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This article is about the playable hero. For information on the generational title and his predecessors, see Doomfist (title).

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Doomfist is an Initiator Tank hero in Overwatch. Released on 27 July 2017, he is the 25th hero to be added to the game.

Overview

Doomfist Hero Selection

Doomfist’s cybernetics make him a highly-mobile, powerful frontline fighter. In addition to dealing ranged damage with his Hand Cannon, Doomfist can slam the ground, knock enemies into the air and off balance, or charge into the fray with his Rocket Punch. When facing a tightly packed group, Doomfist leaps out of view, then crashes down to earth with a spectacular Meteor Strike.

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    3D Portrait
  • 2D Portrait
    2D Portrait

Abilities

Passive Abilities

Role: Tank
Hero-ability-circle
Role Tank Circle
Type
Passive Ability
Less ultimate given by healing and damage received. Increases base health in Role Queue game modes.
Health:
150

Additional details:
  • Ultimate charge and perk progress generation from damage and healing dealt to heroes with the Role: Tank passive is reduced by 40%.
  • All tanks have 150 more health in Role Queue. The amount of armor and/or shields remains the same.

6v6 details:
  • No longer grants increased base health.
  • Ultimate charge generation reduction reduced from 40% to 20%.

Sub-Role: Initiator
Hero-ability-circle
Sub-Role Tank Initiator Circle
Type
Passive Ability
Gain a heal over time after using a specified movement ability.
Healing:
50
Duration:
1 second

Additional details:
  • Triggers when using certain movement abilities:
  • Lasts for 1 second with a 5 second cooldown. This is seperate from the cooldown of the ability.
  • Once triggered, all 50 healing will be granted, even if the hero takes damage mid-heal.
  • The passive doesn't activate if the hero is full health.

The Best Defense...
Hero-ability-circle
The best defense
Type
Passive Ability
Dealing damage with abilities creates temporary overhealth.
Overhealth:
40 per enemy (normal abilities)
75 per enemy (Meteor Strike)
200 (max total)
Duration:
3 seconds
overhealth
This ability gives additional health that cannot be healed and gives enemies 50% less ultimate change when damaged.
Doomfist generates temporary overhealth when he deals ability damage.

Additional details:
  • The total amount of overhealth gained through both methods is capped at +200 overhealth.
  • After 3 seconds, the overhealth starts decaying at 3 health per second. Dealing more ability damage will reset this condition.
  • Overhealth is only generated if the ability damages an enemy player.

6v6 details:
  • Overhealth gained per target reduced from 40 to 25 HP.
  • Maximum temporary health reduced from 200 to 150 health.

Keywords:
overhealth
This ability gives additional health that cannot be healed and gives enemies 50% less ultimate change when damaged.

Weapons

Hand Cannon
Key mouse 1
Hero-ability-circle
Hand cannon
Type
Weapon
Effect Type
Shotgun Shotgun (projectile)
Blocked by barriers.
Ignores barriers.
Ignores barriers.
Blocked by Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
Blocked by Deflect/Javelin Spin.
Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
Affected by damage boosts.
Ignores damage boosts.
Ignores damage boosts.
Affected by Amplification Matrix.
Ignores Amplification Matrix.
Ignores Amplification Matrix.
Short-range weapon with spread. Reloads automatically.
Damage:
5 – 1.5 (per shot)
55 – 16.5 (per volley)
Falloff range:
15 – 30 meters
Headshot:
✓ (x2)
Rate of fire:
3 volleys/s
1.36 volleys/s (continuous fire of final shot)
Shots per volley:
11
Ammo consumption:
1
Ammo:
4
Reload time:
0.4 seconds (per shot)
1.6 seconds (from empty)
Projectile speed:
80 m/s
Projectile radius:
0.05 meters
Spread:
2.5 degrees
critical
Deals 2x damage when hitting critical locations.
travel time
Projectile attacks and healing with travel time. Can be Negated.

Additional details:
  • Reloading automatically begins once the recovery (0.33 seconds) from previous shot ends, resulting the first projectile to be loaded after 0.73 seconds delay in total.
  • Reloading is interrupted if Hand Cannons is fired.
  • Using quick melee does not interfere with the reload timer.
  • Damage per second: 73.3 while firing continuously, 165 burst from full ammo.

Keywords:
critical
Deals 2x damage when hitting critical locations.
travel time
Projectile attacks and healing with travel time. Can be Negated.

Special Abilities

Rocket Punch
Key mouse 2
Hero-ability-circle
Rocket punch
Cooldown Icon
4 seconds
Type
Ability
Effect Type
Melee Melee
Movement Movement
Blocked by barriers.
Ignores barriers.
Ignores barriers.
Blocked by Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
Blocked by Deflect/Javelin Spin.
Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
Affected by damage boosts.
Ignores damage boosts.
Ignores damage boosts.
Affected by Amplification Matrix.
Ignores Amplification Matrix.
Ignores Amplification Matrix.
Hold to charge then release to launch forward and knock an enemy back. Damage increases if the enemy hits a wall.
Damage:
25 - 75 (base, impact damage)
10 - 40 (base, wall slam)
38 - 113 (empowered, impact damage)
15 - 60 (empowered, wall slam)
Headshot:
✕
Cast time:
0.2 seconds (min)
1 seconds (full charge)
1.6 second (max)
0.4 seconds (fire recovery)
Duration:
0.5 seconds (max. travel time)
0.5 seconds (stun, punch impact)
0.15 seconds (stun, wall slam)
0.15 - 0.6 seconds (stun, empowered wall slam)
20 seconds (Empowered Rocket Punch max duration)
Max. range:
6.3 - 19.7 meters (self)
9.3 - 29.4 meters (self, empowered)
5.5 - 13.2 meters (knockback)
Mov. speed buff:
+700% (normal punch)
+1100% (empowered punch)
Mov. speed penalty:
-50% penalty (charging)
Knockback speed:
15 - 35 m/s
area of effect✱
Affects targets in a cylindrical area.
collide
When two abilities with this property clash, both heroes suffer Knockdown.
displace
Prevents a hero from taking actions while moving them, interrupts Channeled abilities, and is not Cleansable.
jump cancel
This ability can be ended early by jumping for bonus movement.
melee
A short range physical attack that can hit multiple enemies. Pierces Barriers and Negate Projectile. Blocked by Ignore Melee abilities.
movement
Silenced by Hinder. An ability that grants the hero enhanced movement that ends prematurely when interrupted by Displace, Hacked, Hinder, Sleep, and Stun.
stun
Prevents a hero from taking actions, interrupts Channeled abilities and is removed by Greater Cleanse.

Additional details:
  • In addition to damage, charge also affects the distance the punch will travel and the distance of the knockback.
  • The punch impact hitbox is roughly the same size as Doomfist.
  • If Rocket Punch connects, it will also apply its effects to all targets in a small area behind the punched target. This is called 'Blastback'.
  • Rocket Punch briefly stuns enemies on initial impact and again for 0.15 seconds if the enemy is knocked against a wall.
  • Rocket Punch can be empowered by Power Block Power Block:
    • An empowered Rocket Punch deals +50% damage, has +50% speed/distance, greatly increased blastback area, and the wall slam stuns the target for 0.15 - 0.6 seconds based on charge.
  • Rocket Punch has natural power limiters in the form of what is known as ‘Sliders’ & ‘Bouncers’. Both are intentional parts of controlling how often and easily punched targets will impact a surface and will only activate if specific conditions are met.
    • A Slider will trigger if a punched target impacts a surface at an angle greater than 55° relative to their knockback trajectory.
    • A Bouncer will trigger if a punched target impacts an obstacle in their trajectory path with less than 50% of their hitbox vertically. Bouncers tend to occur less often as they depend heavily on the shape of nearby geometry.
  • If Rocket Punch collides with another ability with Collide property (Ability-reinhardt3 Charge, Shield Bash Shield Bash, Whirlwind Dash Whirlwind Dash, a charging Ability-ashe4 B.O.B., or another Rocket punch Rocket Punch) both participants get knocked down for 1.7 seconds. This is also called 'The Stalemate Mechanic'.
    • The Blastback effect of Rocket Punch will ignore and override the Stalemate mechanic where applicable.
  • While the Melee keyword states that it is blocked by Ignore Melee abilities (e.g. Ability JavelinSpin Javelin Spin, Ability-genji2 Deflect), the Stun can go through and interrupt these abilities, which allows the punch to connect.
    • If the target is Unstoppable or the Ignore Melee ability cannot be interrupted, for example Orisa during Ability Orisa Fortify Fortify, they will not take damage from the punch, but the blastback effect to enemies behind them will still apply.
  • Rocket Punch's wall-impact trajectory can be altered mid-motion by other knockback effects.
  • Rocket Punch can be cancelled by activating any other ability or pressing primary fire.
    • If Rocket Punch is cancelled through aforementioned means by Doomfist during the charge, the empowered state is not consumed. But if the punch has already started, the empowered state will be consumed.
  • If Rocket Punch is interrupted by enemy crowd control, it goes on cooldown and the empowered state is lost.
  • Rocket Punch's speed buff while punching does not count towards global speed buff cap.
  • The punch is not stopped by fences or other breakables in its path, destroying them as it passes through.

Keywords:
area of effect✱
Affects targets in a cylindrical area.
collide
When two abilities with this property clash, both heroes suffer Knockdown.
displace
Prevents a hero from taking actions while moving them, interrupts Channeled abilities, and is not Cleansable.
jump cancel
This ability can be ended early by jumping for bonus movement.
melee
A short range physical attack that can hit multiple enemies. Pierces Barriers and Negate Projectile. Blocked by Ignore Melee abilities.
movement
Silenced by Hinder. An ability that grants the hero enhanced movement that ends prematurely when interrupted by Displace, Hacked, Hinder, Sleep, and Stun.
stun
Prevents a hero from taking actions, interrupts Channeled abilities and is removed by Greater Cleanse.

Seismic Slam
LSHIFT
Hero-ability-circle
Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam
Cooldown Icon
6.5 seconds
Type
Ability
Effect Type
Shockwave Shockwave
Movement Movement
Leap forward and smash the ground.
Damage:
50
Headshot:
✕
Cast time:
None
Radius:
15 meters
View angle:
100°
Height:
1.45 meters (shockwave)
1.45 meters (climb and drop)
Movement speed:
30 m/s
evasive
Can pass through enemy heroes and does not block movement.
movement
Silenced by Hinder. An ability that grants the hero enhanced movement that ends prematurely when interrupted by Displace, Hacked, Hinder, Sleep, and Stun.
shockwave
Travels along the ground and can climb or drop in height. Blocked by barriers.

Additional details:
  • Seismic Slam features a micro-lock that will fully stop a target's movement if they are airborne, but will do virtually nothing to a grounded target.
  • Seismic Slam can climb both up & down surfaces within its vertical range, similar to Ability-reinhardt5 Earthshatter.
  • Doomfist's momentum is retained if the ability is cancelled by Sleep Dart or Hack.
  • Seismic Slam can be canceled by reactivating the ability or activating any other ability.
  • Destroys fences and other breakables Doomfist collides with while leaping.

6v6 details:
  • Cooldown increased from 6.5 to 7.5 seconds.

Keywords:
evasive
Can pass through enemy heroes and does not block movement.
movement
Silenced by Hinder. An ability that grants the hero enhanced movement that ends prematurely when interrupted by Displace, Hacked, Hinder, Sleep, and Stun.
shockwave
Travels along the ground and can climb or drop in height. Blocked by barriers.

Power Block
E
Hero-ability-circle
Power Block
Cooldown Icon
7 seconds
Type
Ability
Protect yourself from frontal attacks. Blocking heavy damage empowers Rocket Punch.
Dmg. reduction:
-75% taken
Cast time:
None
Duration:
0.34 seconds (min)
2.5 seconds (max)
Mov. speed penalty:
-35%
channeled
A continuous action that ends prematurely when interrupted by Displace, Hacked, Sleep, or Stun.

Additional details:
  • After mitigating 100 or more damage, the cooldown of Rocket punch Rocket Punch is immediately reset and the next Rocket Punch is empowered.
    • If Doomfist is already Empowered, blocking 100 or more damage with Power Block will not reset the cooldown of Rocket Punch.
    • The damage requirement is based on the damage mitigated rather than the raw incoming damage, therefore at least 133 incoming damage is required to empower a punch, as Power Block provides an 75% reduction (100 damage mitigated ÷ 75% = 133.3 raw incoming damage).
  • Power Block is a channeled ability; the ability is interrupted when Doomfist is affected by stunned, knocked down or hacked, including subsidiary effects.
    • The impact damage from the instance that applied the effect will still be blocked with the exception of another Doomfist's Rocket Punch.
  • Damage is blocked if the horizontal angle between the direction Doomfist is facing and the direction from the impact location to its source is less than ~53 degrees.
    • Doomfists's vertical view angle does not affect blocking, however his head hitbox may be exposed from some angles, allowing critical hits.
  • Effectiveness extends to area abilities and splash damage from projectiles. Damage is generally blocked when facing the center of the AoE.
  • Power Block mitigates delayed or triggered detonation damage from stuck projectiles and debuffs, regardless of the direction Doomfist is facing.
  • Does not affect damage over time effects from abilities.
  • Power Block can be canceled by reactivating the ability, activating any other ability, or pressing primary fire.

6v6 details:
  • Maximum duration reduced from 2.5 to 2 seconds.
  • Cooldown increased from 7 to 8 seconds.
  • Amount of damage to gain Empowered Punch increased from 100 to 120.

Keywords:
channeled
A continuous action that ends prematurely when interrupted by Displace, Hacked, Sleep, or Stun.

Ultimate Ability

Meteor Strike
Q
Hero-ability-circle
Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike
Ultimate Ready
1975
Type
Ultimate Ability
Effect Type
Area of effect Area of effect
Movement Movement
Blocked by barriers.
Ignores barriers.
Ignores barriers.
Blocked by Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
Blocked by Deflect/Javelin Spin.
Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
Affected by damage boosts.
Ignores damage boosts.
Ignores damage boosts.
Affected by Amplification Matrix.
Ignores Amplification Matrix.
Ignores Amplification Matrix.
Press Q to leap up into the air. Move the targeting circle, then press Key mouse 1 to strike the targeted area.
Damage:
300 (inner sphere)
100 – 50 (outer sphere)
Falloff range:
2 – 8 meters
Headshot:
✕
Healing:
90 per second (while targeting)
Cast time:
0 + 0.5 seconds (initial activation)
1 + 0.8 seconds (landing)
Duration:
4 seconds (targeting, max)
3 seconds (slow)
Radius:
2 meters (inner sphere)
8 meters (outer sphere)
Mov. speed buff:
+200%
Movement slow:
-50%
area of effect✱
Affects targets in a spherical area.
cleansable
Applies a negative status effect that can be removed by Cleanse.
health reveal
Reveals enemy hero health without dealing damage to them.
invulnerable✱
Cannot be damaged. Does not contest or capture objectives.
lesser cleanse✱
Removes Cleansable status effects. Impossible to use against Stun, Knockdown, Displace and Hacked.
phased
An Evasive ability that causes all attacks pass through the hero. Removes Sticky Abilities.
strong movement
Silenced by Hinder.

Additional details:
  • Empowers Rocket Punch on landing.
  • While in Meteor Strike, Doomfist regenerates health and his ability cooldown rates are accelerated by 100%.
  • While in Meteor Strike, Doomfist is untargetable and invisible to by both allies and enemies and and cannot contest objectives while in Meteor Strike. He also becomes phased out, cleansing most negative effects and stuck projectiles, such as Tracer's Ability-tracer4 Pulse Bomb.
  • While targeting, the "Zoom Out" option on secondary fire allows moving to the highest elevation level as opposed to staying on current level.
  • Contrary to Meteor Strike’s display reticle, the Ultimate's area of effect is not a 2-D circle on the floor, but is actually a 3-D sphere. The display reticle is a cross section of the central point of the Ultimate.
  • If Doomfist selects his landing zone in a void/death pit, he will be instantly eliminated and will lose the Ultimate.
  • If there is a Tree of Life Icon Tree of Life at the landing location, Doomfist will slide to its side upon landing.
  • Meteor Strike's speed buff while targeting does not count towards global speed buff cap.

Keywords:
area of effect✱
Affects targets in a spherical area.
cleansable
Applies a negative status effect that can be removed by Cleanse.
health reveal
Reveals enemy hero health without dealing damage to them.
invulnerable✱
Cannot be damaged. Does not contest or capture objectives.
lesser cleanse✱
Removes Cleansable status effects. Impossible to use against Stun, Knockdown, Displace and Hacked.
phased
An Evasive ability that causes all attacks pass through the hero. Removes Sticky Abilities.
strong movement
Silenced by Hinder.

Perks

Minor Perks

A Minor Perk is unlocked at level 2.

One-Two
Hero-ability-circle
Perk OneTwo
Type
Minor Perk
Hitting an enemy into a wall with Rocket Punch reloads all Hand Cannon and overfills ammo by 2.

    Survival of the Fittest
    Hero-ability-circle
    Perk Survival-of-the-Fittest
    Type
    Minor Perk
    The Best Defense grants 25 overhealth from eliminations and its max overhealth is increased by 50.
    Overhealth:
    25

    Additional details:
    • Max overhealth gained to 250
    • 200 (6v6)

    Major perks

    A Major Perk is unlocked at level 3.

    Aftershock
    Hero-ability-circle
    Aftershock
    Type
    Major Perk
    Enemies hit by Seismic Slam are slowed by 40% for 2 seconds.

      Power Matrix
      Hero-ability-circle
      Perk PowerMatrix
      Type
      Major Perk
      Power Block absorbs projectiles for the first second of its duration.

      Additional details:
      • The absorption functions similarly to Ability-dva3 Defense Matrix and Abilities-sigma3 Kinetic Grasp, fully negating the projectile before it hits. Melee, AoE and beam attacks and certain projectiles, like Abilities-sigma4 Accretion and Ability-Roadhog3 Chain Hook, cannot be absorbed.
      • Absorbed projectiles' damage charges empowered Rocket Punch an equivalent amount to Power Block.
      • Any form of damage that cannot be absorbed still receives the baseline 80% mitigation from front.
      • The absorption area extends slightly forward, allowing Doomfist to absorb projectiles that would normally not hit him.

      Hero-specific options

      Setting name Options Description
      Hold to use Power Block Off (default) Power Block deactivates when player presses the button again.
      On Power Block deactivates when player stops holding the button.
      Hand Cannon UI On (default) Hand Cannon ammo UI element is displayed below the crosshair.
      Off Hand Cannon ammo UI element is hidden.
      Hide Rocket Punch cancel text Off (default) Cancel text UI element is displayed to the left of the crosshair.
      On Cancel text UI element is hidden.
      Hide Rocket Punch charge meter Off (default) Charge meter UI element is displayed below the crosshair while charging Rocket Punch.
      On Charge meter UI element is hidden.

      Hide Power Block cancel text

      		Off (default) Cancel text UI element is displayed to the left of the crosshair.
      On Cancel text UI element is hidden.
      Relative aim sensitivity during Power Block 1% ... 500% (default: 100%) Multiplier to base aim sensitivity during Power Block.
      Swap Meteor Strike confirm and zoom-out inputs Off (default) Primary Fire confirms and Secondary Fire zooms out.
      On Secondary Fire confirms and Primary Fire zooms out.

      Strategy

      Doomfist is a close-combat fighter who excels in taking down enemy targets with his powerful combos. With his signature ability, Rocket Punch, he is incredibly mobile and can deal damage and knockback to enemies, doing added damage and stunning if they hit a wall. Seismic Slam is also a dual-purpose ability that provides both high mobility, reasonable damage, and a large hitbox to gain overhealth from The Best Defense. Power Block is Doomfist's only defensive ability and is used primarily to Empower his gauntlet, allowing him to survive longer and amplifying the effects of his next Rocket Punch with even greater power. After casting Meteor Strike, Doomfist becomes invulnerable while choosing his landing location and then drops down, dealing damage in a large area. The Best Defense... helps him to mitigate punishment from the enemy team as long as he can continue dealing damage with his abilities. While Doomfist is strong up close, his damage falls off heavily at mid-to-long range, so unless he can close the distance between himself and an enemy, his only option is to use Hand Cannon, a shotgun style weapon with an automatic reload mechanic. Like other tanks, he typically takes more damage than other heroes due to his large hitbox.

