Overwatch Perk Guide

Your perk picks

Left and right as in game

01Minor perk

Press the default Q key within 5 seconds after Minefield to deploy 7 additional mines.

02Major perk

Adaptive Shield creates a barrier for 1 second when activated.

PERK GUIDE

Effects and reasons

See when an alternative fits better.

01Minor perk

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Steamroller

Roll impacts deal 100% more damage to Tank heroes.

Choose this when

Choose this when you often roll into the enemy Tank. Roll deals 100% more damage to Tanks.

02Major perk

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Hang Time

Piledriver has a longer wind-up, allows steering in the air, and deals 50% more damage.

Choose this when

Choose this when launching enemies with Piledriver is central to your play. You can steer in the air and deal 50% more damage.

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