He may be a vigilante but Soldier: 76 gets the job done when it comes to bringing justice to Overwatch's enemies.
His Story
Real name and origin unknown, Soldier: 76 is on a personal mission to unravel the truth behind the collapse of Overwatch. Targeted by an international manhunt, he first revealed himself via a series of attacks on shadowy corporations, financial institutions and secure Overwatch facilities.
Soldier: 76 appears like an enemy to the outside world but there are those who believe that he used to be an agent for the organization, who is now determined to bring to light the conspiracy that took down Overwatch.
No one knows who he is but is assumed to have been part of the "soldier enhancement program" of the Americans. He not only possesses physicality that exceeds those of conventional soldiers but is also fitted with augmentations that boost his abilities, making him a force to be reckoned with in combat.
Soldier: 76 also has cutting-edge weapons, many of them stolen during raids on Overwatch facilities.
His Abilities
Heavy Pulse Rifle - As a character with an offensive role, Soldier: 76 relies on his rifle. Even when unloading pulse fire fully automatically, his rifle remains steady.
Helix Rockets - In a single burst, tiny rockets spiral out of the Pulse Rifle, damaging enemies within a small radius.
Sprint - Soldier: 76 can evade or get back into a firefight with this ability, rushing ahead in a burst of speed. The sprint ends when the character makes another action aside from charging forward.
Biotic Field - A biotic emitter is planted on the ground, releasing energy to restore his health and that of his teammates within the field.
Tactical Visor - Soldier: 76 locks onto the enemy closest to his crosshairs. If the target moves away from his line of sight, he can switch to a different one quickly, the visor guiding his aim with 100 percent accuracy.
Watch Soldier: 76's abilities in action below!
Heroes He Is Weak Against
Roadhog and Reinhardt - Soldier: 76's strength lies in the amount of damage he can deal while fighting on the frontlines. Unfortunately, he is an easy target for Roadhog's Hook and Reinhardt's Charge, and once he's cornered, he can't do much.
Lucio - While he's not necessarily a direct counter, Lucio can heal his whole team despite Soldier: 76 steadily dealing damage.
Mei - Also an indirect counter, Mei can lock Soldier: 76 in place and keep his Biotic Field in check, preventing him from healing himself and others.
Heroes He Is Strong Against
Mercy - Soldier: 76's mid-range comfort zone works well against her affinity for hovering at the back.
Tips
1. Soldier: 76's official role may be to provide offensive power but he can also effectively defend with consistent fire that can take out approaching enemies.
2. Use Helix Rockets for sniping long-distance targets. They may even land you a kill when they directly hit.
3. Use Biotic Field on top of a payload so the beacon will move with you.
4. Tactical Visor is best used in taking out a group of weaker enemies. The ability will be active for just 5 seconds but that can be enough time for mopping up several enemies. It also fully reloads the Heavy Pulse Rifle so use up whatever ammo you have left before activating Soldier: 76's Ultimate.
5. The Heavy Pulse Rifle loses accuracy the longer it is fired. To take full advantage of the rifle's heavy damage and to maintain accurate aim, fire it off in tight, controlled bursts instead.
