Reinhardt in Overwatch 2 is the same sturdy tank as ever, causing headaches for the enemy team with his strong shield and rocket hammer. This time around, with just one tank on your team, Reinhardt’s task is a bit different, though. Protecting remains his forte, but you want to pair it with a strong offensive plan to help push past the enemy and seize victory. Here's how to best play as Reinhardt in Overwatch 2.

Reinhardt Overview

Reinhardt is a mighty force on the battlefield and one of the ultimate defenders. His powerful barrier can withstand heavy assaults and keep your team safe while they push forward to claim the objective, and anyone who gets too close gets treated to the taste of Reinhardt’s hefty rocket hammer. The tank does struggle with long-range combat and can be easily overwhelmed in the wrong circumstances, so don’t make the mistake of leaving him alone too long. Reinhardt works better with a team and, ideally, a healer nearby to make up for his lack of self-sustaining abilities.

Reinhardt abilities

• Rocket Hammer: Swings Reinhardt’s mighty hammer and deals heavy damage at close range
• Barrier Field: Generates a barrier that blocks all incoming projectiles and absorbs 1,200 points of damage before shattering
• Charge: Reinhardt rushes forward and grabs an opponent in his path. If he runs into a wall while holding an opponent, this move deals additional damage.
• Fire Strike: Reinhardt creates a fiery arc with his hammer and sends it rushing towards enemies. Can be used twice
• Earthshatter: Reinhardt slams his hammer into the ground, damaging nearby enemies and knocking them back

Question not thy lot

Unlike other tanks, Reinhardt is here to make a shield and do little else. If you rush forward and try whirling his hammer around, you’ll quickly find out that Reinhardt’s level of speed and short-range combat makes him suited to defense first and offense as a far, distant second.