Hanzo


Trivia

The original Hanzo concept, featuring elements of both Genji and Hanzo.

Summary

A lethal bowman and assassin without peer, Hanzo⃢₀ₙs versatile arrows can reveal his enemies or fragment to strike multiple targets. He can scale walls to fire his bow from on high, or summon a titanic spirit dragon.

Videos

Story

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"With every death comes honor. With honor, redemption."

Mastering his skills as a bowman and an assassin, Hanzo Shimada strives to prove himself as a warrior without peer.

Abilities

Wall Climb Hanzo "With every death comes honor. With honor, redemption." Real Name Hanzo Shimada (島田半蔵) 1] Age 38 Nationality Japanese Occupation Mercenary, Assassin Base Hanamura, Japan (formerly) Affiliation Shimada Clan (formerly) Relations Sojiro Shimada (father) Genji overwatch

Passive Ability

Icon Stats Official Description
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Jump at walls to climb up them.

Details



Storm Bow Hanzo "With every death comes honor. With honor, redemption." Real Name Hanzo Shimada (島田半蔵) 1] Age 38 Nationality Japanese Occupation Mercenary, Assassin Base Hanamura, Japan (formerly) Affiliation Shimada Clan (formerly) Relations Sojiro Shimada (father) Genji overwatch

Weapon

Icon Stats Official Description
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Type
Arcing Projectile
Damage
Fully charged: 125
Uncharged: 29
Movement speed
3.85 m/s while charging
Projectile speed
Fully charged: 86.66 m/s
Uncharged: 26 m/s
Rate of fire
0.5 second charging
0.5 second delay between shots
Ammo
Headshot


Hanzo nocks and fires an arrow at his target.

Details

  • The damage depends on how far the bowstring has been pulled.

Video


Sonic Arrow Hanzo "With every death comes honor. With honor, redemption." Real Name Hanzo Shimada (島田半蔵) 1] Age 38 Nationality Japanese Occupation Mercenary, Assassin Base Hanamura, Japan (formerly) Affiliation Shimada Clan (formerly) Relations Sojiro Shimada (father) Genji overwatch

Ability

Icon Stats Official Description
Ability-hanzo2.png

Type
Arcing Projectile
Damage
See Storm Bow
Projectile speed
See Storm Bow
Area of effect
10 meter radius
Rate of fire
See Storm Bow
Duration
10 seconds
Cooldown
20 seconds
Headshot


Hanzo launches an arrow that contains a sonar tracking device. Any enemy within its detection radius is visibly marked, making them easier for Hanzo and his allies to hunt down.

Details

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Scatter Arrow Hanzo "With every death comes honor. With honor, redemption." Real Name Hanzo Shimada (島田半蔵) 1] Age 38 Nationality Japanese Occupation Mercenary, Assassin Base Hanamura, Japan (formerly) Affiliation Shimada Clan (formerly) Relations Sojiro Shimada (father) Genji overwatch

Ability

Icon Stats Official Description
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Type
Initial shot: Arcing Projectile
Damage
Initial shot: See Storm Bow
Scattered:
  • Fully charged: 75 per arrow
  • Uncharged: 22 per arrow
Projectile speed
See Storm Bow
Num. of pellets
6 scattered arrows
Rate of fire
See Storm Bow
Cooldown
10 seconds
Headshot
Initial shot: ✓
Scattered: ✕


Hanzo shoots a fragmenting arrow that ricochets off walls and objects and can strike multiple targets at once.

Details

  • The projectile will not scatter if it directly hits an enemy.

Video


Dragonstrike

Ultimate Ability

Icon Stats Official Description
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Type
Linear Projectile
Damage
Initial shot: 125
Dragons: 200 per second
Maximum range
Infinite travel distance
Area of effect
4 meter radius
Rate of fire
1.5 seconds charging
Casting time
1.4 seconds
(initial animation)
0.6 seconds (arrow)
Headshot
Initial shot: ✓
Dragons: ✕
Charge required
1500 points


Hanzo summons a Spirit Dragon which travels through the air in a line. It passes through walls in its way, devouring any enemies it encounters.

Details

Video

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Info

Hanzo
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"With every death comes honor. With honor, redemption."

