It's always an exciting time in Overwatch 2 when Blizzard teases the release of a new hero, and this is once again the case with the 45th hero, Vendetta.
While it's been a few months since the release of Wuyang, the latest hero, Vendetta has now arrived, and we're going to run over what role she occupies.
Here's what we know.
What Role Is Vendetta In Overwatch 2? Answered
Vendetta will be the latest hero to join the game, and she's also the last one for 2025 as the new season will flow directly into 2026.
Venetta will be the DPS role in Overwatch 2, and is the first since Freja was added to the roster back in the Spring.
In terms of her abilities, please see below.
Weapon
- Palatine Fang
- Hard-light greatsword. Combo swings ending with a destructive overhead slash.
- Hard-light greatsword. Combo swings ending with a destructive overhead slash.
- Warding Stance
- Block with your sword, reducing frontal damage and deflecting melee attacks. Blocking damage depletes energy.
- Block with your sword, reducing frontal damage and deflecting melee attacks. Blocking damage depletes energy.
Ability
- Soaring Slice
- Hurl your sword in the direction you are facing and then fly to it.
- Hurl your sword in the direction you are facing and then fly to it.
- Whirlwind Dash
- Rush forward into a circular slash.
- Rush forward into a circular slash.
- Projected Edge
- Available while Warding Stance is active. Consume energy to fire a wide projectile.
- Available while Warding Stance is active. Consume energy to fire a wide projectile.
- Onslaught (Passive)
- Strike enemies to increase movement and attack speed.
- Strike enemies to increase movement and attack speed.
Ultimate
- Sundering Blade
- Cleaves through most defenses, dealing severe damage to enemies in front of you.
- Cleaves through most defenses, dealing severe damage to enemies in front of you.
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