      Weapon & Ability Strategies

      • The best defense The Best Defense...: Doomfist's passive ability. When Doomfist deals damage with his abilities, he gains overhealth akin to Lúcio's Ability-Lucio4 Sound Barrier. The overhealth can accumulate up to a maximum of 200, giving Doomfist a maximum of 725 effective health without any other bonuses. After a short delay, the overhealth begins to decay.
        • Doomfist receives more overhealth from Meteor Strike than from his other abilities, precisely 75 overhealth per enemy hit.
        • Doomfist increases his durability by quickly and continually replenishing his overhealth in the midst of combat.
        • All of Doomfist's abilities provide overhealth in proportion to the number of enemies hit. For Rocket Punch and Seismic Slam, that rate is 35 overhealth per enemy hit (1 enemy hit = +35 overhealth, 2 enemies hit = +70 overhealth, etc). For Meteor Strike, the rate is 75 overhealth per enemy hit (1 enemy hit = +75 overhealth, 2 enemies hit = +150 overhealth, etc).
      • Hand cannon Hand Cannon: Doomfist's primary weapon. Doomfist shoots pellets in a hexagram spread from his knuckles. Unlike other weapons, it automatically reloads.
        • This is Doomfist's main form of self-followup to combos and general source of damage output.
        • Hand Cannon is slightly off-set to the left similar to Zarya's Particle Cannon beam. This makes aiming at ranges within 10 meters a little more challenging.
        • While strong at close range, the spread and damage falloff of this weapon makes it much less effective at medium to long range.
          • While falloff begins at 15 meters, the spread of Hand Cannon will typically cause a portion of bullets per shot to miss starting at 12 meters.
        • While ammo does replenish automatically, it does not happen instantly. Efficient use of ammo is key.
        • Hand Cannon should be used just before and in between ability combinations to deal quick bursts of extra damage at no cost.
      • Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam: Doomfist lunges at the ground and slams it with his gauntlet.
        • Seismic Slam can be used to move in and out of fights very quickly.
        • Seismic Slam can be utilised to very quickly farm ultimate charge and personal shields for Doomfist to work with.
        • Seismic Slam can be cancelled with any other ability and will retain its momentum. The sooner it is cancelled, the more momentum is kept. This is a useful method to use for traversing maps at high speeds and navigating between high and low ground positions.
        • Seismic Slam can be used after a Rocket Punch to carry the momentum of the Punch and extend the effective leap distance of Seismic Slam. This is commonly known as a Super Slam.
        • Seismic Slam's micro-lock can be used to stop enemies trying to escape by controlling their movement if timed correctly.
          • This micro-lock effect will always work on Wrecking Ball when in his Ball Form, regardless of if he is airborne or on the ground.
      • Rocket punch Rocket Punch: Doomfist unleashes the power of his gauntlet to propel himself forward and impact the first object he hits. The ability will knock back enemy heroes and potentially slam them against walls, stunning them and dealing bonus damage.
        • While charging his gauntlet, Doomfist is basically immobile. Use it to quickly enter battle or retreat. If deciding to attack with this ability, try to charge it behind a wall or from a safe position.
        • Enemies hit will also knockback their nearby teammates alongside their pathway, potentially knocking them into walls, while receiving equal damage and stun. When empowered, the size of this extra knockback radius increases dramatically.
          • For this knockback area to correctly apply when punching a construct Doomfist requires direct line of sight to the character.
        • Rocket Punch will temporarily stun affected enemies when punched. It can be used to interrupt channeled ultimates and abilities such as Roadhog's Ability-Roadhog2 Take a Breather or Cassidy's Ability-mccree4 Deadeye. An extra stun of 0.15 seconds (up to 0.65 when Empowered) is also applied if the targets hit a wall.
        • Following up Rocket Punch with primary fire is a good way to get high burst damage. Punching enemies typically only helps Doomfist to guarantee a single followup shot, regardless of wall slam. An Empowered punch allows for more shots depending on the wall stun duration achieved.
        • Rocket Punch can be cancelled during its charge at any time. If cancelled while Empowered, Rocket Punch will retain the Empowerment status unless cancelled with Seismic Slam.
        • Rocket Punches stun effect will override and knock enemy players out of the frozen effect from Mei's Ability-mei4 Blizzard.
      • Power Block Power Block: Doomfist puts up his fist in a blocking stance and blocks 75% of all damage taken from the front only. Mitigating 100 or more damage empowers your next Rocket Punch.
        • While blocking, Doomfist is slowed to 65% of his normal movement speed.
        • To maximize the probability of getting charged, looking down at approximately a 45° angle will expose Doomfist's head hitbox, effectively doubling the incoming damage to be blocked.
        • There are two main methods to utilise Power Block effectively. Blocking/Tanking damage & Catching damage.
          • Blocking/Tanking damage is self explanatory. Using block on incoming damage targeted at Doomfist will reduce it, allowing him to tank the incoming damage while simultaneously empowering his gauntlet. Be careful though as this method has the highest chance of failing to empower Doomfist's gauntlet since Doomfist is the primary target and players can chose to stop shooting him at any given moment, resulting in no empowerment and a wasted cooldown.
          • Catching damage is a little different and can be risky to use depending on the enemies' team composition. Using block while jumping in front of allies who are the primary targets of incoming damage will allow Doomfist to simultaneously block incoming damage for his teammates and empower his gauntlet at the same time. This method almost always guarantees empowerment as Doomfist was not the primary target for the damage, so players will not typically register that they are feeding him a free empowerment and can't chose to not shoot him as easily.
          • A 3rd more risky, selfish, and stylish method to utilise Power Block is what is known as Parrying or Flashing. Parrying is reserved for instances of incredibly high burst damage such as Cassidy's Ability-mccree4 Deadeye or a Widowmaker taking a scoped shot, that can be held and let loose in a very controlled manner. Using block just before these abilities are fired at Doomfist will guarantee empowerment, but be careful as mis-timing Power Block will more often than not result in being eliminated.
      • Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike (Ultimate): Doomfist's ultimate ability. Doomfist launches into the sky and disappears. He will then strike down with the force of a meteor.
        • Meteor Strike is a good zoning tool — it can be used on the objective to force enemies to move away.
        • For maximum effect, Meteor Strike should be combined with other crowd control effects like Mei's Ability-mei4 Blizzard or Junkrat's Ability-Junkrat3 Steel Trap or used to repeatedly chain ability comobs together for extended periods of time.
        • During the landing animation, Doomfist is vulnerable to attacks and crowd control. Avoid using this ability without backup.
        • Meteor Strike is best utilised as a tool to freely reposition and refresh Doomfist's cooldowns for another rotation in a fight or a tactical reset.
        • This ability can be used to destroy important enemy units such as Symmetra's Ability-symmetra4 Teleporter, Torbjörn's Ability-torbjorn3 Turret, Wrecking Ball's Minefield Minefield, Baptiste's Baptiste-ability3 Immortality Field or Mercy during Ability-mercy5 Resurrect.
        • Meteor Strike applies a very powerful slow effect to all enemies caught within it's area of effect, use this slow to set up allied attacks to secure damage and eliminations much faster.
        • Remember: Meteor Strike is a 3-D sphere, so it can affect enemies above and below the targeting reticle if placed correctly.

      General Strategies

      Target Prioritisation: Who Should Doomfist Fight?
      • Unlike other tanks, Doomfist should not focus very much of his attention on the tank matchup, even if it’s in his favour. While he can very easily control most tanks' movements and stop their advances, he does not present enough sustained threat to make a long-term impact on a team fight focusing the other tank. Doomfist’s time is better spent prioritising Damage and Support eliminations, only focusing on fighting the other tank when the risk of engaging his ideal targets outweighs the priority.
      • Ideally, Doomfist should be looking to try and pick off targets that are alone and isolated from the team, or have just used resources for other things and don’t have capacity to fight back beyond simply shooting back. Targets like a Widowmaker that just used Ability-widowmaker2 Grappling Hook or an Ana that has just used Ability-ana2 Sleep Dart are prime examples of targets deserving of Doomfist’s focus, as they have used key resources and are isolated away from the team.
      • A lot of Supports come with an increased measure of risk, as the more accessible targets often have strong countermeasures that can easily turn an engagement against Doomfist. Weighing up the risk/reward ratio of engaging any character is key.
      Maps, Modes, & Engagements: How to Manoeuvre the Battlefield
      • Doomfist’s strengths and weaknesses are amplified by the maps he is on and the way they are designed. Some maps help Doomfist by providing ample amounts of natural cover and allow him to easily control how and when he engages enemies, while other maps might not provide much cover at all and may naturally force Doomfist into unfavourable scenarios, even when played well.
        • Maps & Modes:
          • Control (a.k.a King of the Hill/KotH) is where Doomfist is at his strongest. Maps like Oasis, Lijiang Tower, & Nepal make it very easy for Doomfist to work on as the objectives are locked in one place, allowing for Doomfist to freely move in and around them to engage enemies. Utilising the abundant natural cover, complex verticality, unique pathways and hazards crammed into their designs aid Doomfist into forcing unfavourable situations on enemy players.
          • Hybrid & Escort (a.k.a Payload) modes are heavily map dependant for Doomfist to succeed. Maps like Circuit Royal, Dorado, Havana, and Blizzard World, are examples of maps that are very difficult for Doomfist to work on, as they’re open, very linear, and do not provide much natural cover, making Doomfist’s approach to engagements much harder to take securely and reliably. On the other side, maps like Numbani, King's Row, and Rialto give Doomfist ample flexibility to work on as they possess a lot of flank routes, unique designs, and abundant natural cover.
          • Flashpoint is very similar to control and plays almost the exact same way, allowing Doomfist to succeed with ease. The only major difference is the map size and amount of control points. Flashpoint maps are the largest maps in the entire game and can cover up to 200 meters between two flashpoints. While this means nothing for Doomfist who can leap across most maps in an instant, it does mean that his team will often be far behind him in the transitions between flashpoints, leaving him alone and open to a group attack.
          • Push is not too bad for Doomfist to work on, as the objective is constantly shifting positions. He is one of few characters that can reliably keep up with it, but it can be very hit-or-miss, depending on how the map is designed.
            • Colosseo, for example, is designed somewhat like Circuit Royal and Havana, being very linear and open, making it difficult for Doomfist to be particularly effective, whereas Esperança is very complex and has a lot of verticality and flank potential to it, providing Doomfist with ample opportunity to make plays and initiate engagements.
          • Doomfist can also struggle on map areas that become very enclosed and claustrophobic. Places like Eichenwalde's final section, Route 66's final section, and Antarctic Peninsula's Sublevel are all very enclosed areas that do not allow for very much freedom to move about. While they may offer flank routes, natural cover, and unique areas to work with, they still limit how freely Doomfist can move about the maps.
        • Engagements:
          • Engaging correctly as Doomfist is paramount to succeeding in a team fight. Unlike most other heroes in the game, Doomfist does not build up to a big impactful Ultimate ability. All of his power resides in his ability cycles, or his “neutral game”, which does not leave very much room for error, so care must be taken to ensure that engagements are properly and accurately assessed before they're taken. Measured and controlled use of abilities is incredibly important as each scenario dictates a different engagement method.
            • For example, opening with Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam can be used to generate overhealth, brawl with and bruise enemy teams before selecting a target or two to isolate and focus on. It can also be used to initiate a dive on an isolated target. Alternatively, Seismic Slam could be left to last and used as a disengagement tool, if Doomfist chose to engage with Rocket Punch. Determining the best way to apply each ability for each scenario is what separates a good Doomfist from a bad Doomfist.
          • Target acquisition and control is also incredibly important for Doomfist, as some scenarios require Doomfist to rapidly follow or swap between targets during fights. Keeping track of who is being targeted, and which targets can be swapped to for maximum effect can change the flow of a fight.
          • If Doomfist has his ultimate Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike, he can play much more aggressively without fear of over-commitment, as the ultimate can be utilised as a dual purpose “get-out-of-jail-free” card and neutral reset, allowing him to cycle more cooldown rotations.
      Space Creation & Area Denial
      • Unlike other tanks, Doomfist’s space creation and denial is not as tangible or obvious as a Barrier or high impact cooldown, it is more abstract and can often be harder for his team to recognise. Doomfist cycles his cooldowns to apply pressure, uses cover and positions intelligently around the map to create off angles and draw attention away from the rest of his team to create space, essentially becoming a big distraction/threat the enemy team must deal with. This sounds very easy and simple to do, however, this is just step one. Doomfist must recognise if he can capitalise on whether the enemy team ignores him or focuses him.
        • If the enemy team decides to focus Doomfist, he must continue to cycle cooldowns and look to survive their assault while disrupting as much as he can while his team capitalises on the space created. It is also important for Doomfist to understand if his team can recognise the space he has created in this situation or not and if they are enacting on it.
        • If the enemy team choose to ignore Doomfist, that is when he must seek a target to pick himself, creating more direct and tangible space for his allies to capitalise on and more often than not immediately drawing all attention to himself once he attacks.
      • Doomfist also excels at stalling objectives, especially when he has his ultimate. Cycling his cooldowns allows Doomfist to deal wide area damage, control when & where the enemy team can contest and sustain himself all at once.
      Play Smart, Not Hard: Brains > Brawn!
      • Intelligent play is always encouraged on any hero in the game, but none more than Doomfist. Doomfist possesses the utility and means to elevate smarter play and grant opportunities to counter his counters, however, he lacks the raw power and threat to do this completely independently. A large part of Doomfist's gameplay is observing and gauging enemy and ally intelligence, and whether they possess the knowledge and capacities required to counteract or work with Doomfist properly. Doomfist must also be able to recognise if enemies or allies have the capacity to learn and adapt to the things Doomfist does mid-game.
      • Mind-gaming enemy players is an incredibly strong tool for any tank to utilise, but Doomfist can utilise it a little more effectively than most. Baiting enemies into doing specific things or forcing cooldowns is one way for Doomfist to mind game enemy players and make them either waste resources, or in the case of the Punch/Block bait (where Doomfist charges Rocket punch Rocket Punch then cancels it with Power Block Power Block before releasing) to feed his empowerment. Doomfist can also use his hyper mobility to zoom around enemies to confuse and distract them without ever actually engaging on them.
      • Voice line spamming can also mess with and infuriate enemy players to a degree. The most common voice line to perform this tactic with is the "And they say chivalry is dead" voice line. Be careful though, as there are hidden game mechanics in place to dampen this, so spacing out the voice lines is required.

      AN DEY SAY! AN DEY SAY! AN DEY SAY! AN DEY SAY!..

      Getting Hard Countered

      Countering Doomfist is all about resources and how they are utilised. Certain characters, pairings and entire team compositions can utilise and/or combine certain resources to hard-stop Doomfist and prevent him from attaining any value at all, no matter how well he plays. This section is dedicated to some of the hardest things Doomfist can face, wherein almost all these cases swapping to another tank is strongly advised, as Doomfist simply will not be able to get value playing against them. In cases where swapping is not required, Doomfist is recommended to ignore and avoid the problematic characters if he can.

      • The Hard Stop Comp
        • This specific composition is not a composition Doomfist can fight at all. It is recommended to swap to another tank that will be able to attain more value simply by existing. Featuring heroes like Roadhog, Echo, Sombra, Mercy & Zenyatta or Ana, this composition does not provide Doomfist with any room to work or any targets to try and engage on as all of the heroes involved are considered to be Doomfist’s hardest counters, so swapping is the only truly viable option.
      • Chunky & Survivable Comps
        • Featuring Roadhog, Zarya, Mauga or Orisa as the main tank and utilising any or all the characters with a base HP value greater than 250 provides Doomfist with very little opportunity to pick targets or create space. The raw HP pool to burn through alongside the utilities all of the bulkier heroes possess is far too much for Doomfist to handle. In cases like this, it can be map dependent on whether Doomfist should swap or not. Case-by-case judgement is required, but generally swapping is a better option.
      • Counter Engagement Combos
        • When paired together, Reinhardt & Mei work incredibly well. They both provide the utility and means to fully stop and counter a Doomfist’s engagement and ensure he is eliminated as a result. Reinhardt possesses the means to counter-charge and stun Doomfist while Mei can stop his engagements with her abilities and cut him off to prevent him disengaging. This is just one example, bit hero pairings like these can be quite dangerous for Doomfist, and it is recommended to avoid them and engage on other targets, or risk being entirely shut down.
      • Support Combos
        • Certain Support compositions can be extremely detrimental to Doomfist as they feed into each other repeatedly, preventing Doomfist from being able to do anything impactful. Combinations such as Brigitte/Zenyatta, Mercy/Baptiste and Kiriko/Lúcio all feed each other so incredibly powerfully that they make it difficult for Doomfist to attain any value. Note: These are not the only troublesome Support combinations, just some examples.
          • The Brigitte/Zenyatta combo sees Brigitte act as a babysitter to Zenyatta, ensuring he stays alive for the purpose of amplifying his and the teams damage output with Ability-zenyatta3 Orb of Discord which can be incredibly dangerous for Doomfist to deal with. On top of this, Brigitte is quite tanky for a support and poses a significant threat with her Shield Bash Shield Bash as it can stalemate a Rocket punch Rocket Punch very easily.
          • The Mercy/Baptiste combo is incredibly difficult to deal with as both of these supports combined output insane amounts of healing and can very easily undo/prevent any impact Doomfist provides. Baptiste’s Baptiste-ability2 Regenerative Burst (which is also AoE) doubles in strength for targets below 50% HP and Mercy’s Healing Beam is an easy to use, constant stream of HP/s. This makes them the ultimate combo in elimination prevention outside of instant burst damage eliminations, like a Hanzo or Widowmaker headshot. Targeting one or the other for elimination is also quite difficult, as either can heal the other or simply evade Doomfist with ease.
          • The Kiriko/Lúcio combo is difficult to deal with for two reasons. Doomfist struggles to reliably target both heroes and eliminate them as they are both incredibly mobile characters able to simply avoid Doomfist. Kiriko alone outputs a large amount of healing and possesses Protection Suzu Icon Protection Suzu to completely nullify anything Doomfist wants to do.
      • Pocketed Characters
        • Certain characters when pocketed are too much for Doomfist to handle, even if he has a decent matchup against them. His hardest counters are virtually impossible to counteract when pocketed, no matter the skill difference.
          • Characters like Sombra, Echo, Pharah, Tracer & Cassidy are exceptionally troublesome when pocketed, though that’s not to dismiss other pocketed characters as easy to deal with when pocketed. Depending on the Support pocketing them, almost all characters are impossible to eliminate without utilising an Empowered Rocket Punch and perfectly nailing the follow up shots in the head.
      Styling on Enemies: Counter the Counters
      • Because of Doomfist’s virtually limitless potential, he has both the means and opportunity to completely counteract his hardest counters in the game (except for his Tank counters). The player’s confidence in their own ability can enable them to chase after those that have swapped to or are playing a strong counter to Doomfist to discourage them, break their confidence and affect their performance. Though this is a dangerous game to play, as making even one error in this chase or failing to secure the elimination will result in feeding.
      • It has become somewhat of an unspoken culture among the more diehard Doomfist mains to always try and target the hardest counters wherever they can for the reason mentioned above, along with the idea of it providing an extra challenge to gameplay. Plus, it looks and feels awesome to punch a Pharah out of the sky or perfectly predict a Tracer’s Recall & Blinks.
      • Player discretion is heavily advised when attempting to engage in these chases.
      Techs: Knowledge is Power
      • Doomfist is one of the most complex and unique characters in the game, and as a result, various ability techniques dubbed “techs” (short for techniques) have been discovered and refined for application during gameplay. While these techs have played a defining role in Doomfist as a character ever since his introduction to the game, their utilisation is not entirely necessary for success.
      • The 5 most common techs will be listed here, but that does not mean these at the only techs available to Doomfist. For a more comprehensive list along with guides on how to execute all of these plus more, head to GetQuakedOn’s YouTube Channel. They are the community creator pioneering Doomfist’s skill ceiling with new and unique techs.
      • Only one tech is absolutely necessary for Doomfist to play well and that is our first tech.
      • Momentum Conservation:
        • This is a universal tech for all mobility in the game, but sees its application applied more on Doomfist than anywhere else. Momentum conservation is essentially cancelling an ability mid-motion to stop the abilities effects from happening, while conserving and utilising the momentum gained by it. This is the only essential tech for Doomfist to regularly apply, as it is what grants him his hyper mobility. The best example of its application on Doomfist is cancelling Rocket Punch with jump to fly forward freely.
      • The Rocket Bounce:
        • The Rocket Bounce was one of the first ever techs to be discovered for Doomfist and grants his Rocket Punch vertical mobility. This tech is executed by cancelling Rocket Punch just before impacting a surface with Doomfist’s feet and can send him flying upwards into the sky. The later the cancel, the higher the bounce can be.
          • Is this tech necessary for effective play? No, but if time is invested to learning and understanding the way it works, it can open more opportunities to path find around maps in unique and unpredictable ways, including using enemy players as surfaces.
      • The Diagonal Punch:
        • Much like the Rocket Bounce, the Diagonal Punch adds vertical momentum to Rocket Punch, however, it does not require the punch to be cancelled, allowing the ability to retain its damage and stunning properties.
          • Is this tech necessary for effective play? No, although it is extremely useful for engaging with Rocket Punch from different elevations, as not many players consider the Diagonal Punch as an option for Doomfist to fight them with while they are at a different elevation.
      • The Super Slam: 
        • The Super Slam is a combination tech featuring Rocket Punch, Seismic Slam and the application of the momentum conservation tech. Utilising the momentum conservation tech to carry the momentum of a Rocket Punch into a Seismic Slam this tech can increase the distance that can be travelled by the Seismic Slam by up to 3x. Executing this tech is as easy as cancelling a Rocket Punch with jump then immediately using Seismic Slam.
          • Is this tech necessary for effective play? Kind of. The Super Slam is a very useful hyper mobility tech to allow Doomfist to rollout from spawn with unmatched speed, so it is recommended to always use it out of spawn unless the fight is at or near the spawn room.
      • The Crouch Slam Effect:
        • The Crouch Slam Effect is an intriguing effect with multiple trigger methods. It essentially removes the arcing leap from Seismic Slam, and in return, Doomfist sticks to the floor and glides along it before slamming. The most common trigger method for this tech is a tech known as the Stair Slam, but it can also be triggered by enemy abilities that possess high gravity effects like Ramattra’s Ravenous Vortex or Sigma’s Gravitic Flux.
          • Is this tech necessary for effective play? No. If anything, this effect can actually be detrimental to the player unless they are keenly aware of it, how it can be triggered and what can be done with it, as it cuts the mobility and flexibility out of Seismic Slam and forces Seismic Slam to become very limited.
      Bugs: How Bad is It?
      • Doomfist is a very problematic hero when it comes to his functionality. His entire kit is designed around hyper mobility and melee attacks which don’t particularly mix together too well. As a result, Doomfist usually has a lengthy list of issues plaguing one or more aspects of his kit, ranging from incredibly minor animation issues to game changing ability failures and everything in between. It is important to familiarise oneself with these issues so that the player can avoid situations where they might occur more frequently or recognise when they do and don’t occur.
      • All of these issues are tracked and updated each patch in a document dubbed The Hydra (name selected for comedic purposes).

