Overwatch 2 Illari guide: Abilities, tips & how to unlock
Illari is a strong support character in Overwatch 2, so we’re here to help you get started with her by breaking down her abilities and how to play her.
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Illari was the third Support character to join the ever-growing roster of Overwatch 2 heroes, making her one of the new characters respective to the rest of the roster.
Here, we'll be going over everything you need to know about Illari, including her abilities, Ultimate, and some handy tips to help you get started.
Abilities explained
| Name | Type | Effect |
| Solar Rifle | Primary and Secondary Fire | Long-range auto charging rifle for main attack, and a medium range healing beam that consumes solar energy for the secondary |
| Outburst | Ability | Launches you in the direction you are moving. Knocking back enemies. Hold jump to go higher |
| Healing Pylon | Ability | Deploy a pylon that heals allies |
| Captive Sun | Ultimate | Fire an explosive ball of solar energy. Enemies hit are slowed and explode after taking significant damage |
| Role: Support | Role Passive | Begin regenerating health more quickly |
Tips for playing Illari
When starting with Illari in Overwatch 2, it is important to keep tabs on the solar energy you are charging, as it will contribute to both damage and healing.
Like Moira's orbs, you will have to decide quickly whether damage or healing is necessary in a fast-paced environment and balance your energy accordingly.
Sticking back a bit and getting an overview of a fight gives you the best chance at doing this, as you can keep tabs on as many of the enemies and allies as possible.
Additionally, the placement of your Healing Pylon will be essential. While it could be useful in an open area for a quick heal as a last resort, it may be more prudent to have it tucked away so that you create a safe space for your teammates without fear of the enemy’s attack.
While your Outburst will certainly be helpful for map traversal, its power to knock back enemies could displace their formation, distracting them from their objective. However, it may be best to take an ally with you. The last thing you want to do is jump out of the frying pan and into the fire of the opposing team.
How to unlock Illari in Overwatch 2
You can get Illari for free by playing 50 unranked games as any hero type, and completing her Hero Challenges in the practice range.
About The Author
Jack Roberts
Jack is a Guides Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) & MA in English and Creative Writing, he was also the Gaming Editor for The Indiependent. When not pondering which game has the best cup of coffee (and drinking far too much of it himself), he can often be found playing Dead by Daylight, Street Fighter or making yet another build in Bloodborne.
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