Overwatch Perk Guide

Your perk picks

Left and right as in game

01Minor perk

While Fortify is active, you are not slowed and generate no heat.

02Major perk

Energy Javelin gains 25% more knockback and 15 more wall-impact damage.

PERK GUIDE

Effects and reasons

See when an alternative fits better.

01Minor perk

Left · 1

Defense Protocol

While charging Terra Surge, recover 100 health per second.

Choose this when

Choose this if you often die while charging Terra Surge. You recover 100 health per second during the charge.

02Major perk

Right · 2

Protective Barrier

Launch a barrier in place of Javelin Spin.

Choose this when

Choose this on maps where your teammates keep taking ranged fire. You launch a barrier instead of using Javelin Spin.

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.

Contact us if a reason is incorrect.

English text reviewed: 2026-10-12