Overwatch 2 Ashe guide: Abilities, tips & how to unlock
If you're looking for some help with Overwatch 2's resident cowgirl and her trusty companion Bob, then check out everything you need to know about Ashe.
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Ashe is even more badass than Cassidy; she has a shotgun, a semi-auto rifle, and a big, bad friend named Bob. Here's how to play as her in Overwatch 2, and how to tip the scales in your favor during battle.
Abilities explained
| Name | Type | Effect |
| The Viper | Primary Fire | Clicking the attack button will have Ashe fire her semi-automatic gun in a fast manner. However, if you hold down the attack button, you'll gain a sight that lets you zoom in and take down enemies with further accuracy |
| Coach Gun | Ability | This shotgun can be used to hit opponents with a brutal frontal attack. However, it will cause a knockback effect for you and your opponent |
| Dynamite | Ability | This damaging projectile can be sent towards opponents and laid on the ground. You can shoot it to make it explode immediately or it will automatically activate |
| Role: Damage | Role Passive | Damaging an enemy temporarily reduces their healing received. |
Ashe is someone to be threatened by. She has many tools in her arsenal that can tip the scales towards her team.
Tips for playing Ashe
Ashe is a sniper who isn't as mobile as Widowmaker, but she can be just as effective in battle as her. The Viper, for example, is decent at short-range combat but excels in long-range situations.
In short-range, you can tap the attack button as fast as you can towards your opponents and if your aim is accurate (especially towards the head), you'll succeed.
However, zooming in for shots will have increased damage and accuracy. Sniping is Ashe's main function, and so she should be in the back of the frontline.
The Coach Gun is a multi-faceted tool for Ashe. You can blast enemies with it, for sure, but it can also be utilized as a platforming assist. Jump in the air, aim the coach gun down, and then you'll get a boost in the air. You can gain access to better shooting angles with this tip, and in some cases, get closer to Pharah, who you can shoot down from the sky.
Additionally, the Coach Gun is also a great knockback tool. For example, if you wanted to knock away Mercy or Ana from healing their allies, into the abyss below, you can do that. This strategy works perfectly in Ilios.
How to unlock Ashe in Overwatch 2
The leader of the Deadlock Gang Ashe can be unlocked by finishing 50 matches if you're a free-to-play player.
However, you'll instantly unlock this criminal if you have played Overwatch already on the same account. Additionally, you can get the Watchpoint Pack, which includes all 35 prior characters from the first entry, 2,000 Overwatch Coins, and the Season 1 Battle Pass.
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