Emre is a Specialist Damage hero in Overwatch. He was one of the five heroes released in Season 1: Conquest on 10 February 2026, making him the 48th hero to be added to the game.

Overview

Emre is a fast-paced "run and gun" hero.^[2] He excels at up-close and mid-range fights, dealing consistent and reliable damage. His abilities provide the necessary burst damage and survivability to finish opponents off, while his ultimate deals devastating blows to win fights.

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Abilities

Passive Abilities

Sub-Role: Specialist

Type

Passive Ability

Eliminating an enemy briefly increases your reload speed.

Reload time:

-33%

Duration:

3 seconds

• Additional details

Additional details:

• Reload speed is 1.5x faster after an elimination. This only lasts for 3 seconds, but is refreshed if another elimination is earned.
• An indicator is shown to the right of the crosshair to show when the reload increase is active.

Altered Vitals

Type

Passive Ability

Passive health regeneration activates sooner and instantly restores 30 health when activated.

Healing:

30

Duration:

4 seconds (out-of-combat delay)

• Additional details

Additional details:

• Burst healing does not grant ultimate charge

Weapons

Synthetic Burst Rifle

Type

Weapon (Hip Fire)

Effect Type

Hitscan

Three-round burst weapon.

Damage:

22 - 6.67 (per shot)
66 - 20 (per round)

Falloff range:

25 - 40 meters

Headshot:

✓ (x2)

Rate of fire:

2.08 volleys/s

Shots per volley:

3

Ammo consumption:

3

Ammo:

36

Reload time:

1.8 seconds

Projectile radius:

0.07 meters

Spread:

0.45 degrees (max)

critical

Deals 2x damage when hitting critical locations.

hitscan

Projectile attacks and healing with no travel time, hitting targets instantly.

• Additional details
• Keywords

Additional details:

• Damage per second: 137.5 while firing (95.24 w/ reload)
• It takes 2 shots to reach the max spread, so in a 3-round burst the final shot has max spread.

Keywords:

critical

Deals 2x damage when hitting critical locations.

hitscan

Projectile attacks and healing with no travel time, hitting targets instantly.

Synthetic Burst Rifle (ADS)

Type

Weapon (ADS)

Effect Type

Hitscan

Three-round burst weapon.

Damage:

22 - 6.67 (per shot)
66 - 20 (per round)

Falloff range:

35 - 50 meters

Headshot:

✓ (x2)

Rate of fire:

2.08 volleys/s

Shots per volley:

3

Ammo consumption:

3

Ammo:

36

Reload time:

1.8 seconds

Cast time:

0.192 seconds (scope in)

Projectile radius:

0.07 meters

Spread:

None

critical

Deals 2x damage when hitting critical locations.

hitscan

Projectile attacks and healing with no travel time, hitting targets instantly.

• Additional details
• Keywords

Additional details:

• Unlike most ADS weapons in the game, Emre's ADS does not hinder his move speed.

Keywords:

critical

Deals 2x damage when hitting critical locations.

hitscan

Projectile attacks and healing with no travel time, hitting targets instantly.

Special Abilities

Siphon Blaster

LSHIFT

11 seconds

Type

Ability

Effect Type

Projectile
Area of effect
Movement

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Temporarily wield a semi-automatic pistol with lifestealing explosive rounds. Move faster and jump higher while wielded.

Damage:

10 (direct hit)
15 - 5 (area of effect)

Headshot:

✕

Healing:

60% of damage dealt

Cast time:

0.24 + 0.4 seconds

Duration:

5 seconds

Radius:

0.5 - 2.3 meters

Movement speed:

12.5 m/s (jump)

Mov. speed buff:

+35%

Projectile speed:

100 m/s

Projectile radius:

0.2 meters

heat

Ceases to function when the Heat gauge is full and cools off automatically when not firing.

reloads

Fully reloads the hero's weapon.

speed cap

The Movement Speed Bonus granted by this ability cannot exceed +75% when combined with other Speed Cap abilities.

transformation

An alternate state with unique functionality that is not ended prematurely by Displace, Hacked, Sleep, or Stun.

travel time

Projectile attacks and healing with travel time. Can be Negated.

• Additional details
• Keywords

Additional details:

• Healing from Siphon Blaster is not reduced by the global healing reduction passive.
• Each shot generates 10% heat, so 10 shots will overheat.
  • Heat dissipates at 20%-35% per second (based on remaining heat)
    • Heat dissipates after a 0.25 second delay.
  • Ends early if the weapon overheats (reaches 100% heat)
• Can only lifesteal from players and B.O.B..
• Cooldown begins once exiting Siphon Blaster.

