Overwatch Perk Guide

Your perk picks

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01Minor perk

Photon Magnum gains 20% more range.

02Major perk

While Barrier Array is active, you can reposition it 1 time.

PERK GUIDE

Effects and reasons

See when an alternative fits better.

01Minor perk

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Efficient Design

Using Barrier Array restores 50 shields and activates passive health regeneration.

Choose this when

Choose this when you often take damage just after using Barrier Array and struggle to stay alive. It restores 50 shields and starts passive regeneration.

02Major perk

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Disruptive Detonation

Crystal Charge's explosion slows enemies it hits by 30% for 2 seconds.

Choose this when

Choose this against enemies that close the distance quickly. Enemies hit by the explosion move 30% slower for 2 seconds.

How did we choose these perks?Reviewed 2026-10-12

We checked perk effects, values and conditions against game data, then reviewed the reasons and alternatives. These recommendations interpret when the effects are useful; they are not claims of playtesting every hero. Game data reviewed: 2026-10-12.

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English text reviewed: 2026-10-12