Mercy

Overview

Mercy is a Support class hero in Overwatch, a combat medic who is able to fly to heal allies in need, or provide them with a power boost to deal more damage. She is one of the most mobile characters in the game and the only hero with the powerful ability to revive teammates from the dead.

Weapons

Caduceus Staff

A healing tool designed by Angela, allowing her to lock on to an ally to heal them, or boost their damage.

Caduceus Blaster

Angela's automatic weapon that deals a surprising amount of damage.

Abilities

Guardian Angel

Enhanced mobility is Mercy's key to survival. Guardian Angel allows her to fly to any teammate in sight within 30 meters.

Resurrect

Returns any fallen teammate back to life, completely restoring all health.

Angelic Descent

When falling, Mercy can reduce her descending speed to a gradual float.

Valkyrie (Ultimate)

Mercy's ultimate ability grants her the ability to fly. During this time all of her abilities are enhanced.

Regeneration (passive)

Mercy automatically heals herself over time - provided she is not taking any damage.

Story

Dr. Angela Ziegler is a brilliant scientist and a strong advocator for peace. She has designed cutting edge technology, some of which allow to keep her youthful appearance and slow her aging. She's responsible for nanobiology, an extremely advanced method of treating injuries and diseases, which is what caught the attention of Overwatch. She designed her own outfit to battle on the front lines: the Valkyrie suit.

Uprising

Mercy participated to stop the King's Row Uprising, despite their superiors forbidding it. She worked with Reinhardt, Torbjörn, and Tracer, and they quelled the uprising.