Keywords:

heat

Ceases to function when the Heat gauge is full and cools off automatically when not firing.

reloads

Fully reloads the hero's weapon.

speed cap

The Movement Speed Bonus granted by this ability cannot exceed +75% when combined with other Speed Cap abilities.

transformation

An alternate state with unique functionality that is not ended prematurely by Displace, Hacked, Sleep, or Stun.

travel time

Projectile attacks and healing with travel time. Can be Negated.

Cyber Frag

E

10 seconds,
2 charges

Type

Ability

Effect Type

Arcing projectile
Area of effect

!

!

!

Throw a grenade that detonates shortly after bouncing.

Damage:

110 - 55 (area of effect)

Headshot:

✕

Cast time:

0 + 0.2 seconds

Duration:

0.6 seconds (explosion delay)

Radius:

1.5 - 4 meters

Knockback speed:

3.2 m/s (enemy)
12.3 m/s (bonus self-knockback)
6 m/s (bonus with Siphon Blaster)

Projectile speed:

35 m/s

Projectile radius:

0.16 meters

area of effect^✱

Affects targets in a spherical area.

self-damage

Explosion that can damage the attacker.

travel time

Projectile attacks and healing with travel time. Can be Negated.

• Additional details
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Additional details:

• Will collide and bounce off the environment or Barriers until detonation.

Keywords:

area of effect^✱

Affects targets in a spherical area.

self-damage

Explosion that can damage the attacker.

travel time

Projectile attacks and healing with travel time. Can be Negated.

Ultimate Ability

Override Protocol

Q

2500

Type

Ultimate Ability

Effect Type

Projectile
Area of effect
Movement

!

!

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An override initiates, transforming you into a living weapon.

Damage:

45 (light round direct hit)
30 - 9 (light round area of effect)
175 (heavy round direct hit)
140 - 70 (heavy round area of effect)

Headshot:

✕

Dmg. reduction:

-40% taken (during cast time)

Duration:

8.8 seconds

Radius:

1 - 2.3 meters (light round)
2 - 6 meters (heavy round)

Movement speed:

8 m/s

Knockback Mod.:

-50% received (flight resistance)

Knockback speed:

8 m/s (heavy round)
32 m/s (self)

Projectile speed:

100m/s (light round)
70 m/s (heavy round)

Projectile radius:

0.18 meters (light round)
0.305 meters (heavy round)

Cooldown:

2.5 seconds (heavy round)

area of effect^✱

Affects targets in a spherical area.

flight

Grants free movement and is temporarily disabled by Displace, Hacked, Hinder, Sleep, and Stun.

reloads

Fully reloads the hero's weapon.

self-damage

Explosion that can damage the attacker.

transformation

An alternate state with unique functionality that is not ended prematurely by Displace, Hacked, Sleep, or Stun.

travel time

Projectile attacks and healing with travel time. Can be Negated.

• Additional details
• Keywords

Additional details:

• Use primary fire to fire light rounds and secondary fire to fire heavy rounds.
  • All rounds are explosive, but only the heavy rounds deal self-damage to Emre.
• There is a slight cooldown between consecutive heavy round shots.
  • You can shoot 3 light round shots between heavy round shots, during their cooldown.

Keywords:

area of effect^✱

Affects targets in a spherical area.

flight

Grants free movement and is temporarily disabled by Displace, Hacked, Hinder, Sleep, and Stun.

reloads

Fully reloads the hero's weapon.

self-damage

Explosion that can damage the attacker.

transformation

An alternate state with unique functionality that is not ended prematurely by Displace, Hacked, Sleep, or Stun.

travel time

Projectile attacks and healing with travel time. Can be Negated.

Perks

Minor Perks

A Minor Perk is unlocked at level 2.

Suppressive Security

Type

Minor Perk

Effect Type

Projectile
Movement
Area of effect

!

!

!

Override Protocol's light rounds slow enemies by 30% for 1 second.

Duration:

1 second

Movement slow:

-30%

Enhanced Agility

Type

Minor Perk

Siphon Blaster's movement speed bonus is increased by 20% while not firing.

Mov. speed buff:

+35% → +55% (while not firing)

Major Perks

A Major Perk is unlocked at level 3.