Real Name
Hanzo Shimada (u5cf6u7530u534au8535)
Age
38
Nationality
JapanJapanese
Occupation
Mercenary, Assassin
Base
Hanamura, Japan (formerly)
Affiliation
Shimada Clan "Shimada" redirects here. For other uses, see Shimada (disambiguation). Shimada clan Leader Sojiro Shimada (formerly) Headquarters Shimada Castle, Hanamura, Japan Type Ninja clan, criminal organization Standing Active The Shimada clan is a clan of ninja overwatch (formerly)
Relations
Sojiro Shimada Sojiro Shimada Status Deceased Nationality Japanese Occupation Oyabun of the Shimada Clan Base Hanamura, Japan Affiliation Shimada Clan Relations Hanzo Shimada (eldest son)Genji Shimada (youngest son) Sojiro Shimada was the leader of the Shimada Clan, overwatch (father)

Genji Shimada (younger brother)

Voice
Paul Nakauchi This article is a stub. You can help Overwatch Wiki by expanding it. Paul Nakauchi is a voice actor, and provides the voice of Hanzo in Overwatch. NewPP limit report Cached time: 20170625005931 Cache expiry: 86400 (English)

Lionel Tua (French)
Bernd Vollbrecht (German)
Lorenzo Scattorin (Italian)
Shuhei Sakaguchi (Japanese)
Reginaldo Primo (Brazilian Portuguese)
Dan Osorio (American Spanish)
Miguel ⃁ngel Montero (European Spanish)
Liu Beichen (Mandarin(China))
Kang Dian-Hong (Mandarin(Taiwan))

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] Mastering his skills as a bowman and an assassin, Hanzo 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 13 References Abilities edit | edit source] Ability Quote overwatch
Role
Defense 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
200
Character Video

Hanzo is a Defense 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 game. For the titular organization, see Overwatch (group). Overwatch Developer Blizzard Entertainment Team 4 1] Publisher Blizzard Entertainment Release date May 24, 2016 Platforms Xbox One, Playstation 4, Windowsis a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface Overwatch overwatch .

Strategy

Hanzo is a medium-range sniper with strong team utility and area denial abilities. The relatively silent and hard-to-see nature of his arrows makes him a stealthier sniper than Widowmaker, able to get kills and then retreat before his enemies see him. The notorious power of Scatter Arrow makes him a deadly threat in tight corridors, allowing him to deny whole groups passage through an area and take out Tanks with well-placed shots. His downsides include relatively low in-combat mobility and the poor aim of Storm Bow at long range, often requiring him to get dangerously close to his opponents to accurately hit them.

General tips

Weapons & Abilities

General Strategies

  • While Widowmaker can usually be played from long range, Hanzo often has trouble accurately hitting shots at this distance, unless his enemies are moving through a chokepoint. Use Hanzo`s mobility to move to the side or behind your opponents to get into a position that you can both stealthily fire on them and can easily escape from if they choose to go after you. Keep in mind that Hanzo is somewhat deadlier than Widowmaker at close range if he is able to land headshots well, so don`t be afraid of standing your ground if only a single person comes after you.
  • Scatter Arrow is one of Hanzo`s strongest abilities, and should be used judiciously. Practice aiming Scatter Arrow in Custom Games so that you can reliably angle the fragmented arrows to hit targets who are hiding behind barriers or sitting at common chokepoints on every map.

Background

The Shimada family "Shimada" redirects here. For other uses, see Shimada (disambiguation). Shimada clan Leader Sojiro Shimada (formerly) Headquarters Shimada Castle, Hanamura, Japan Type Ninja clan, criminal organization Standing Active The Shimada clan is a clan of ninja overwatch was established centuries ago, a clan of assassins whose power grew over the years, enabling them to build a vast criminal empire out of Hanamura This article is a stub. You can help Overwatch Wiki by expanding it. Hanamura Type Assault Location Japan Terrain Residential area Hanamura is an Assault map in Overwatch. Contents 1 Official Description 2 Background 3 Gameplay overwatch that profited from lucrative trade in arms and illegal substances. As the eldest son of Sojiro Shimada Sojiro Shimada Status Deceased Nationality Japanese Occupation Oyabun of the Shimada Clan Base Hanamura, Japan Affiliation Shimada Clan Relations Hanzo Shimada (eldest son)Genji Shimada (youngest son) Sojiro Shimada was the leader of the Shimada Clan, overwatch , the family`s head, Hanzo was bound by duty to succeed his father and rule the Shimada empire. From a young age, he was trained for that responsibility, displaying a natural aptitude for leadership and possessing an innate understanding of strategy and tactics. He also excelled in more practical areas: he was a prodigy in martial arts, swordplay, and bowmanship.

