• Sun. Oct 5th, 2025

Overwatch 2 – Wrecking Ball Hero Guide

Wrecking Ball, a.k.a Hammond, is arguably one of the more popular heroes in Overwatch 2. Prowess and abilities aside, many newcomers and even veterans of the series will immediately see a hamster inside of a giant circular robot with four feet and immediately choose that hero. When Wrecking Ball was first introduced in the original Overwatch, they were an immediate smash hit with fans. However, in Overwatch 2, players are still trying to figure out exactly how to play as Wrecking Ball, given the fact that Blizzard slightly changed up how the hero works.

At their core, Wrecking Ball is considered a tank in Overwatch 2. They can soak up damage for their teammates while also dealing a heavy amount of damage in close quarters. However, Wrecking Ball is slightly different from other tanks in that they’re highly mobile, especially for being a tank. This shouldn’t be surprising given Hammond’s preferred method of travel. In Overwatch 2, though, Blizzard decided to buff Wrecking Ball to make them slightly more defensive, which is an aspect of the hero that was lacking in the first game.

In this guide, we’ll go over Wrecking Ball’s abilities as well as the best way to play as the hero in Overwatch 2.

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