Heat Sink

Type

Major Perk

Direct hits with Siphon Blaster refunds 60% heat and increase its duration by 0.1 seconds.

Cyber Adhesion

Type

Major Perk

Effect Type

Arcing projectile
Area of effect

!

!

!

Cyber Frag now sticks on contact, dealing 40 extra damage to stuck enemies.

Damage:

40 (impact)

Headshot:

✕

Projectile radius:

0.2 meters (stick size)

• Additional details

Additional details:

• Now deals up to 150 damage.

Strategy

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General

Emre is an adaptable fighter who is equally deadly up-close and at a distance. His Synthetic Burst Rifle has a reliable three-round burst, and can aim down the sights for easy aiming at longer ranges, and unlike other scopes from heroes such as Widowmaker or Ashe, it does not slow him. When enemies do close the distance, however, he is not afraid to brawl them face-to-face with his Siphon Blaster to more easily maneuver around his opponents and shrug off their damage with lifesteal, or his Cyber Frag to quickly burst them down or hit enemies from surprise angles thanks to its bounce. Finally, his Override Protocol turns him into a deadly airborne threat that rains down punishment on anyone unfortunate enough to get caught in his crosshairs.

That said, while Emre is good at both shooting enemies at range and brawling with them up close, he isn't great at it. His burst rifle has noticeably lower damage output when compared to other ranged heroes such as Soldier: 76 or Cassidy, and his Siphon Blaster has middling damage and a lengthy cooldown, so if it's unavailable, he becomes much more vulnerable. In addition, his Cyber Frags are his only means of burst damage outside of his ultimate, meaning that a lot of his kill potential is tied to having it available, and his ultimate, while definitely deadly, can also be shut down quickly if used recklessly.

Altered Vitals (Passive)

This gives Emre more independence when compared to other Damage heroes, as he can more quickly regenerate from grievous wounds and get back into the fight more often.

• With this in mind, you can often take much more aggressive positions compared to other Damage heroes, since you won't be as reliant on healers to keep you alive between engagements.

Synthetic Burst Rifle

By default, Emre fires his three-round burst rifle from the hip.

• While firing from the hip, the burst rifle deals reliable damage with a very small spread, making it best at medium or close range. Get used to tracking enemies so that all three shots from the burst connect.
• Landing two full bursts as headshots will kill 250 hp targets.

Synthetic Burst Rifle (ADS)

If an enemy is further away, Emre can aim down his rifle's sights to increase its accuracy and falloff range, and get a better view on the distant target. The damage numbers are identical to the normal firing.

• This allows Emre to remain deadly even at distance. While aiming down sights, the rifle's spread is virtually gone, making it very easy to land a full burst on a ranged target.
• Up close, however, your reduced field of vision can make this option much more cumbersome. In this case, either switch to firing from the hip or use the Siphon Blaster.

Siphon Blaster

This ability serves as Emre's means of survival and as a way of brawling up-close. In this state, Emre trades his burst rifle for an explosive sidearm with lifesteal, and also gains increased mobility via a higher jump.

• During this state, Emre trades some raw damage output for significantly boosted survivability and mobility. The lifesteal and increased jump allows you to easily evade enemy attacks and heal up whatever small chip damage they might have hit you with.
• Keep in mind that it is your only means of self-defense up-close and has a lengthy cooldown, so always play around when it is available: if you have it, don't be afraid to chase enemies or hold aggressive angles, but if you don't, play it safe and keep watch for enemies attempting to flank you.
• The Blaster has a limited duration and heat sink, similar to Orisa's Augmented Fusion Driver. If it overheats, the ability will automatically end, even if the timer hasn't run out. As such, try not to fire the weapon wildly unless you need to desperately finish a target off, instead, pace your shots or use the Heat Sink perk to retain charge on direct hit.
  • With the perk available, Emre can effectively duel most tanks in the game for as long as his ability is active, as they are typically large targets that are easy to land direct shots on who also deal less damage. While he may not kill them outright, he can force their attention and leave them open for the rest of Emre's team to kill.

Cyber Frag

Emre's main tool for dealing burst damage. The grenade will automatically explode after a short delay following its first bounce, or after sticking to any surface if he is using his Cyber Adhesion perk.

