Winston


Trivia

The Winston statue
  • Winston was one of the hardest characters to animate due to the numerous armor pieces he wears. His rage mode also presented problems due to the changes in movement animation. His design was "top-down" (where developers start with story/art/flavor elements and develop abilities around those ideas afterwards).
  • A statue of Winston was present at GamesCom 2015.
  • A baby Winston pet was made available in World of Warcraft for those who purchase the Origins Edition of Overwatch. Likewise, a Winston portrait will be available in StarCraft II.
  • A Funko Pop Winston figurine was released in Jun., 2016.
  • A statue of a baby Winston holding the hand of Chris Metzen was presented to the latter as a gift to commemorate his retirement from Blizzard.
  • Primal Rage`s name is maybe a reference of the 1994 game of the same name, which featuresSpecial attraction two ape-like characters and one of them are named as Blizzard.
  • If Winston goes into Primal Rage, gets a shield from Symmetra, gets armor from Torbjℂ⅛rn, and gets boosted by Lℂ⅟cio`s Sound Barrier, then his total @@@#@@@HP(hp.com)###@### reaches 1650 (the highest possible in the game).
  • Winston`s Tesla Cannon gets its name from the Tesla Coil, an electrical resonant transformer circuit designed by inventor Nikola Tesla in 1891.

Summary

Winston wields impressive inventions⃢₀ₔa jump pack, electricity-blasting Tesla Cannon, portable shield projector and more⃢₀ₔwith literal gorilla strength.

Videos

Story

Icon-winston.png
"Imagination Is The Essence Of Discovery."

A super-intelligent, genetically engineered gorilla, Winston is a brilliant scientist and a champion for humanity`s potential. Since a young age, he has shown limitless curiosity for the world around him, but also has a fondness for stories, especially those passed down from generation to generation. By his own admission, he tends to overthink things, is a perfectionist, and tends to ramble. As an ape among humans, he gets regular remarks on this subject, including references to old video games.

When Winston loses his temper, Winston becomes a raging ape. In his off-time, he enjoys peanut butter and bananas. He has stated/joked that his love of the former is due to his genetic therapy.

Abilities

Tesla Cannon Winston "Imagination is the essence of discovery." Real Name Winston Age 29 Occupation Test subject (formerly)Scientist Adventurer Base Horizon Lunar Colony (formerly) Watchpoint: Gibraltar Affiliation Lucheng Interstellar (formerly) Overwatch Relations Harold Winston (father figure) Voice overwatch

Weapon

Icon Stats Official Description
Ability-winston1.png

Type
Multitarget Beam
Damage
60 per second
3 per round
Maximum range
8 meters
Area of effect
6 meter width
Ammo
100
Ammo usage
20 rounds per second
Reload time
1.5 seconds
Headshot


Winston’s weapon fires a short-range electric barrage for as long as he holds down the trigger.

Details

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Jump Pack Winston "Imagination is the essence of discovery." Real Name Winston Age 29 Occupation Test subject (formerly)Scientist Adventurer Base Horizon Lunar Colony (formerly) Watchpoint: Gibraltar Affiliation Lucheng Interstellar (formerly) Overwatch Relations Harold Winston (father figure) Voice overwatch

Ability

Icon Stats Official Description
Ability-winston2.png

Damage
1 upon activating
Up to 45 upon landing, falloff with distance
Movement speed
20 meters per second
Maximum range
18 - 22 meters
Area of effect
5 meter radius
(landing damage)
Cooldown
6 seconds
2 seconds during Primal Rage
Headshot


Assisted by his energy pack, Winston lunges through the air, dealing significant damage and staggering nearby enemies when he lands.

Details

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Barrier Projector Winston "Imagination is the essence of discovery." Real Name Winston Age 29 Occupation Test subject (formerly)Scientist Adventurer Base Horizon Lunar Colony (formerly) Watchpoint: Gibraltar Affiliation Lucheng Interstellar (formerly) Overwatch Relations Harold Winston (father figure) Voice overwatch

Ability

Icon Stats Official Description
Ability-winston3.png

Health
600
Area of effect
5 meter radius
Duration
5 seconds
Cooldown
13 seconds


Winston’s barrier projector extends a bubble-shaped field that absorbs damage until it`s destroyed. Allies protected by the barrier can return fire from within it.

