Heroes of the Storm reached its version 2.0, and with it new characters such as Genji, D.Va, Malthael, Kel'Thuzad, and Ana have appeared. The last hero to enter the fray was Junkrat, directly from Overwatch. After Tracer, Genji, and Ana, the insane one-legged bomber is ready to blow up everyone in the Nexus. In this guide we will explain how to best use it.
Build Disruptive Mine
| Level at which to learn the Talent | Name of the Talent | Description of the Talent |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Intercontinental travel | Increase the distance covered by Grenade Launcher. |
| Level 4 | Cool shots | Mission: Increases the damage and knockback effect of Blast Mine. |
| Level 7 | Fast progress | Increases movement speed while reloading Grenade Launcher. |
| Level 10 | Missile Race | Junkrat throws himself into the air, damaging enemies upon landing. |
| Level 13 | Pantano | Crushing Mine slows enemies. |
| Level 16 | Rain of Grenades | Enlarge the area covered by the Grenade Launcher. |
| Level 20 | Boom, Baby! | Hitting Heroes reduces the cooldown of Blast Mine. |
The build Disruptive Mine it is extremely strong for setting big plays for both engaging and disengaging enemy teams. Once you get it Pantano and have completed the Mission of Cool shots, Disruptive Mine can easily separate entire enemy teams. This will usually leave one or two enemies alone and helpless against their team's entire focus. The increased range and slow effect of Blast Mine can also be useful in saving Junkrat and his companions from enemies trying to attack them. The top-up reduction offered by Boom, Baby at level 20, it allows Junkrat to drop a hell of a shattering mine, provided he is able to hit enemies as desired.
Build Grenade Launcher
| Level at which to learn the Talent | Name of the Talent | Description of the Talent |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Intercontinental travel | Increase the distance covered by Grenade Launcher. |
| Level 4 | Explosive Passion | Mission: Increase the damage of Grenade Launcher. |
| Level 7 | Fast progress | Increases movement speed while reloading Grenade Launcher. |
| Level 10 | Missile Race | Junkrat throws himself into the air, damaging enemies upon landing. |
| Level 13 | Mina Bumper | Increases Crushing Mina's knockback effect on Junkrat. |
| Level 16 | Grenades Everywhere | Hitting Heroes reduces the cooldown of Grenade Launcher. |
| Level 20 | Cannon ball | Enhance the explosions of Basic Attacks and Grenade Launcher. |
The build Launchers boosts Junkrat's ability to deal heavy damage from a distance. Intercontinental travel help Junkrat hit enemies in the rear and check for hidden enemies at the same time. Explosive Passion boosts the damage of the Grenade Launcher over time, making it more fearsome towards the end of the game, while Grenades Everywhere helps to use the skill more often. Be Fast progress and Mina Bumper allow Junkrat to be able to escape or have a kiting tool.
Build Tagliola
| Level at which to learn the Talent | Name of the Talent | Description of the Talent |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Bouncy Grenades | Increases the damage of Grenade Launcher grenades after they hit an obstacle. |
| Level 4 | Trap for Heroes | Mission: Increase the number of leghold traps. |
| Level 7 | Heavy Steel | Increases Tagliola's range and damage. |
| Level 10 | Missile Race | Junkrat throws himself into the air, damaging enemies upon landing. |
| Level 13 | Self-propelled cutter | Tagliola moves towards the heroes. |
| Level 16 | Rain of Grenades | Enlarge the area covered by the Grenade Launcher. |
| Level 20 | Express Route | Reduces the cooldown of Missile Rush. |
The build Tagliola focuses on using the Tagliola to zone enemies and try to take advantage of the terrain. Trap for Heroes is a key talent for this build, as it triples the legholds Junkrat can have active at the same time. Heavy Steel, put in combination with Self-propelled cutter greatly increases the offensive value of traps and can completely prevent enemies from accessing certain areas. Once the enemies are trapped, Junkrat can use Rain of Grenades powered by Bouncy Grenades to deal heavy damage.
Synergies
- ETC
- Muradin
- Uther
- Malfurion
Junkrat's poor health requires a strong frontline with which he can protect himself. The best companions for Junkrat are therefore tanks that possess control effects. A shielding support is also great for Junkrat who doesn't possess any form of self defense.
Counter
- Illidan
- Sonya
- Zeratul
- Tyrael
Junkrat it is countered by enemies with high mobility that can easily enter the rear. Without the Bursting Mine, Junkrat has no way to escape quickly, and therefore is particularly weak against enemies who possess abilities that can continually reach him. Furthermore, all of Junkrat's abilities are skillshots, so it's very difficult for him to hit high-mobility heroes.
Other Useful Guides:
- Guide to the Build Retrorazzi by D.VA
- D.VA's Defensive Matrix Build Guide
- Guide to Synergies and Counters of D.VA
- Guide to Kel'thuzad
- Guide to Ana