• This serves great as a finisher against an injured enemy or as an opener to an unaware enemy to kill them before they can react. Get used to bouncing the grenade either directly in front of a target or at a wall around them to ensure they are caught in the blast radius.
• While situational, Emre can also use his grenades' knockback to get a boosted jump, similar to Bastion. In circumstances where he wants to save his Siphon Blaster, the grenade jump can be a viable alternative, and this technique is easier to pull off if he is using Cyber Adhesion.

Override Protocol

Emre's ultimate ability. After a short cast, Emre gains full, unrestricted flight and trades his rifle for a powerful cannon that fires either rapid fire light rounds or a charged heavy round that deals extreme damage. His light shots can be fired indefinitely, but his heavy rounds have a delay between firing.

• This ultimate is a great way of cleaning up a scattered team or forcing them to use defensive abilities to cover for you.
• Do not try to activate it while under fire, as the brief delay combined with your inability to fight back means the enemy will often be able to burst you down before you can attack. Instead, activate it from behind cover or from an unexpected angle.

Match-Ups and Team Synergy

Tank

Tank Matchups & Synergies
Hero	Match-Up	Team Synergy
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Damage

Damage Matchups & Synergies
Hero	Match-Up	Team Synergy
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Support

Support Matchups & Synergies
Hero	Match-Up	Team Synergy
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Map Strategies

Control

Control Map Strategies
Map	Strategy & Stage Tips
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Busan	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Busan are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Downtown Strategy details missing. Sanctuary Strategy details missing. MEKA Base Strategy details missing.
Ilios	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Ilios are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Lighthouse Strategy details missing. Well Strategy details missing. Ruins Strategy details missing.
Lijiang Tower	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Lijiang Tower are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Control Center Strategy details missing. Garden Strategy details missing. Night Market Strategy details missing.
Nepal	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Nepal are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Village Strategy details missing. Shrine Strategy details missing. Sanctum Strategy details missing.
Oasis	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Oasis are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! City Center Strategy details missing. Gardens Strategy details missing. University Strategy details missing.
Samoa	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Samoa are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Beach Strategy details missing. Downtown Strategy details missing. Volcano Strategy details missing.

Escort

Escort Map Strategies
Map	Strategy & Stage Tips
Overall Strategy	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Overall Strategy are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them!
Circuit Royal	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Circuit Royal are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Dorado	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Dorado are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Havana	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Havana are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Junkertown	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Junkertown are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Rialto	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Rialto are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Route 66	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Route 66 are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Shambali Monastery	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Shambali Monastery are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Watchpoint: Gibraltar	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Watchpoint: Gibraltar are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.

Hybrid

Hybrid Map Strategies
Map	Strategy & Stage Tips
Overall Strategy	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Overall Strategy are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them!
Blizzard World	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Blizzard World are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Eichenwalde	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Eichenwalde are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Hollywood	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Hollywood are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
King's Row	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for King's Row are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Midtown	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Midtown are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Numbani	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Numbani are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.
Paraíso	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Paraíso are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Attack Strategy details missing. Defense Strategy details missing.

Push

Push Map Strategies
Map	Strategy & Stage Tips
Overall Strategy	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Overall Strategy are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them!
Colosseo	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Colosseo are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Pushing Strategy details missing. Defending Strategy details missing.
Esperança	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Esperança are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Pushing Strategy details missing. Defending Strategy details missing.
New Queen Street	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for New Queen Street are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Pushing Strategy details missing. Defending Strategy details missing.
Runasapi	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Runasapi are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Pushing Strategy details missing. Defending Strategy details missing.

Flashpoint

Flashpoint Map Strategies
Map	Strategy & Stage Tips
Overall Strategy	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Overall Strategy are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them!
Aatlis	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Aatlis are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Station Strategy details missing. Garden Strategy details missing. Town Center Strategy details missing. Bazaar Strategy details missing. Resort Strategy details missing.
New Junk City	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for New Junk City are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Arena Strategy details missing. The Ducts Strategy details missing. Refinery Strategy details missing. Junkyard Strategy details missing. Bomb Flats Strategy details missing.
Suravasa	TBA RATING | TBA FEATURE Map strategy details for Suravasa are currently missing. You can help the Overwatch Wiki by adding them! Market Strategy details missing. Garden Strategy details missing. Palace Strategy details missing. Temple Strategy details missing. Ruins Strategy details missing.

