Wrecking Ball

[e][h] Wrecking Ball

"Do not anger the hamster."

Hero Information

Role:

Tank

Real Name:

Hammond

Age:

14

Relations:

Occupation:

Mech Pilot, Mechanic

Base of Operations:

Horizon Lunar Colony (formerly)
Junkertown (formerly)

Affiliation:

None

Release Date:

2018-07-24

Base Stats

Hitpoints:

600

"Wrecking Ball" is a Tank class hero in Overwatch.

Abilities

Quad Cannons
	Ability: Weapon Affects: Enemies Wrecking Ball’s automatic assault cannons tear apart threats at medium range.
M1  Damage: Rate of Fire: Ammo: Reload time: Headshot:  2.5-5 per shot  25 shots per second  80  2.1 seconds  ✓

Roll
	Ability: Cooldown Affects: Self Wrecking Ball transforms into a ball, increasing his maximum movement speed.
Shift  Movement speed:  10 meters per second

Grappling Claw
	Ability: Cooldown Affects: Enemies Wrecking Ball launches a grappling claw, enabling him to anchor to an area and swing from it. If he strikes an enemy with a powered-up swing, they’re damaged and knocked back. When Wrecking Ball respawns, grappling claw begins on cooldown.
M2  5 seconds Damage: Max Range: Duration:  50  23 meters  1.5 seconds (after release)

Adaptive Shield
	Ability: Cooldown Affects: Self Wrecking Ball’s temporary personal shields absorb damage, providing stronger defenses if more opponents are nearby.
E  15 seconds Shields: AoE: Duration: Cast Time:  100 + 75 per enemy  8 meter radius  9 seconds  0 Seconds

Piledriver
	Ability: Cooldown Affects: Enemies Wrecking Ball slams onto the ground below, damaging enemies and launching them upward.
Ctrl  10 seconds Damage: AoE:  20-100  8m radius

Minefield
	Ability: Ultimate Affects: Enemies Wrecking Ball deploys a field of long-lasting proximity mines which explode on contact with enemies. Mines do not stick to walls.
Q  Damage: Duration: AoE:  130 per mine  20 seconds  1.5m interact radius

Lore

In one of the many experiments carried out at Horizon Lunar Colony, animals were given genetic therapy to assess their adaptation to extended periods of habitation on the moon. As an unexpected side effect, several of them exhibited exceptional growth in physical size and brain function. While most of the test subjects were gorillas or other primates, there were some exceptions, including a hamster named Hammond.

Like the others, Hammond's intelligence grew, and he became more curious about the world around him. Much to the puzzlement and amusement of the scientists, Hammond would frequently escape into different parts of the moon base. Though they'd always find him and return him to his cell, they never figured out the true purpose behind his nightly escapades. What they didn't know was that Hammond was busy teaching himself the skills of a mechanic, which would soon come in handy.

The colony was eventually thrown into chaos when some of the gorillas rose up against the human scientists and took control. Not all of the animals participated, however, and one of the gorillas, Winston, was making a plan to escape to earth. Hammond sensed his opportunity. He built a makeshift capsule and secretly hitched it to Winston's craft as the gorilla blasted off. As the two entered earth's atmosphere, Hammond broke off and landed in a different location: the wasteland of the Australian Outback.

Hammond modified his escape pod to enter the lucrative mech battle arena of the Scrapyard. Working his way up the ranks, "Wrecking Ball" went from contender to champion, though the pilot's identity remained a mystery to all. Gathering his winnings, Hammond was able to upgrade his mech enough to survive the dangerous trek out of the Junker-controlled Outback.

Now free to travel and do as he pleases, Hammond is exploring the world and finding new adventures along the way.

Version History

Balance Patch History
Version	Release Date	Balance Changes