Zenyatta
Tekhartha "Zenyatta" Zenyatta is a Support class hero in Overwatch.
Abilities[edit]
Orb of Destruction
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Ability: Weapon
Affects: Enemies
Zenyatta projects his destructive energy orbs either individually, or in a rapid-fire volley after a few seconds spent gathering power.
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LM/RM
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Orb of Harmony
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Ability: Cooldown
Affects: Allies
Zenyatta casts an orb over the shoulder of a targeted ally. So long as Zenyatta remains alive, the orb slowly restores health to his ally. Only one ally can receive the orb's benefit at a time. Once target is out of the line of sight of Zenyatta for 3 seconds, the orb is returned.
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Shift
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Orb of Discord
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Ability: Cooldown
Affects: Enemies
Attaching the orb of discord to an opponent amplifies the amount of damage they receive for as long as Zenyatta lives. Only one opponent can suffer the orb's effects at a time. Once target is out of the line of sight of Zenyatta for 3 seconds, the orb is returned.
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E
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Transcendence
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Ability: Ultimate
Affects: Self,Allies
Zenyatta enters a state of heightened existence for a short period of time. While transcendent, Zenyatta cannot cast abilities or his weapon (existing harmony and discord orbs will stay active as long as the target is in the line of sight of Zenyatta), but is immune to damage, increases his own movement speed, and automatically restores his health and that of nearby allies. Zenyatta is still affected by crowd control that affects movement like Roadhog's chain hook or Brigitte's whip shot.
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Q
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Lore[edit]
Years ago, following the Omnic Crisis, a group of outcast omnic robots, known as the Shambali monks, abandoned their preprogrammed lives to establish a communal monastery deep in the Himalayas. After many years of meditation on the nature of existence, they came to the belief that they were more than artificial intelligences and that, like humans, they possessed the essence of a soul.
Recognizing the spiritual equality they held with humans, the monks, led by their leader, Tekhartha Mondatta, sought to heal the wounds caused by the Omnic Crisis a generation earlier and bring humans and robots back into societal harmony. Their message was embraced by millions around the world, and they became global celebrities.
Zenyatta was one such lost soul who embraced their message after meeting the monk Ramattra at a protest for omnic equality. Ramattra saw in him great spiritual potential, and the two became as brothers.
After some time at the Shambali Monastery in Nepal, Zenyatta was able to help his own student find peace: the ex-Overwatch agent, Genji Shimada. Genji sought healing from many wounds he’d suffered, beginning with the horrific duel he’d fought with his brother, through his questionable missions in Blackwatch, to the fall of Overwatch. In time, Zenyatta helped his student see both his trials and his cybernetic form as a unique strength.
But after Genji left his tutelage, Zenyatta began to see the limits of the Shambali path. He believed that the way to repair the problems between humans and omnics was not through dogmatic teaching but through interpersonal connection and engagement.
Ultimately, Zenyatta followed his own path. He chose to leave the monastery and wander the world, helping those he met to overcome their personal struggles and find inner peace.
One of these chance encounters came in Suravasa, after a statue of Aurora, a figure at the center of Shambali teachings, was destroyed due to the aggressive construction efforts of the Vishkar Corporation. Zenyatta met with Satya Vaswani—Symmetra—whom the company had dispatched to fix the issue, sharing Aurora’s story and opening her eyes to the beauty of imperfection. Little did Satya know that Zenyatta had come to the temple in Suravasa to mourn and meditate on the loss of his master, Tekhartha Mondatta, who had been assassinated in King’s Row. Her gift to the people of the temple meant a great deal to him and to all the pilgrims there.
Zenyatta continues to forge connections and impart knowledge worldwide, and when necessary, he will fight to protect the innocent, be they omnic or human.
Trivia[edit]
- Voiced by Feodor Chin
Version History[edit]
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Version | Release Date | Balance Changes |
October 31, 2023 Patch | October 31, 2023 |
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July 11, 2023 Patch | July 11, 2023 |
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February 7, 2023 Patch | February 7, 2023 |
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July 14, 2022 Patch | July 14, 2022 |
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May 5, 2022 Patch | May 5, 2022 |
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August 13, 2020 Patch | August 13, 2020 |
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May 19, 2020 Patch | May 19, 2020 |
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Patch 1.34 | March 19, 2019 |
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Patch 1.22 | April 10, 2018 |
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Patch 1.9 | March 21, 2017 |
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Patch 1.3 | September 1, 2016 |
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Patch 1.1 | July 19, 2016 |
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