Overwatch 2 Roadhog guide: Abilities, tips & how to unlock
Want to learn how to use one of the most powerful tanks in Overwatch 2? Here's a complete rundown on unlocking and using Roadhog.
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While most tanks need some support from a healer or other heroes damaging the other team, Roadhog is a mixture of all three class types and one of the strongest heroes in Overwatch 2.
If you're curious about how to unlock and use him, here's everything you need to know.
Abilities explained
| Name | Type | Effect |
| Scrap Gun | Primary Fire | Short-range spread weapon with a medium-range shrapnel volley |
| Take a Breather | Ability | Heal yourself and reduce damage taken |
| Chain Hook | Ability | Drag a targeted enemy to you |
| Pig Pen | Ability | Launch a trap that slows and damages nearby enemies |
| Whole Hog | Ultimate | Damage and knock back enemies in front of you with a stream of lead from the Scrap Gun |
| Role: Tank | Role Passive | Reduces knockbacks and critical damage received. Less ultimate generated by healing and damage received |
Tips for playing Roadhog
As with any tank character, you want to be at the forefront of battle at all times in Overwatch 2.
With your shotgun, you'll need to be up close and personal to deliver the most pain, but it's also useful for mid-range due to its range. Roadhog can take a lot of damage, and with the ability to deal out just as much, being at the front is the key to victory.
Of course, if you're finding it hard to reach enemies from a distance, Roadhog also has his Chain Hog ability. This is deadly if used correctly, and you can isolate support or damage heroes on the enemy team and bring them in for a quick kill.
Despite being a tank, Roadhog can quickly get himself into dicey situations - especially when surrounded by the opposing team. If you're not near a support character who can heal or buff you up, your best port of call is to use the Take A Breather ability.
This refills a substantial amount of health while also reducing the damage you take for a short period of time. It's useful in a ton of scenarios, whether you're engaging in a one-on-one fight or attempting to get out of the battlefield and keep your life intact.
After using Whole Hog, you will be able to fire at an extremely rapid rate. It's bundled with an extraordinary kickback, which lets you disorient the enemy team and move them out of position for your team to clear them up.
If you're near the edge of the map, use it to your advantage to push enemies off. It's also worth saving and using in objective-based game modes if you want to clear the area and claim something for your own team.
How to unlock Roadhog in Overwatch 2
Roadhog is a free hero available for everyone as soon as you finish the basic training.
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