Torbjörn’s Daughter, Brigitte, Is Overwatch‘s First New Hero of 2018

Overwatch’s roster of heroes got a little larger on Wednesday with Blizzard Entertainment’s announcement that Brigitte will become the game’s 27th playable hero.

Fans may remember Brigitte from the Reinhardt-centered animated short “Honor and Glory” from last November, but there is much more to this engineer-turned-warrior. The youngest daughter of fellow Overwatch hero Torbjörn, Brigitte became adept in the field of armor crafting while working alongside her father and became close with fan favorite Reinhardt, ultimately becoming his squire. Now, after serving the cause with her crafting tools, Brigitte joins the fight after training with Reinhardt, complete with custom armor she secretly built for herself.

Brigitte becomes the seventh support class character in the game, but she incorporates some traits of a tank as well, making her an intriguing hybrid that is a bit more offensively capable than other supports. She comes equipped with a rocket flail that has extended range for a melee weapon and can reach even further with her Whip Shot ability, which allows her to damage opponents and knock them away by throwing her weapon. She also comes equipped with a smaller version of Reinhardt’s Barrier Shield that’s mainly used for personal cover, though it can be used to protect other players in certain situations. The shield can also be used offensively with her Shield Bash ability, which allows her to stun enemies once her shield is deployed.