Overwatch Hero Guide: Junkrat

Junkrat is an explosive damage hero known for his grenades, traps, and ability to control areas with his arsenal. This guide will help you master his playstyle and become an effective area denial specialist.

Hero Overview

Abilities

Primary Fire: Frag Launcher

• Grenade launcher
• Deals 120 damage direct hit
• 80 damage splash
• 5 grenades per clip
• Reload time: 1.5 seconds
• Projectile arc

Secondary Fire: Concussion Mine

• Place a concussion mine
• Deals 120 damage
• Knocks back enemies
• Can be detonated remotely
• Can be used to jump
• Cooldown: 8 seconds

Steel Trap (E)

• Place a steel trap
• Roots enemies for 2 seconds
• Deals 10 damage
• Reveals trapped enemies
• Cooldown: 10 seconds

Passive: Total Mayhem

• Drop grenades on death
• Deals damage to nearby enemies

Ultimate: RIP-Tire (Q)

• Control a remote-detonated tire
• Deals up to 600 damage
• Can climb walls
• Duration: 10 seconds
• Charge rate: moderate

Playstyle

Area Denial

• Grenade Bouncing: Use the arc of your Frag Launcher to hit enemies behind cover
• Trap Placement: Place Steel Traps in flanking routes and around corners
• Mine Usage: Use Concussion Mines to jump to high ground or escape danger

Offensive Strategies

• Steel Trap Combos: Use Steel Trap followed by Frag Launcher for maximum damage
• RIP-Tire Timing: Use your ultimate to clear an area or eliminate grouped enemies
• Mine Jumping: Use Concussion Mines to reach unexpected positions

Defensive Strategies

• Retreat Tactics: Use Concussion Mines to escape danger
• Area Control: Use your traps and grenades to control key areas
• Cover Usage: Stay near cover to avoid enemy fire

Counters

Heroes That Counter Junkrat

• Pharah: Can attack from above, making her hard to hit
• Widowmaker: Can snipe you from long range
• Genji: His Deflect can send your grenades back at you

Heroes Junkrat Counters

• Reinhardt: His shield is ineffective against your grenades’ splash damage
• Bastion: In Sentry mode, he’s vulnerable to your grenades
• Torbjörn: His turret can be destroyed by your grenades

Tips and Tricks

• Mine Jumping: Look down and place a mine, then detonate it to jump high
• Steel Trap Combos: Place traps near Concussion Mines for double damage
• RIP-Tire Navigation: Use walls to guide your tire around corners
• Grenade Bouncing: Practice bouncing grenades off walls to hit enemies behind cover
• Total Mayhem: Use your death to deal damage to nearby enemies

Conclusion

Junkrat is a fun and explosive damage hero who excels at area denial and controlling the battlefield. With proper trap placement, mine usage, and grenade bouncing, you can become a formidable force that enemies fear to approach.

Remember, a good Junkrat controls areas, uses his mines for mobility, and times his RIP-Tire for maximum impact.

Fire in the hole!