In Overwatch 2, players can take control of Junker Queen, a hero taking on the role of a tank. Get to know Junker Queen’s skills, role in the game, Overwatch 1 and Overwatch 2 skin comparison, and more using this guide.
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A former wastelander, Odessa “Dez” Stone rules Junkertown with a sharp grin and iron fist.
Although designated as a tank, the Junker Queen leans more to the offensive side. She has passive and active abilities that allow her to deal damage over time. She can also support her team and herself by temporarily boosting their speed while also increasing their HP. To make good use of her, have her in the middle of fights and make sure to support her with good healing as she has a comparatively small HP pool.
A former wastelander, Odessa “Dez” Stone has ruled the squabbling Junker factions for over a decade. Everywhere she goes is her battlefield of choice, every seat is her throne, and everyone on the planet is her subject, whether they know it or not. Her tale of conquest is just beginning…
 Scattergun | Pump action shotgun. Holds a maximum of six shells. |
 Rampage | Charge forward. Wounds enemies, dealing damage over time and preventing them from being healed. |
 Jagged Blade | Active: Throw the blade. Re-activate to pull it back, along with any impaled enemy. Passive: Wound enemies hit by Quick Melee or Throw, dealing damage over time. |
 Commanding Shout | Grants temporary health and movement speed to yourself and allies. |
 Carnage | Wound all enemies in front of you, dealing damage over time. |
 Adrenaline Rush | Heal from all damage over time dealt by wounds. |
 Role: Tank | Reduces knockbacks received. Less ultimate generated by healing and damage received. |
No Overwatch 1 skins for the Junker Queen as the character made her debut in Overwatch 2.
Junker Queen is a beast when she charges into battle. Use Commanding Shout to increase your HP and boost your speed. Afterwards, immediately charge into an enemy and use Carnage to deal a tremendous amount of damage. If you do it well and on an unsupported enemy, you’ll likely get a kill with this one.
For passive regeneration, you can inflict wounds on enemies to help you stay in the field. Jagged Blade wounds enemies when it lands. Use this well and aim at enemies whenever it goes on cool down. It may be hard to hit but the cooldown’s low enough for it to be abused. Also note that the regeneration rate is not that high compared to heals from heroes like Mercy.
As the Junker Queen has a low amount of HP despite being designated as a tank, using her as such may not be safe for you and your team. Make sure to have supports backing you up while you soak the damage. Disables and other roots can also leave you incredibly vulnerable as Commanding Shout’s HP boost is only available for mere seconds. Play smartly and use wounds to keep up during a fight!
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