Details

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Primal Rage Winston "Imagination is the essence of discovery." Real Name Winston Age 29 Occupation Test subject (formerly)Scientist Adventurer Base Horizon Lunar Colony (formerly) Watchpoint: Gibraltar Affiliation Lucheng Interstellar (formerly) Overwatch Relations Harold Winston (father figure) Voice overwatch

Ultimate Ability

Icon Stats Official Description
Ability-winston4.png

Type
Melee
Health
+500 health and max health
Damage
40 per swing
Movement speed
7.1 meters per second
Maximum range
4 meter swings
Rate of fire
~1.6 swings per second
Duration
10 seconds
Headshot
Charge required
1375 points


Winston embraces his animal nature, significantly boosting his health and making him very difficult to kill, strengthening his melee attack, and allowing him to use his Jump Pack ability more frequently. While raging, Winston can only make melee and Jump Pack attacks.

Details

  • Also lowers the cooldown on Jump Pack to 2 seconds.
  • Resets Jump Pack cooldown on activation.

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Info

Winston
Winston-portrait.png
"Imagination is the essence of discovery."

Real Name
Winston
Age
29
Occupation
Test subject (formerly)
Scientist
Adventurer
Base
Horizon Lunar Colony This article is a stub. You can help Overwatch Wiki by expanding it. Horizon Lunar Colony Type Assault Location The Moon Terrain Modular base, lunar surface Horizon Lunar Colony is an Assault map in Overwatch. Contents overwatch (formerly)
Watchpoint: Gibraltar
Affiliation
Lucheng Interstellar Lucheng Interstellar Headquarters Lijiang Tower, China Type Aerospace company Standing Active Lucheng Interstellar is a Chinese company specializing in the space industry. Its offices are located in Lijiang Tower. Among its projects were the Horizon overwatch (formerly)
Overwatch See the in-game organization. For the article about the game, see Overwatch. "Conflict. As the world teetered on the brink of anarchy, a new hope arose. An elite international taskforce charged with overwatch
Relations
Harold Winston “ Always remember: Never accept the world as it appears to be. Dare to see it for what it could be. „ ~ Harold Winston Harold Winston Status Deceased Occupation Scientist Affiliation Lucheng Interstellar Relations overwatch (father figure)
Voice
Crispin Freeman This article is a stub. You can help Overwatch Wiki by expanding it. Crispin Freeman is a voice actor, and provides the voice of Winston in Overwatch. NewPP limit report Cached time: 20170625160653 Cache expiry: 86400 (English)

Frantz Confiac (French)
Fabian Kℂ⅛rner (German)
Dario Oppido (Italian)
Atsushi Imaruoka (Japanese)
Jorge Vasconcelos (Brazilian Portuguese)
Arturo Casanova (American Spanish)
Francisco Javier Martℂ₭nez (European Spanish)
Sergey Chikachev (Russian)

Cosmetics
Cosmetic page Contents 1 Gallery description 2 Skins 2.1 Skin descriptions 3 Victory Poses 4 Emotes 5 Sprays 6 Highlight Intros Gallery description edit | edit source] A super-intelligent, genetically engineered gorilla, Winston is a brilliant scientist overwatch
Quotes
Quotation page Contents 1 Abilities 2 Chatter 3 Call-Outs 4 Mission-Specific 5 Eliminations 6 Communication 7 Voice Lines 8 Interactions 9 Map-Specific 10 Skin-Specific 11 Datamined 12 Trivia Abilities edit | edit source] Ability Quote Audio Jump overwatch
Role
Tank Each hero fills a different role in Overwatch. Roles in Overwatch are loosely defined, and heroes can fulfill a role not designated for them. Roles, as they exist, are designed to help players identify which overwatch
Health
400
Armor
100
Character Video

Winston is a Tank Each hero fills a different role in Overwatch. Roles in Overwatch are loosely defined, and heroes can fulfill a role not designated for them. Roles, as they exist, are designed to help players identify which overwatch hero See playable characters. For the animated short, see Hero. All of the heroes, as of 2015 There are currently 24 playable hero characters in Overwatch. Each fits into one of four roles overwatch in Overwatch See the in-game organization. For the article about the game, see Overwatch. "Conflict. As the world teetered on the brink of anarchy, a new hope arose. An elite international taskforce charged with overwatch .

