Genji (守望先锋 源氏), the cybernetic ninja of Overwatch, remains one of the most high-skill, high-reward Damage heroes in the game. His kit is defined by extreme mobility and the ability to punish out-of-position enemies, though he suffers against "beam" heroes who bypass his primary defense.
Genji's ultimate, Dragonblade (Ryūjin no ken wo kūrae!), is a "transformation" ultimate where he draws his katana. Genji flings three shurikens either in a straight
Genji flings three shurikens either in a straight line (long-range) or in a wide fan (close-range burst). Mastering the "leading" of these projectiles is essential due to their travel time. Ultimate: Dragonblade (斬) Activating it makes Genji a
Allows Genji to climb walls and double-jump, making him one of the hardest targets to track vertically. Ultimate: Dragonblade (斬) This is his primary survival tool
Activating it makes Genji a high-priority target. Mistakes in target priority can lead to a "dead blade" if he is stunned or focused down quickly. Strategic Standing Pros Cons Exceptional vertical and horizontal mobility High skill floor; difficult for beginners Can "snowball" fights through dash resets Hard-countered by beam and CC (crowd control) Strong "flank" potential to eliminate supports Reliant on teammates for healing and buffs
He brandishes his wakizashi to block and redirect incoming projectiles back at enemies. This is his primary survival tool, though it cannot block beams from heroes like Winston , Zarya , or Mei .