The latest Overwatch 2 Season 12 patch notes bring exciting changes to fast heroes, slashing their HP but buffing parts of their kit.
With the arrival of Overwatch 2 Season 12, players can expect updates that will impact the competitive meta.
From the introduction of the new hero Juno, a new core game mode, and the “Throne of Anubis” map, to the addition of Hero Mastery challenges for Zarya and Pharah, there’s plenty of content to look forward to. Fans can also expect a lot of new content in and out of regular 5v5 play, with a possible shift to 6v6 play soon.
The major hero adjustments always steal the spotlight with each seasonal update, so let’s dive into the significant buffs, nerfs, and other hero updates in the Overwatch 2 Season 12 patch below.
Overwatch 2 Season 12 Patch Notes
Tank
D.Va
Defense Matrix
Maximum duration reduced from 3.5 to 3 seconds.
Orisa
Energy Javelin
Impact damage increased from 60 to 80.
Zarya
Particle Cannon
Secondary fire minimum damage increased from 47 to 55.
Secondary fire maximum damage increased from 95 to 110.
Damage
Junkrat
Frag Launcher
Projectile size is now reduced by half after the second ricochet.
Projectiles preserve slightly more velocity on ricochet.
Echo
Base health reduced from 250 to 225.
Sombra
Base health reduced from 250 to 225.
Stealth
Bonus movement speed increased from 45 to 60%.
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Health reduced from 400 to 300.
Healing Blossom
Healing progress can now charge passively at a reduced rate.
No longer reduces movement speed when holding a full charge.
Rejuvenating Dash
Healing reduced from 60 to 45.
The Season 12 update will finally let players try out hero cosmetics in the Practice Range. This can be done from either the Hero Gallery or the Premium Shop.
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