      Match-Ups and Team Synergy

      Tank

      New Tank Icon  Tank Matchups & Synergies
      Hero Match-Up Team Synergy
      Icon-D.Va
      D.Va
      		 EVEN -> STRONG MATCHUP | MEDIUM RISK
      Compared to most other Heroes, D.Va cannot negate most of Doomfist’s damage with her Ability-dva3 Defense Matrix. This makes her ability to peel for more vulnerable targets less effective than it would be against Heroes like Genji or Tracer. A skilled D.Va will still be able to prevent Doomfist from completing a combo by negating his Hand Cannon shots, though.

      Doomfist can also effectively negate D.Va's attempts to dive a target of choice with Rocket Punch, as it is on a slightly shorter cooldown than D.Va's Ability-dva2 Boosters.

      D.Va's Ability-dva7 Micro Missiles can deal a hefty amount of damage, making them ideal for attaining Empowerment. D.Va cannot manually cancel the missiles, so she must commit to feeding Doomfist Empowerment or look away to prevent it.

      D.Va's Ability-dva4 Self-Destruct provides enough damage to fully empower Doomfist's gauntlet at all of its damage ranges.

      D.Va vs. Doomfist is very much a skill- and knowledge-based matchup as both heroes share similar goals in team fights, though Doomfist features more utility and direct threat, so it is a little bit easier for him to be on the front foot.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      STRONG SYNERGY
      Like Doomfist, D.Va fits well into brawl and dive compositions. She can protect Doomfist and enable him to be extra tanky in brawl situations while also being able to dive with him and more efficiently eliminate targets.
      Icon-Domina
      Domina
      		 EVEN -> WEAK MATCHUP | HIGH RISK
      Domina’s architectural lockdown can be extremely frustrating for Doomfist to navigate. While Rocket Punch naturally ignores her Ability Barrier Array Barrier Array, Domina is a Stalwart Tank, meaning she inherently takes 40% less knockback from his punches and disrupts his combo flow. Diving into her territory is highly dangerous; she can use Ability Sonic Repulsors Sonic Repulsors to push Doomfist away, and if she has the Power Move perk, she can violently stun him against her own barriers for massive burst damage.

      Domina's Ultimate, ULT Panopticon Panopticon, is a major threat. If trapped inside the icosahedron, Doomfist will be completely cut off from his Support's healing line-of-sight. If he does not have the cooldowns to burst down the 450-HP cage or mitigate the implosion with Power Block Power Block, it is usually a death sentence.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      STRONG SYNERGY
      Domina's ability to command space perfectly complements Doomfist. She can provide long-range poke and a massive 6075-HP Ability Barrier Array Barrier Array for Doomfist to safely retreat behind after a dive. Offensively, a target trapped inside Domina's ULT Panopticon Panopticon or slowed by her Ability Crystal Charge Crystal Charge becomes a guaranteed, inescapable target for an Empowered Rocket Punch or Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike.
      Icon-Doomfist
      Doomfist
      		 MIRROR MATCHUP | MEDIUM RISK
      Mirror matchups always boil down to one major factor: Who has the better team resources?

      Possessing a team that can more efficiently and effectively work with and against a Doomfist will provide the player with a significant advantage when engaging in the mirror matchup. If one Doomfist has an easier time engaging, then he has more freedom and flexibility to dominate the game. This is especially powerful when Empowerment is factored in, as the Doomfist who utilises Rocket punch Rocket Punch more effectively (including its Empowerment) will often come out on top.

      It is important to note that the mirror matchup is one of two matchups where Doomfist can focus the other tank reliably, as he can very effectively control and negate his own abilities without sacrificing his regular value. Interrupting an enemy Doomfist's ability cycling can prevent him from building overhealth and ultimate charge, slowing his process down considerably. It is also important to keep in mind that Rocket Punch is one of two abilities in the game that can directly disrupt Power Block Power Block without giving it any progress towards Empowerment. Using this to prevent the other Doomfist from gaining Empowerment will dramatically reduce his overall impact.

      Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike is an ultimate with very low immediate impact; however, the other effects of the ultimate grant Doomfist an enhanced neutral game post-landing. Doomfist should look to disrupt and ideally cancel the free Empowerment an enemy Doomfist receives on landing Meteor Strike, as this will cut his value down and prevent him from capitalising on the extra effects of Meteor Strike.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      MIRROR SYNERGY
      Doomfist's mirror synergy is a hellish combination to deal with. Doomfist has enough self-sustain, mobility, and damage output that when doubled can wipe entire teams with little to no effort. Doomfist requires a lot of resources to pin down, so double the Doom means double the resources required.
      Icon-Hazard
      Hazard
      		 STRONG MATCHUP | MEDIUM RISK
      Hazard is a highly mobile, close-range brawler much like Doomfist, but Doomfist possesses a distinct advantage in their duels. Hazard relies heavily on Spike Guard Spike Guard to sustain himself under fire; however, because it is a channeled ability, Doomfist's Rocket punch Rocket Punch will instantly interrupt and cancel it, leaving Hazard highly vulnerable without his primary damage mitigation.

      Be mindful of Hazard's Jagged Wall Jagged Wall. Because it acts as a physical terrain object, Doomfist can actually use it to his advantage by punching an enemy into it to trigger his wall-stun, or by punching the wall itself to trigger his Blastback effect on enemies hiding behind it.

      Hazard's Ultimate, Downpour Downpour, is the biggest threat in his kit. The 2.8-second root will completely shut down Doomfist's hyper-mobility. Use Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam to immediately evacuate the targeted area before the spikes begin to fall.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      STRONG SYNERGY
      Hazard and Doomfist form a terrifying, hyper-mobile dive duo. Hazard's Violent Leap Violent Leap allows him to keep perfect pace with Doomfist's engagements. When Hazard uses Downpour Downpour to root multiple enemies in place, Doomfist is given a free, unmissable opportunity to land a devastating Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike or fully charged Empowered Punch on the immobilized targets.
      Icon-Junker Queen
      Junker Queen
      		 EVEN -> WEAK MATCHUP | HIGH RISK
      Junker Queen is not a particularly favourable matchup for Doomfist as she outputs a much higher amount of damage over a more sustained period, though he can dampen and restrict this output quite easily. Because Rocket Punch has such a short cooldown, Doomfist can look to cancel Junker Queen's Carnage Icon Carnage and Ultimate: Rampage Icon Rampage, removing most of her impact from each fight. It can also be used to dampen Junker Queen's mobility gained from her Commanding Shout Icon Commanding Shout and control where she goes.

      Doomfist must take care not to get stuck by her Jagged Blade Icon Jagged Blade, though, as its "pull" mechanic can override Seismic Slam's mobility and forcibly reposition him.

      Doomfist cannot block any of the bleed damage Junker Queen inflicts but can block the impact damage each ability deals.

      It is also important to be aware of Junker Queen's Commanding Shout, as it provides her allies with +50 Overhealth, making it quite painful to finish off a target if they gain its effects.

      Both Doomfist and Junker Queen are quite similar and share similar goals in team fights. Each aims to severely punish and capitalise on mistakes made by the enemy team or focus on eliminating squishy characters; the first to do either of these successfully is usually the winner of the team engagement.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      STRONG SYNERGY
      Like Doomfist, Junker Queen is a brawl master aiming to output steady and high damage while also sustaining herself in a fight, making this combo a nightmare to fight. Capitalising on each other's damage and ability usage to secure eliminations is the key to success. One specific combo to make short work of entire enemy teams is using Rocket Punch to bunch everyone up before Junker Queen uses her Carnage Icon Carnage to strike them all one or more times.
      Icon-Mauga
      Mauga
      		 WEAK -> VERY WEAK MATCHUP | EXTREME RISK
      Mauga has only one goal on the battlefield: tank busting. His sheer damage output from his weapons "Cha-Cha" (Volatile Chaingun icon Volatile Chaingun) and "Gunny" (Incendiary Chaingun icon Incendiary Chaingun) make him the most dangerous thing on the battlefield to Doomfist; avoiding him is the only option. Due to Mauga’s simplicity, Doomfist can do nothing to counteract or control his actions besides avoiding him, as all of his value is based on his damage output. This can be beneficial for Doomfist, though. Being Mauga’s priority 1 target, Doomfist can very easily farm empowerment from him. Extreme caution and preplanning are advised, however. Without an escape option, Doomfist will be shredded once Power Block ends as he cannot block the fire damage from Gunny and will take far more damage than usual during and post-block due to the forced critical mechanic.

      Doomfist must also be mindful of Mauga's Cardiac Overdrive icon Cardiac Overdrive, which is AoE. This means that any viable targets for Doomfist to engage on near Mauga also receive its damage resistance and life leech effects, making the engagement pointless.

      Mauga’s Overrun icon Overrun is the most unique charge in the game and cannot be stopped by anything, so it is not worth punching him to try.

      Mauga’s Cage Fight icon Cage Fight is a guaranteed death sentence for Doomfist, as being caught inside it will prevent him from using Rocket Punch, Seismic Slam, and Meteor Strike, leaving him helpless against any enemies looking to target him.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      GOOD SYNERGY
      Like most other heroes, Doomfist can benefit greatly from the effects of an allied Mauga’s Cardiac Overdrive icon Cardiac Overdrive. Its life leech and damage resistance will allow him to engage and remain survivable more comfortably.

      Mauga’s Cage Fight icon Cage Fight also provides a nice confined space for Doomfist to use Meteor Strike and guarantees any targets inside the cage are quickly disposed of.
      Icon-Orisa
      Orisa
      		 WEAK -> VERY WEAK MATCHUP | EXTREME RISK
      Orisa’s Ability Orisa Fortify Fortify ability essentially negates all of Doomfist’s abilities due to it preventing knockback and stun effects while also granting a massive damage reduction and additional overhealth. This means Doomfist will not be able to eliminate Orisa even after using every ability and having reasonable accuracy with his Hand Cannon; it is not advised to engage her unless she is the last enemy standing.

      Rocket Punch can be used to interrupt Orisa's Ability JavelinSpin Javelin Spin; however, if she is fortified, the spin cannot be interrupted.

      Orisa's Ability EnergyJavelin Energy Javelin possesses a rather large hitbox along with a stun. It is on a relatively short cooldown and allows Orisa to effectively nullify anything Doomfist attempts to do provided she lands the javelin. This is her main goal when fighting a Doomfist: to disrupt him using her Javelin. Doomfist can use the Javelin's damage spike to his advantage and farm Empowerment. Using Power Block in front of Orisa to take at least 5 shots from her Ability Orisa Fusion Driver Augmented Fusion Driver will secure his empowerment, as the damage from the Javelin will complete the required mitigation.

      Orisa's Ultimate Ultimate TerraSurge Terra Surge can be either easily avoided or blocked to gain Empowerment should Doomfist be caught inside of its AoE. Generally, it is better to ignore Orisa unless attempting to farm Empowerment from her to redirect towards other targets.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      GOOD SYNERGY
      Orisa has excellent crowd control and resistance capabilities, allowing her to effectively act like a large distraction and control where the enemy team is positioned, enabling Doomfist's brawling style and allowing him to make effective use of the AoE portions of his abilities.
      Icon-Ramattra
      Ramattra
      		 EVEN -> STRONG MATCHUP | MEDIUM RISK
      Ramattra can square off quite well against Doomfist; he has very strong poke capabilities, Ravenous Vortex Icon Ravenous Vortex can mess with Doomfist's mobility, and his Nemesis Form Icon Nemesis Form allows him to get close and duel Doomfist. Keeping track of Ramattra's abilities is key, as Doomfist can still outmatch him with his disruptive capabilities.

      Utilizing Rocket Punch to continuously disrupt him in his Omnic form will keep him at bay for the rest of the team to focus him down. Keep in mind that Ramattra's Void Barrier Icon Void Barrier can be placed behind Doomfist to cut him off from team resources, so keen awareness of its placement is advised.

      When in Nemesis form, Ramattra will usually want to get up close to deal damage or take focus with his block. Ideally, Doomfist will want to keep punching Ramattra away from his team to minimize any damage he can do, but getting behind him and timing a Rocket Punch to knock him into allied team members as Nemesis form ends can leave Ramattra vulnerable to focus fire.

      Ramattra's ultimate, Annihilation Icon Annihilation, is very dangerous as it puts him in Nemesis form and adds a damaging area of effect on top of that. Doomfist's only mitigation method for this is to punch Ramattra away from his team until the ultimate runs out.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      SITUATIONAL SYNERGY
      Ramattra and Doomfist don't have very much direct synergy outside of Ravenous Vortex Icon Ravenous Vortex. Focusing their synergies on maximising control over where enemies are and moving to is the cornerstone of a Doomfist and Ramattra synergy.
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      Reinhardt
      		 EVEN -> STRONG MATCHUP | HIGH RISK
      Reinhardt is a challenging tank to “toss around” like Doomfist can do to other tanks, simply because both Doomfist and Reinhardt occupy the same effective attacking range, with Reinhardt having a much higher damage output and health pool than Doomfist. Reinhardt will have a hard time keeping up with Doomfist's mobility, though, so he can use this to his advantage.

      Rocket Punch can be used to force Reinhardt’s Ability-reinhardt2 Barrier Field down for a split-second, leaving his team exposed for a very short time. Be careful though, as Reinhardt can counter Rocket Punch with his Ability-reinhardt3 Charge. This will stalemate both characters and knock them to the floor, but Reinhardt has far more lasting power than Doomfist does and is more likely to come out on top.

      Reinhardt can very easily provide Doomfist with Empowerment. His Ability-reinhardt1 Rocket Hammer swings do incredible damage and his Ability-reinhardt4 Fire Strikes leave Doomfist on the edge of empowerment. Doomfist must be very cautious though, as he is a very easy target for Reinhardt to pin while using Power Block. Doomfist will be forced out of power block regardless of whether Reinhardt connects the charge or not. Should Reinhardt successfully charge Doomfist and pin him into a wall, immediate escape is advised.

      Taking the full force of Reinhardt's Ability-reinhardt5 Earthshatter (the point of impact between hammer & ground) will provide enough damage to fully empower Doomfist's Gauntlet; be careful though, as Doomfist will likely not survive the follow-up of being bonked on the head by Reinhardt's Hammer.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      STRONG SYNERGY
      Reinhardt and Doomfist work very well together due to the fact they must both engage at a very close range (brawl). Having Reinhardt nearby allows Doomfist to focus more on dealing damage and less on escaping, as Reinhardt can use his Ability-reinhardt2 Barrier Field to create a safe space nearby or take focus off of Doomfist when needed.
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      Roadhog
      		 VERY WEAK MATCHUP | EXTREME RISK
      Facing a Roadhog is usually a bad idea unless elimination is guaranteed. Both characters excel at close-range combat; however, Roadhog deals far more damage than Doomfist, has far more health, and can out-sustain Doomfist with his Ability-Roadhog2 Take a Breather, even if Doomfist lands a Meteor Strike directly on him. Fleeing isn't usually an option once engaged in combat, since Roadhog can use his Ability-Roadhog3 Chain Hook to force Doomfist back to an unfavourable position. If he manages to hook Doomfist, two headshots from his shotgun will make quick work of him. The hook can also pull Doomfist out of Power Block.

      Roadhog's Ability-Roadhog5 Pig Pen deals damage over time and features a slowing effect; while it can be blocked, it is not advisable as the DoT is not reliable enough to provide meaningful damage and the slow effect can be crippling. Destroying it or avoiding it are the most reliable plays to make.

      Roadhog's ultimate Ability-Roadhog4 Whole Hog pumps out an absurd amount of damage and cannot be interrupted. Doomfist's only options are to avoid it or use its raw damage output to attain Empowerment, though this is a risky play as the knockback from the ultimate can pin Doomfist into a corner.

      Doomfist should refrain from engaging in combat with Roadhog at all costs and make sure to keep out of his hook range. Doomfist should avoid Roadhog and disrupt his team resources so that he can be focused down more easily by the rest of Doomfist's allies.

      A surefire way for Doomfist to gain a small advantage is to try using Rocket Punch to cancel Roadhog's self-heal or interrupt his hook when an ally is caught, though these advantages are very small and difficult to exploit.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      WEAK SYNERGY
      There is no known synergy between Roadhog and Doomfist other than capitalising on an ally Roadhog's Ability-Roadhog3 Chain Hook.
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      Sigma
      		 STRONG MATCHUP | LOW RISK
      Sigma is generally a favourable match-up for Doomfist. Sigma's incredibly high damage output is very useful for Power Block, as a single volley of his Abilities-sigma1 Hyperspheres can almost empower Doomfist's gauntlet alone. Sigma will want to use Abilities-sigma4 Accretion on Doomfist while he is using Power Block to try and cancel it, so baiting one Hypersphere volley before taking the Accretion will guarantee Empowerment.

