Reinhardt (Overwatch)

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==Summary==
A highly decorated German soldier, Reinhardt was part of the Crusaders, battle-hardened warriors who wore massive suits of armour with unique capabilities. Although his mentor, Balderich von Adler, was Overwatch’s first choice to join the agency, Reinhardt was recruited after von Adler fell in the Battle of Eichenwald. Reinhardt became part of the original Overwatch strike team that put an end to the Omnic Crisis. After the conflict's resolution, Overwatch grew into a global institution, keeping the peace in a war-torn world. Reinhardt's unique ethics and larger-than-life persona earned the admiration of his peers and superiors alike. Never afraid to speak his mind, he was Overwatch's most vocal supporter and, when necessary, its harshest critic, providing a constant reminder that Overwatch was meant to be a force for good.
Having served into his late fifties, Reinhardt was faced with mandatory retirement from combat operations. Despondent about being removed from active duty, Reinhardt feared that his days of purpose and glory had ended. As times grew darker and Overwatch became suspected for corruption and sedition, Reinhardt could only watch as the cause he had dedicated his life to defending surrendered in disgrace. Though Overwatch was eventually disbanded, Reinhardt was not content to sit idly by while the world fell to disorder. Once again donning his Crusader armour, he vowed to fight for justice across Europe like a knight of old, defending the innocent and winning hearts and minds with the promise of better days to come. He was joined on this mission by his squire, Brigitte Lindholm, daughter of Reinhardt’s close friend, Torbjörn. After one particularly close call with a local gang calling themselves the Dragons, Brigitte took up her own mace to fight by her mentor’s side.
The old knight visited Eichenwalde after Winston triggered the Overwatch Recall. Brigitte urged him to consider the request carefully, reminding Reinhardt of how leadership had forced him out and pleading to him that, particularly given his advanced age, he had given Overwatch enough. Reinhardt was undeterred. He was called to duty, and a Crusader must always answer the call.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Reinhardt Wilhelm
Origin: Overwatch
Gender: Male
Age: 61
Classification: Human, Overwatch Agent, Former Crusader
Powers and Abilities: 
*Superhuman Physical Characteristics
*Weapon Mastery (Expert Hammer Wielder)
*Fire Manipulation (via Fire Strike)Overwatch 1 Gameplay
*Forcefield Creation (via Barrier Field)
*Shockwave Creation (via Earthshatter)
Attack Potency: Large Building level (Portrayed as physically superior to the likes of Tracer, Torbjörn, Mercy, Jack Morrison, Ana, Gabriel Reyes Bastion, Brigitte, Mei, and Lúcio.Overwatch 2: InvasionUprisingGenesis – Part 2: Innocence Oneshot numerous Nulltroopers with a hammer strike.Zero Hour Casually oneshot dozens of Bastion units with his charge and hammer strikes and physically pushed back an OR-14Honor and Glory, and can fight and destroy OR-14-NS units, which are stronger than normal OR-14s.Uprising Comparable to Balderich, who can destroy Bastion and OR-14 units while grievously injured and one-shot multiple Bastion units with a single Fire Strike.The Last Bastion Comparable to WinstonOverwatch: Storm Rising)
Speed: Subsonic Movement Speed (Able to move this fast), higher with Charge (Temporarily amplifies his speed to move this fast), Hypersonic+ Reactions and Combat Speed (Can keep up with the likes of Brigitte and spars with her daily,STORY UPDATE: BRIGITTE Q&A Portrayed as comparable to Winston, Torbjörn, Mercy, Jack Morrison, Gabriel Reyes, Ana, Bastion, and Mei)
Lifting Strength: Class M (Swings his hammer with this much force and should be comparable to Balderich, who can dual wield the same hammers while grievously wounded. Casually lifted and threw a Bastion unit with one hand)
Striking Strength: Large Building level (Able to oneshot Bastion units with his physical strikes)
Durability: Large Building level (Able to withstand full body charging into Bastion units hard enough to one-shot them as well as withstand gunfire from a group of Bastions and should be comparable to Balderich who can do the same. Was undamaged by being directly hit with a rocket launcher.Dragon Slayer Casually fell at terminal velocity directly onto one arm and through multiple Nulltroopers with no damage), higher with Barrier Shield (Reinhardt's shield is designed to be significantly more durable than himself, able to withstand concentrated gunfire from groups of Assault Configuration Bastion units and OR-14s)
Stamina: Superhuman (Reinhardt, despite his old age, is a frontline warrior who's never even breathed heavily on-screen, and fought tirelessly throughout the Omnic Crisis, through the London Uprising, through an entire gang, and through at least three separate Null Sector attacks all but back to back)
Range: Extended Melee Range; Tens of Meters with Fire Strike
Standard Equipment: Crusader Armor, Rocket Hammer
Intelligence:
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Weaknesses: Reinhardt is overconfident(although this has very much so ebbed with age) and often forgets to act his age and thus overexerts himself, leading to cramping and damage to his armour when he isn't careful.Overwatch 1 interactions If enough damage is done to his barrier, it will break and will take time to recharge.Overwatch Gameplay
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
*Rocket Hammer: A massive, heavy hammer that utilizes rockets to give it extra momentum. An exemplary melee weapon, it can deal punishing damage in a wide arc with every swing.
*Barrier Field: Reinhardt projects a broad, forward-facing energy shield, which can absorb substantial damage before it is destroyed. Though Reinhardt can protect himself and his companions behind the shield, he cannot attack while sustaining it. It rapidly recharges when not in use.
*Charge: Reinhardt uses his rocket boosters to propel himself forward. He gains significant speed but loses most of his ability to turn. Reinhardt will stop his charge after a while or when he collides with a solid surface, whichever comes first. The first enemy Reinhardt collides with during his charge will become "pinned" to Reinhardt, and will be dealt heavy damage if Reinhardt then impacts a solid surface. All other enemies will be knocked away from him. In "Honor and Glory" he demonstrates full control of his movement while using Charge.
*Fire Strike: By whipping his Rocket Hammer forward, Reinhardt slings a flaming projectile which pierces and damages any enemies it touches. This projectile passes through enemies and barriers, meaning that a single projectile can hit multiple opponents. It stops upon impacting a solid surface.
*Earthshatter: Reinhardt forcefully slams his rocket hammer into the ground, knocking down and damaging all enemies in front of him.
==Gallery==
Overwatch Animated Short - “Honor and Glory”
Reinhardt Ability Overview - Overwatch
==Notable Matchups==
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