Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities explained

The Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities give players an insight into all the potential skills heroes would possess if they were part of opposing factions. Heroes like Reinhardt and Ana, who work for Overwatch, get a taste of what it would be like if they were part of Talon. Meanwhile, the likes of Sombra and Doomfist, who are part of Talon, get to see what abilities they would have if they were on Overwatch.

This article explores all the Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities released with the debut of the brand-new event.

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All new Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Per the latest patch, the following Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities have been introduced with the advent of the event:

1) Doomfist

Hand Cannon

• Short-range weapon with spread. Reloads automatically.

Rocket Punch

• Hold to charge then release to launch forward and knock an enemy back. Damage increases if the enemy hits a wall. Empowered punch grants increased movement speed to self and allies.

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Seismic Slam

• Leap and smash the ground. Grant overhealth to self and nearby allies when leaping.

UPDATED - Power Block

• Project a shield that blocks frontal attacks. Blocking heavy damage empowers Rocket Punch.

UPDATED - Meteor Strike

• Press Q to leap up into the air. Move the targeting circle, then press (LMB) to strike the targeted area and grant allies overhealth.

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2) Reinhardt

Rocket Hammer

• Devestating melee weapon.

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Barrier Field

• Hold Secondary Fire to deploy a frontal energy barrier that increases the damage of allied projectiles. Increase movement speed upon breaking.

Charge

• Charge forward and smash an enemy against a wall.

Fire Strike

• Launch a fiery projectile.

UPDATED - Earthshatter

• Knock down all enemies in a narrow path in front of you.

NEW - Frenzy (Passive)

• Damage from Rocket Hammer increases attack speed.

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3) Zarya

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Particle Cannon

• Primary fire fires a short-range linear beam. Secondary fire shoots piercing energy orbs in a straight line.

UPDATED - Particle Barrier

• Damage blocked by barriers increases Particle Cannon damage. Barriers knock back and damage enemies upon expiring.

UPDATED - Projected Barrier

• Create a damage barrier around an alley. Damage blocked by barriers increases Particle Cannon damage. Barriers knockback and damage enemies upon expiring.

NEW - Expulsion Zone

• Launch a gravity surge that pushes enemies away.

Energy

• Damage blocked by barriers increases Particle Cannon damage.

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4) Bastion

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Configuration Recon

• Mobile, with a powerful shotgun.

NEW - Configuration Intel

• Reveal nearby enemies and increase attack and reload speed.

UPDATED - A-36 Tactical Grenade

• Fire a bomb that bounces off walls and explodes when it impacts enemies or the ground. Deal no damage to self.

NEW - Configuration: Reinforcement

• Become immobile and deploy up to 4 allied Slicers.

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5) Echo

Tri-Shot

• Fires 3 shots at once, in a Triangle Pattern

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Sticky Bombs

• Fire a volley of homing sticky bombs that detonate after a delay.

UPDATED - Flight

• Fly forward quickly and then free-fly briefly. Damages and knock backs enemies.

UPDATED - Focusing Beam

• Channel a beam for a few seconds that slows enemies and deals very high damage to targets with less than half health.

NEW - Maximum Efficiency

• Increase attack speed and reduce all cooldowns.

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6) Sombra

Machine Pistol

• Short-range automatic weapon

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Hack

• Hold to hack your allies and enemies. Hacked allies have an increased attack speed and overhealth. Hacked health packs spawn faster and can’t be used by enemies. Taking damage interrupts the hack attempt.

Translocator

• Throw a beacon and teleport to it. Stealth cooldown is reduced after teleporting.

UPDATED - Virus

• Infect enemies with a projectile that deals damage over time and decreases their damage dealt. Virus damages hacked enemies at a faster rate.

Stealth

• When out of combat, become invisible and move faster.

NEW - Anti-Virus

• Grant health and increased attack speed to yourself and nearby allies.

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7) Tracer

Pulse Pistols

• Short-range automatic weapons.

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Blink

• Teleport in the direction you are moving. Take damage to teleport additional times.

Recall

• Travel back in time to your previous location and health.

Pulse Bomb

• Throw out a powerful sticky explosive.

NEW – Bloodthirst

• After dealing enough continuous damage, attack speed is increased and damage steals health from enemies.

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8) Widowmaker

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Widow’s Kiss

• Primary Fire - Automatic assault weapon. Hold Secondary Fire for a long-ranged sniper weapon. Charged shots reveal enemies.

Grappling Hook

• Launch a hook that pulls you toward a ledge.

NEW - Silk Shield

• Place a protective barrier.

UPDATED - Infra-Sight

• Highlight weak points on enemies.

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9) Ana

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Biotic Rifle

• Long-range rifle that heals allies and damages enemies instantaneously. Can headshot.

UPDATED - Biotic Grenade

• Throws a grenade that heals and increases healing on allies, while damaging and reducing healing.

Sleep Dart

• Fires a dart that puts an enemy to sleep.

UPDATED - Nano Boost

• Only used on yourself to reduce damage taken. Biotic Rifle increases ally healing and reduces enemy healing.

NEW – Lunge

• Double jump

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10) Talon Brigitte

Rocket Flail

• Melee weapon with extended range.

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Repair Pack

• Heals an ally and grants them lifesteal.

UPDATED – Whip Shot

• Launch your flail forward to pull an enemy closer.

UPDATED – Barrier Shield

• Hold Secondary Fire to deploy a frontal energy barrier. Block damage to empower Shield Bash.

UPDATED - Shield Bash

• Available when Barrier Shield is deployed. Dash forward to knock back an enemy. When empowered, sets enemies on fire.

Rally

• Gain armor, empower Barrier Shield and provide extra health to nearby allies.

Inspire

• Dealing damage to emenies heals nearby allies.

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11) Mercy

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Caduceus Staff

• Hold Primary Fire to heal an ally. Hold Secondary Fire to increase an ally’s damage inflicted and deal damage to nearby enemies over time.

Caduceus Blaster

• Automatic weapon.

Guardian Angel

• Fly towards an ally. While in flight, Jump launches you forward, and Crouch launches you upward.

NEW – Soul Burn

• Detonate a fallen ally or enemy.

NEW – Revenge

• Gain the ability to fly and fire rockets. Abilities are enhanced.

Angelic Descent

• Fall very slowly.

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12) Zenyatta

Orb of Destruction

• Primary Fire - Energy projectile weapon. Secondary Fire - Charge to release more projectiles.

UPDATED Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities

Orb of Harmony

• Launch this orb at an ally to heal them. Deal damage to increase healing.

UPDATED - Orb of Discord

• Launch this orb at an enemy to increase the damage they take and deal additional damage over time.

NEW - Interdiction Zone

• Create a field that prevents enemies from using abilities.

Snap Kick

• Quick melee damage increased by 50%, and its knockback is significantly increased.

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What is Mirrorwatch in Overwatch 2?

Mirrorwatch in Overwatch 2 (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Mirrorwatch is a limited-time game mode in Overwatch 2, available during Season 10. It flips the script on the Overwatch universe by giving heroes a villainous makeover and villains a heroic one, along with unique cosmetic skins.

You won't see a dedicated Talon vs. Overwatch fight, but the real twist is the reworked abilities for 12 heroes as mentioned, making them significantly more offensive or supportive depending on their new allegiance.

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That's all there is to know about the Overwatch 2 Mirrorwatch abilities. For more news, check these links below:

• Season 10 roadmap
• Season 10 patch notes
• All Hero changes in Season 10
• OWCS Twitch drops