      Accretion does feature a stun, which can make Doomfist vulnerable if hit by it. Wait for Sigma to use Accretion on another target before engaging him or try to cancel it with Rocket Punch. A well-timed Rocket Punch can also cancel Sigma's Abilities-sigma3 Kinetic Grasp and Abilities-sigma5 Gravitic Flux.

      Doomfist must be mindful of Sigma's Abilities-sigma2 Experimental Barrier as it is the most flexible barrier in the game. It can easily be placed behind Doomfist during an engagement to cut him off from his team resources, making his engagements more challenging.

      Sigma's ultimate Gravitic Flux cannot be blocked using Power Block, so do not try to.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      SITUATIONAL SYNERGY
      Abilities-sigma5 Gravitic Flux and Meteor Strike can pair together after the slam for picks to compensate for Meteor Strike's outer ring damage. Otherwise, an ally Sigma landing an Abilities-sigma4 Accretion is a good reason to engage on an enemy.
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      Winston
      		 EVEN -> STRONG MATCHUP | LOW RISK
      Winston's value comes from the team resources he receives along with the way he plays around his Ability-winston3 Barrier Projector when engaging a target. Like the Doomfist mirror matchup, this matchup is very dependent on team resources and coordination to determine the victor. Unlike the rest of the tank roster, Doomfist can choose to focus on Winston and remain reliable, as he can very effectively control and negate all of Winston's value without sacrificing his regular value.

      Doomfist does not possess enough damage to break Winston's barrier, so utilising Rocket Punch can lower its value by pushing Winston out of it to take damage and cut him off from his team, forcing him to retreat.

      The Best Defense... can help keep Doomfist alive in a 1v1 duel with Winston; however, his Ability-winston1 Tesla Cannon can output very high damage, so Doomfist cannot sustain himself for very long. This high damage output can also be used against Winston to farm Empowerment, as it will only take just over a second of sustained fire to Empower Doomfist.

      Seismic Slam's micro-lock can be used to prevent Winston from leaping away back to his team with his Ability-winston2 Jump Pack. If he does leap away, both Rocket Punch and Seismic Slam can also be used to chase him to try and secure the elimination.

      Doomfist can also control Winston for a short amount of time during his Ability-winston4 Primal Rage, taking some of his effectiveness away.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      STRONG SYNERGY
      Winston and Doomfist diving into the enemy team is a strong combination; Winston's Ability-winston3 Barrier Projector can protect both tanks from taking any unnecessary damage, while in turn allowing Winston to soften enemies up with his unblockable damage in order for Doomfist to finish them off.
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      Wrecking Ball
      		 EVEN MATCHUP | LOW RISK
      The Wrecking Ball match-up is one of Doomfist's most even matchups in the tank roster, as he is essentially a less lethal but vastly more bulky version of Doomfist. Both Seismic Slam and Rocket Punch will stop a Wrecking Ball from achieving his 'Fireball' state, and Rocket Punch can completely nullify a Piledriver Piledriver if timed correctly. However, Wrecking Ball's mobility and self-sustain are among the best in the game, so eliminating him alone is not possible for any character.

      The best Doomfist can do is try to stall and stop a Wrecking Ball from setting up his allies or from being a general nuisance to the team. Alternatively, should the Doomfist have the freedom to do so, eliminating an enemy Wrecking Ball's team faster than he can setup will drastically reduce his value as the team's focus will no longer be split.

      Wrecking Ball's Piledriver can almost provide enough damage to fully empower Doomfist's gauntlet, provided he is close enough to the impact point, and walking into an active Minefield Minefield is a guaranteed way to Empower Rocket Punch. Doomfist's Seismic Slam cannot clear Wrecking Ball's minefield on its own, but it can drastically reduce the HP of each mine it damages, making it significantly easier for his team to clear them away.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      STRONG SYNERGY
      Wrecking Ball has high synergy potential with Doomfist as both characters are great at controlling where enemies are positioned. Wrecking Ball can knock enemies into positions for Doomfist to capitalise on and vice versa. More specifically, Wrecking Ball can set up a Meteor Strike with his Piledriver Piledriver, which stops enemies' movement for a moment and forces them into the air.
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      Zarya
      		 EVEN -> WEAK MATCHUP | HIGH RISK
      Be careful of Zarya's Ability-zarya3 Projected Barrier. It can save an enemy from being picked off and gives her more Energy as it is damaged. Waiting until both barriers have been used or baiting them out is key to succeeding against Zarya.

      If Zarya is charged up high enough, she can very easily empower Doomfist's gauntlet with her primary and secondary fires.

      Her Ability-zarya4 Graviton Surge will completely stop Doomfist in his tracks if he is caught in it and prevent him from using all abilities but Power Block, so avoiding this is key.
      		 This Synergy can only occur in Gamemodes with no role-locks or if an Echo is present.
      EXCEPTIONAL SYNERGY
      Zarya and Doomfist pair exceptionally well together. Zarya can apply her Ability-zarya3 Projected Barrier to Doomfist when he engages an enemy, preventing stuns that would leave him vulnerable. Zarya and Doomfist have an ultimate combo known as "Space Jam". The combo has Doomfist use Meteor Strike after Zarya has used Ability-zarya4 Graviton Surge to trap the enemies in one place. The combo can eliminate the majority of non-tank heroes provided they don't have any supportive abilities that will nullify damage or prevent death.

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      Anran
      		 MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Anran’s extreme mobility and Flanker sub-role passive make her very difficult to track down, as she can sustain herself behind enemy lines without her team. Her Zhuque Fans Zhuque Fans deal rapid damage that can easily Empower Doomfist’s gauntlet, but extreme caution is advised: Doomfist’s Power Block Power Block does not mitigate the damage-over-time from her Ignition effect. If you block while fully ignited, you will still take massive burn damage.

      Her Ability Dancing Blaze Dancing Blaze features invulnerability frames that can cause your Rocket Punch to phase right through her. Furthermore, if she dies and uses ULT Vermillion Revival Vermillion Revival, Doomfist can use the 5-second window to charge up a Rocket Punch and time it to strike her the exact millisecond her invulnerability ends, instantly shutting down her second chance.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Anran and Doomfist thrive in a split-dive composition. Because Anran gains 325 HP from large health packs, Doomfist's supports do not need to split their attention to keep her alive. If Doomfist initiates with Seismic Slam and draws the enemy's cooldowns, Anran is free to safely build her Ignition meter on the distracted targets.
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      Ashe
      		 HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | MEDIUM RISK
      Due to Doomfist's large hitbox, Ashe won’t have a hard time landing damage from her weapon Ability-ashe1 The Viper. Due to her tendency to stay at mid-to-long range from the battlefield, there’s not much Doomfist can do at a distance. Diving her is his best bet, but it won't always work out, as Ashe can escape with a well-timed Ability-ashe3 Coach Gun. Seismic Slam's micro-lock can completely negate this if timed correctly, allowing Doomfist to finish her off quite easily.

      Doomfist can use Power Block against an Ashe to Empower Rocket Punch relatively easily since Ashe deals very high damage; however, it is worth noting that her Ability-ashe2 Dynamite should not be blocked in most circumstances, as Doomfist cannot block the burn effect it leaves behind, only the initial explosion.

      Doomfist can also effectively counter and displace Ability-ashe4 B.O.B. with Rocket Punch. If used while B.O.B. is charging it will stalemate both characters, and if used while B.O.B. is stationary it will simply displace him like any other character. B.O.B. deals an incredible amount of damage, so using Power Block on him will allow Doomfist to freely Empower his gauntlet.
      		 GOOD SYNERGY
      Ashe and Doomfist don't have any direct or notable synergies outside of capitalizing on the space Doomfist creates. Using this space can allow Ashe to deal damage and pick off targets of her choice from a safe range.

      Doomfist & Ability-ashe4 B.O.B. are a lethal combination together on the field as players must choose to avoid one or the other and Doomfist can chase players and force them into B.O.B.s line of sight.
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      Bastion
      		 MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | EXTREME RISK
      It is advised that Doomfist plays extra carefully when going up against a Bastion, as his raw damage output (particularly in Ability-bastion2 Configuration: Assault) can burn through Doomfist's HP quite quickly, even when using Power Block. The A-36 Icon A-36 Tactical Grenade can be blocked if it is stuck to Doomfist and deals a hefty amount of damage; it is worth using Power Block to attain empowerment, though the detonation window is incredibly short and requires precision timing.

      While Doomfist can attain Empowerment from an Assault Mode Bastion very easily, it is advised to do this at a range where Doomfist can retreat safely once Empowered. Doomfist cannot use Rocket Punch to knock Bastion out of Assault mode, so being close to him is usually a death sentence due to how large Doomfist is and how much damage Bastion can pump out.

      Bastion's Ultimate: Artillery Icon Configuration: Artillery is an easy source for attaining Empowerment, so it is recommended to use Power Block on a bombardment for a free Empowerment. Should the situation present itself, Doomfist can also cancel Bastion's Artillery with Rocket Punch.
      		 SITUATIONAL SYNERGY
      Bastion and Doomfist don't have any direct or notable synergies outside of capitalizing on the space Doomfist creates. Using this space can allow Bastion to freely mow down any targets of choice from a safe distance or even secure free kills with his Ultimate: Artillery Icon Configuration: Artillery, as the enemy team will likely be too distracted to avoid it.
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      Cassidy
      		 MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Cassidy is a bit painful for Doomfist to deal with. He is quite tanky for a DPS, has strong damage output and minor CC capabilities, and both his Ability-mccree2 Combat Roll & Ultimate Ability-mccree4 Deadeye provide him with damage reductions during their uses, making bursting him down exceptionally difficult unless he is already missing some HP.

      Cassidy is an easy source for Empowerment, as his Ability-mccree1 Peacekeeper can empower Doomfist with just two shots or one well-placed headshot; this doesn't come without risks, though, as his Magnetic Grenade Flashbang will completely cancel and lock all of Doomfist's abilities except for Power Block, the same way Zarya's Graviton Surge does. While Doomfist can still block the damage, it is recommended to avoid and monitor Flashbang closely at all times for maximum effectiveness.

      Cassidy's Deadeye is a lethal ultimate, but Doomfist has two ways to counteract it. Doomfist can interrupt it with Rocket Punch and cancel it entirely or take a risk and Parry the ultimate with Power Block for free Empowerment.
      		 GOOD SYNERGY
      Cassidy and Doomfist don't have any direct or notable synergies outside of capitalizing on the space Doomfist creates. Using this space can give Cassidy the freedom to pick off key targets or go on flanks without anyone noticing.

      If someone is trying to hide from an ally Cassidy's Ability-mccree4 Deadeye, Doomfist can use Rocket Punch to knock them back into his line of sight.
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      Echo
      		 LOW PRIORITY TARGET | MEDIUM RISK
      Echo usually spends most of her time flying in the air well outside of Doomfist's normal reach using her FLIGHT Flight ability and GLIDE Glide passive. There's not much Doomfist can or should do about an Echo in the sky, as there is almost always a much easier target to engage on. However, if Doomfist possesses an Empowered gauntlet, he can use Seismic Slam to gain height and then Punch the Echo into a nearby wall, finishing her off with Hand Cannon on the way down. This is not a recommended strategy, as the Empowered punch is often better utilized elsewhere. Big style points for attaining an elimination on Echo in this manner though.

      Everything in Echo's kit can be blocked by Power Block, including her STICKY BOMBS Sticky Bombs when stuck to Doomfist. The Sticky Bombs have a moderate detonation time and deal an incredible amount of damage, making it a guaranteed empowerment if Power Block is used while stuck by at least 5 out of the 6 bombs. Blocking Echo's FOCUSING BEAM Focusing Beam when under 50% HP will guarantee Empowerment for Doomfist, but if he is above 50%, it will not.

      Since Echo's Ultimate DUPLICATE Duplicates whoever she selects, Doomfist must adapt and fight whichever character she has chosen accordingly. An Echo Ultimate is an extremely high-priority target as she can let loose multiple ultimates depending on who she duplicated. It is advised to go all in and burst the duplicated character down as fast as possible.
      		 EXCEPTIONAL SYNERGY
      Doomfist is exceptionally efficient at bursting targets down to just below half HP with his combos; combining a Doomfist's dive with Echo's FOCUSING BEAM Focusing Beam can make extremely short work of any targets caught by the initial dive.

      Echo's DUPLICATE Duplicate can allow her to adapt and work with Doomfist's strengths as anyone else in the entire roster, making her the single best character to synergize with.
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      Emre
      		 MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Emre's aggressive run-and-gun combat style means he wants to fight in the same brawling range as Doomfist. His Ability Cyber Frag Cyber Frag and Ability Siphon Blaster Siphon Blaster explosive rounds output extreme burst damage, making Emre one of the easiest characters in the game to farm Empowerment from.

      However, Emre heals himself for 80% of the damage dealt by his Siphon Blaster. Doomfist must use Power Block to deny him this lifesteal if Doomfist cannot secure the stun, or Emre will effortlessly out-sustain the duel. When Emre enters ULT Overrider Protocol Override Protocol, his hovering state and knockback resistance make him very difficult to wall-pin with a standard Rocket Punch. Wait for his ultimate to expire before committing your Empowered Punch.
      		 GOOD SYNERGY
      Emre's high tempo matches Doomfist perfectly. Because Emre can self-sustain incredibly well with Ability Siphon Blaster Siphon Blaster, your supports can focus their attention entirely on keeping Doomfist alive. Furthermore, Emre's Ability Cyber Frag Cyber Frag is fantastic at cleaning up targets that Doomfist has clumped together with a wall-pin or Seismic Slam.
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      Freja
      		 HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Freja controls engagements through verticality and tethers, making her a massive nuisance to Doomfist. Her Take Aim Take Aim explosive bolt is highly predictable and provides a very easy source of Empowerment, but her Quick Dash Quick Dash gives her severe knockback resistance, meaning she can actively brace against your Rocket Punch to prevent wall impact.

      Her ultimate, Bola Shot Bola Shot, is extremely dangerous. If she tethers you, your mobility is hindered and you will be forcefully grouped up with your team for a massive 100-damage explosion. You must track this ultimate and use Power Block if caught to survive the resulting focus fire.
      		 EXCEPTIONAL SYNERGY
      Freja's kit feels specifically designed to set up Doomfist. Her Bola Shot Bola Shot physically pulls all enemies into a tight 5-meter radius; a Doomfist combining this with Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike or an Empowered Rocket Punch will instantly wipe the entire enemy team with practically zero effort.

      Additionally, her Recon sub-role passive provides Doomfist with thermal silhouettes of any enemy below 50% health, telling him exactly who to dive through walls for an easy execution.
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      Genji
      		 MEDIUM -> HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | MEDIUM RISK
      Genji is much like Doomfist with his diving and burst potential qualities, so keeping track of him is key, and pinning him down alone is difficult due to his extreme mobility. Genji will often poke from a distance before trying to all-in onto an ally and burst them down with a quick combo, something that Doomfist can interrupt with Rocket Punch if he is fast enough.

      Should a Genji be Ability-genji2 Deflecting, both Seismic Slam & Rocket Punch cannot be blocked, so it is advised to use them on him and force him to either retreat or commit and be eliminated.

      When Genji uses his Ability-genji4 Dragonblade he will almost always fully dive onto the nearest support or already be diving them. Doomfist can interrupt his Slash n' Dash combo with Rocket Punch but must also protect the dive target (ideally using Power Block to also Empower himself) to prevent Genji from getting a dash reset and continuing to combo squishy allies.

      If a Genji tries to wall climb to escape from Doomfist's Meteor Strike, simply landing where he falls after his wall climb expires, or on the higher surface he is climbing to, is a reliable way to eliminate Genji with Meteor Strike, provided he does not have his Ability-genji3 Swift Strike.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Genji and Doomfist synergize together exceptionally well in a Dive composition but also both require excessive healing to work well; expert coordination is key as the healing requirements of both characters will put extra strain on the supports.

      Diving the same targets together will make extremely short work of them and allow both characters to chain into the next engagement efficiently. However, if the engagement goes wrong, both Genji and Doomfist have escape options and can protect or draw focus away from each other to make their escape.
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      Hanzo
      		 MEDIUM -> HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Hanzo is a very useful character to fight as Doomfist, albeit also very annoying. All of Hanzo's damage is incredibly high burst damage, making it virtually guaranteed to attain Empowerment if Doomfist catches a shot or two with Power Block. Hanzo's Ultimate: Ability-hanzo4 Dragonstrike is also a very easy source of Empowerment once it is let loose.

      Hanzo is quite easy to pin down and eliminate, regardless of whether he has used his Ability-hanzo01 Lunge, however, Doomfist will likely take a lot of damage in the process making it a risky dive to commit to. Hanzo's Ability-hanzo2 Sonic Arrow will also remove any element of surprise Doomfist may attempt to utilize, so it is important to play as if they know where he is at all times.

      Hanzo's Ability-hanzo03 Storm Arrows are an extremely threatening form of burst damage Hanzo can utilise to put immense pressure on Doomfist. Hanzo has extreme control over how this burst is unleashed, so caution is advised when he uses it. Two shots or one well-placed headshot are enough to fully empower Doomfist's gauntlet. This will leave Hanzo with 3-4 leftover arrows to fire at Doomfist once Power Block ends; escaping is usually safer than trying to confirm the elimination.

      If a Hanzo tries to wall climb to escape from Doomfist's Meteor Strike, simply landing where he falls after his wall climb expires or on the higher surface he is climbing to is a reliable way to eliminate him with Meteor Strike, provided he does not have his lunge.
      		 GOOD SYNERGY
      Hanzo and Doomfist synergize quite nicely together purely because of Hanzo's Ability-hanzo2 Sonic Arrow. A well-placed Sonic Arrow allows Doomfist to play even more tactfully and aggressively, as he can see what the enemies are doing and strike before they can process he's even attacking.
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      Junkrat
      		 MEDIUM -> HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Junkrat is quite useful for Doomfist to fight as his damage is incredibly high and often uncontrolled, making Empowerment incredibly easy to get from random bombs around the map. One bomb is enough to fully empower Doomfist's gauntlet.

      Junkrat can be quite easy to burst down and eliminate quickly so long as he doesn't have a Ability-Junkrat2 Concussion Mine to knock Doomfist away from him, though Doomfist will likely take a lot of damage in the process or fall into a Ability-Junkrat3 Steel Trap, making it a risky dive to commit to.

      Junkrat’s Steel Trap can almost fully Empower Doomfist's gauntlet on its own, so it can be used to finish off an Empowerment or bait people into finishing Doomfist's Empowerment, though this is ill-advised as being trapped usually results in death. Junkrat's passive Ability-Junkrat4 Total Mayhem can also be used to freely empower Doomfist's gauntlet if Junkrat dies nearby.

      Junkrat's Ability-Junkrat5 RIP-Tire is lethal to most characters in the game; however, Doomfist can survive it using Power Block (and gain Empowerment at the same time) provided it is not detonated inside of Doomfist. Doomfist can also quickly hunt down and eliminate Junkrat while he is in control of his tire, as he is left defenceless.
      		 GOOD SYNERGY
      Junkrat and Doomfist don't have any direct or notable synergies outside of capitalising on the space each character creates.

      Outside of space creation, Junkrat's Ability-Junkrat3 Steel Trap can allow Doomfist to fully commit to diving a character, as they'll be stuck in one spot unable to avoid Doomfist's combos or even his Ultimate.
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      Mei
      		 LOW -> MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Mei can be extremely painful for Doomfist to fight but also possesses the capacity to help Doomfist bully the enemy team harder. Mei is less of a priority elimination target than other characters and more of an avoid character, as she has high HP for a DPS alongside good survivability and extreme utility. The high DPS output from her Ability-mei1 Endothermic Blaster can easily provide Doomfist with Empowerment but is also risky, as her slow effect is much stronger than Power Block's self slow, making it even harder for Doomfist to adjust his position during the block.

