Overwatch 2 New Hero: Illari – Full Ability Kit, Gameplay & Background

Overwatch 2's newcomer Illari is finally here. The Peruvian support hero has been release with the new season 6 and adds a lot of variety to the support role in Overwatch 2. Here is her full ability kit and gameplay!

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Overwatch 2's new hero Illari is finally here | © Blizzard Entertainment

Overwatch 2 is introducing a fresh face to the team, and her name is Illari. The new hero adds a lot of diversity to the support role, since her skills consist of damage and healing in equal parts. She is not the typical healer, but also not a nasty combo like DPS Moira. Let's dive into what she can do!

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Overwatch 2's New Hero Illari – Full Ability Kit

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Here is Illari's full ability kit | © Blizzard Entertainment
AbilityDescription
Solar Rifle (Primary)Long range auto-charging rifle.

Solar Rifle (Secondary)

Medium range healing beam that consumes solar energy.
Captive Sun (Ultimate)Fire an explosive ball of solar energy. Enemies hit are slowed and explode after taking significant damage.
Healing Pylon (E)Deploy a pylon that heals allies.
Outburst (L SHIFT)Launches you in the direction you are moving, knocking back enemies. Hold jump to go higher.

Illari has a bunch of unique skills that make her a great support hero. She carries a Solar Rifle, which can shoot from far away. What's really amazing is her healing beam, but using it needs energy from the sun. So, she has to be careful and manage her energy to heal effectively. When Illari's ultimate ability, Captive Sun, is activated, she throws a big ball of sun energy. This ball slows down enemies and then deals a lot of damage. It's like a big explosion of sun power that can really change the course of a battle.

And this is not all, Illari has more tricks! She can put down a Healing Pylon that will heal her allies passively. And with her Outburst move, she can jump in a direction she chooses, pushing enemies away. It's a bit tricky to use, but it can be a game-changer when done right.

Wanna learn how to play support properly, but don't have Illari unlocked yet? Start with Kiriko!

Illari's Background

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Overwatch 2's new supporter, Illari, hails from Peru | © Blizzard Entertainment

Illari's home is in Peru, a place known for its sunny weather and beautiful landscapes. She's like a sun superhero because her abilities are all about using the sun's energy. This connection to her background makes her a special and interesting character, unlike anything we've seen in Overwatch 2 so far.

How To Unlock Illari

To play as Illari, you'll need to put some time into playing the game first. You'll unlock her by reaching level 45 in the Battle Pass. Although this might take some time, she's definitely worth the effort.

This will help to unlock her as fast as possible:

Illari is a sun-powered hero from Peru who's all about healing her friends and giving enemies a hard time. Her connection to the sun gives her special abilities that make her a standout support hero. So, get ready to enjoy some sunny support action in Overwatch 2 with Illari!

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