Since its inception, Overwatch has positioned itself as an optimistic, science fiction-driven world. Although some characters have introduced an element of the fantastical–the addition of the magical Wuxing University being the most notable tonal shift–the team behind the hero shooter has always prioritized scientific explanations for its heroes incredible abilities. Its newest character, however, seems to venture further into fantasy than ever before.
Revealed during BlizzCon 2026’s opening ceremony, Doctrine is the next support hero coming to Overwatch. Oh and fun fact, he’s a vampire. With a staff that heals and speeds up teammates yet dishes out major damage to enemies, Doctrine is an extremely powerful hero with a high mechanical floor.
