Junkrat
Role: Defense
Summary: Junkrat is a demolitionist and an international criminal. In-game he uses his Frag Launcher to bounce grenades at his enemies while planting Concussion Mines and Steel Traps to defend targets.
Junkrat Tips
- Try placing a Concussion Mine right near a Steel Trap, then let off the Concussion Mine when the trapped indicator goes off. This can be particularly effective at the start of a match when your enemies aren’t expecting it
- When playing defense, be sure to use the pre-match time to set up a Steel Trap at your most vulnerable flank point
- When a fight is in a small contained area, spam your grenades into the area as much as possible as it’s highly likely you’ll get some kills and assists. In general, Junkrat is a good pick for match types like Control where the fight is more contained
Using Rip-Tire
- Strong DPS characters like Soldier 76 can shoot down a Rip-Tire given enough distance. Try to alter the Rip-Tire’s path to your targets so they can’t get a good shot at it before it reaches them
- The audio cue for Junkrat’s Ult Rip-Tire lets your opponents know how far away it is. One tactic you can use to cut down on its audio is to run the Rip-Tire up a wall on the way to your target. As soon as Rip-Tire hits a wall or obstruction the noise cuts, allowing you to catch your opponents off guard