Strategy

Winston is one of the game`s most mobile Tanks, capable of crossing vast distances in a single leap to bring the fight to his enemies. His Tesla Cannon, combined with the agility provided by his Jump Pack, makes him a persistent menace that can easily disrupt any enemy team through constant harassment and the power of his Primal Rage. Much like Reinhardt, be that as it may, he is only capable of fighting at short range, and he is not nearly as consistently durable as the other Tanks.

Official tips

Weapons & Abilities

General Strategies

Pre-Overwatch

⃢₀ₜ Ah. The Moon. I grew up there. Looking down at the Earth. Dreaming of what life would be like. I loved my time there. The scientists were my family. I learned so much from them. I had so many great memories. We were building together to build humanity`s future amongst the stars. And of course, Doctor Winston. He was like a father to me. It was home. But it wasn`t to be. Not everyone liked life on the moon. Of tests. And the rules. The others hatched a plan. No more injections. No more experiments. Then the doctors, my friends...they were all gone. There was nothing left for me. I couldn`t stay, and they didn`t want me anyways. So I escaped to Earth. My new home. But they`re still up there. And someday, we`ll have to go back. ⃢₀₞
~ Winston, reflecting on his life on Horizon
Winston as an infant

The Horizon Lunar Colony This article is a stub. You can help Overwatch Wiki by expanding it. Horizon Lunar Colony Type Assault Location The Moon Terrain Modular base, lunar surface Horizon Lunar Colony is an Assault map in Overwatch. Contents overwatch was established as a first step for humanity`s renewed exploration of space. Among its residents was a group of genetically enhanced gorillas that were intended to test the effects of prolonged habitation in space.

One gorilla, designated Specimen 28, displayed such rapid brain development from the gene therapy that he was taken under the wing of Dr. Harold Winston “ Always remember: Never accept the world as it appears to be. Dare to see it for what it could be. „ ~ Harold Winston Harold Winston Status Deceased Occupation Scientist Affiliation Lucheng Interstellar Relations overwatch , who taught him science and inspired him with tales of human ingenuity. One day, Harold showed the ape Earth, as it appeared from the moon (prior to this, the ape had only seen the barren moonscape). Harold told him to not see the world how it was, but how it could be.

The young gorilla passed his days assisting with the scientists` experiments, watching the distant blue world outside his habitat window, dreaming of the endless possibilities that awaited him there. He enjoyed life at Horizon, and regarded the human scientists as his family, and Dr.Winston his father. Lexigrams were used as part of his education process, and one day on Lunar New Year, Winston challenged the young ape to read Journey to the West. The gorilla`s imagination was captured by the heroic monk Tang Sanzang and his ragtag group of disciples` quest for redemption. As a result, the ape was reminded of his younger days every Lunar New Year; Dr Winston telling him the story remained one of his most treasured memories.

Winston becomes a member of Overwatch

But his life was thrown into chaos when the other gorillas led an uprising, killed the mission scientists, and claimed the colony for their own. With nothing left, and unwanted by his fellow gorillas, the ape took on the name of his beloved human caretaker. So named "Winston," the ape built a makeshift rocket and escaped to Earth. There he found a new home with Overwatch See the in-game organization. For the article about the game, see Overwatch. "Conflict. As the world teetered on the brink of anarchy, a new hope arose. An elite international taskforce charged with overwatch , an organization that represented everything he had come to admire about humanity. Winston was finally able to live up to the heroic ideal that had been instilled in him. Be that as it may, he knew that one day, he would have to return to his former home.

Overwatch

Winston designs the chronal accelerator

While in Overwatch, Winston looked up to Ana Amari Ana "Never stop fighting for what you believe in." Real Name Ana Amari Other Names HorusShrike Status Active Age 60 Nationality Egyptian Occupation Sharpshooter (formerly)Overwatch second-in-command (formerly)Bounty hunter Base Cairo, Egypt Affiliation Egyptian security forces overwatch . Gabriel Reyes Reaper "Death walks among you." Real Name Gabriel Reyes Age Unknown Nationality American Occupation Mercenary Base Unknown Affiliation United States military (formerly)Overwatch (formerly)Various, including Talon (mercenary status) Voice Keith Ferguson (English) Jérémie Covillault (French)Oliviero Corbetta overwatch appears to have detested his presence within the organization. Hollywood Hollywood Type Hybrid Location United States, Los Angeles Terrain Various movie sets Hollywood is a Hybrid map in Overwatch. Contents 1 Official Description 2 Gameplay 3 Known Locations 4 Strategy 4.1 Attack 4.2 Defense 5 overwatch once asked him to featureSpecial attraction in a movie.

At some point, Winston fought and defeated Doomfist “ Oh man. They say he could level a skyscraper. „ ~ Timmy Doomfist s posters in Numbani The moniker of "Doomfist" has been carried by at least three individuals, referred to as "the Savior," "the overwatch . He was also responsible for designing the chronal accelerator Chronal Accelerator Type Life support device Designer Winston Owner Lena Oxton The chronal accelerator 1] (a.k.a. chronal harness) 2] is a device created by Winston for Tracer. It counteracts the effects of the chronal disassociation overwatch , providing a solution to Tracer Tracer "Cheers, love! The cavalry s here!" Real Name Lena Oxton Age 26 Nationality English Occupation AdventurerPilot (Formerly)Overwatch Agent (Formerly) Base London, England Affiliation Overwatch (formerly) Relations Emily (girlfriend) Voice Cara Theobold 1] 2] (English) Dorothee overwatch `s chronal disassociation. Winston would watch over Tracer`s training at the Overwatch Headquarters The ruins of Overwatch s HQ The headquarters of Overwatch 1] were situated in Switzerland. Contents 1 Description 2 History 3 Trivia 4 References Description edit | edit source] The Overwatch headquarters was a large, sprawling overwatch , with the help of Dr. Ziegler Mercy "I ll be watching over you." Real Name Angela Ziegler Age 37 Nationality Swiss Occupation Field Medic First Responder Base Zürich, Switzerland Affiliation Overwatch (formerly) Voice Lucie Pohl (English) Sybille Tureau (French)Chiara Francese (Italian)Sayaka Ohara overwatch , and believed that if she showed no signs of trouble, she would be ready for active duty.

Post-Overwatch

Now with the fall of Overwatch, Winston again went into seclusion, once again cut off from the world he believed in, but longing for the days of heroism to return.

Recall

While in his lab at Watchpoint: Gibraltar, pondering once again whether he should give Overwatch agents a recall order, the base came under attack by Talon Talon Type Terrorist group Standing Active Talon is a terrorist organization. Contents 1 History 1.1 Early Actions 1.2 The Train Job 1.3 Recall 1.4 Alive 1.5 Ilios 1.6 Volskaya Industries 2 Known Members 3 Videos overwatch operatives led by Reaper Reaper "Death walks among you." Real Name Gabriel Reyes Age Unknown Nationality American Occupation Mercenary Base Unknown Affiliation United States military (formerly)Overwatch (formerly)Various, including Talon (mercenary status) Voice Keith Ferguson (English) Jérémie Covillault (French)Oliviero Corbetta overwatch . With Winston distracted by Talon, Reaper infected his computer with a virus and attempted to download the Overwatch agent database, which would give the current location of any agent. Winston managed to best the operatives and Reaper, stop the download and quarantine the virus at the last moment. After the close call and restoring the system, he made his decision and initiated the recall. When Tracer received the signal she immediately called Winston, delighted to hear from him.

Are You With Us?

With the intent of reforming Overwatch, Winston prepared a speech to try and get its former agents to come back to the organization. After spending most of his day trying and failing to deliver it, Winston delivered the frank truth that while the world had turned against them, the state of the world showed the need for Overwatch to return.

Day at the Museum

"Alright, playtime`s over. Get to cover."
Winston back in action

Sometime later, Winston got back in action when Reaper and Widowmaker Widowmaker "One shot, one kill." Real Name Amélie Lacroix Age 33 Nationality French Occupation Assassin Base Annecy, France Affiliation Talon Relations Gérard Lacroix (husband, deceased) Voice Chloe Hollings (English and French) Francesca Perilli (Italian)Shizuka Itô overwatch attempted to retrieve Doomfist`s gauntlet. Teaming up with Tracer Tracer "Cheers, love! The cavalry s here!" Real Name Lena Oxton Age 26 Nationality English Occupation AdventurerPilot (Formerly)Overwatch Agent (Formerly) Base London, England Affiliation Overwatch (formerly) Relations Emily (girlfriend) Voice Cara Theobold 1] 2] (English) Dorothee overwatch be that as it may, he was able to stop the heist, and engaged in pursuit of the villains.

Return to Gibraltar

As part of his intent to reform Overwatch, Winston returned to Watchpoint: Gibraltar, an old Overwatch outpost that had once stood guard over the Mediterranean. He intended to launch a satellite drone in an effort to restore Overwatch`s communications network.

The drone was successfully launched, and he looked on with pride.

Holiday Season

⃢₀ₜ Holidays are supposed to be a time for friends and family. But I`m short on both now. Still... I can`t help but wonder how everyones`s doing... ⃢₀₞
~ Winston

During the holiday season after Overwatch`s recall, Winston invited Tracer to dinner with him in Gibraltar. Believing that Tracer had missed their gathering, Winston told Athena that they were likely alone again for Christmas. Athena sarcastically began "party mode," causing Winston to chuckle. He then reminisced over a photo of a young him and Dr. Harold Winston “ Always remember: Never accept the world as it appears to be. Dare to see it for what it could be. „ ~ Harold Winston Harold Winston Status Deceased Occupation Scientist Affiliation Lucheng Interstellar Relations overwatch , and wondered how everyone else was spending the holidays. Before Winston began eating, Tracer arrived with her girlfriend Emily Emily Status Active Nationality English (presumed) Relations Lena Oxton (girlfriend) Emily is Tracer s girlfriend. The two share an apartment together in London. Story edit | edit source] On the night Tracer failed to get Emily overwatch . Tracer endearingly apologized to Winston, calling him "big guy," before the three of them embraced in a hug. The three then began celebrating the holidays over a special meal.

Achievements

Name Icon Description Reward
Mine Sweeper
Destroy 10 turrets or traps using Winston`s Tesla Cannon Winston "Imagination is the essence of discovery." Real Name Winston Age 29 Occupation Test subject (formerly)Scientist Adventurer Base Horizon Lunar Colony (formerly) Watchpoint: Gibraltar Affiliation Lucheng Interstellar (formerly) Overwatch Relations Harold Winston (father figure) Voice overwatch without dying in Quick or Competitive play.
Pixel
Anger Management
Damage 6 enemies during a single use of Winston`s Primal Rage Winston "Imagination is the essence of discovery." Real Name Winston Age 29 Occupation Test subject (formerly)Scientist Adventurer Base Horizon Lunar Colony (formerly) Watchpoint: Gibraltar Affiliation Lucheng Interstellar (formerly) Overwatch Relations Harold Winston (father figure) Voice overwatch in Quick or Competitive play.
Cute

Official

Curse

Nov. 15th, 2016

Hero Balance Change
  • Ultimate costs have been increased by 25% for all heroes
Developer Comment
Game-changing ultimate abilities were coming up a bit too frequently. This change helps keep them in check while still allowing them to be powerful.

Jul. 19, 2016

Bug Fixes
Heroes
  • PC Only Fixed a bug that caused Winston⃢₀ₙs melee attack during Primal Rage to inconsistently hit targets in range