Hero Challenges

Name	Icon	Description	Reward
Siphon Soul		Restore 200 health with a single use of Siphon Blaster in Quick or Competitive Play.	Pixel
Lethal Upload		Eliminate 3 enemies with a single use of Override Protocol in Quick or Competitive Play.	Cute

Trivia

• "Emre" is an often-used Turkish male name. "Sarıoğlu" is a Turkish surname, meaning "Son of Yellow".
• Emre was first seen in an Overwatch group photo in the Ana Origin Story back in 2016, though he was unidentified at the time alongside the also then-unreleased Sojourn. Emre's identity was later confirmed in 2023 in Overwatch: Declassified.
• Prior to the confirmation of Emre's identity, he was originally referred to as "Liao" by the community until Dr. Mina Liao's lore buildup in tandem with Echo's release back in 2020.
• Two of the streamer mode name options in the game are ''EmreMain'' and ''EmreMainReal'', the latter being added after Emre's release.
• Emre often spoke of retiring in Havana.^[3]
• Emre (along with Domina) are the fifth and sixth trilingual heroes respectively in Overwatch (after Baptiste, Kiriko, Illari and Vendetta) as he speaks English, Turkish and Finnish. However, it is possible that he is only able to speak Finnish as a result of his Override Protocol, as this is the only time he is heard speaking it.
• The text displayed in the visual effect that plays when Emre spawns reads "Aloitussekvenssi", which is Finnish for "Start sequence". On the other side of the HUD reads "[Varoitus] luvaton käyttöyritys kirjattu. Lähde: Tunnistamaton." Which means "[Warning] Unauthorized attempt at operation logged. Source: Unknown". Right below this is more Finnish that reads "Eheystarkistus käynnissä" meaning "integrity check in progress"
• On his official hero page, in the story section, there is a chapter titled "Overridden", with coded messaging.^[4] Whilst most of it is undecipherable, the first line "VGQKCTUS: DBRQJKOKM-KBCTUS FÄYJJCSTRTTY:" is trouble decoded and translated (from Finnish) to mean "WARNING: CHERNOBOG-BYPASS INITIATED", which suggests a connection from program controlling Emre to Chernobog.^[5]
  • This is further seen in his voice lines, as he speaks Finnish when being controlled.

Images

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Balance Change Log

For more information, see Patch Notes.

• Overwatch PvP

Overwatch PvP

Patch

Description

12 May 2026

Emre’s ability to sustain while applying consistent close‑range pressure was exceeding intended levels. Reducing Siphon Blaster’s healing conversion lowers survivability. Cyber Frag’s minimum radius has also been reduced to require greater precision to get maximum value.

Siphon Blaster

• Healing conversion reduced from 80% to 60%.

Cyber Frag

• Radius of maximum explosion damage reduced from 2 to 1.5 meters.

14 Apr 2026

Siphon Blaster

• Added an accessibility option which allows players to hold Secondary Fire to automatically fire Siphon Blaster at a reduced fire rate.

Heat Sink – Major Perk

• Heat generated from direct hits reduced from 100% to 60%.

10 Mar 2026

Reducing the delay before Altered Vitals triggers allows it to activate more reliably when disengaging.

Altered Vitals

• Time before trigger reduced from 4.5 to 4 seconds.

24 Feb 2026

Synthetic Burst Rifle

• Damage increased from 20 to 22.

13 Feb 2026

Synthetic Burst Rifle – Take Aim

• Falloff range increased from 30-45 to 35-50 meters.

Cyber Frag

• Explosion damage minimum radius increased from 1.25 to 2 meters.

10 Feb 2026

Hero Updates

General

• Roster Updates
  • Emre has been added to the Damage roster

References

v · d · e Heroes in Overwatch
Tank	Bruiser	Mauga	Orisa	Roadhog	Zarya
	Initiator	D.Va	Doomfist	Hazard	Winston	Wrecking Ball
	Stalwart	Domina	Junker Queen	Ramattra	Reinhardt	Sigma
Damage	Flanker	Anran	Genji	Reaper	File:Icon-Shion.png Shion	Tracer	Vendetta	Venture
	Recon	Echo	Freja	Pharah	Sierra	Sombra
	Sharpshooter	Ashe	Cassidy	Hanzo	Sojourn	Widowmaker
	Specialist	Bastion	Emre	Junkrat	Mei	Soldier: 76	Symmetra	Torbjörn
Support	Medic	Kiriko	Lifeweaver	Mercy	Moira
	Survivor	Brigitte	Illari	Juno	Mizuki	Wuyang
	Tactician	Ana	Baptiste	Jetpack Cat	Lúcio	Zenyatta