      Mei's Ability-mei2 Cryo-Freeze allows her to both block Doomfist's Rocket Punch and survive any life-threatening damage that may come her way. There is nothing Doomfist can do about this other than bait it out and move on to another target to fight. However, if Doomfist has his Ultimate, he can use it to land on the Mei as she finishes coming out of Cryo-Freeze for a free elimination, provided it is timed correctly.

      Mei's Ability-mei3 Ice Wall is a double-edged sword for her when up against Doomfist. On one hand, it can be used in a multitude of tactical ways to stop fights, secure eliminations, or specifically mess with Doomfist. But on the other hand, the blastback effect from Doomfist's Rocket Punch can still be activated by punching an Ice Wall provided Doomfist has direct LoS to the players in the range, which is something not many players may know, turning a defensive wall against a Mei and her team behind it. It is only recommended to do this when Empowered, as the blastback area on a regular punch is too small to take advantage of.

      There is nothing Doomfist can realistically do about a Mei's Ability-mei4 Blizzard other than avoid it, although a well-timed Rocket Punch can cancel it if lucky enough.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Mei and Doomfist pair exceptionally well together in a death ball or brawl composition. Mei's Ability-mei1 Endothermic Blaster can slow multiple enemies at a time and allow Doomfist to set up high-impact combos.

      Mei's Ability-mei4 Blizzard allows Doomfist to freely damage anyone caught in it with one well-placed Seismic Slam or even a Meteor Strike for added follow-up post-Blizzard. Be careful though, as Rocket Punch will knock frozen targets out of the frozen state and may allow them to escape the Ultimate.
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      Pharah
      		 LOW PRIORITY TARGET | MEDIUM RISK
      Pharah usually spends most of her time flying in the air well outside of Doomfist's normal reach using a combination of her Jet Dash Jet Dash, Ability-parah2 Jump Jet, Ability-parah3 Concussive Blast and Hover Jets Hover Jets. There's not much Doomfist can or should do about a Pharah in the sky, as there is almost always a much easier target to engage on. However, if Doomfist possesses an Empowered gauntlet, he can use Seismic Slam to gain height and then Punch the Pharah into a nearby wall, finishing her off with Hand Cannon on the way down. This is not a recommended strategy, as the Empowered punch is often better utilized elsewhere. Big style points for attaining an elimination on Pharah in this manner though.

      Pharah's Ability-parah1 Rocket Launcher is a good source of damage for Doomfist to farm Empowerment from, as each rocket deals high damage and is usually fired from a considerable distance away, making it virtually impossible for Pharah not to give Doomfist the free damage.

      Pharah's Ability-parah4 Barrage is a highly lethal Ultimate. Under no circumstance is Doomfist able to block all of its incoming damage, as the rockets spread out and land all around Doomfist. It can be cancelled completely with a well-placed Rocket Punch though.
      		 SITUATIONAL SYNERGY
      Pharah and Doomfist don't have any direct or notable synergies outside of capitalizing on the space each character creates.

      Doomfist's setups can also often help an ally Pharah land direct hits or increased splash damage.
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      Reaper
      		 LOW -> MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Reaper and Doomfist both excel in close-quarters combat; however, Reaper possesses an edge over Doomfist as his damage output is far greater than Doomfist's, plus he heals a portion of the damage he deals. Reaper is a low-priority elimination target and more of an avoid target, as he will outclass Doomfist more often than not, even with Power Block.

      It is not ever advised to take a Reaper head-on. However, if Doomfist does choose to fight a Reaper, he must use his abilities effectively to bait out Reaper's Ability-reaper2 Wraith Form. Wraith Form effectively allows Reaper to reset any engagement he takes, as he automatically reloads his weapons, cleanses all de-buffs, and becomes completely intangible. Reaper is much easier to deal with once his Wraith Form has been used, but it doesn't change the fact that he can outclass Doomfist in a fight, so caution must still be taken.

      Reaper's Ability-reaper4 Death Blossom is incredibly lethal but will not often be used near Doomfist. While it can be blocked to gain Empowerment, Doomfist is better off attempting to completely cancel it with a well-placed Rocket Punch to save any allies caught within it.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Reaper and Doomfist pair quite well together in most team compositions.

      For more dive-oriented compositions, Reaper's Ability-reaper3 Shadow Step can allow him to keep up with Doomfist's dives or go on flanks while Doomfist creates space and distractions.

      For brawl and death ball-oriented compositions, Reaper's exceptional strength in close-quarters combat allows him to make short work of targets alongside Doomfist.
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      Shion
      		 TBA MATCHUP OR PRIORITY | TBA RISK
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      		 TBA SYNERGY
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      Sierra
      		 HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | LOW RISK
      Sierra operates heavily at mid-range, making her vulnerable when Doomfist closes the gap. Her Anchor Drone Anchor Drone allows her to make sudden, erratic aerial repositionings, but Doomfist can easily predict her grapple trajectory and intercept her with a well-timed Seismic Slam.

      Sierra's Tremor Charge Tremor Charge is a highly telegraphed explosive that grants Doomfist practically free Empowerment if blocked. Her ULT Trailblazer Trailblazer drone carpet-bombs a linear area; simply standing inside the explosion radius with Power Block active is the easiest way to guarantee a fully charged gauntlet before a team fight.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Sierra's ULT Trailblazer Trailblazer ultimate creates immense spatial denial, forcing enemies to scatter or retreat through tight chokepoints. Doomfist excels in these exact scenarios, as he can use the chaos to herd clustered targets into a wall for an Empowered Rocket Punch execution.
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      Sojourn
      		 HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Sojourn is a very difficult character to fight. Railgun Icon Railgun has a high damage output and the Railgun Alt Fire Icon Charged Shot is exceptionally powerful when fully charged. She has good area denial capabilities and very good mobility. All of these factors make her a very high-priority elimination target, albeit incredibly difficult.

      Sojourn can avoid Doomfist with her Power Slide Icon Power Slide quite easily, making pinning her down a challenge. Using Rocket Punch to interrupt the Slide can aid in keeping her close to secure the elimination.

      Sojourn's incredible damage output makes it relatively easy for Doomfist to farm Empowerment from her. Her Railgun Alt-Fire will provide guaranteed Empowerment if it is fully charged regardless of whether she lands a headshot or not. Doomfist can also very easily farm Empowerment off her Disruptor Shot Icon Disruptor Shot when it is on the field, though he must be quick about it.

      Sojourn's Overclock Icon Overclock is a devastating Ultimate that can make short work of a team on its own. When Sojourn uses her Overclock, she becomes priority target #1 for Doomfist to try and eliminate, as he is one of few characters that possess the burst potential and health pool to rival her during the Ultimate, provided she does not land repeated headshots with it.
      		 GOOD SYNERGY
      Sojourn and Doomfist don't have any direct or notable synergies outside of capitalizing on the space Doomfist creates. Using this space can allow Sojourn to deal damage and pick off targets of her choice from a safe range or go on flanks without anyone noticing.
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      Soldier: 76
      		 HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | LOW RISK
      Soldier: 76 is an easy pick for Doomfist. While a Soldier will beat Doomfist if he keeps his distance, Doomfist can very easily close that distance and combo Soldier out of the game. A Soldier: 76 will likely drop his Icon-ability.bioticfield Biotic Field if he sees a Doomfist coming his way, so it is key to knock him out of it to ensure he dies.

      Soldier: 76 can also provide quick and easy Empowerment charge with his Icon-ability.helixrockets Helix Rockets and just one shot on top of that. It is recommended that Doomfist Parry the Helix Rockets as it will guarantee Empowerment.

      Soldier: 76 can also be forced to provide Doomfist with Empowerment through his Ultimate: Icon-ability.tacticalvisor Tactical Visor if Doomfist can position correctly and make himself the primary focus of the Ultimate.
      		 GOOD SYNERGY
      Soldier: 76 and Doomfist don't have any direct or notable synergies outside of capitalizing on the space Doomfist creates. Using this space can allow Soldier to deal damage and pick off targets of his choice from a safe range or go on flanks without anyone noticing.
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      Sombra
      		 LOW PRIORITY TARGET | EXTREME RISK
      Sombra is one of the largest threats to Doomfist in the DPS roster, as she can disrupt him at any given moment and shut him down, forcing him to retreat with her Ability Sombra Hack Hack. Sombra's capacity for infinite Ability Sombra Thermoptic Camo Invisibility means that Doomfist wouldn't be able to hunt her down even if he wanted to, so he must keep on alert and play a little more reserved at all times, as he is Hack priority #1 for Sombra.

      Depending on when Doomfist is hacked determines how he recovers; if Doomfist is hacked during Rocket Punch or Seismic Slam he is usually forced to stop his attacks and retreat. If he is hacked while blocking though, he needs to try and attain some overhealth with one ability then escape with the other. Committing and going deeper is not an option as being hacked also reveals Doomfist's location through walls similar to Widowmaker's Ability-widowmaker4 Infra-Sight.

      Sombra's Ability Sombra Virus Virus is a damage-over-time ability so it cannot be blocked using power block except for its impact damage; however, due to its accelerated performance on hacked targets it is often paired with a hack, making blocking it virtually impossible to begin with. Sombra's Ability Sombra Translocator Translocator acts as her escape tool due to how it functions and the way it amplifies her invisibility. This tool is quite predictable and limited though, unless Sombra throws it around a corner and out of LoS, Doomfist can reliably chase her and secure an elimination after teleporting provided he does this with Seismic Slam.

      Sombra's Ability Sombra EMP EMP is essentially an AoE Hack that locks players out from using their abilities for double the amount of time and deals a lot of damage as well; Doomfist needs to play the same as he would if he'd been hacked normally, only with a lot more caution once hit with an EMP.
      		 EXCEPTIONAL SYNERGY
      Sombra and Doomfist pair exceptionally well together. Sombra can reveal up to two enemies at a time with Ability Sombra Hack Hack and up to three if she uses the ping system as well. Giving Doomfist all of this information allows him to freely pick and choose his targets well ahead of time and jump at them with Sombra for guaranteed eliminations.
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      Symmetra
      		 MEDIUM -> HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Symmetra is a little tricky to fight: she has an incredibly slim hitbox alongside semi-decent mobility, tricky utilities to mess with players, and can wield damage that cannot be out-healed. Symmetra's Ability-symmetra1 Photon Projector can be a double-edged sword. It can very easily provide enough charge for Empowerment when at max level, but it can also melt straight through Power Block. Using a Symmetra's beam to gain Empowerment requires Doomfist to either leave as soon as he can once he becomes Empowered or use the Empowered punch on the Symmetra.

      Fighting Symmetra near her Ability-symmetra2 Sentry Turrets is not an option, as the turrets will damage and slow Doomfist down enough for Symmetra and her team to focus and eliminate him; ensuring the turrets are destroyed or simply not engaging while she is near them is the key to success. It is also recommended to be cautious of her turret placement, as they also reveal Doomfist's location through walls similar to Widowmaker's Ability-widowmaker4 Infra-Sight when they damage targets, removing any elements of surprise.

      Symmetra's Ability-symmetra4 Teleporter is not a problem that needs to be dealt with unless Symmetra decides to move her entire team using it. Destroying the teleporter and controlling anybody who took it is Doomfist's primary focus in this scenario. Symmetra can also choose to Teleporter Bomb the backline, though this is a rare strategy to see used. If this becomes a problem, simply using Seismic Slam on the Teleporter will destroy all of the Turrets in the bomb.

      Symmetra's Photon Barrier Photon Barrier is virtually meaningless to Doomfist, as he can still punch and move straight through it. However, it will block Seismic Slam and Meteor Strike, so Doomfist must pick and choose his targets a little more cautiously while it is active.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Symmetra and Doomfist synergize quite well together. Her Ability-symmetra4 Teleporter can elevate Doomfist's already insane mobility and allow him to set up and execute 'trick punches', an incredibly unsuspecting tactic that can rarely be blocked or stopped.

      Doomfist can also ensure that targets stay within range of Symmetra's Ability-symmetra2 Sentry Turrets and take continuous damage, making elimination much easier.
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      Torbjörn
      		 MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | MEDIUM RISK
      Torbjörn isn’t a problem for Doomfist unless he’s in Ability-torbjorn4 Overload. While Torbjörn is in Overload, he becomes significantly faster, quite tanky, and has an increased damage output, so it is advised to wait until he has used it to engage him.

      Although Torbjörn’s Ability-torbjorn3 Turret can be pretty irritating, Doomfist is not particularly well equipped to deal with it and should leave it to other teammates to deal with or farm it for some extra damage towards Empowerment. The Turret alone can empower Doomfist provided it is already targeting him when he begins blocking.

      Punching the Turret will still trigger the blastback effects of Rocket Punch, something that not many players are aware of and will be caught off guard by.

      Torbjörn’s Ability-torbjorn5 Molten Core is a simple but powerful ability that creates 'no-go zones' wherever it is placed. Doomfist has to be careful as he will have less room to work with the more area the ultimate covers. Molten Core can be blocked by Power Block, so it is always advised to farm a free Empowerment if safe to do so.
      		 SITUATIONAL SYNERGY
      Torbjörn and Doomfist don't have any direct or notable synergies outside of capitalizing on the space Doomfist creates. Using this space can allow Torbjörn to deal damage and pick off targets of his choice from a safe range or go on flanks without anyone noticing.

      Outside of space creation, Doomfist can ensure that enemies stay within allied Ability-torbjorn5 Molten Core puddles with Rocket Punch.
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      Tracer
      		 LOW PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Tracer is one of Doomfist's hardest counters in the entire game. She is the only character that can easily and reliably avoid all of Doomfist's abilities and burn him or his team down with ease. Doomfist should not try to hunt down and fight a Tracer; he is better off leaving her for the rest of the team to deal with or using a Rocket Punch to catch her off guard mid-dive and force her to retreat.

      Tracer vs. Doomfist becomes somewhat of a dance when in a 1v1; Doomfist can only win if he can out-mind-game the Tracer and bait her into Empowering him, which is exceedingly difficult to do.

      Should Tracer stick Doomfist with her Ability-tracer4 Pulse Bomb, the damage can be blocked by Power Block, allowing Doomfist to survive the explosion unless he is on 80HP or less, and will become automatically empowered. It is highly recommended to block the Pulse Bomb for free empowerment if it is safe to do so. Doomfist can also drop the Pulse Bomb off himself by using Meteor Strike if Power Block is not available; this usually throws the Tracer off and in some cases can cause her to eliminate herself.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Tracer and Doomfist pair exceptionally well together in a dive-oriented composition. Doomfist can all in on a target of choice while Tracer zips in and out of the fight to help secure eliminations.
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      Vendetta
      		 MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | EXTREME RISK
      Vendetta is a highly aggressive melee fighter, meaning you both occupy the exact same engagement range. Doomfist has the upper hand in neutral brawls because his Rocket Punch completely bypasses Vendetta's Warding Stance Warding Stance, interrupting her block and stunning her into walls.

      However, Vendetta's ultimate, Sundering Blade Sundering Blade, is a massive threat specifically to Doomfist. Because her ultimate mathematically destroys all temporary overhealth before applying its 400 burst damage, it completely negates Doomfist's primary survivability tool (The Best Defense... passive). If you are caught in her shockwave, your built-up shields will instantly vanish, leaving you heavily exposed and likely dead.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Vendetta is one of the best dive partners for Doomfist. Because her Soaring Slice Soaring Slice allows her to teleport up to 14 meters directly to her thrown sword, she can perfectly match the distance of Doomfist's Seismic Slam. Diving a single target together with an Empowered Punch and her Overhead Strike creates an unparalleled amount of instantaneous melee burst damage.
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      Venture
      		 MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | MEDIUM RISK
      Venture can be difficult to deal with, but it's ultimately dependent on who can manage their cooldowns better. Venture's kit deals fairly big burst damage in comparison to other damage heroes, but this can be used to Doomfist's advantage. They'll likely want to avoid you, as they get most of their value from eliminating your damage and support teammates with their burst damage, so while you can trust your team to deal with them, helping can resolve the issue quicker.

      Both their Burrow and Drill Dash can be cancelled with a well-timed Rocket Punch, which can prevent a lot of their damage potential, as well as prevent them from getting away if they're trying to escape. Just be wary of their Smart Excavator, as it can deal good consistent damage to Doomfist, especially as he's an easy to hit target. Their ultimate Tectonic Shock deals big, heavy damage, but more importantly it lasts a long while. Doomfist has no way of defending his teammates from it, so the best option is to either avoid it completely or try eliminating Venture without getting eliminated first.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Venture is a high-speed type of damage hero. If they fully engage, they'll have to commit all their cooldowns and will likely secure a kill. Due to their limited range and variety of movement abilities, they pair well with Doomfist as they both work best in close-range fights.

      To say the least, if Doomfist and Venture team up, it'll be a pain for the enemy team. Together, they can eliminate most enemies, including tanks. But it may be a challenge for your team to keep up, so be considerate of others on your team, as they may be targeted by the enemy.
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      Widowmaker
      		 EXTREMELY HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | LOW RISK
      Widowmaker is a huge threat to all players in the game; with her low HP, she is priority target #1 for Doomfist at all times. Doomfist can very easily dive a Widowmaker and secure her elimination. Communication is key, and use of the ping system is important to let allies know where she is at all times to minimize her impact. Widowmaker will likely try to escape back to her team with her Ability-widowmaker2 Grappling Hook once she is dived on; a well-placed Rocket Punch will ensure she does not make it back to her team.

      Doomfist can bait Widowmaker into shooting at him and Parry the shot for guaranteed Empowerment, though this is a very risky strategy to employ, so it is not always recommended.

      When a Widowmaker activates her Ability-widowmaker4 Infra-Sight, she is granted the power to see enemies through walls and always knows where everyone is. During this period, it is still up to Doomfist to dive and eliminate her, however he must mind-game her a little bit to get there while taking minimal damage. Using Infra-Sight against Widowmaker and her team can make gaining Empowerment from incoming damage around corners very easy.
      		 GOOD SYNERGY
      Widowmaker and Doomfist don't have any direct or notable synergies outside of capitalizing on the information Widowmaker's Ability-widowmaker4 Infra-Sight reveals to the team. Using this information can allow Doomfist to play more aggressively and tactfully, setting up combos and choosing targets to pick well in advance of when he'd normally be able to.

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      Ana
      		 HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | EXTREME RISK
      Ana is a very strong counter option to Doomfist's 'all-in' nature. Aside from being a very generally strong source of healing, Ana's Ability-ana3 Biotic Grenade provides an even stronger source of burst healing that also amplifies future healing for a short time while simultaneously preventing any enemies hit with it from being healed. Having a dive target struck by a biotic grenade or being struck by one himself means Doomfist will not likely succeed in the engagement; the same can be said for Ana's Ability-ana2 Sleep Dart, which is one of the few tools in the entire support roster that can completely stop Doomfist in his tracks no matter what he is doing.

      It is important to keep both abilities in mind when initiating an engagement; it is usually best to wait them out before engaging, as they both have incredibly long cooldowns, leaving Ana open and vulnerable to being burst down as she possesses no mobility.

      Ana's Ability-ana4 Nano Boost boasts a lot of power, and depending on the context it is applied in, can determine if a team is completely wiped or able to sustain a lengthy fight. A Nano Boosted target usually aims to all-in on a target of choice before chaining onto more targets. Doomfist can utilise Rocket Punch to control and displace the boosted player, disrupting their chain and drawing attention to himself where he can utilise Power Block to attain easy empowerment or force the nano boost to run its course and be wasted.
      		 EXCEPTIONAL SYNERGY
      Ana and Doomfist pair exceptionally well together with only one glaring flaw in their synergy: positioning. It can be difficult for an Ana to position well enough to maintain consistent healing on Doomfist, as she is usually in the allied backline while Doomfist spends a lot of time in the enemy backlines. However, all of Ana's abilities provide Doomfist with immense power surges, allowing him to more easily secure eliminations and sustain lengthy fights.

