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Do you want to know how to counter Cassidy in Overwatch 2? Overwatch 2 is an online team-based shooting game, and it is the sequel to the popular 2016 title, Overwatch. Cassidy is a powerful opponent in Overwatch 2 and can be difficult to defeat if you don’t have the right strategies. Understanding his abilities and play style is critical to countering Cassidy. This guide will tell you how to counter Cassidy in Overwatch 2.
Who is Cassidy in Overwatch 2?
Cassidy, also known as Jesse McCree, is a Damage hero in Overwatch. Originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, Cassidy has led a wild life as a factory worker, farmhand, and criminal before settling down as an agent of Overwatch. Known for his expertise with a six-shooter and relentless determination to fight the good fight, Cassidy has earned the reputation of being a skilled bounty hunter and mercenary.
Cassidy has four abilities, Peacekeeper as his primary weapon, Combat Roll, Magnetic Grenade, and Deadeye.
- Peacekeeper: Cassidy’s six-shooter deals 21 to 70 damage per shot with pinpoint accuracy up to 40 meters away – a deadly combination that makes him a formidable threat in battle.
- Combat Roll: His signature move is the Combat Roll, which allows him to dive in the direction he’s moving and reload his Peacekeeper simultaneously. This life-saving ability reduces damage taken by 50%, increases his movement speed by 15 meters per second for 0.4 seconds, then cools down for 6 seconds before being available for use again.
- Magnetic Grenade: This arcing projectile deals 131 total damage, with 65 direct and 65 splash damage, traveling at 20 meters per second for a maximum range of 10 meters (chasing up to 13 meters).
- Deadeye: Cassidy’s ultimate ability is Deadeye. It allows him to grapple enemies into his sights and shoot them with deadly efficiency. In this mode, Cassidy gets 130 damage-per-second for the first two seconds of the movement, followed by 260 damage-per-second for the remaining duration.
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How to Counter Cassidy in Overwatch 2?
The best heroes to counter Cassidy are Orisa, Soldier, Tracer, and Moira.
- Orisa: Cassidy lacks mobility. So Even Orisa is weak when the character dies to pass on her support role, she can easily block Cassidy’s shots with Orissas’ Tankinees and Key point Defense.
- Solider: Cassidy can auto-lock up and unload his Peacekeeper in one shot. But it works only up to ten meters. Play soldier outside that range and use his powerful pulse fire. You can use the Helix to impulse heavy damages.
- Tracer: Tracer can throw pulse bombs from a distance causing colossal damage. With her mobility and speed, she can outmaneuver Cassidy easily.
- Moira: Moira has the long-range beam that has her teammates and damages enemies. She can also heal herself and her allies with a fast-moving orb. Her Fade ability can be used to get away from Cassidy’s Deadeye, giving her the upper hand in a fight.
Using these tactics and strategies, you can successfully counter Cassidy in Overwatch 2. Always think on your feet and assess the situation before taking action. Remember that Cassidy is a powerful opponent, so always be on your guard and don’t let him get the upper hand. With patience and practice, you can become a master at defeating Cassidy. Good luck!
Also, Overwatch 2 is now available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Sources: RauKnows Overwatch, Overwatch Fandom
