Overwatch 2 was released on October 4, 2022. The game was loved by the entire world.

A sequel to the original title that was in 2016, Overwatch 2 has new gameplay mechanics, game modes, abilities and reworked character designs.

Reaper was presented as a villain in 2016’s Overwatch. He brought chaos to the world and he also wished to put an end to the Overwatch organization once and for all.

Reaper is a Damage hero in the game Overwatch 2 who used to flank enemies. He had two Hellfire Shotguns that deal huge damage.

Here is a list of Reaper’s main abilities in Overwatch 2:

1. Hellfire Shotguns (Hitscan weapons)

This is Reaper’s primary source of dealing damage. These are close-range shotgun pistols that shoot pellets in a large and short-range spread. Magazine size is of eight shots along with a reload speed of 1.5 seconds.

2. Wraith Form (Invulnerability)

In his Wraith form, Reaper is a shadow that can move around at considerable speed. He becomes immune to any form of damage or effects and can pass through enemies and teammates alike.

3. Shadow Step (Teleportation)

Once this ability is activated, Reaper will be able to choose a location of up to 35 meters. After selection, the hero will be able to teleport to that location. Before teleporting, Reaper won’t be able to shoot and will be stuck in an animation. This means he will be vulnerable to all forms of attack.

4. Ultimate ability: Death Blossom (AoE damage)

With the help of this ability, Reaper can spin around and deal huge damage to all the enemies who are standing closer in few seconds. The ability also recharges his weapon and heals him.

5. Passive ability: The Reaping

This ability can let Reaper steal enemy health while dealing damage. This health steal equals 35% of the damage done, which in turn makes the hero dangerous in 1v1 situations, especially against tanks and healers.

Now, know the best matchups and counters for Reaper:

Recommended matchups include-

• Zenyatta

Zenyatta would be an advantage for a team. As Reaper’s playstyle is heavily reliant on flanking, unsuspecting Zenyatta would be an easy target for him.

• Ana

It has tricks to counter a flank. With a well-placed Sleep Dart or Biotic Grenade, she would get a great advantage in a 1v1 situation.

• Bastion

Bastion can mow down enemies in his turret form. But even if Bastion change back to his original state, his larger hitbox puts him at a disadvantage against Reaper’s Shotguns.

Best counters include-

• D.Va

It consists of a large hitbox and is a close-range hero due to her primary weapons. Her defense matrix is one of the best counters against Reaper’s Death Blossom that can also be used in a 1v1 situation.

• Cassidy

Cassidy could easily kill Reaper from a distance. On getting closer to Cassidy, he can roll away and throw a well-timed magnetic grenade which could easily kill Reaper.

• Roadhog

Apart from having the biggest hitbox among tanks, he also uses a shotgun and can recover himself. Roadhog also uses his hook to cancel Reaper’s ultimate mid-animation and perform a hook combo to kill him instantly.

Overwatch 2 is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch.