Overwatch 2 Junkrat Guide: Abilities, Tips, How To Unlock

Are you looking to improve your skills in Overwatch 2 with a Junkrat guide? When you think of this eccentric Aussie, you think of explosions. Junkrat in Overwatch 2 is deadly on the battlefield with all manner of bombastic weapons and a useful trap that will have his enemies stand in place. Here’s how to use Junkrat in Overwatch 2 alongside an explanation of how to unlock him and an overview of his abilities. 

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Overwatch 2 Junkrat Guide: Abilities

Junkrat has all sorts of offensive and, in some cases, defensive abilities that can help out the squad. They include:

Frag Launcher 

• Primary Fire - In a short to mid-ranged scenario, Junkrat can send bouncing explosive grenades that explode on impact. They can bounce off walls and the ground, so you can get the perfect shot on those around the corner or directly in front of you. It’s a devastating weapon when used correctly.

Rip-Tire

• Type: Ability
• Effect: This ultimate unleashes a massive tire that rolls around the map for a limited time. It can be shot down in one bullet by a foe, but if you detonate the Rip-Tire at just the right time, it can instantly kill enemies around the explosion. This is one of the best Ultimates of the game as it can shift the tide of battle quickly.

Concussion Mine

• Type: Ability
• Effect: The concussion mine has two different uses. First, it can cause a lot of damage if you detonate the mine at the best moment with the right mouse button. The secondary use is detonating the concussion mine on yourself and using it to get Junkrat to higher places. 

Steel Trap

• Type: Ability
• Effect: A trap can be placed on the floor anyway on the map. If an opponent steps on it, they will take some minor damage and will be stuck in place for a few seconds. Once your trap is activated, you’ll get a notification from the game and you can finish them off with your frag launcher. This is most effective on weaker enemies like Tracer or Sombra. D.Va has a higher HP, so if she’s trapped, you’re unlikely to eliminate her while she’s in her mech.

Total Mayhem 

• Type: Passive
• Effect: While using explosives, Junkrat will not receive damage from those he fires. He will also drop bombs on death, thanks to this passive. This is unchanged from the first Overwatch. 

Role Passive: Damage

• Once you’ve gained an elimination, Junkrat will receive increased movement speed and faster reload speed. 

There are no changes from his first interpretation, but Junkrat is still a bombastic fella with these explosive weapons.

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Overwatch 2 Junkrat Guide: Best Early Tips

While using Junkrat, we recommend firing his frag launcher behind his allies. It’s a good pressuring tool to get foes off each point, especially in tight corridors and streets. If a foe is out of view but is still at the point, try to bounce the frags off the walls to get an unexpected hit on them. 

For Junkrat’s Steel Trap, you’ll want to use this tool in spaces no one can see. Laying down a trap under a stairway is a good way to fool a foe. However, laying one at the end of a commonly used path to the point is also great as players swarm the area aimlessly, rushing to battle. Placing a Concussion Mine right under the Steel Trap is a good way to get an instant kill on an opponent, especially if they’re low or have weak HP like Tracer. 

You’ll also want to use the Concussion Mine as a getaway tool. Launching yourself in the air and landing forwards shaves off seconds of you escaping an area. You can also utilize the Concussion Mine to get to a higher platform; this may give you an opportunity to strike opponents from above with Junkrat’s frag launcher. 

While using your ultimate, try to use a backway area of the arena, so others can blast it away with a shot of their gun. In addition, try to use this ultimate when a team is gathered up at one point. You’ll get three or four eliminations in no time flat with this method.

In conclusion, space Junkrat towards the back of a squad team up, bounce your frags to get unexpected damage on others and utilize the steel trap at the edge of pathways or corridors for maximum effect. 

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How To Unlock Junkrat in Overwatch 2

Junkrat is a character that can be unlocked in multiple ways. First, you can gain all 35 original characters of the first game by playing Overwatch 2 matches around 100 times.

Second, if you played the original Overwatch, you should have all of the original characters already available to play. If you missed out on the first Overwatch, you can purchase the Watchpoint Pack for £34.99. This will come with all 35 original characters, the Season 1 Battle Pass, seven legendary skins, five epic skins, and 2,000 Overwatch Coins

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