Overwatch 2: Ashe Guide

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

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Basic Performance and Evaluation

Hero	Category Evaluation

Strongest Ranking	Role	HP
	Damage	200

High Evasion Ability

Ashe's skill, Coach Gun, is a versatile tool. It can knock enemies back significantly when aimed at them or serve as an instant teleportation tool when directed towards the ground. The direction of knockback varies based on the usage angle, allowing skilled players to mitigate incoming damage effectively.

Securing High Ground

By using Coach Gun directly beneath her, Ashe gains the ability to jump to high ground. Mastering this technique enables her to secure advantageous positions and dominate engagements from elevated locations.

Temporarily Create a Numerical Advantage

Ashe's ultimate, B.O.B., operates as an independent character upon activation. This powerful ally can create a temporary numerical advantage, potentially altering the course of a battle in your favor."

Distance Falloff Consideration

Ashe's semi-automatic rifle exhibits distance falloff, causing reduced damage to distant enemies. It's essential to be mindful of this factor, especially when holding advantageous positions like high ground. Assess the distance to enemies to optimize your engagements and maximize impact.

Strategy Guide

Seize High Ground Aggressively for Attacks

Playing as Ashe, actively secure high ground to gain a strategic advantage in your attacks. The elevated position allows you to spot more enemies and slows down the enemy's reaction time. Always keep in mind the high ground locations on the map and consciously engage from these advantageous positions.

Prioritize Dynamite Usage

Initiate with Dynamite as soon as its cooldown is complete. Dynamite provides area-of-effect damage and continuous damage over time. The more targets you hit, the greater your firepower and ultimate charge efficiency. Stay mindful of Dynamite's cooldown and use it strategically for optimal impact.

Respond to Approaching Enemies with Primary Fire

When faced with approaching enemies while playing Ashe, react swiftly with your primary fire. Ashe's basic attack involves aiming down the gun and firing a secondary shot, but its rate of fire is slow, especially at close range. To counter close-quarters encounters, utilize the rapid-firing primary shot for more effective responses.

Countermeasures

Exploit D.Va's Mobility to Counter Ashe

D.Va serves as a strong counter to Ashe due to her ability to exploit Ashe's low mobility. D.Va can easily reach high ground and use Defense Matrix to neutralize Ashe's Dynamite or prevent her from using "Coach Gun" to create distance.

Defeat Ashe with High Mobility and DPS

Ashe's main weapon, while powerful, is a single-shot gun that requires precision. Characters with high mobility and DPS, such as Tracer and Genji, can quickly close the gap, making it challenging for Ashe to land shots consistently. Swiftly eliminating Ashe with such characters is recommended.

Compatible Characters

Winston

Break the enemy formation and safely snipe

Leverage Winston's disruptive capabilities to break the enemy formation and divert their attention. With Winston drawing enemy focus and utilizing his Barrier Projector to manage sightlines effectively, Ashe can capitalize on her strong sniping abilities from high ground. This collaborative strategy allows Ashe to safely pick off enemies while Winston creates chaos in the enemy ranks.

Ability, Details, and Use

Coach Gun

Coach Gun

Using it to Take the High Ground

Use Coach Gun's knockback ability to take the high ground. By securing a wider field of view from high ground, it becomes easier to deal damage to enemies. Therefore, it is recommended to actively take the high ground using Coach Gun.

Effective for Creating Distance from Enemies

Coach Gun is effective when you want to create distance from enemies. While Ashe excels in medium to long-range combat, there is a possibility of losing in close-range combat. By using Coach Gun to blow away the enemy and create distance, you can bring Ashe into her advantageous range.

Dynamite

Hit Multiple Enemies

It is recommended to hit 2 or 3 enemy characters with Dynamite. It is an area attack that sets enemies on fire, causing continuous damage. The more enemies you hit, the higher the firepower and the faster your ULT charges. Aim for areas where 2 or 3 enemy characters are clustered.

Target Enemies Hidden Behind Obstacles

Use Dynamite to damage enemies hiding behind obstacles or walls. If you use Dynamite near their hiding place, the blast will hit the enemies and cause continuous damage. When enemies are hiding and not coming out, use Dynamite to deal damage.

Tip for Hitting: Throw and Lower Your Aim

The key to hitting with Dynamite is to lower your aim slightly after throwing and consciously shoot when Dynamite and the reticle overlap. The thrown Dynamite will fall in an arched trajectory, so predict the falling path in advance and place the reticle accordingly.

【ULT】B.O.B

Unleash Maximum Firepower with Direct Hits

When striking an enemy, B.O.B. inflicts 120 damage and propels them into the air with knockback. While landing shots is already potent, aiming for direct hits allows you to deal even more damage.

Capture Bases as an Ally

As B.O.B. is treated as an additional ally, you can capture bases or payloads with it. If under attack or struggling to hold a position, deploying B.O.B. to the base can buy you valuable time. Keep a close eye on the base situation and summon B.O.B. strategically.

Beware of Ana's Sleep Dart

Exercise caution when using B.O.B. as Ana's Sleep Dart can be a threat. B.O.B. stands upright while firing, making it an easy target. If hit by Sleep Dart, B.O.B. becomes incapacitated, wasting the opportunity for firepower. If there's an enemy Ana, consider waiting until she uses Sleep Dart or eliminate her before deploying B.O.B.

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