here’s some fresh info about Overwatch 2’s upcoming support hero, Wuyang, whose perks have leaked ahead of his free trial in August. These details give us a glimpse at how he might play and what kind of abilities he could bring, which is pretty interesting if you’re curious about the new hero’s role and mechanics.
Wuyang, known as hero number 44, is scheduled to arrive in Season 18 with a preview period from August 14 to 18. Blizzard has teased him as a support with “fluid healing, hybrid damage utility, and graceful mobility,” suggesting he won’t be your typical healer. They warned there might be a learning curve, but also promised some impactful plays.
What the Leaked Perks Tell Us
An image showcasing Wuyang’s perks was shared on X by user Wiki_OW, who typically shares reliable information. The perks might still change before release, but right now, they offer some clues about Wuyang’s kit.
- Overflow: Grants 10 ammo and replenishes 33% of his healing resource when activating an ability called Rushing Torrent.
- Ebb and Flow: Describes an ability named Guardian Wave that rewinds to its starting spot, dealing 50% less damage while rewinding.
- Balance: Passive perk that boosts Restorative Stream healing by 40% for 2 seconds after damaging enemies with water orbs.
- Falling Rain: Lets Wuyang control 3 water orbs simultaneously, each dealing 60% less damage with a 25% smaller empowered explosion radius.
From these, it looks like Wuyang will have a healing resource meter, somewhat like Moira’s, called Restorative Stream. Rushing Torrent might be a movement skill similar to Lifeweaver’s dash, which could add some mobility to his playstyle. Guardian Wave could be his ultimate, maybe with knockback effects, but it’s unclear if it heals teammates as well.
The water orbs are likely his main attack, although their exact behavior is still a bit of a mystery. The fact that Overflow gives 10 ammo suggests he’ll have a decent ammo pool for this primary fire.
Community Thoughts and What’s Next
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Players on Reddit have started piecing together how Wuyang might work based on these perks. It’s always fun to guess how a hero’s abilities will feel in actual matches, right? Will his hybrid healing and damage output make him a versatile pick or a tricky one to master?
We’ll have to wait until his official reveal and the free trial period to see exactly how Wuyang plays. Until then, these leaked perks provide a nice starting point for imagining his potential impact on Overwatch 2.
