Overwatch Genji Е®€жњ›е…€й”‹ Жєђж°џ Ж–© May 2026
He brandishes his wakizashi to block and redirect incoming projectiles back at enemies. This is his primary survival tool, though it cannot block beams from heroes like Winston , Zarya , or Mei .
Activating it makes Genji a high-priority target. Mistakes in target priority can lead to a "dead blade" if he is stunned or focused down quickly. Strategic Standing Pros Cons Exceptional vertical and horizontal mobility High skill floor; difficult for beginners Can "snowball" fights through dash resets Hard-countered by beam and CC (crowd control) Strong "flank" potential to eliminate supports Reliant on teammates for healing and buffs He brandishes his wakizashi to block and redirect
Genji's ultimate, Dragonblade (Ryūjin no ken wo kūrae!), is a "transformation" ultimate where he draws his katana. Mistakes in target priority can lead to a
A forward dash that deals damage. Its most critical feature is the reset : if Genji gets a kill or assist, the cooldown is instantly refreshed, allowing for "dash resets" to chain kills or escape. Its most critical feature is the reset :
Allows Genji to climb walls and double-jump, making him one of the hardest targets to track vertically. Ultimate: Dragonblade (斬)