      Ana's Ability-ana4 Nano Boost elevates Doomfist from threatening to outright lethal, as the boost provides a normal Rocket Punch with the damage of an Empowered Punch and elevates an Empowered Punch to a guaranteed elimination; Meteor Strike also benefits massively and applies a mildly threatening amount of damage.
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      Baptiste
      		 HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | MEDIUM RISK
      Baptiste's incredibly high healing output coupled with his Baptiste-ability3 Immortality Field can be quite difficult for Doomfist to deal with. He is generally able to out-heal any damage dealt by Doomfist with ease and can easily avoid almost everything Doomfist does with the boosted jump provided by his Baptiste-ability5 Exo Boots. While using Seismic Slam can match this mobility, it is not advised to do so, as Baptiste's mobility is on demand whereas Doomfist's is on a cooldown. Baptiste also has incredibly high DPS output through his Baptiste-ability1 Biotic Launcher and can dish out large amounts of damage almost equivalent to Cassidy while simultaneously keeping a reliable healing output.

      While Immortality Field (a.k.a "Lamp") can be destroyed with ease, it does provide Doomfist with some challenges. So long as Baptiste has his lamp, Doomfist is unable to reliably all-in on a target on his own, as he does not possess the capabilities to burst down a character and the lamp in the same dive, even while Empowered. While Doomfist can knock people out of the lamp's radius with Rocket Punch, they can still get healing from Baptiste's Baptiste-alt-fire Biotic Launcher or Baptiste-ability2 Regenerative Burst. Waiting for the lamp to be used beforehand and making use of its exceptionally lengthy cooldown gives Doomfist the flexibility necessary to operate normally.

      When diving as a coordinated team, it is possible to overcome the lamp and healing output through sheer force, so coordination is key when fighting a Baptiste. Baptiste's Baptiste-ability4 Amplification Matrix provides the perfect window to attain a free Empowerment through Power Block, as all damage dealt through it is doubled, effectively turning everything short of shotgun pellets at range into an instant Empowerment. While the window is active, there is nothing that Doomfist can directly do about it, so abusing its amplification properties for Empowerment is the best way to counteract it.
      		 GOOD SYNERGY
      Baptiste and Doomfist pair well together but suffer from different positioning priorities. While Baptiste can lob his healing projectiles and Baptiste-ability3 Immortality Field a lengthy distance, the time it takes for them to get to Doomfist may be too long and cause him to be eliminated, so it is often best for Doomfist to travel back to Baptiste for healing than for Baptiste to overextend and follow Doomfist into a fight. Baptiste's lamp can aid Doomfist in surviving an engagement if it goes awry and a lot of resources are used on him to stop him.
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      Brigitte
      		 MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | MEDIUM -> HIGH RISK
      Brigitte occupies the same damage range as Doomfist but can very easily outlast Doomfist in a 1v1, as her passive Ability Inspire Inspire heals her as she deals damage and possesses a strong Barrier Shield Barrier Shield to absorb some of the damage she takes. While she can be bursted down with a well-placed Rocket Punch, wall impact, and follow-up Hand Cannon shots, Brigitte is generally rather difficult to deal with, as she's exceptionally tanky for a support character and can make other characters nearby almost as tanky with her healing from Inspire and her Repair Pack Repair Pack, making target choice more difficult when she is around.

      Doomfist must be careful when using Rocket Punch to engage near a Brigitte, as her Shield Bash can stun Doomfist and knock both characters to the ground. While this scenario is not favourable for either party, Brigitte's passive healing and armor puts her at a small advantage to survive.

      Brigitte’s Whip Shot Whip Shot can be mildly annoying at best and can shut down a dive at worst; it will only make a difference if she hits Doomfist with it during Seismic Slam, as it is easily redirected by knockback. Brigitte can also contribute a significant portion of Empowerment through Power Block quite easily with Whip Shot, as it deals a significant amount of damage and triggers her healing, so baiting her into throwing a Whip at Doomfist and making use of the damage can be key to getting Empowerment.

      When Brigitte uses Rally Rally she makes all allies nearby incredibly tanky and becomes a miniature tank herself, with her shield becoming far stronger and gaining the power to stun multiple players at a time. While she is in Rally, it is ideal to try and knock or draw her away from her team to make it easier for the team to secure eliminations; trying to engage her in a 1v1 will almost always result in a loss. Extreme focus fire can burn through the overhealth generation and her extra tankiness.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Brigitte and Doomfist pair exceptionally well together in brawl-oriented compositions as they both share the same damage range and self-sustain through fighting. So long as Brigitte can reliably trigger Ability Inspire Inspire, she can provide Doomfist with the flexibility to fight more actively and aggressively.

      Outside of a brawl setting, Brigitte cannot help Doomfist very much.
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      Illari
      		 MEDIUM -> HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | MEDIUM RISK
      Illari is a very dangerous support for Doomfist to fight. Her Solar Rifle is a long-ranged, high-damage-dealing weapon that will chip Doomfist's health down quite quickly. Two fully charged shots will provide Doomfist with empowerment, so it is worth trying to bait her into shooting Doomfist. Illari is somewhat weak to being dove, so getting in close and bursting her down quickly is the key to success. Bursting an Illari down (or any other squishy target) can prove exceptionally challenging if her Healing Pylon is nearby. This pylon is a construct, and acts as an automatic healer for nearby enemies and begins healing the instant they lose HP, forcing Doomfist to overcommit to try and secure the elimination. Ensuring the Pylon is destroyed before engaging or engaging on targets not near it will make securing eliminations much easier. Like other select constructs in the game, Rocket Punch's blastback can be triggered by punching it, a feature not many people are aware of.

      Her Solar Rifle Alt Fire heals 105 HP/s, ensuring that whoever she is healing in the moment with this beam does not die short of being focused by 4 enemy players or being anti-naded. The moment Illari begins healing someone with this beam, they cannot be eliminated by Doomfist alone unless he stuns them with an Empowered Punch. Disengaging is generally advised.

      Illari also has a minor form of burst mobility and knockback through her Outburst ability. This presents more of an inconvenience than a problem to Doomfist, as it forces him to re-adjust slightly to secure the elimination unless Illari makes it up onto a small-ledged high-ground, wherein she will usually escape.

      Illari's Captive Sun is one of the most dangerous support Ultimates in the game, and can very quickly wipe entire teams. There is not very much Doomfist can do against this Ultimate, so retreating is generally advised. However, Doomfist can stun Illari out of the Ultimate with Rocket Punch if she has not yet fired the main projectile. Should Doomfist be struck by Captive Sun and then Sunstruck, he can block the detonation and receive a free empowerment.
      		 POOR SYNERGY
      Illari's Solar Rifle Alt Fire and Healing Pylon can output immense amounts of healing, but they are also quite limited in range. Unlike a lot of other supports, Illari cannot reliably keep up with Doomfist's mobility to heal him, forcing Doomfist to retreat back to her for healing and making their pairing quite unfavourable. Illari is quite strong at range though and can help to finish off targets Doomfist has chosen to Dive from a safe distance.

      Doomfist can followup on Illari's captive sun better than most other heroes and force detonations as all of his abilities possess strong AoE effects.
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      Jetpack Cat
      		 LOW PRIORITY TARGET | HIGH RISK
      Jetpack Cat (Fika) operates almost entirely in the skybox using her passive flight, meaning Doomfist will struggle to reach her consistently. Do not waste time trying to engage her with Seismic Slam unless she drops low to the ground to cast Ability Purr Purr.

      While she is a low-priority target, she poses a very high risk to Doomfist. Her ULT Catnapper Catnapper ultimate involves a 30 m/s divebomb that inflicts a localized stun and physically tethers her to the target. If she lands this on you, it will instantly cancel your Power Block or Rocket Punch channel, and the resulting tether will completely anchor your mobility, leaving you a sitting duck for the enemy team's focus fire.
      		 SITUATIONAL SYNERGY
      Jetpack Cat struggles to keep up with Doomfist's erratic, corner-heavy movement. While her Ability Lifeline Lifeline tow cable can attach to him, his rapid dashes will frequently break the physical tether's line of sight.

      However, when she utilizes her ULT Catnapper Catnapper ultimate, she provides Doomfist with a perfectly stunned, clustered group of enemies, offering a practically guaranteed setup for a team-wiping Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike.
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      Juno
      		 MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | LOW RISK
      Juno is highly evasive due to her Ability-Juno4 Glide Boost and Martian Overboots double jump, making her slippery but not highly dangerous. Her Ability-Juno3 Pulsar Torpedoes provide a great source of easy Empowerment due to their lock-on nature; simply face her while she channels them and activate Power Block.

      If Juno drops her Ability-Juno6 Orbital Ray ultimate to heal her team, you can use Rocket Punch to forcefully push enemies completely out of the beam’s radius, denying them the 85 HP/s and damage amplification.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Juno's Ability-Juno5 Hyper Ring accelerates Doomfist's engagement to terrifying levels. Dropping a speed ring for Doomfist before he uses Seismic Slam effectively turns him into an unreactable projectile. Additionally, because her Ability-Juno3 Pulsar Torpedoes are fire-and-forget, she can lock onto Doomfist while he is diving and provide him with sustained healing while he operates deep behind enemy lines.
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      Kiriko
      		 MEDIUM -> HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | MEDIUM RISK
      Kiriko is one of the more frustrating supports for Doomfist to fight as she can very easily avoid everything he throws at her with either of her abilities or her Ability-hanzo5 Wall Climb passive, leaving Doomfist in an unfavourable position. Kiriko's Swift Step Icon Swift Step requires an ally be nearby to activate, so depending on who she teleports to and how far they teleported can determine whether Doomfist can chase them and go all in on them.

      Protection Suzu Icon Protection Suzu is easily the strongest support tool that can be used against Doomfist as it can completely nullify everything in the game and is on quite a short cooldown. The most troublesome aspect of Protection Suzu is the intangibility it provides which causes Doomfist to sail through enemies as if they are not there. This can cause Empowered Punches to go to waste and leave Doomfist in highly unfavourable positions. Alternatively, Kiriko can also save it and use it to nullify a Seismic Slam, Meteor Strike, or save weak targets and prevent Doomfist from finishing them off or securing eliminations, so keeping an eye out for this ability is key.

      Kiriko's Kunai Icon Kunai deal significant headshot damage, so getting hit by one can nearly fully Empower Doomfist's gauntlet through Power Block on its own.

      Kitsune Rush Icon Kitsune Rush heavily amplifies enemies inside of it and there is nothing Doomfist can do about this ultimate short of eliminating Kiriko during its cast. Utilising this amplified state to gain Empowerment and control enemy movement is the most useful thing Doomfist can do to lessen the impact of the Ultimate.
      		 EXCEPTIONAL SYNERGY
      Kiriko and Doomfist pair exceptionally well together. Kiriko's healing output, while somewhat slow, is constant and high, which allows her to easily sustain Doomfist when committing to fights. Her exceptional mobility allows her to keep up with Doomfist and further enhance his sustain; coupled with Protection Suzu Icon Protection Suzu, Doomfist effectively becomes immortal while fighting alongside a Kiriko until enough resources are spent to force one or the other to retreat.

      Her Kitsune Rush Icon Kitsune Rush allows Doomfist to cycle his abilities at double speed, effectively doubling his self-sustain potential and heavily enhancing his crowd control capabilities and damage output. The only thing to be aware of in this interaction is Power Block and Protection Suzu. Suzu will completely prevent Doomfist from blocking damage and attaining Empowerment, so it is crucial that an ally Kiriko only cleanses Doomfist during Power Block if it is a life-or-death situation.
      Icon-Lifeweaver
      Lifeweaver
      		 HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | LOW RISK
      Lifeweaver is one of the easiest supports for Doomfist to fight against, although one of the most frustrating to pin down. He has a rather large hitbox and generally lacks an easy escape option, but is quite tanky for a support, possessing an extra 25HP totaling to 225HP. He can prevent Doomfist from securing an elimination with a well-placed Petal Platform Icon Petal Platform or his Life Grip Icon Life Grip ability and can pump out an outrageous amount of healing very easily and reliably with his Healing Blossom Icon Healing Blossom.

      Doomfist must keep an eye out for Lifeweaver's Petal Platform and when he uses his Rejuvenating Dash Icon Rejuvenating Dash. Both of these are his only forms of mobility, and Petal Platform in particular requires prior placement and setup to properly utilise as an escape tool, whereas Rejuvenating Dash is instantaneous. Engaging a Lifeweaver when he is not near a pre-placed Petal Platform is a surefire way to secure his elimination, however if he has a Petal Platform setup near him the reliability of securing his elimination drops substantially.

      Lifeweaver does not typically focus very much on outputting damage; however, his Thorn Volley Icon Thorn Volley can output a surprising amount of damage and contribute a large amount towards empowering a blocking Doomfist.

      Lifeweaver's Life Grip is much like Baptiste's Baptiste-ability3 Immortality Field in that it will prevent Doomfist from securing an elimination on a target he is engaging. Life Grip is on a fairly short cooldown for the type of utility it provides, so tracking this is key to securing eliminations reliably.

      Tree of Life Icon Tree of Life is a very powerful and unique ultimate. It creates a physical construct that outputs large amounts of burst healing and overhealth under the right conditions in a reasonably sized area. This healing area effectively nullifies Doomfist's ability to secure an elimination unless the target has been affected by an Ana's Anti-Heal effect, though it is possible to burst a squishy enemy down in-between the healing bursts with full commitment. Outside of this scenario, Doomfist can only realistically disrupt and annoy enemies inside this area or look to punch them out of it. The Tree of Life itself is a valid target to trigger Rocket Punch's blastback effects provided Doomfist has direct LoS to the players within the range, which is something not many players may know, allowing Doomfist to turn a Tree against the team behind it.
      		 EXCEPTIONAL SYNERGY
      Lifeweaver pairs exceptionally well with Doomfist. His healing output is quite high and can very reliably follow Doomfist a considerable distance.

      Using his Petal Platform he can create new angles to support Doomfist from in almost every scenario or even use it to help Doomfist create new angles to apply pressure from. Coupling this with Lifegrip can allow Lifeweaver to remove Doomfist from any situation that turns against him or allow him to over-commit to a situation without risk of elimination.

      His Tree of Life is one of the more useful ults for Doomfist to work with, as it creates cover and a safe space for him to work effectively in and around.
      Icon-Lúcio
      Lúcio
      		 LOW PRIORITY TARGET | LOW RISK
      Lúcio is one of the few supports that can completely ignore Doomfist and still do their job effectively. Lúcio's Wall Ride Wall Ride allows him to easily stay out of Doomfist's reach, and his Ability-Lucio5 Soundwave (a.k.a Boop) can keep him away or negate a dive. Lúcio's healing isn't particularly strong, but it also isn't his primary focus. Lúcio's Ability-Lucio2 Crossfade allows him to swap between a healing aura and a speed aura, the latter of which is Lúcio's primary focus, allowing allies to move in and out of fights or dodge key abilities much more easily.

      Lúcio's Ability-Lucio4 Sound Barrier is an extremely powerful Ultimate that will negate all pick potential on the battlefield. Doomfist can cancel the ultimate with a well-placed Rocket Punch as it requires Lúcio to touch the ground to trigger the effect.

      Generally, it is not advised to spend time trying to eliminate a Lúcio unless they are on the ground in the open where they are slightly more vulnerable to be picked, though it is recommended to always keep them in mind as they will likely try to bypass the team to isolate and pick off an ally support.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Lúcio and Doomfist pair quite well together. Lúcio's accelerated mobility allows him to keep up with Doomfist quite easily and amplify his mobility even higher. Diving targets together with a Lúcio is a sure-fire way to guarantee eliminations as the combined damage output and the amplified power to engage and disengage much faster grants immense flexibility to both Doomfist and Lúcio.
      Icon-Mercy
      Mercy
      		 HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | LOW RISK
      Mercy is a very difficult target to pin down and an extremely painful support to go up against. Her Ability-mercy3 Guardian Angel and the built-in Super Jump mechanic allow her to freely fly to allies around the battlefield every few seconds, giving her some of the best mobility in the entire game. The healing from her Ability-mercy1 Caduceus Staff is very easy to apply, and her self-sustain through her secondary passive Sympathetic Recovery Sympathetic Recovery is also quite strong. All of these aspects are greatly magnified by her Ultimate Ability-mercy6 Valkyrie, which also gives her complete control of her mobility in 3D space.

      Mercy requires an extreme amount of focus fire and resources to pin down and requires a keen eye to keep track of; diving her or her healing target alone is never recommended unless they are afflicted with the anti-heal debuff, as securing the elimination alone is incredibly difficult.

      Her Damage Boost from her Ability-mercy1 Caduceus Staff also elevates her target of choice from threatening to outright lethal, but this can be used to Doomfist's advantage, as an amplified target doesn't usually consider their extra damage when deciding whether or not to shoot at Doomfist during Power Block, which often leads to easy Empowerment.

      Mercy's Ability-mercy5 Resurrect is her big key ability and it is obvious when she is casting it. A well-timed Rocket Punch can completely cancel a resurrection and even eliminate Mercy if lucky; tracking enemy corpse locations is a strong way to ensure Doomfist has the opportunity to cancel a resurrection.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Mercy's extreme mobility and pocketing power allow her to follow Doomfist closely across the battlefield and keep him alive to further enhance his sustain or amplify his damage output to secure eliminations much faster and chain onto new targets more quickly, all of which is even further magnified by Ability-mercy6 Valkyrie.
      Icon-Mizuki
      Mizuki
      		 HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | EXTREME RISK
      Mizuki’s Ability Binding Chain Binding Chain is a lethal threat to Doomfist. If he lands it while you are using Seismic Slam or Rocket Punch, it will instantly halt your momentum, pull you to the ground, and leave you helpless. You must bait out the chain before committing to a dive.

      However, Mizuki's ultimate, ULT Kekkai Sancturary Kekkai Sanctuary, creates an unbreakable 7-meter cylinder that eats all incoming projectiles. Because Doomfist deals physical, body-based melee damage, he completely ignores this mitigation. You can literally walk directly into the Sanctuary and use Rocket Punch to violently knock Mizuki and his allies out of the cylinder's healing area.
      		 GOOD SYNERGY
      Mizuki is a fantastic enabler for Doomfist. His Ability Katashiro Return Katashiro Return allows him to dive deep into the enemy backline right alongside Doomfist, dropping a massive burst of Passive Remedy Aura Remedy Aura healing, before instantly teleporting back to his paper doll anchor to avoid dying.

      However, Mizuki lacks vertical mobility, so Doomfist must be mindful not to isolate himself on high ground where Mizuki cannot reach him.
      Icon-Moira
      Moira
      		 HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | LOW RISK
      Moira is a very easy target to fight, albeit somewhat difficult to pin down. Moira's Ability Moira Fade Fade allows her to dodge and weave herself in and out of fights with ease; this mobility, coupled with her unique healing and damaging methods, can make her movements somewhat predictable.

      Moira deals low but consistent damage at a surprising range with her Ability Moira Biotic Grasp Alt fire Biotic Grasp. Coupled together with her Ability Moira Biotic Orb Biotic Orb, she can burst down a target of choice with surprising efficiency, provided they receive no healing. This does not matter to Doomfist, as he can choose to either ignore her and stay out of her range or burst her down faster than she can recover or leave the fight. Moira's healing output when using Ability Moira Biotic Grasp Biotic Grasp, however, is incredibly high and consistent, making a target being focus healed by Moira exceptionally difficult to burst down.

