• Soaring Slice: Throw her sword and fly directly to it.

Her Ultimate, Sundering Blade, pierces most defenses, dealing heavy damage in a narrow line.

Detailed Ability List 📜

Weapon

• Palatine Fang: Combo swings ending in overhead slash.
• Warding Stance: Block frontal damage and deflect melee attacks.

Abilities

• Soaring Slice: Throw your sword and fly to it.
• Whirlwind Dash: Rush forward, slashing in a circle.
• Projected Edge: While Warding Stance is active, consume energy to fire a projectile.

Passive

• Onslaught: Striking enemies increases movement and attack speed.

Ultimate

• Sundering Blade: Cleaves through defenses, dealing massive damage.

Perks 💠

Minor Perks

• Siphoning Strike: Overhead strike gains 30% Lifesteal.
• Relentless: Onslaught can stack 3 more times, increasing attack speed by 5% and movement speed by 4% per stack.

Major Perks

• Swift Vengeance: Marks the last player to kill you as a target. Eliminating them grants 125 overhealth and resets cooldowns.
• Raging Storm: Whirlwind Dash continues spinning, hitting 3 more times for 40 damage in a wide area.

Playstyle Overview ⚔️

Vendetta blends the mobility and defensive mechanics of Doomfist with the melee combat focus of Reinhardt. Her Projected Edge and sweeping attacks make her ideal for close-quarters combat. Her Onslaught passive and Sundering Blade echo the style of Fallen Knight Reinhardt, giving players familiar yet fresh gameplay.

Release and Hero Trial 🗓️

Vendetta officially launches in Season 20 on December 9. Players can try her early during the Hero Trial from November 26 to December 1, extended for Thanksgiving, giving extra time to experience how La Lupa changes the meta.