It’s BlizzCon time, and Blizzard has used their annual convention to announce the next addition to Overwatch. The shooter’s 29th Hero will be Elizabeth Caledonia “Calamity” Ashe (or Ashe for short), an outlaw gunslinger who rides with the Deadlock Gang.
According to her biography on Overwatch’s official website, Ashe has a hair trigger, a love of dynamite, and a robotic sidekick named B.O.B. You can expect to see all three when facing off against her in any of the game’s arenas:
Overview (Role: Damage)
Ashe quickly fires her rifle from the hip or uses her weapon’s aim-down sights to line up a high damage shot. She blasts enemies by throwing dynamite, and her coach gun packs enough punch to put some distance between her and her foes. And Ashe is not alone, as she can call on her omnic ally B.O.B., to join the fray when the need arises.Ability: The Viper
Ashe’s semi-automatic rifle fires quick shots, or she can use her aim-down sights for a more damaging, precise shot.Ability: Dynamite
Ashe throws an explosive that detonates after a short delay or immediately when shot. The explosion from Dynamite also lights enemies on fire, dealing damage over time.Ability: Coach Gun
Ashe blasts enemies in front of her, knocking them away and propelling herself backward for added mobility.Ability: B.O.B.
Ashe summons her trusted omnic sidekick, B.O.B., who charges forward and knocks enemies into the air, then lays down suppressing fire with his arm cannons.
Blizzard didn’t say when Ashe would be available to download, but you can find an introductory gameplay trailer and an animated “Origin Story” for the outlaw after the break.