      Moira's Ability Moira Coalescence Coalescence is an exceptionally strong support ultimate that can be utilised for virtually any reason. Much like the rest of her kit, it is a consistent stream of strong damage and healing coupled together in a long-range beam that can bypass barriers. This ultimate can provide an easy source of Empowerment for Doomfist and can also be very easily cancelled by a well-placed Rocket Punch.
      		 GOOD SYNERGY
      Moira and Doomfist pair reasonably well together. Her strong healing output and exceptional mobility allow her to keep up with Doomfist and sustain him in fights or help end them much faster.
      Icon-Wuyang
      Wuyang
      		 MEDIUM PRIORITY TARGET | LOW RISK
      Wuyang is highly vulnerable to Doomfist dives. He has no crowd control to stop your engagement, and you can easily chase down his Rushingtorrent Rushing Torrent escape with Seismic Slam. Furthermore, if you land a Rocket Punch on him, the stun will instantly cancel his active channel of Restorativestream Restorative Stream, completely cutting off his burst healing to his team.

      Wuyang's Tidalblast Tidal Blast ultimate is his only real defense. If he casts it on himself to survive your dive, you must retreat immediately. The 1.5-second knockdown explosion upon expiration will instantly cancel your Power Block or interrupt your Rocket Punch, leaving you helpless.
      		 EXCEPTIONAL SYNERGY
      Wuyang and Doomfist form one of the strongest synergies in the game. Wuyang's Restorativestream Restorative Stream passive remains attached to an ally even if they break line of sight for up to 5 seconds. He can attach this stream to you right before you dive, providing a steady drip of passive healing while you operate entirely behind enemy lines out of his view.

      Furthermore, Doomfist is the ultimate target for Tidalblast Tidal Blast. If Wuyang casts his ultimate on you as you dive, you gain 400 overhealth and a 50% movement speed boost. This allows you to survive immense focus fire, and the ensuing knockdown explosion will completely incapacitate the enemy team, setting up a guaranteed, multi-kill Empowered Rocket Punch or Meteor Strike.
      Icon-Zenyatta
      Zenyatta
      		 EXTREMELY HIGH PRIORITY TARGET | EXTREME RISK
      Zenyatta is a very DPS-oriented support character. Functioning like a glass cannon, Zenyatta has very low healing output, no mobility, and is quite squishy, but boasts incredible damage output that is only further amplified by his Ability-zenyatta3 Orb of Discord. The Orb of Discord is the single most threatening thing to any Tank in the game as it increases incoming damage by 25%, effectively turning some tanks (like Doomfist) into glorified squishies.

      While this matchup is very strongly in favour of Doomfist, as he can dive and burst Zenyatta down extremely quickly with ease, Doomfist will not likely do so without taking an incredible amount of damage in the process thanks to the Orb of Discord and Zenyatta's high damage output, so some caution is advised.

      It's not all bad though: Doomfist is the only tank in the game that can actively turn Orb of Discord's effect against itself. Using Power Block while discorded will enable Doomfist to gain Empowerment far easier than normal, allowing Doomfist to churn out Empowered Punches consistently.

      Zenyatta's Ability-zenyatta4 Transcendence is a very simple Ultimate that very few things in the game can burn through. Doomfist cannot burn through the healing output of Transcendence without Meteor Strike, which can one-shot all non-tank characters at its epicentre.
      		 STRONG SYNERGY
      Zenyatta and Doomfist pair quite well together. Zenyatta's Ability-zenyatta3 Orb of Discord is an immensely powerful tool to secure eliminations and damage, while his Ability-zenyatta2 Orb of Harmony can provide Doomfist with a consistent stream of healing to aid in his self-sustain during fights. Acting off a Zenyatta's discord target is a surefire way to secure easy eliminations.

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      Achievements

      Name Icon Description Reward
      Power Punch
      		 Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Slam 3 enemies into a wall with Doomfist's Empowered Rocket Punch in Quick or Competitive play.
      Spray Doomfist Pixel
      Pixel
      Cratered
      		 Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Hit 4 enemies with a single use of Doomfist's Meteor Strike in Quick or Competitive play.
      Spray Doomfist Cute
      Cute

      Trivia

      Concept art depicting Doomfist's augmented right arm.

      Concept art depicting Doomfist's augmented right arm.

      • Doomfist is Hero 25 and the fourth new hero added to the game.
      • Akande is a male Yoruba name meaning "firstborn." Ogun is a Yoruba god of war and metalwork, and dimu is Yoruba for "grasping." Akande Ogundimu can therefore be roughly translated as, "heir to the god who grasps iron and war," likely referring to his role as Akinjide Adeyemi's successor.
      • Doomfist's cell number in the Helix maximum security installation was 88503.
      • Doomfist's cybernetic right arm has been extensively augmented with cybernetics that receive and interface with his gauntlet.
      • PTR version 1.13.37644 (2017 June 24) contained the text "Doomfist / Summer Games" in the crash logs, inadvertently leaking him as the game's 25th hero.
      • Doomfist released on the PTR on July 6th, 2017, while his cosmetics were added on July 13th, 2017.
      • Doomfist is the first new hero to be launched with five emotes.
      • His HollaGram account (at least during his attacks against Numbani) is "Anonymous088503."[1]
      • The upcoming Overwatch Rush game has Doomfist with a beard, hinting at him possibly surviving his fight with Vendetta.

      Development

      Doomfist's initial prototype character design.

      Doomfist's initial prototype character design.

      Doomfist's prototype abilities in an early playtest.

      Doomfist's prototype abilities in an early playtest.

      Doomfist is a rare example of a hero that began as nothing more than a name — Chris Metzen offered it as the first suggestion in a brainstorming session for random villain names. With only a general notion of who or what the character would be, Doomfist's gauntlet was created as a MacGuffin for the Blizzcon 2014 Overwatch announcement cinematic, and a rough prototype sketch of the character was designed, with the intention of fleshing it out and developing him into a full character at a later date.[2] An early version of this design would even appear in the initial hero lineup key art, alongside other prototype heroes such as Wildebeest and Recluse. After his gauntlet featured in the announcement cinematic and references were made to him in Numbani, it was decided to make him a "generational character," similar to comic book heroes that take up the mantles of their predecessors; Metzen has used The Flash and Green Lantern as examples of this concept.

      Doomfist's kit was developed as a love letter to classic 2D fighting games, and care was taken to replicate the look and feel of special moves in those titles. A strong emphasis was also placed on making his attacks feel strong and impactful through visual and audio cues, and colors like red and gold were chosen for his design to convey a regal presence, while his gauntlet was created to "look as badass as possible from every angle," and to deliver pneumatic, impact-driven movements that would look and feel physical rather than magical. Extensive cybernetic augmentations were added to his body, contributing to his overall menacing appearance. His animations were designed to convey his strength and confidence, with the idea that each of his movements is carefully calculated. This idea also carried through to gameplay, with the way his abilities can be linked together to form combos that suit the player's current situation.[2]

      At SDCC 2017[3], there was a test footage shown which dated back to 2016 December 8.[4] The video shown below.

      Removed Abilities

      The following is a list of Doomfist's abilities as they existed in the original Overwatch:

      The Best Defense... (old)
      Hero-ability-circle
      The best defense
      Type
      Passive Ability
      Doomfist generates temporary personal shields when he deals ability damage.
      Health:
      +30 temporary shields per enemy hit with any of the three normal abilities
      +75 shields per enemy hit with the ultimate ability
      Maximum of 150

      Additional details:
      • This ability has a statistic card named "Shields created."
      • After 1 second, the shields start decaying at 3 shields per second.

      Hand Cannon (old)
      Key mouse 1
      Hero-ability-circle
      Hand cannon
      Type
      Weapon
      Effect Type
      Shotgun Shotgun (projectile)
      Blocked by barriers.
      Ignores barriers.
      Ignores barriers.
      Blocked by Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Blocked by Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Affected by damage boosts.
      Ignores damage boosts.
      Ignores damage boosts.
      Affected by Amplification Matrix.
      Ignores Amplification Matrix.
      Ignores Amplification Matrix.
      Doomfist fires a short-range burst from the knuckles of his fist. Its ammunition is automatically regenerated over a short time.
      Damage:
      1.8 - 6 per pellet
      19.8 - 66 per shot
      Falloff range:
      15 meters to 30 meters
      Headshot:
      ✓ (x2)
      Rate of fire:
      1 shot per 0.32 seconds
      Shots per volley:
      11 per shot
      Ammo:
      4
      Reload time:
      0.32 seconds (inital reload)
      +0.656 second (per bullet)
      Projectile speed:
      80 meters per second
      Spread:
      Constant: 2.15 degrees

      Additional details:
      • Unlike most weapons, Hand Cannon cannot be forced to reload by using the "Reload" key.

      Rising Uppercut
      LSHIFT
      Hero-ability-circle
      Rising uppercut
      Cooldown Icon
      6 seconds
      Type
      Ability
      Effect Type
      Melee Melee
      Blocked by barriers.
      Ignores barriers.
      Ignores barriers.
      Blocked by Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Blocked by Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Affected by damage boosts.
      Ignores damage boosts.
      Ignores damage boosts.
      Affected by Amplification Matrix.
      Ignores Amplification Matrix.
      Ignores Amplification Matrix.
      Doomfist uppercuts enemies in front of him into the air.
      Damage:
      50
      Headshot:
      ✕
      Cast time:
      instantly + 0.352 s. recovery
      Duration:
      0.6 seconds (air lock)
      Radius:
      5 meters
      Movement speed:
      10 meters per second

      Additional details:
      • Enemies knocked into the air lose air control for 0.6 seconds.
      • Doomfist is briefly suspended in the air after the uppercut, slowing his fall speed.
      • This ability is removed in Overwatch 2.

      Seismic Slam (old)
      E
      Hero-ability-circle
      Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam
      Cooldown Icon
      6 seconds
      Type
      Ability
      Effect Type
      Area of effect Area of effect
      Blocked by barriers.
      Ignores barriers.
      Ignores barriers.
      Blocked by Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Blocked by Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Affected by damage boosts.
      Ignores damage boosts.
      Ignores damage boosts.
      Affected by Amplification Matrix.
      Ignores Amplification Matrix.
      Ignores Amplification Matrix.
      Doomfist leaps forward and smashes into the ground, knocking nearby enemies toward him.
      Damage:
      25 - 125
      Headshot:
      ✕
      Max. range:
      15 meters (travel distance)
      Radius:
      8 meters
      Movement speed:
      25 meters per second (diagonal)

      Additional details:
      • Damage scales with the time spent in air during the slam, up to a maximum of 125.
      • While airborne, a blue, arc-shaped indicator will show where the ability will land. The orientation of the slam can be changed in the air.
      • On flat ground, Seismic Slam horizontally propels Doomfist 8.22 meters and deals 49 damage. Adding a jump can increase this damage to 62.
      • Locks camera for ~0.56 s. Then locks shooting for ~0.32 s.

      Rocket Punch (old)
      Key mouse 2
      Hero-ability-circle
      Rocket punch
      Cooldown Icon
      4 seconds
      Type
      Ability
      Effect Type
      Melee Melee
      Blocked by barriers.
      Ignores barriers.
      Ignores barriers.
      Blocked by Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Blocked by Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Affected by damage boosts.
      Ignores damage boosts.
      Ignores damage boosts.
      Affected by Amplification Matrix.
      Ignores Amplification Matrix.
      Ignores Amplification Matrix.
      After charging up, Doomfist lunges forward and knocks an enemy back, dealing additional damage if they impact a wall.
      Damage:
      50 - 100 (punch)
      50 - 150 (wall impact)
      Headshot:
      ✕
      Cast time:
      0.192 min. charge time
      1.4 seconds to fully charge
      2 second max. charge time
      Duration:
      0.496 second stun
      Max. range:
      ~6.4 to 20 meters (depending on charge)
      Movement speed:
      -50% penalty (charging)
      45 meters per second (punch)

      Additional details:
      • Damage, distance traveled, and knock back all scale with the charge time.
      • It takes ~0.93 seconds of charging in order to kill a 200 HP target, assuming wall impact. This translates to about 2.67 bars of charge in the HUD.
      • Rocket Punch stops if it hits an enemy.
      • If Rocket Punch collides with Charge, Shield Bash, a charging B.O.B., or another Rocket Punch, both participants get knocked down for 2 seconds.
      • While charging, Rocket Punch can be cancelled by pressing the Primary Fire button.
      • After being released, Rocket Punch can still be cancelled with the Jump key. This pushes Doomfist further than what he would have gone without cancelling.

      Meteor Strike (old)
      Q
      Hero-ability-circle
      Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike
      Ultimate Ready
      1680
      Type
      Ultimate Ability
      Effect Type
      Area of effect Area of effect
      Blocked by barriers.
      Ignores barriers.
      Ignores barriers.
      Blocked by Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Ignores Defense Matrix/Kinetic Grasp.
      Blocked by Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Ignores Deflect/Javelin Spin.
      Affected by damage boosts.
      Ignores damage boosts.
      Ignores damage boosts.
      Affected by Amplification Matrix.
      Ignores Amplification Matrix.
      Ignores Amplification Matrix.
      Doomfist leaps into the sky, then crashes to the ground, dealing significant damage.
      Damage:
      Inner ring: 300
      Outer ring: 15-200
      Falloff range:
      2-8 meters
      Headshot:
      ✕
      Cast time:
      1 second
      Duration:
      Up to 4 seconds for select area
      1 second landing + 0.5 s. recovery (invulnerability)
      Radius:
      Inner ring: 2 meters
      Outer ring: 6 meters
      Overall radius: 8 meters
      Movement speed:
      16.5 meters per second
      60 meters per second

      Additional details:
      • This ability works even when used inside an interior area and will land in that area unless Doomfist moves outside.
      • Holding right click enables a birds-eye view of the impact zone, which can also be used to climb up platforms.
      • The impact zone is only visible to the enemy team once Doomfist is coming down.
      • Doomfist is completely invincible during this ultimate.
      • Meteor Strike has two rings that do different damage. If an enemy is touching both rings, the inner ring takes precedence.
      • Doomfist's other abilities recharge twice as fast while Doomfist is in the air.

      Removed Perks

      Seismic Empowerment
      Hero-ability-circle
      Perk SeismicEmpowerment
      Type
      Major Perk
      Hitting 3 or more enemies with Seismic Slam empowers Rocket Punch.

      Additional details:
      • Removed in Season 18.

      Media

      Former Portrait

      • Overwatch 1 Hero portrait
        Overwatch 1 Hero portrait

      Promotional

      • Doomfist
        Doomfist
      • Doomfist Meteor Strike
        Doomfist Meteor Strike
      • Doomfist charging his fist
        Doomfist charging his fist

      Concept Art

      • Overwatch 2 Default Skin Concept Art[5]
        Overwatch 2 Default Skin Concept Art[5]
      • Skin Exploration Concept Art by Armando Gonzalez-Dort
        Skin Exploration Concept Art by Armando Gonzalez-Dort
      • Bonebreaker Skin Concept Art by Armando Gonzalez-Dorta
        Bonebreaker Skin Concept Art by Armando Gonzalez-Dorta
      • Bonebreaker Skin Concept Art by Armando Gonzalez-Dorta
        Bonebreaker Skin Concept Art by Armando Gonzalez-Dorta
      • Bonebreaker Skin Concept Art by Armando Gonzalez-Dorta
        Bonebreaker Skin Concept Art by Armando Gonzalez-Dorta
      • Blackhand Skin Weapon Concept Art by Anh Dang
        Blackhand Skin Weapon Concept Art by Anh Dang
      • Blackhand Skin Concept Art by Anh Dang
        Blackhand Skin Concept Art by Anh Dang
      • Formal Skin Concept Art by Qiu Fang
        Formal Skin Concept Art by Qiu Fang
      • Funky Skin Concept Art by Kim-Seang Hong
        Funky Skin Concept Art by Kim-Seang Hong
      • General Skin Concept Art by Armando Gonzalez-Dorta
        General Skin Concept Art by Armando Gonzalez-Dorta
      • Karate Skin Concept Art by Kejun Wang
        Karate Skin Concept Art by Kejun Wang
      • Thunder Skin Concept Art
        Thunder Skin Concept Art
      • Saitama Skin Concept Art by Kejun Wang
        Saitama Skin Concept Art by Kejun Wang

      Videos

      Balance Change Logs

      For more information, see Patch Notes.

      Overwatch PvP
      Patch
      Description
      Seismic Slam’s shockwave is now more tightly synchronized with its visual impact, preventing cases where the effect could appear misplaced. This also ensures the camera lock occurs at the moment of impact, rather than triggering early if the camera is adjusted during the slam.

      Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam

      • Camera lock and shockwave effects now trigger later to better align with the animation.

      Rocket punch Empowered Punch

      • Added new visual and sound effects that play when Empowered Punch is about to time out.
      Empowered Punch can be held indefinitely, creating situations with limited counterplay. Adding a duration sets clearer expectations while maintaining its intended impact. The Power Matrix adjustment aligns its effective area more closely with Doomfist’s model for gameplay clarity.

      Rocket punch Rocket Punch

      • Empowered punch now deteriorates after 20 seconds.

      Perk PowerMatrix Power Matrix perk

      • Projectile absorption area scaled down to more closely match the size of Doomfist's model.
      Developer Comment: Power Block can make Doomfist difficult to punish in certain situations. This change reduces its damage reduction slightly, giving opponents more opportunity to overwhelm his block with damage while preserving the flow of Doomfist’s gameplay.

      Power Block Power Block – Ability 2

      • Damage reduction reduced from 80% to 75%.

      Aftershock Aftershock – Major Perk

      • Slow duration increased from 1.5 to 2 seconds.
      • Slow amount increased from 30% to 40%.
      Developer Comments: The change to Power Matrix aligns the perk with Doomfist’s regular Power Block, ensuring consistency in how Empowered Punch is charged.

      Perk OneTwo One-Two - Minor Perk

      • Now updated to where hitting an enemy into a wall with Rocket Punch reloads Hand Cannon and overfills ammo by 2.

      Perk SeismicEmpowerment Seismic Empowerment - Major Perk

      • Removed.

      Aftershock Aftershock - Major Perk

      • New Major Perk.
      • Enemies hit by Seismic Slam are slowed by 30% for 1.5 seconds.

      Perk PowerMatrix Power Matrix - Major Perk

      • Damage absorbed during Power Matrix now provides equivalent Empowered Punch amount to Power Block.
      Hero Perks

      Perk OneTwo One-Two

      • Hitting an enemy with Rocket Punch reloads all Hand Cannon ammo.

      Perk Survival-of-the-Fittest Survival of the Fittest

      • The Best Defense grants 25 overhealth from eliminations and its max overhealth is increased by 50.

      Perk SeismicEmpowerment Seismic Empowerment

      • Hitting 3 or more enemies with Seismic Slam empowers Rocket Punch.

      Perk PowerMatrix Power Matrix

      • Power Block absorbs projectiles for the first second of its duration.
      Developer Comment: The recent increase to Rocket Punch wall slam angle has added a lot of consistency and made Doomfist significantly more threatening. To help account for this we're pulling out some of the survivability from Seismic Slam.

      Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam

      • Shockwave range reduced from 18 to 15 meters.
      • Cooldown increased from 6 to 6.5 seconds.
      Developer Comments: This Rocket Punch adjustment makes it slightly easier to trigger the wall slam which should result in fewer enemies sliding along the wall.

      Rocket punch Rocket Punch

      • Angle required for wall slam increased from 44 to 55 degrees.

      Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike

      • Ultimate cost reduced 8%.
      • Healing per second while in the air increased from 75 to 90.
      Developer Comments: Most of Doomfist's survivability is through his excellent mobility, but this boost to his passive Overhealth generation will enable him to stay in the fight longer before disengaging, especially when hitting multiple targets with his abilities.

      The best defense The Best Defense...

      • Overhealth gained per target increased from 35 to 40 HP.
      • Delay before Overhealth begins to drain increased from 1 to 3 seconds.
      General
      • Knockdown time when two charging abilities collide reduced from 2 to 1.7 seconds.
      Developer Comments: This stun time reduction applies to the knockdown that happens when two charging abilities collide and result in a tie (with Reinhardt, Doomfist, Brigitte, Mauga, Bob). The counterplay and interaction of two charging abilities impacting each other is great, but it took both players out of the fight a little too long.
      Developer Comments: This quality-of-life improvement streamlines the transition between charging up an empowered Rocket Punch and another ability by removing the requirement of pressing the cancel input first.

