Overwatch 2’s 45th hero is Vendetta, the game’s first fully melee-based damage hero, and she’s got the big sword to prove it.
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Vendetta, also known as La Lupa (the wolf), is a famous Italian gladiator from Colosseo, and she’s on a quest for revenge. Her father was betrayed by Talon and so she’s got the names of people like Doomfist, Widowmaker, Sombra, Moira, and more on a list she’s trying to cross off one by one.
Before Vendetta can get to her enemies, though, you need to figure out her kit and how to use it. Here’s everything we know about Vendetta’s abilities in OW2.
Overwatch 2 Vendetta abilities
| Ability | Description | Input |
|---|---|---|
| Palatine Fang (Primary Attack) | Hard-light greatsword. Combo swings to end with a destructive overhead slash. | LMB |
| Warding Stance (Secondary) | Block with your sword, reducing frontal damage and deflecting melee attacks. Blocking damage depletes energy. | RMB |
| Whirlwhind Slash | Rush forward into a circular slash. | LShift |
| Soaring Slice | Hurl your sword in the direction you are facing and then fly to it. Can follow up with primary attack downward slash. | E |
| Projected Edge | Available while Warding Stance is active. Consume energy to fire a wide projectile. | LMB |
| Onslaught (Passive) | Strike enemies to increase movement and attack speed | – |
| Sundering Blade (Ultimate) | Cleave through most defenses, dealing severe damage to enemies in front of you. | Q |
Overwatch 2 Vendetta Perks
| Minor Perks | Major Perks |
|---|---|
| Siphoning Strike Overhead strikes gains 30 percent lifesteal. | Swift Vengeance Last player to land a killing blow on you becomes a target. Eliminate the target to gain 125 overhealth and reset cooldowns. |
| Relentless Onslaught can stack 33 more times, increasing attack speed by 5 percent and movement speed by 4 percent per stack. | Raging Storm Whirlwhind Dash continues to spin, hitting 3 more times for 40 damage in a wide area. |
Vendetta launches alongside Overwatch 2 season 20 on Dec. 9, 2025, but gamers can try her out in a week-long playtest that begins on Nov. 26.
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Published: Nov 20, 2025 11:00 am