Kiriko Is Overwatch 2’s New Kunai-Wielding Support Character

Kiriko was the latest support character to join Overwatch 2’s PvP launch on October 4. With her kunai she can teleport through walls to help allies and burst heal teammates using talismans. She also has the ability to make allies temporarily invulnerable by using her Protection Suzu Move. She can also summon a Fox Spirit, which is able to rush ahead of her and buff friends who follow. 

Kiriko will be free for all Overwatch 1 players, or you can earn her by reaching Tier 55 on the battle pass’ free track. The premium battle pass will unlock this character instantly, along newcomers Junker queen and Sojourn. Kiriko is not only the fastest support character capable of keeping pace with Genji and Tracer, but her healing output was similar to Mercy and Moira. 

Kiriko’s Overwatch 2 abilities

Protection Suzu – Upon impact, allies in the area become briefly invulnerable and are cleansed of most negative effects.

Kunai – Thrown projectile that deals increased critical damage.

Quick Step – Teleport directly to an ally, even through walls.

Heal Yourself With The Help Ofuda – Channel a burst of healing talismans that can seek targeted allies.

Kitsune Rush – Summon a fox spirit that rushes forward, accelerating the movement, attack speed, and cooldowns of allies that follow its path.

Wall Climbing – Jump at walls to climb up them. 

Overwatch 2 season 1 is available free of charge on October 4th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 4, Xbox One Switch, Switch and PC.