The Overwatch 2 hero roster is expanding once again, and this time, we’re getting a support character with a highly versatile and water-themed kit. Wuyang, the newest support hero, has been leaked through a Blizzard survey and is set to begin his trial on August 14th. In this guide, we’ll break down all of Wuyang’s known skills, perks, and how his playstyle could shake up the support meta.
Who Is Wuyang?
Wuyang is a support hero in Overwatch 2 with a hybrid-style toolkit combining healing, damage, utility, and mobility. From the early details revealed in a Blizzard survey, he’s equipped with water-based abilities that let him heal teammates, damage enemies, and control positioning on the battlefield.
He’s designed to be reactive and flexible — possibly appealing to both aim-reliant support mains and players who prefer a passive playstyle. But depending on the build, Wuyang can also be aggressive, almost functioning like a secondary DPS.
Wuyang’s Complete Skill Set
Primary Weapon: Xuanwu Staff
- Water Orb (Primary Fire): Fires a damaging water orb. You can hold fire to guide its trajectory and empower the explosion, giving you more control over where and when it detonates.
- Restorative Stream (Secondary Fire): Attaches a passive healing stream to an ally. Hold fire to manually heal them faster by consuming a resource. A solid blend of passive and active healing options.
Ultimate Ability: Tidal Blast
- Shields an ally or yourself in water, which explodes after a short delay, healing the target significantly and knocking down nearby enemies. Great for clutch saves or turning fights.
Ability 1: Guardian Wave
- Sends a wave of water forward, which increases healing received by allies and knocks back enemies. A support and zoning tool in one.
Ability 2: Rushing Torrent
- Allows Wuyang to ride a stream of water to move faster and jump higher, giving him improved mobility and repositioning.
Passive Perks and Talent Choices
Minor Perks:
- Overflow: Gain +10 ammo and 33% healing resource when using Rushing Torrent.
- Balance: Damaging enemies with Water Orbs boosts Restorative Stream’s passive healing by 40% for 2 seconds.
Major Perks:
- Ebb and Flow: Guardian Wave rewinds to its original location and deals 50% reduced damage when returning — a mix of utility and soft crowd control.
- Falling Rain: Control three Water Orbs at once with reduced damage and smaller explosion radius — favors area pressure over raw burst.
How Will Wuyang Fit the Meta?
Wuyang appears to offer something for every kind of support player. His adaptive healing, mobility options, and hybrid playstyle could make him a top-tier pick for both aggressive team comps and defensive plays.
If you’re a Mercy main, Wuyang may require more aim and skill timing than you’re used to, especially with his water orb mechanics. But if you’re looking to play a support that can switch roles between healer, peeler, and zone controller, Wuyang might be your go-to hero in the next patch.
Wuyang is shaping up to be one of Overwatch 2’s most flexible support heroes yet. With an engaging mix of utility, healing, and damage — and a unique water theme that sets him apart — he’s a strong candidate to become a fan favorite. Keep your eyes peeled for the August 14th hero trial, and start practicing your orb tracking — because Wuyang isn’t just about healing; he’s about controlling the entire battlefield.