Torbjørn

Torbjörn is a fictional character in Blizzard Entertainment’s team-based shooter Overwatch. He is a Swedish engineer and weapons designer, known for his defensive playstyle that centers on fortifications and automated defenses.

In gameplay terms, Torbjörn is classified as a defense hero whose kit revolves around area denial and turret-based control. He uses a Rivet Gun as his primary weapon and can construct a deployable turret that automatically targets and fires at enemies. A Forge Hammer allows him to upgrade the turret and repair equipment, enhancing his fortifications during a match. His abilities include Deploy Turret, which places the turret at a chosen location, and an ultimate ability called Molten Core, which temporarily enhances his combat capabilities and increases the effectiveness of his turret and weapons.

Across the Overwatch and Overwatch 2 eras, Torbjörn has been developed with balance changes and reworks to fit evolving game mechanics and metas. He remains defined by engineering prowess and a focus on defense, relying on turret placement and upgrade timing to influence battlefield control. The character’s design emphasizes engineering, with a visual and thematic emphasis on metalwork, construction, and reliability.

Torbjörn’s role within the game extends to strategic positioning and resource management, as players must choose when and where to deploy the turret and how to time upgrades to maximize effectiveness. His presence adds a distinct dynamic to team compositions, balancing offensive advances with predictable fortifications that can alter combat flow.