Overwatch 2 Zenyatta guide: Abilities, tips & how to unlock
Zenyatta is a strong support option for your squad, but he does lack in healing potential by himself. Here's how to best use the character in Overwatch 2.
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Zenyatta isn't the best support healer in Overwatch 2, but he's very flexible at helping the squad reach victory. Solo healing wouldn't be recommended for this wise robot, but as a collaborative unit, he is an excellent choice. Here are our best tips and an explanation of all of Zenyatta's abilities.
Abilities explained
| Name | Type | Effect |
| Orb of Destruction | Primary Fire | Energy projectile weapon |
| Orb of Destruction Alt Fire | Secondary Fire | Charge to release more projectiles |
| Snap Kick | Hero Passive | Quick melee damage increased by 50%, and its knockback is significantly increased |
| Orb of Harmony | Ability | Launch this orb at an ally to heal them |
| Orb of Discord | Ability | Launch this orb at an enemy to increase the damage they take |
| Transcendence | Ultimate | Become invulnerable, move faster, and heal nearby allies |
| Role: Support | Role Passive | Begin regenerating health more quickly |
Tips for playing Zenyatta
While Zenyatta is one of the slower healers in Overwatch 2, he also presents great abilities for an offensive strike.
Use the Orb of Discord to weaken opponents that are high priority. For example, when Reinhardt's shield fades, target him, and then that will encourage others in your team to take down the opposing squad's main defence. Get rid of the tank first and then focus on the others.
You'll want to constantly monitor the health bars of your squad members. It's good to place the Orb of Harmony on those that have low HP like Tracer and Sombra.
Despite his healing potential, Zenyatta can also be an offensive force on any team. His ultimate, when activated, heals others and makes the monk invulnerable. It's a perfect way to keep your team alive from a damaging ultimate and also helps you attack objectives.
In times of great peril against a damage dealer hero like Reaper or Cassidy, your last ditch attempt to survive can be from your holding down the Orb of Destruction. Multiple projectiles to their head all at once can be incredibly satisfying to pull off and will cause a great amount of damage.
How to unlock Zenyatta in Overwatch 2
Zenyatta is available after you complete 25 online matches and finish his Hero Challenges in practice.
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