Genji · Ranged Assassin
Balanced talents
BalancedAdvancedData-drivenPatch 2.57.0.98304
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When to use it
At each level, the talent that serves more than one plan. A safe default when you don't know the enemy team yet. Built by reading the talent texts; Blizzard publishes no pick rates.
Map job
Battlegrounds change every match, so this is its job on any of them.
- Solo laneHolds a lane alone and wins it.
Double soakMainSoaks experience in a lane, usually alongside a teammate, and clears waves fast.- RotatePriority 2Rotates between lanes to create kills and pressure.
- Mercenary campsTakes mercenary camps when it is safe.
- With the teamStays with the team for fights and objectives.
Talents by level
Swift as the WindHitting an enemy Hero with Swift Strike increases Genji's Movement Speed by 40% for 3 seconds.E
Agile DismountWhile mounted the range of Cyber Agility is increased by 70%, its cooldown is reduced by 14 seconds, and it Slows enemy Heroes in its landing area by 25% for 2 seconds.Trait
PathfinderJumping over terrain with Cyber Agility increases Movement Speed by 30%, and grants Stealth, for 6 seconds. Passive: Genji's Heroic Ability heals him for 10% of the damage dealt to enemy Heroes, increasing up to 30% the lower Genji's Health is.Trait
- 1Fits more than one plan at level 1: survivability and damage.
- 4Upgrades Deflect for more damage.
- 7Upgrades Deflect for more damage.
- 10Heroic ability focused on damage.
- 13Upgrades Swift Strike for more utility.
- 16Upgrades Swift Strike for more damage.
- 20Quest talent: it only pays off if you complete it early, so commit to it.