Reaper
Some speak of a black-robed terrorist known only as the Reaper. His identity and motives are a mystery. What is known is that where he appears, death follows.
Location
Rome, Italy
Age
60
Birthday
Dec 14
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Hellfire Shotguns
Short-range spread weapons.
Minor Perk — Choose 1
Soul Reaving
Collect Soul Globes from dead enemies to restore 50 health.
Lingering Wraith
Leaving Wraith Form grants 30% movement speed for 2 seconds.
Major Perk — Choose 1
Shadow Blink
Shadow Step's cast time and cooldown are 25% faster, but the range is reduced by 25%.
Trigger Finger
Refresh Dire Triggers' cooldown whenever using an ability or reloading.
Revolving Ruin
Close-range (7m) Hellfire Shotgun hits grant 5% Attack Speed for 1s, stacking up to 10 times.
Shrouded Shrapnel
Using Wraith Form increases the number of pellets per shot in your next magazine by 25% and its spread by 50%.
Death Step
After using Shadow Step, cast Death Blossom for 1.5s with 50% reduced damage.
Strangle Step
+15% Shadow Step Cast Speed. After using Shadow Step, double your Lifesteal for 3s.
Spirited To Slay
Eliminations reduce the cooldown of Wraith Form by 50% and Shadow Step by 100%.
Bloodletters
Dire Trigger deals 30 additional damage over 3s to Airborne enemies and to enemies beyond 8m.
Wraith Renewal
While in Wraith Form, restore 7% of your Life every second. Double this while below 50% Life.
Hellshroud
While in Wraith Form, passing through enemies Burns them for 20% of your Max Life and slows their Move Speed and Attack Speed by 20% for 2s.
Wall of Life and Death
While in Wraith Form, become 50% larger and block incoming projectiles while healing all other allies within 6m for 35 every 1s.
Harvest Fest
Hellfire Shotgun hits have a 20% chance to spawn a Soul Globe. When picked up, restore 15% Life, 15% Ammo, and gain 15% Move Speed for 3s.
Trigger Finger
After using an ability or Gadget or reloading, refresh Dire Triggers cooldown.
Wretched Wings
While using Wraith Form, gain the ability to fly. While airborne, Jump to glide.
Gabriel Reyes was once an esteemed member of Overwatch, first as its Strike Commander and then as the leader of Blackwatch, Overwatch’s branch for covert operations. He was believed dead following an explosion at Overwatch’s headquarters. But rumors say he escaped his fate, and now works as the volatile killer known only as Reaper, one of Talon’s deadliest enforcers.
Sightings
The Reaper is an extremely volatile mercenary, a ruthless and remorseless killer responsible for terrorist attacks across the world . . . In New Mexico, where scientist Siebren de Kuiper was kidnapped from a black site facility. In Russia, amid an assassination plot against Volskaya Industries’ Katya Volskaya. In Venice, where the body of Talon leader Augusto Vialli was found amid the carnage. Even in more public places—the Overwatch Museum in New York—Reaper was narrowly thwarted in stealing the Doomfist gauntlet. Survivors have described a black shadow ghosting unscathed through the most hellish battlefields. The few bodies recovered of those he kills are pale, empty husks drained of life, their cells showing signs of intense degradation. It is possible that he is a byproduct of failed genetic alteration which forces his cells to simultaneously decay and regenerate at a hyper-accelerated rate. Those tracking his movements have begun to see a pattern in his appearances. They believe that the Reaper is hunting former Overwatch agents and systematically eliminating them, a hypothesis supported by his infiltration of Watchpoint: Gibraltar, where he sought a list of the names and locations of former Overwatch agents. His breach was only partially successful, as he and his team were driven into retreat by Winston.
Talon
The truth, known to few, is that the Reaper is former Blackwatch Commander Gabriel Reyes, long thought deceased in the destruction of Overwatch’s Swiss Headquarters. After Overwatch’s capture of Doomfist, Reyes was swayed to Talon’s side, frustrated by the bureaucracy and red tape that constantly kept him from attaining true justice in Overwatch. In Egypt, Reyes came face to face with two other restless ghosts from his past: former Overwatch Strike Commander Jack Morrison and Captain Ana Amari. Though the three comrades had little to say to each other, their paths are likely to cross again. After all, their names are among the many on Reaper’s list.
Reign of talon
As soon as Vendetta assumed control of Talon, Reaper went dark. He neither cared for Vendetta's goals nor did he believe his life would be spared —especially since he was responsible for her father's demise.
Reaper Tips
- 1Shadow Step behind enemy lines, then immediately Blossom — the surprise positioning at point-blank range makes Death Blossom nearly impossible to escape.
- 2Lifesteal from shotgun pellets is substantial at close range; sustain through skirmishes by staying on top of enemies rather than backing off to heal.
- 3Shadow Step has audible sound cues that enemies can hear — use environmental noise (ultimate chaos, ability clashes) to mask the teleport sound when possible.
- 4Wraith Form cancels most debuffs including Sleep Dart and Steel Trap; use it reactively the moment a crowd control lands to immediately escape the chain.
Damage Overview
Damage heroes are the primary source of eliminations and pick potential on any team. Whether they operate from long range or dive into close quarters, their goal is to remove high-value targets and create openings for their team. Damage heroes vary enormously in playstyle — some demand precise aim, others reward aggressive positioning. Understanding your hero's range and engagement windows is the foundation of effective damage play.
Positioning
Positioning varies dramatically by hero archetype. Hitscan and sniper heroes seek high ground and open sightlines. Flankers need cover-dense paths to approach from unexpected angles. Regardless of style, always know your escape route before you commit to an engagement — getting caught in a bad position as a damage hero means a fast death.
Strengths
- +Highest single-target damage output to secure quick eliminations
- +Pick potential that creates numerical advantages for your team
- +Flanking options to disrupt enemy backline and supports
- +Ultimate abilities with fight-ending potential
Weaknesses
- −Lower health than tanks makes positioning mistakes costly
- −Reliant on team resources (heals, peel) when focused
- −Overextension leads to isolation and being picked off easily
- −Effectiveness heavily depends on target selection and aim
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