Overwatch 2: Junker Queen Guide

Junker Queen Guide for Overwatch 2! Covers her usage, counter strategies, weapon damage, headshot multiplier, damage falloff, and more.

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Balance Adjustment

Adjustment on February 7, 2023

Adjustment Details
Main Body Character	Buff HP 425→450

It has become harder to defeat with the increase in HP.

Junker Queen's HP has simply been increased. With the enhancement of HP, which was somewhat unreliable for frontline gameplay, and together with Passive skills, it has become easier to maneuver as a tank.

Basic Performance and Evaluation

Hero	Category Evaluation

Strongest Ranking	Role	HP
	Tank	450

Role	Tank Becomes more resistant to crowd control effects. Also, the ultimate charge rate of the hero dealing damage and healing is reduced compared to usual.
Unique	Adrenaline Rush Regeneration overtime after damage.

Passive skills allow you to have more HP than it appears

Junker Queen is a character whose HP automatically recovers when she hurts an enemy with her ability or knife using the passive effect. All weapons other than Jagged Blade are short-range weapons, but when combined with Commanding Shout, you can quickly close the distance between you and the enemy, while recovering your physical strength and using your weapon to reduce HP.

Need to get used to fighting around

To successfully play Junker Queen, you need to learn how to effectively close the distance between you and the enemy. Since there are almost no long-range attacks, there are many situations where you forcefully attack with commanding shouts and Carnage, or attack with your allies when the enemy is down.

Strategy Guide

Prioritize close-quarters combat strategies

Junker Queen is a character specialized in both weapons and abilities for close-quarters combat. Let's focus on creating opportunities for enemy knockdowns or using Jagged Blade to close the gap quickly while using Command Shout.

Prioritize attacks that inflict damage on enemies

Junker Queen should prioritize causing status effects. With her passive ability to continuously recover HP based on damage dealt, she can reduce the burden on supports by not only relying on healing from allies but also attacking and self-healing.

Make active use of Jagged Blade

Junker Queen excels in close-quarters combat and can heal herself by inflicting wounds on enemies. Additionally, Jagged Blade can be used to inflict wounds on opponents from mid-range and pull them towards herself, making it an effective way to deal significant damage.

Countermeasures

Anti-Pick is Sojourn

The weakness of Junker Queen is her short attack range. Sojourn can deal damage from positions where Junker Queen's attacks cannot reach and can also immobilize her with the ability "Disruptor Shot".

Defeat her with a character who can deal damage from medium to long range

Since Junker Queen is a character specialized in close combat, it is recommended to attack her with a character who can deal damage from medium range or greater. While it is important to eliminate support characters first, engaging in close combat from the front is not favorable. Therefore, it is recommended to pick a character like Sojourn who can deal damage from medium range.

Compatible Characters

Lucio

Charge in with Speed Boost

To overwhelm Junker Queen, who can increase allies' max HP and heal with her ability, use Lucio's speed boost to charge in quickly. Junker Queen's primary fire does low damage if you don't get close, and you won't be hit by her Carnage ability, so it's best to quickly charge in and take her down with concentrated firepower.

Ability, Details, and Use

Jagged Blade

Aim for the Enemy's Next Move and Hit

The Jagged Blade is slow at throwing speed. Estimate the enemy’s next move to hit successfully. The ability is quick to activate but the blade flies in an arc shape. You can also use it against an enemy in close range.

The Retrieval Blades also Have Hit Detection

Even if Jagged Blade doesn't hit the enemy, the retrieval blades still have hit detection. They won't apply the pulling effect or hit damage, but the ongoing damage will still be applied. However, the Cooldown won't start until the blades are retrieved, so make sure to retrieve them quickly if they don't hit the target.

Commanding Shout

Activate before engaging in battle and charge forward

Commanding Shout can be activated before engaging in battle to charge forward. It not only grants additional HP to yourself and allies, but also increases movement speed, making it compatible with Junker Queen who excels in close combat. It is recommended to activate it before charging in and launching a surprise attack on enemies.

Activate in desperate situations for effective retreat

Commanding Shout is also effective when activated in desperate situations, such as when HP is low or when surrounded by enemies, for a retreat strategy. By increasing HP by 200 and enhancing movement speed, it allows for options other than just charging in, making retreat a viable choice.

Carnage

Assault and Target the Backline

Carnage charges towards the enemy and targets the backline. It has a total of 130 damage with 90 damage on impact and 40 continuous damage. The downside is it lacks firepower against enemy tanks. Use the Commanding Shout to increase the movement of speed and secure kills by defeating supports and dealing consistent damage.

Capture Multiple Enemies in Front

Carnage allows you to capture at least one or more enemies at the frontline. The more enemies captured, the more firepower, continuous damage, and healing amount increases.

【ULT】Rampage

Effective on straight roads

Rampage is effective when used on straight roads. When activated, Junker Queen charges forward, dealing damage and applying healing denial to enemies within range. However, it cannot progress or the range narrows if it encounters complex roads or hits walls indoors. Try to hit as many enemies as possible on straight roads.

Counters Zenyatta's Transcendence

Rampage counters Zenyatta's ultimate, Transcendence. It applies healing denial to all hit enemies, nullifying Zenyatta's high instant healing rate during his ult. When facing an enemy Zenyatta, play while predicting their ult charge.

Ability Combo

Use Junker Queen's Ability to perform a combo. Hit the enemy with ""Jagged Blade"" to deal damage or support, and if you successfully execute the combo, you can either get a kill or bring them close to death. It is important to predict the enemy's movement and successfully land ""Jagged Blade"".

Story

Origin Story (External Site)

Tank
Ramattra Release Date and Features	D.Va How to Play Skin List
Winston How to Play Skin List	Orisa How to Play Skin List
Zarya How to Play Skin List	Sigma How to Play Skin List
Junker Queen How to Play Skin List	Doomfist How to Play Skin List
Reinhardt Playstyle　Skin List	Wrecking Ball Playstyle　Skin List
Roadhog Playstyle　Skin List	-

Damage
Ashe Playstyle　Skin List	Widowmaker Playstyle　Skin List
Echo Playstyle　Skin List	Cassidy Playstyle　Skin List
Genji Playstyle　Skin List	Symmetra Playstyle　Skin List
Junkrat Strategy Skin List	Sojourn Strategy Skin List
Soldier:76 Strategy Skin List	Sombra Strategy Skin List
Torbjörn Strategy Skin List	Tracer Strategy Skin List
Hanzo Strategy Skin List	Bastion Performance Evaluation Skin List
Pharah Gameplay Guide　Skin List	Mei Gameplay Guide　Skin List
Reaper Gameplay Guide　Skin List	-

Support
Ana Gameplay Guide　Skin List	Zenyatta Gameplay Guide　Skin List
Baptiste Gameplay Guide　Skin List	Mercy Gameplay Guide　Skin List
Moira Strategy Guide　Skin List	Lucio Strategy Guide　Skin List

Character List and Role Types

Strongest Character Ranking

Strongest Characters arranged by Roles
Tank	Damage	Support

Strongest Character Ranking