In Overwatch, Gorilla is a massive melee fighter of the “Tank” category in the skin of a beast. Winston is a scientist with an intelligence ahead of human intelligence and a body hardened by genetic engineering experiments.
He uses force in battle, but also intelligence: he uses his own scientific inventions to protect his allies and block damage. When rage overwhelms him, a primal instinct awakens in him, which makes him even more dangerous.
At the beginning of the game, you will play for him with generosity.
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The Story of Winston the Gorilla from the Moon
The future Overwatch agent was born in the Horizon lunar colony, where genetic experiments were conducted on primates. As a result of the experiments, the intelligence of the young creature began to grow at an unprecedented rate. One of the scientists, Harold Winston, noticed this phenomenon and took the little gorilla under his care.
Human stories about the Earth, its beauty and culture motivated the pet. Together with Harold, he worked on scientific projects and dreamed of one day setting foot on the blue planet.
But not everyone on the colony shared his admiration for his mentor. A mutiny broke out among the primates. During the uprising, Harold Winston and the entire expedition died. The orphaned hero took the name of his teacher — Winston — and, using improvised materials, assembled a ship to escape to Earth.
On a new planet, he joined the Overwatch organization, where he became a symbol of hope and progress.
During his service, he formed a “Chronological Accelerator” for Lena Oxton (Tracer), fought with the Fist of Death and saved the world more than once. Even after the breakup of the team, he and Tracer continued to fight — destroying the base of the terrorist group Talon.
Gorilla’s abilities and weapons
In Overwatch 2, Winston has a dangerous invention, a Tesla cannon that emits electricity within a radius of up to 8 meters. The advantage is simplicity: it’s enough just to direct your gaze at the target to hit the enemy.
The Tesla Cannon is the quintessence of Winston’s scientific genius and a symbol of his strength.
The second ability is a “Jump Pack”. With his help, the hero soars into the air and, crashing to the ground, delivers a crushing blow. A way to get to the enemies, get snipers out of an ambush, or save your comrades from a mess.
The activation of the “Protective Dome” forms an energy sphere with damage and protects the allies. Under her cover, you can not only defend yourself, but also fight a confident battle.
The ultimate ability is “Rage of the Beast”. For ten seconds, Winston loses control of his mind, turning into the embodiment of rage. Health increases, and jumps and punches repel enemies, forcing them to leave their positions in a panic.
Winston — the power of the mind and heart
He’s not just a Gorilla from Overwatch. The idea: intelligence and kindness can go hand in hand with might and courage. In every leap, Winston can hear the echo of the Moon, and in every stroke — the pain of loss and the thirst to protect humanity, in which he believed.
How to Play as a Gorilla in Overwatch 2
The gorilla in Overwatch 2 has options for attacking and creating chaos on the battlefield. It holds back damage, as well as jumps, strikes and lightning, from which enemies do not have time to come to their senses.
Game tactics
Players advise instructions:
Don’t use the Gorilla as a classic tank — it’s not meant to be on the front line.
Search for and destroy weaker opponents, especially those who will not have time to escape from your attack.
Avoid dueling with heroes dealing heavy damage.
Before activating the Jump Pack, look up — this way the jump will be further and more accurate.
Who is Winston strong against
Gorilla is strong against characters with low health and weak in close combat. Among his “favorite targets”:
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The Huntress Ana;
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cyborg Genji;
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The Tracer pilot;
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hacker Sombra;
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Mercy’s hiller angel;
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DJ Lucio.
All of them do not tolerate Winston’s sudden jumps and electric shocks.
Tips and strategy
The gorilla tank is also a mobile defender with the ability to deflect damage from allies using a Protective dome. His key abilities are “Jump Pack” and “Fury of the Beast” to knock down and disorient the enemy and turn the tide of battle.
Winston’s main goal is to protect his allies and prevent his enemies from carrying out their plans. Instead of standing next to the team, jump behind the opponents, knock the snipers out of hiding and destroy their positions.
The standard attack pattern looks like this:
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Jump → Protective dome → electric discharges of the Tesla cannon.
When the situation gets out of control, activate the “Fury of the Beast” – Winston goes berserk, knocks off enemies and creates real chaos.
Remember: the main condition for the Gorilla’s survival is the timely use of a protective field.
Who is weak against
Winston loses effectiveness against heroes who can survive his electrical attacks and inflict devastating damage. Among them:
The Reaper is a classic Gorilla counterpick;
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Bastion — his machine gun will just melt Winston;
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Thorbjorn with the skill “Overheating” and molten slag;
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Turboswine, whose “Turboswine” ability is able to repel a Gorilla even during an ulta;
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D.Va MEKA armor, capable of overtaking and instantly demolishing the hero.
Conclusion
The gorilla in Overwatch 2 is a melee character with an emphasis on speed, mobility, and defense. Winston can:
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Chase the enemies and quickly escape from dangerous situations;
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Knocking out snipers from an ambush;
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Create unrest on the battlefield with the help of the “Fury of the Beast”;
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Protect your allies with a Protective Dome.
He is the epitome of scientific genius and primal strength, capable of changing the outcome of a battle with a single leap.
