Cassidy
A founding member of the notorious Deadlock Gang, Cassidy was eventually coerced into joining Blackwatch, Overwatch’s covert-ops division. He came to believe he could make amends for his past by righting the world’s injustices. But when Overwatch fell, Cassidy went underground, resurfacing later as a gunslinger for hire, fighting only for causes he believes are just.
- Tier
- D
- Win rate
- 47.1%
- Pick rate
- 19.9%
- Ban rate
- 5.5%
How to play Cassidy: abilities with their keys, perks, Stadium powers and how Cassidy does in competitive, from Blizzard's official stats.
BalancedUtilityAbilities
LMBPeacekeeperAccurate, powerful revolver. Wildly fire remaining rounds.
ShiftCombat Roll5sRoll in the direction you're moving to take reduced damage and reload.
QDeadeyeUltimateFace off against your enemies. Press Q to lock on, then Q or ABILITY 3 to fire.
Cassidy's perks and Stadium powers
Perks →During a match you unlock a minor perk and, later, a major perk: you pick one of the two each time.
Minor perk
Bang BangCassidy throws a second Flashbang that travels farther, but both Flashbangs deal 40% reduced damage.
Giddy UpCombat RollAfter using Combat Roll, Cassidy gains a 60% movement speed boost that decays over 1.5 seconds.Major perk
Rollin' Round-UpCombat RollCombat Roll also heals 15 health for each bullet reloaded.
Silver BulletPeacekeeperPeacekeeper's secondary fire is replaced with a piercing shot that inflicts bleeding. Combat Roll and Deadeye reset its cooldown.Stadium powers
12 powers to choose from; in Stadium you pick up to four over the match.
Peacekeeper
Quick DrawAfter using Combat Roll, Peacekeeper's next shot can auto-aim within 15m while under cooldown.
Silver BulletFan the Hammer is replaced with Ability: Fire a piercing Peacekeeper shot that deals 50 bonus damage over 2.5s. Cooldown is reset when using an ability or Gadget.
Buck WildDealing damage with Peacekeeper grants 1% Move Speed for 5s, stacking up to 15 times. At max stacks, gain 10% Damage Reduction.
Combat Roll
BullseyeFlashbang hits and Critical hits reduces Combat Roll's cooldown by 2s.
Think FlashtWhen you start a Combat Roll, leave a Flashbang behind. Flashbang's hinder duration is increased by 25%.
Barrel RollCombat Roll takes you 50% further and deals 65 damage to enemies.
Deadeye
Easy RiderEliminating an enemy recently damaged by Flashbang grants 20% Ultimate Charge. While using Deadeye, gain 100 Overhealth and 25% Move Speed.
It's Twelve O'Clock Somewhere...Deadeye eliminations grant 25% Ultimate Charge each. If you get no eliminations with Deadeye, refund 33% Ultimate Charge.
General
Gunslinger GritWhen you reload or restore ammo, heal 2.5% of your Life for every ammo restored.
Dead Man Walkin'Enemies below 30% Health have their heads marked. Marked heads are larger and Critical Hits on marked enemies have 50% Weapon Lifesteal.
Barrage Blastin'The first time you run out of Ammo while Fan the Hammer is active, immediately reload and continue firing at 60% reduced damage.
Hot PotatoFlashbang becomes magnetic and has 125% increased throw distance.
Cassidy builds
View all builds →From the guide «Cassidy guide»
One minor and one major perk, chosen by what each one's text adds to a damage hero. Blizzard doesn't publish how often each perk is picked, so this is a reading of the perks, not a pick rate.
Four of the 12 Stadium powers of Cassidy, chosen by what their text adds to a damage hero and spread over different abilities so no single one carries the build.
The other option of each perk level. Perks are chosen during the match, so switch to these when the enemy composition or the map asks for what they do.
Story
- Location
- Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA (formerly), Watchpoint: Gibraltar
- Birthday
- Jul 31
- Age
- 39
Blackwatch
Cassidy had already made a name for himself as a member of the notorious Deadlock Rebels Gang, when he and his associates were busted in an Overwatch sting operation. With his expert marksmanship and resourcefulness, he was given the choice between rotting in a maximum-security lockup and joining Blackwatch, Overwatch's covert ops division. He chose the latter. Although he was initially cynical, he came to believe that he could make amends for his past sins by righting the injustices of the world. Cassidy appreciated the flexibility afforded to the clandestine Blackwatch, unhindered by bureaucracy and red tape. But as Overwatch's influence waned, rogue elements within Blackwatch sought to bring down the organization and turn it to their own ends. After the destruction of Overwatch's Swiss HQ, Cassidy wanted no part of the infighting. He set off alone and went underground.
Post overwatch
He resurfaced several years later as a gunslinger for hire, fighting for causes he believed were just. But trouble has a way of finding old outlaws, and Cassidy’s list of enemies is long. He fought Talon while aboard a hypertrain in Texas and busted a heist by his former Deadlock Rebel allies in New Mexico. During the latter incursion, he freed Echo, the life’s work of his late friend, Dr. Mina Liao. After Cassidy received the call to rejoin Overwatch, a nostalgic run-in with Ana Amari had the gunslinger contemplating his future. Presented with growing security threats around the world and the possibilities afforded by a new team, Cassidy went on a mission to recruit heroes forged from various incursions around the globe. Reinforced with fresh faces, Cassidy and his new recruits are out in full force to strengthen Overwatch's presence worldwide.
Reign of talon
During a Talon operation at Grand Mesa, Cassidy was deployed to intercept unwelcome guests. There, he found himself face to face with his old companions: the Deadlock Gang. As Overwatch and Helix Securities recover from the attack, Cassidy faces misunderstandings between him and friends of the past. Time will tell whether his business with the gang is really finished.
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