Upon the death of his father, the clan elders instructed Hanzo to straighten out his wayward younger brother, Genji Genji "Even if I sacrifice my body, I will never sacrifice my honor." Real Name Genji Shimada (島田源氏) 1] Other Names Sparrow Age 35 Nationality Japanese Occupation Adventurer Base Hanamura, Japan (formerly) Shambali Monastery, Nepal overwatch , so that he, too, might help rule the Shimada empire. When his brother refused, Hanzo was forced to kill him. Unbeknownst to Hanzo, be that as it may, Genji narrowly survived the attempt with the help of Overwatch See the game. For the titular organization, see Overwatch (group). Overwatch Developer Blizzard Entertainment Team 4 1] Publisher Blizzard Entertainment Release date May 24, 2016 Platforms Xbox One, Playstation 4, Windowsis a separate viewing area on a computer display screen in a system that allows multiple viewing areas as part of a graphical user interface Overwatch overwatch . This act broke Hanzo`s heart and drove him to reject his father`s legacy, ultimately leading him to abandon the clan and all that he had worked so hard to attain. Seeing this as betrayal, the clan declared Hanzo an enemy and assassins were sent time and again to kill him.

That was ten years ago. Now, Hanzo travels the world, perfecting his skills as a warrior, attempting to restore his honor and put the ghosts of his past to rest, honing his murderous skills all the while. At some point he visited Numbani Numbani Type Hybrid (Assault > Escort) Location Africa Terrain Urban Numbani is a Hybrid (Assault into Escort) map in Overwatch. Contents 1 Official Description 2 Story 3 Gameplay 4 Strategy 4.1 Attack 4.1.1 Assault 4.1.2 overwatch , but did not find the city to be to his liking.

Dragons

⃢₀ₜ Real life is not like the stories our father told us. You are a fool for believing it so!
Perhaps I am a fool to think that there is still hope for you, but I do. Think on that, brother.
⃢₀₞
~ Hanzo and Genji part ways
Hanzo returns to Hanamura

On the tenth anniversary of Genji`s death, as he had done every year, Hanzo broke into Shimada Castle and took down the guards before they could alert anyone. In the main room in front of the sword display he lit an incense offering and prayed to honor Genji. He however called out an apparent assassin that he knew to be there, revealed to be a cybernetic ninja. The ninja asked Hanzo about honoring his brother, yet also being his killer.

Hanzo initiated a battle between them, openly admitting that his actions were about duty, but also a burden he carried and that it didn`t mean he didn`t honor Genji. The ninja countered that to show honor, it should be done through one`s actions, not incense offerings. Hanzo tried the Dragonstrike to take down his opponent, only to be shocked when the ninja revealed the Shimada ability to control dragons as well, turning the Dragonstrike right back at him, and took the full brunt of the attack.

Hanzo draws his bow at Genji

Defeated and with the ninja`s wakizashi at his neck, Hanzo told him to go ahead and kill him, but the ninja refused, saying he would not grant Hanzo`s wish for death and that he still had a purpose in life. To Hanzo`s shock, the ninja then called him "brother", revealing himself to be Genji, still alive, and to prove it unlocked his facemask to show his eyes. Hanzo was a bit disturbed at seeing Genji`s physical changes, but Genji stated that he was at peace with it and had forgiven Hanzo`s actions: now Hanzo needed to forgive himself. Times were changing, stated Genji, and Hanzo would soon have to pick a side. Retrieving a loosed arrow Hanzo aimed it, angrily declaring Genji a fool in believing that real life was like their father`s stories. Genji conceded that he might be a fool for believing that there was hope for Hanzo, but nevertheless did, which gave Hanzo pause. Asking him to think about it, Genji vanished with a smoke screen. With much to contemplate, Hanzo returned to the main room to finish his offering.

Achievements

Name Icon Description Reward
Simple Geometry
Get 2 killing blows with a single use of Hanzo`s Scatter Arrow Hanzo "With every death comes honor. With honor, redemption." Real Name Hanzo Shimada (島田半蔵) 1] Age 38 Nationality Japanese Occupation Mercenary, Assassin Base Hanamura, Japan (formerly) Affiliation Shimada Clan (formerly) Relations Sojiro Shimada (father) Genji overwatch in Quick or Competitive play.
Pixel
The Dragon Is Sated
Kill 4 enemies with one of Hanzo`s Spirit Dragons Hanzo "With every death comes honor. With honor, redemption." Real Name Hanzo Shimada (島田半蔵) 1] Age 38 Nationality Japanese Occupation Mercenary, Assassin Base Hanamura, Japan (formerly) Affiliation Shimada Clan (formerly) Relations Sojiro Shimada (father) Genji overwatch in Quick or Competitive play.
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Official

Curse