Overwatch 2 Orisa guide: Abilities, tips & how to unlock
Orisa is one of the strongest tanks in Overwatch 2 at the time of writing. So we think it's worth learning how to make the most of her with some tips and ability explanations.
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Orisa has received quite the overhaul in Overwatch 2 and as a result, has become much more dangerous in the game. Here's an explanation of each of her abilities and how to play as one of the best tanks.
Abilities explained
| Name | Type | Effect |
| Augmented Fusion Driver | Primary Fire | Automatic heat-based weapon |
| Energy Driver | Ability | Launch your javelin at an enemy to stun and knock them back. More effective if the enemy hits a wall |
| Fortify | Ability | Gain temporary health, reducing all damage taken and becoming unstoppable. While active, heat generated by your weapon is reduced |
| Javelin Spin | Ability | Spin your javelin to destroy projectiles and block melee attacks, while also pushing enemies and increasing forward speed |
| Terra Surge | Ultimate | Sweep in enemies and anchor down, gaining the effects of Fortify and charging up a surge of damage. Use Primary Fire to unleash the surge early |
| Role: Tank | Role Passive | Reduces knockbacks and critical damage received. Less ultimate generated by healing and damage received |
Tips for playing Orisa
Orisa deserves to be at the front of the attacking forces and can be an absolute nuisance to the enemy team.
Don't be afraid to tango and try to eliminate opponents up close and personal with the Augmented Fusion Driver. Remember that the weapon is not effective at long-range, so try to keep your bullets close-mid ranged.
Keep notice of who's low on health and utilize the Javelin Spin whenever someone needs assistance. It will give healers like Mercy the time to bring a weak ally the support they need.
Whenever there's a big push, use the Fortify ability whenever possible. You'll want to be the main target of your opponent's attacks with such a high HP effect. Orisa turns gold, so it's pretty common that your opponents will pay closer attention to what's happening behind the robot.
The Energy Javelin is an incredible move that can help you eliminate weaker enemies. Try to focus on the main damage dealers like Genji or the critical support heroes like Ana to throw them out of balance.
Getting them stuck on the wall will also increase the time they're stunned, letting you or an ally take them out in an instant.
Lastly, the ultimate is great to use if you see an enemy team bunched together on an objective. Lead in your approach with the Javelin Spin to block incoming fire and then utilize the Terra Surge to deal so much damage to the enemy team. Make sure while you're doing this that you have backup.
How to unlock Orisa in Overwatch 2
Orisa is available to all players as soon as the game boots up for free. No strings attached.
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