Overwatch 2‘s new Support hero “Lifeweaver” has been debuted along with his powerful healing abilities in a gameplay trailer released today. Lifeweaver’s kit is focused around healing and bailing out his allies, but also includes disruptive abilities to allow players to effectively control zones.
Check out the Lifeweaver gameplay trailer below:
Niran Pruksamanee or “Lifeweaver” is a ranged healer from Thailand who employs his own regenerative “Biolight” invention to aid the sick he encounters on his travels. Biolight manifests in gameplay through Lifeweaver’s powerful abilities such as Healing Blossom, which is a projectile that can be launched at allies to heal them from afar. His Life Grip ability allows him to reposition allies at will while enclosing them in a protective bubble, and the Petal Platform ability can be used to lift up both allies and enemies above the fight should they step on the platform.
Though Lifeweaver is a healer, he is adequately equipped to deal a steady stream of damage with sustain through his Thorn Volley alternate primary fire and his self-healing Rejuvenating Dash. Further, his Tree of Life ultimate spawns a tree on the map that not only heals allies in a radius but can also be used to deny vision and barricade chokepoints. Should Lifeweaver happen to die, he can still provide value to his team through his Parting Gift passive, which drops a healing item that either team can pick up.
Lifeweaver will debut as Overwatch’s 37th hero with the beginning of Overwatch 2 Season 4 on April 11. A more detailed explanation of his abilities and unique strengths can be found here. Stay tuned here at MP1st for all upcoming Overwatch 2 news and announcements.