      Rocket punch Rocket Punch

      Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike

      • Minimum damage increased from 15 to 50.
      General updates

      Most damage-dealing projectile sizes have been increased by a new global modifier added to their base size.

      • +0.05 meters for hitscan projectiles with a high rate of fire or spread (e.g., Tracer's Pulse Pistols or Reaper's Hellfire Shotguns).
      • +0.08 meters for hitscan projectiles that are more precise (e.g., Cassidy's Peacekeeper or Soldier:76's Heavy Pulse Rifle).
      • +0.05 meters for travel time projectiles that are shotguns or have a very high rate of fire (e.g., Roadhog's Scrap Gun or Ramattra's Void Accelerator).
      • +0.10 meters for travel time projectile with a speed greater than 50 meters per second (e.g., Zenyatta's Destruction Orb).
      • +0.15 meters for travel time projectile with a speed less than or equal to 50 meters per second (e.g., Pharah's Rocket Launcher).
      • Very large projectiles with a base size greater than 0.5 meters have been excluded from these increases (e.g., Orisa's Energy Javelin or Reinhardt's Fire Strike).

      Hero combined HP (base health/armor/shields) increased by 15-25%.

      • 150-175 HP heroes increased by 25 HP.
      • 200-300 HP heroes increased by 50 HP.
      • 300+ HP (Tanks) increased by 75-100 HP.
      • Each hero's precise health increases are listed in their patch notes below.

      Ultimate Charge

      • All Ultimate ability costs increased by 10%.

      Regenerative Passive for All Heroes

      • All heroes now regenerate 20 health per second after 5 seconds of not taking damage.

      Quick Melee

      • Damage increased from 30 to 40.
      Hero Updates
      • Health increased from 300 to 375.

      Rocket punch Rocket Punch

      • Max impact damage increased from 50 to 75.
      • Max wall slam damage increased from 30 to 40.
      Developer comments: One of the most effective uses for an ultimate ability like Meteor Strike is to save it as an escape in order to grab a health pack instead of using it against his foes. Doomfist will now recover health during the targeting phase so that it can be used more offensively.

      Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike

      • Now regenerates 75 health per second while in the air.
      • Ultimate cost increased 16%.
      Developer comments: This change will give the stunned player more opportunities to react to Doomfist following a wall stun.

      Rocket punch Rocket Punch

      • Minimum wall stun duration decreased from 0.25 to 0.15 seconds.
      • Maximum wall stun duration decreased from 0.75 to 0.6 seconds.
      Developer Comments: Doomfist is performing well overall but tends to have more deaths on average compared to other Tank heroes. Lowering the Seismic Slam cooldown will reduce downtime in his ability rotations and translate into more survivability due to the increased mobility and potential for generating overhealth more often with his passive ability. Additionally, Power Block will now always reduce explosive damage from a projectile stuck directly to Doomfist, even though normally you have to face the direction of the incoming damage to block it.

      Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam

      • Cooldown reduced from 7 to 6 seconds.

      Power Block Power Block

      • Now reduces damage from stuck projectiles.
      • Base health in Role Queue modes remains the same at 450
      • Base health in non-Role Queue modes reduced from 450 to 300

      Rocket punch Rocket Punch

      • Cooldown increased from 3 to 4 seconds

      Power Block Power Block

      • Minimum damage mitigated required to empower Rocket Punch increased from 80 to 100 damage

      The best defense The Best Defense...

      • Temporary health gained per target hit with abilities decreased from 40 to 35 health

      There are several changes here for Doomfist with the intent to increase his presence as a disruptive brawler-style tank. The buff to his passive ability will help him stay in the fight longer, especially when he’s hitting multiple enemies with his abilities.

      The changes to Power Block and Meteor Strike are intended to increase the availability of Empowered Rocket Punch, which enables him to more easily disrupt enemies and impact multiple targets. Due to gaining Empowered Rocket Punch more consistently, the stun duration and size are slightly decreased to reduce some of the frustration in playing against it.

      For Rocket Punch we’re shifting some of its damage away from requiring wall impacts so that it's broadly more useful regardless of where fights are taken.

      The best defense The Best Defense...

      • Maximum temporary health increased from 150 to 200 health
      • Temporary health gained per target hit with abilities increased from 30 to 40 health

      Power Block Power Block

      • Cooldown reduced from 8 to 7 seconds
      • Duration increased from 2 to 2.5 seconds
      • Minimum damage mitigated required to empower Rocket Punch reduced from 90 to 80 damage

      Rocket punch Rocket Punch

      • Impact damage range (minimum-maximum) increased from 15-30 to 25-50 damage
      • Wall slam damage range (minimum-maximum) reduced from 20-40 to 10-30 damage
      • Empowered Rocket Punch wall slam stun duration range reduced from 0.5-1 to 0.25-0.75 seconds
      • Non-Empowered Rocket Punch now stuns for the minimum 0.25 second duration on wall slam
      • Empowered Rocket Punch knockback radius reduced from 4 to 3 meters
      • Minimum time before cancel option becomes available reduced from 0.25 to 0.12 seconds
      • Cooldown reduced from 4 to 3 seconds
      • This has been in since his rework but was not mentioned

      Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike

      • Now empowers Rocket Punch on landing
      • Enemy slow duration increased from 2 to 3 seconds

      Power Block Power Block

      • Minimum damage mitigated required to empower Rocket Punch reduced from 100 to 90 damage
      • Movement speed penalty while blocking reduced from 50 to 35%

      Rocket punch Rocket Punch

      • Now deals damage to all enemies knocked back instead of only the first target impacted

      Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam

      • No longer slows enemies

      Power Block Power Block

      • Damage reduction reduced from 90% to 80%
      • Moved from Damage to Tank role
      • Base health increased from 250 to 450

      Rising uppercut Rising Uppercut

      • Ability removed

      Hand cannon Hand Cannon

      • Damage reduced from 6 to 5 per pellet
      • Ammo regeneration rate increased from once every 0.65 seconds to 0.4 seconds

      Rocket punch Rocket Punch

      • Impact damage range reduced from 50 - 100 to 15 - 30 damage
      • Wall slam damage range reduced from 50 - 150 to 20 - 40 damage
      • Maximum charge up time reduced from 1.4 to 1.0 seconds
      • Impacting a target now causes a secondary larger cone area check to grab extra targets to potentially knock them back as well

      Power Block Power Block

      • New Ability 2
      • Enter a blocking stance, reducing damage taken from the front by 90%
      • Blocking at least 100 damage causes Doomfist’s gauntlet to become supercharged, empowering the next Rocket Punch in the following ways:
        • Increases damage by 50%
        • Travels 50% faster and further
        • The area-of-effect blast that knocks back additional targets is twice as large
        • Targets impacting a wall will be stunned for an additional 0.5 to 1.0 seconds, depending on charge amount

      Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam

      • Moved from Ability 2 to Ability 1
      • Now launches Doomfist into the air in the direction the player is aiming
      • Creates a wide arc shockwave upon landing, dealing 50 damage and slowing enemy movement speed by 30%
      • No longer has different behavior between being activated in the air or on the ground
      • No longer pulls in enemies
      • Can be canceled by pressing the ability key again

      Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike

      • Damage range reduced from 15 - 200 to 15 - 100
      • Impact damage at the center 1 meter radius unchanged from 300 damage
      • Knockback removed
      • Now additionally slows the movement speed of all enemies hit by 50% for 2 seconds
      • Cast time reduced from 1.0 to 0.5 seconds

      Overwatch 6v6
      Patch
      Description
      6v6 Hero Changes

      The best defense The Best Defense...

      • Overhealth gained per target reduced from 35 to 25 HP.

      Power Block Power Block

      • Amount of damage to gain Empowered Punch increased from 100 to 120.
      • Base health increased from 375 to 425.

      Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam

      • Cooldown increased from 6.5 to 7.5 seconds.

      Power Block Power Block

      • Maximum duration reduced from 2.5 to 2 seconds.
      • Cooldown increased from 7 to 8 seconds.

      The best defense The Best Defense... (Passive)

      • Overhealth gained per target reduced from 40 to 35 HP.
      • Maximum temporary health reduced from 200 to 150 health.

      Overwatch Stadium
      Patch
      Description
      Doomfist has been struggling in Stadium, so we're improving the damage and survivability of some of his core powers and some underutilized options. We're also treating his Passive similarly to many non-scaling Barriers, where they will naturally scale over time from currency.
      • [The Best Defense] now scales proportionally with the Passive Health Gain from Currency.

      DF Power AsteroidSmash Asteroid Smash - Power

      • Cooldown reduced to 8s (Down from 10s).

      DF Power BlockParty Block Party - Power

      • Ally Healing increased to 20% (Up from 15%).

      DF Power HelpingHand Helping Hand - Power

      • Overhealth Max Life Scaling increased to 10% (Up from 8%).

      DF Power Overpowered Overpowered - Power

      • Level 3 Punch Bonus Damage increased to 50% (Up from 25%).

      DF Power RisingUppercut Rising Uppercut - Power

      • Bonus damage increased to 20 (Up from 10).
      Doomfist has been struggling in Stadium, with the lowest Win Rate among tanks. We're buffing his survival oriented powers and some mobility options to help him scale his survivability into the late game without increasing his vertical burst.

      DF Power SeismicRally Seismic Rally - Power

      • Max Life Overhealth gained per second increased from 3% to 5%.

      DF Power BlockParty Block Party - Power

      • Self Heal increased from 5% to 8% of Max Life per second.

      DF Power RisingUppercut Rising Uppercut - Power

      • Cooldown reduced from 12s to 10s.

      DF Power AsteroidSmash Asteroid Smash - Power

      • Cooldown reduced from 12s to 10s.
      • Maximum impact damage increased from 150 to 200.
      • Now triggers Overhealth from The Best Defense

      Quickcharger Quickcharger - Epic Ability Hero Item

      • Cost reduced to 10000 (Down from 12000).
      Doomfist has been underperforming in Stadium since his release. We're increasing the consistency and power of some of his powers, as well as his currency gain, to help him be a more reliable option without increasing his power ceiling or one shot capabilities too much.
      • Currency gained from damage and healing increased by 25%.

      DF Power Aftershock Aftershock (Power) - Power

      • Increased secondary shockwave damage to 60% (Up from 50%).

      DF Power AsteroidSmash Asteroid Smash - Power

      • Now grants ultimate charge.
      • Cooldown reduced to 12s (Down from 15s).

      DF Power BlockParty Block Party - Power

      • Block Party has been disabled at this time due to an issue

      DF Power JabCross Jab Cross - Power

      • Increased Melee Attack Speed after using an ability to 75% (Up from 50%).

      DF Power JetforceJab Jetforce Jab - Power

      • Increased Burn Damage on Rocket Punch to 20% (Up from 15%).

      DF Power SlamWham Slam Wham - Power

      • Increased Seismic Slam Range per meter travelled to 6% (Up from 4%).
      New Heroes Added
      • New heroes added to the roster

      DF Power JabCross Jab Cross - Power

      • After you use an ability, gain 50% [Quick Melee] Attack Speed and increase [Quick Melee] Range by 1m for 3s

      DF Power RisingUppercut Rising Uppercut - Power

      • Ability: Your next [Quick Melee] becomes a [Rising Uppercut], dealing 10 extra damage (12s Cooldown).

      DF Power TheBestDefense The Best Defense - Power

      • [Quick Melee] hits and [Hand Cannon] critical hits trigger [The Best Defense] at 35% effectiveness.

      DF Power Aftershock Aftershock (Power) - Power

      • [Seismic Slam]'s shockwave repeats itself after a 1.5s delay, dealing 50% damage.

      DF Power SeismicRally Seismic Rally - Power

      • Every 1s while leaping with [Seismic Slam], grant Overhealth equal to 3% of your Max Life to all allies within line of sight for 3s.

      DF Power SlamWham Slam Wham

      • Increase [Seismic Slam]'s damage by 2%, and range by 4% for every 1m traveled downward.

      DF Power Boomfist Boomfist - Power

      • Hitting multiple enemies with [Rocket Punch] grants 5% Ultimate Charge and reduces the cooldown of [Power Block] by 0.5s for each extra enemy hit.

      DF Power Overpowered Overpowered - Power

      • [Rocket Punch] can be further empowered when blocking 150% more damage with [Power Block], granting 25% more damage and 50% more range.

      DF Power AsteroidSmash Asteroid Smash

      • Ability: Crouching while airborne will trigger a mini [Meteroid Strike], dealing up to 150 direct hit damage based on distance traveled downward (15s cooldown).

      DF Power BlockParty Block Party - Power

      • While [Power Block] is active, heal yourself for 3% of Max Life and all other allies within 8m for 10% of Max Life every 1s.

      DF Power HelpingHand Helping Hand - Power

      • [The Best Defense] grants bonus Overhealth equal to 8% of Bonus Max Life. Whenever you gain Overhealth from yourself, grant 25% to the nearest ally.

      Loaded Knuckles Loaded Knuckles - Legendary Hero Item

      • 25 Armor -20% Melee Damage
      • [Quick Melee] hits restore 1 ammo. [Rocket Punch] hits restore 100% of your ammo
      • Cost: 10,000

      Wing Clipper Wing Clipper - Legendary Hero Item

      • 10% Ability Power
      • [Meteor Strike] pulls airborne enemies to the ground
      • Cost: 4,500

      Power Bank Power Bank - Legendary Hero Item

      • 25 Health
      • 5% Ability Power
      • You can charge [Rocket Punch] indefinitely. After 2.5s of charging [Rocket Punch], become Unstoppable for the duration of that [Rocket Punch].
      • 4,000

      Friendly Fissure Friendly Fissure - Legendary Hero Item

      • 25 Health
      • 10% Ability Power
      • [Meteor Strike] Area of affect grants all other allies Overhealth Equal to 20% of your Max Life for 5s.
      • Cost: 9,000

      Chasm Crusher Chasm Crusher - Legendary Hero Item

      • 15% Ability Power
      • 15% [Seismic Slam] Leap Distance
      • Cost: 11,000

      Quickcharger Quickcharger - Legendary Hero Item

      • 15% Ability Power
      • [Power Block] adds 10% progress for empowering [Rocket Punch]. [Power Block] no longer resets progress for empowering [Rocket Punch].
      • Cost: 12,000

      Dual Layer Dampener Dual Layer Dampener - Legendary Hero Item

      • 25 Armor
      • 10% Increased [Power Block] Damage Reduction
      • [Power Block] now also reduces damage against Burn and other Damage Over Time effects.
      • Cost: 4,000

      Zoomfist Zoomfist - Legendary Hero Item

      • 50 Armor
      • Whenever you gain Overhealth from yourself, heal for 15% of Overhealth gained over 1s and gain 15% Move Speed for 3s.
      • Cost: 9,500

      Power Matrix Item Power Matrix - Legendary Hero Item

      • 50 Armor
      • [Power Block] absorbs projectiles for the first 1s, gaining Overhealth equal to 1% of your max Life for each projectile absorbed.
      • Cost: 11,000

      Overwatch 1
      Patch
      Description

      Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike

      • Now speeds up the cooldown rate of his abilities by 100% while in the air

      Developer Comment: The accelerated cooldown times will enable more fluidity with setting up Doomfist's combos when using the Meteor Strike ultimate.

      General

      • Shotgun patterns no longer apply random rotation. This will affect the following heroes:
      • Ashe
      • Doomfist
      • D.Va
      • Reaper
      • Roadhog
      • Torbjörn

      Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam

      • Can now hold down the Ability 2 button to use Seismic Slam as soon as able (and valid, if using the aerial version)
      • When landing very close or on top of enemies, the enemy will be pushed in front/away from Doomfist slightly, instead of sometimes having then end up beside/behind Doomfist
      • Aerial Seismic Slam no longer has a slight acceleration time, which should make it arrive at the destination more reliably

      Rising uppercut Rising Uppercut

      • Recovery time increased from 0.2 to 0.35 seconds

      Developer Comment: Rising Uppercut followed immediately by his primary fire is a little too effective of a combo on its own, so we're increasing the time enemies have to react to it.

      Rocket punch Rocket Punch

      • Time to reach max charge increased from 1 to 1.4 seconds

      The best defense The Best Defense...

      • Shield health gained per hit reduced from 35 to 30

      Developer Comment: We’re increasing Doomfist’s charge time for Rocket Punch to give players more warning when he is charging this powerful ability. We’re also reducing the shield health gain from his passive ability to weaken how much damage he can soak while dishing out his own.

      Melee

      • Quick melee no longer pauses ammo reload.

      Developer Comment: This is a quality of life change which allows Doomfist to more freely use Quick Melee as part of his combos, without feeling punished for it.

      Rising uppercut Rising Uppercut

      • Cooldown reduced from 7 to 6 seconds

      Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam

      • Cooldown reduced from 7 to 6 seconds

      Developer Comments: Reducing the downtime of Doomfist’s abilities will give him some power back and make his gameplay feel more fluid.

      Rising uppercut Rising Uppercut

      • Loss of air control duration lowered from 3 seconds to 0.6 seconds

      Ability Doomfist Seismic Slam Seismic Slam

      • Maximum range reduced from 20 meters to 15 meters
      • Targets no longer lose air control while being pulled in

      Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike

      • Inner ring damage radius increased from 1.5 meters to 2.0 meters
      • Outer ring maximum damage decreased from 300 to 200

      Developer Comments: Doomfist’s high mobility allows him to engage and disengage from extremely long range. Decreasing the range of the targeted aerial version of Seismic Slam requires him to get closer before engaging an enemy and makes it slightly harder for him to escape from combat. The loss of air control on Rising Uppercut was a frustrating mechanic for players, but it allowed Doomfist to set up combos. We’ve found a decent middle ground by limiting the amount of time Doomfist has to line up his next move. The Meteor Strike changes will make it harder to secure easy eliminations on heroes without mobility abilities, such as Zenyatta or Ana, while still preserving its maximum potential damage when aimed well or when combined with other abilities such as Graviton Surge or Sleep Dart.

      Hand cannon Hand Cannon

      • Damage falloff now starts at 15 meters

      Developer Comments: Doomfist is all about getting up close and personal with his enemies, but his Hand Cannon's spread was tight enough to do surprising amounts of damage at longer ranges, especially against bigger targets. This change brings his weapon in line with other shotgun-style weapons by making its damage fall off beyond 15 meters.

      Rocket punch Rocket Punch

      • No longer impacts Symmetra’s teleporter
      • Now destroys Symmetra’s sentry turrets without stopping his movement

      Developer Comments: These changes are just quality of life improvements for how Doomfist interacts with Symmetra’s placed objects.

      Ability Doomfist Meteor Strike Meteor Strike

      • Bonus movement speed increased from 150% to 200%

      The best defense The Best Defense...

      • Shield gain increased from 30 to 35 for normal abilities

      Developer Comments: The increased movement speed on Meteor Strike gives Doomfist new options in how and where to deploy it. His passive is also being increased, allowing him to survive more often when diving into enemies.

      Hand cannon Hand Cannon

      • Ammo recovery rate increased from 0.8 seconds to 0.65 seconds per bullet

      Developer Comments: This change will help Doomfist more consistently be able to use his weapon as part of his combos.

      Hand cannon Hand Cannon

      • Damage reduced from 11 to 6
      • Number of bullets fired increased from 6 to 11
      • Spread pattern made more consistent

      Developer Comments: We have made a lot of progress with Doomfist’s movement in recent patches but we wanted to revisit his Hand Cannon. While the damage per bullet has been lowered, the number of bullets he fires per Hand Cannon shot has been increased which makes his overall damage output unchanged. Overall, these changes will help his Hand Cannon feel much more consistent.

      New Hero: Doomfist(Offense)

      References

      1. ↑ Overwatch: The Hero of Numbani
      2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2017-07-18, New Hero Preview: Doomfist. YouTube, accessed on 2017-07-18
      3. ↑ [1] I was at the Doomfist BTS SDCC panel, here's the rundown of what was discussed. - Reddit
      4. ↑ [2] Doomfist test footage - Reddit
      5. ↑ https://x.com/GetQuakedOn/status/1998145924917514378
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