Reinhardt
Reinhardt Wilhelm styles himself as a champion of a bygone age, who lives by the knightly codes of valor, justice, and courage.
Tank
Stalwart
Stuttgart, Germany (formerly), Watchpoint: Gibraltar
Jun 26 (Age: 63)
Abilities
Rocket Hammer
Devastating melee weapon.
Charge
Charge forward and smash an enemy against a wall.
Fire Strike
Launch a fiery projectile.
Barrier Field
Hold 
to deploy a frontal energy barrier.
Earthshatter
Knock down all enemies in front of you.
Keys displayed are defaults for PC. They are configurable in game.
Perks
Unlock mid-match upgrades to outsmart, outplay, and dominate the fight. As the action heats up, choose game-changing abilities to amplify your Hero’s power and evolve your strategy in real time.Minor Perk
Crusader's Fire
Crusader's Resolve
Major Perk
Shield Slam
to damage and knockback enemies.
Ignited Fury
Keys displayed are defaults for PC. They are configurable in game.
Stadium Powers
Stadium Powers are ability-changing upgrades obtainable in the Armory. Each hero has 12 unique Powers to choose from.
To Me, My Friends!
While Barrier Field is active, allies within 5m are healed equal to 5% of your Max Life every 1s.
Amplification Barrier
Friendly projectiles that pass through your Barrier Field deal 15% more damage.
Vanguard
Charge grants nearby allies Overhealth equal to 10% of your max Life and 20% Move Speed for 3s.
Shield Stampede
+50% Charge Knockback Power. During Charge, automatically deploy Barrier Field.
Barrier Reconstruction
When you deal damage with Rocket Hammer or Fire Strike, restore health to Barrier Field equal to 15% of Barrier Field Health.
Vroom Boom Boom
During Charge, colliding with a wall triggers an explosion that deals 30% of Charge's pin damage.
Impact Burst
Fire Strike triggers an explosion the first time it hits an enemy, dealing 30% Fire Strike damage to other enemies in a 3m radius.
Magma Strike
Every second Fire Strike leaves a trail of lava for 2s that Burns enemies for 50% of Fire Strike damage.
Blazing Blitz
+25% Starting Ultimate Charge. After using Earthshatter, every Rocket Hammer swing launches a Fire Strike for 5s.
Smashing!
When you deal damage with Rocket Hammer, gain 1% Move Speed and 3% Weapon Lifesteal for 2s, stacking up to 10 times.
Feeling The Burn
Every 3rd Rocket Hammer swing applies Burn, dealing 30% Rocket Hammer damage over 2s.
Infusion Generator
Increase Barrier Field Health by 250% of your Bonus Max Life.
To Me, My Friends!
While Barrier Field is active, allies within 5m are healed equal to 5% of your Max Life every 1s.
Amplification Barrier
Friendly projectiles that pass through your Barrier Field deal 15% more damage.
Vanguard
Charge grants nearby allies Overhealth equal to 10% of your max Life and 20% Move Speed for 3s.
Shield Stampede
+50% Charge Knockback Power. During Charge, automatically deploy Barrier Field.
Barrier Reconstruction
When you deal damage with Rocket Hammer or Fire Strike, restore health to Barrier Field equal to 15% of Barrier Field Health.
Vroom Boom Boom
During Charge, colliding with a wall triggers an explosion that deals 30% of Charge's pin damage.
Impact Burst
Fire Strike triggers an explosion the first time it hits an enemy, dealing 30% Fire Strike damage to other enemies in a 3m radius.
Magma Strike
Every second Fire Strike leaves a trail of lava for 2s that Burns enemies for 50% of Fire Strike damage.
Blazing Blitz
+25% Starting Ultimate Charge. After using Earthshatter, every Rocket Hammer swing launches a Fire Strike for 5s.
Smashing!
When you deal damage with Rocket Hammer, gain 1% Move Speed and 3% Weapon Lifesteal for 2s, stacking up to 10 times.
Feeling The Burn
Every 3rd Rocket Hammer swing applies Burn, dealing 30% Rocket Hammer damage over 2s.
Infusion Generator
Increase Barrier Field Health by 250% of your Bonus Max Life.
Story
Reinhardt Wilhelm lives by the knightly codes of valor, justice, and courage. One of the founders of Overwatch, for decades he was a force for good the world over. After the organization’s fall, he travelled Europe like a knight of old, defending the innocent alongside his squire, Brigitte, until Winston’s call brought them back into the arms of Overwatch.
A highly decorated German soldier, Reinhardt was part of the Crusaders, battle-hardened warriors who wore massive suits of armor with unique capabilities. Although his mentor, Balderich von Adler, was Overwatch’s first choice to join the agency, Reinhardt was recruited after von Adler fell in the Battle of Eichenwald. Reinhardt became part of the original Overwatch strike team that put an end to the Omnic Crisis. After the conflict's resolution, Overwatch grew into a global institution, keeping the peace in a war-torn world.
Reinhardt's unique ethics and larger-than-life persona earned the admiration of his peers and superiors alike. Never afraid to speak his mind, he was Overwatch's most vocal supporter and, when necessary, its harshest critic, providing a constant reminder that Overwatch was meant to be a force for good.
Having served into his late fifties, Reinhardt was faced with mandatory retirement from combat operations. Despondent about being removed from active duty, Reinhardt feared that his days of purpose and glory had ended. As times grew darker and Overwatch came under suspicion of corruption and sedition, Reinhardt could only watch as the cause he had dedicated his life to defending surrendered in disgrace.
Though Overwatch was eventually disbanded, Reinhardt was not content to sit idly by while the world fell to disorder. Once again donning his Crusader armor, he vowed to fight for justice across Europe like a knight of old, defending the innocent and winning hearts and minds with the promise of better days to come. He was joined on this mission by his squire, Brigitte Lindholm, daughter of Reinhardt’s close friend , Torbjörn. After one particularly close call with a local gang calling themselves the Dragons, Brigitte took up her own mace to fight by her mentor’s side.
The old knight visited Eichenwalde after Winston triggered the Overwatch Recall. Brigitte urged him to consider the request carefully, reminding Reinhardt of how leadership had forced him out and pleading to him that, particularly given his advanced age, he had given Overwatch enough. Reinhardt was undeterred. He was called to duty, and a Crusader must always answer the call.