Overwatch 2: Best Reinhardt Stadium Builds

Overwatch 2’s Stadium gameplay mode was released at the beginning of Season 16, bringing a fast-paced option to the screen for players to enjoy. Across a series of mini-rounds, players will lock in one hero and be restricted from counter-swapping, then compete to raise cash credits that they can use to purchase new Powers and Items in the ing rounds.

There are many different Powers for each hero and a series of different Items that can be used to enhance them. From weapon power builds to buffing abilities or increasing your survivability, there are many different routes that can be taken in Overwatch Stadium. For this reason, working out which build functions the best can be a bit confusing. To help you get started when it comes to playing Reinhardt in Stadium’s Tank role, some of the best builds have been explained in the guide below.

Overwatch Stadium: Best Reinhardt Builds, Explained

In Overwatch Stadium, Reinhardt is one of the five initial Tank characters to make the cut on the roster. He has a variety of different Powers to choose from, as well as some very unique Hero Items that enable him to turn his shield into an Amplification Matrix, fly while charging, send lava from his Fire Strikes, inflict burning on his Hammer swings, and so much more. To help you get started with utilizing Reinhardt builds in Stadium mode, some solid loadouts and notable items have been explained below.

Best Fire Strike Reinhardt Build

Fire Strike Reinhardt Build — Powers

Round 1: Magma Strike — If Fire Strike is cast twice within two seconds, the second strike leaves a trail of lava that Burns enemies for 50% of Fire Strike damage.

Round 3: Feeling the Burn — Every third Rocket Hammer swing applies Burn, dealing 30% Rocket Hammer damage over two seconds.

Round 5: Impact Burst — Fire Strike triggers an explosion the first time it hits an enemy, dealing 20% of its damage in a three meter radius.

Round 7: Smashing! — When you deal damage with Rocket Hammer, gain 5% Move Speed and 4% Weapon Lifesteal for three seconds, stacking up to five times.

Fire Strike Reinhardt Build — Early Game Items (Round 1-2)

(WPN) Weapon Grease — +5% attack speed.
(ABL) Power Playbook — +10 ability power.
(WPN) Plasma Converter — +10% weapon Lifesteal.
(ABL) Chimera’s Maw — +10% ability power; +50% Fire Strike radius.
(WPN) Aftermarket Firing Pin — +5% weapon power; +5% move speed.
(WPN) Stockpile — +5% attack speed; +25% max ammo.

Fire Strike Reinhardt Build — Mid-Game Items (Round 3-5)

(ABL) Chimera’s Maw — +10% ability power; +50% Fire Strike radius.
(ABL) Rocket Strike — +20% ability power; +50% Fire Strike projectile speed.
(WPN) Booster Jets — +20% attack speed; when you use an ability, gain +20% move speed for two seconds.
(ABL) Wrist Wraps — +5% ability power; +10% attack speed.
(ABL) Champion’s Kit — +40% ability power.
(ABL) Plan-Z — +10% weapon power; gain 3% attack speed for every 100 missing HP, up to 30%.
(SURV) Phantasmic Flux — +10% weapon power; +10% ability power; +15% weapon Lifesteal; +15% ability Lifesteal; while at full HP, Lifesteal grants up to 100 Overhealth.

Fire Strike Reinhardt Build — Late Game Items (Round 6-7)

(ABL) Liquid Nitrogen — +25 HP; +10% ability power; dealing ability damage slows the target’s move speed by 20% for three seconds.
(ABL) Catalytic Crystal — +15% ability power; ability damage and healing grants +20% Ult. Charge.
(ABL) Champion’s Kit — +40% ability power.
(ABL) Plan-Z — +10% weapon power; gain 3% attack speed for every 100 missing HP, up to 30%.
(SURV) Phantasmic Flux — +10% weapon power; +10% ability power; +15% weapon Lifesteal; +15% ability Lifesteal; while at full HP, Lifesteal grants up to 100 Overhealth.
(WPN) Technoleech — +5% weapon power; +10% weapon Lifesteal.

Best Lifesteal Brawl Reinhardt Build In Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode

Lifesteal Brawl Reinhardt Build — Powers

Round 1: Smashing! — When you deal damage with Rocket Hammer, gain 2% Move Speed and 4% Weapon Lifesteal for three seconds, stacking up to five times.

Round 3: Feeling the Burn — Every third Rocket Hammer swing applies Burn, dealing 30% Rocket Hammer damage over two seconds.

Round 5: Wilhelmwagen — While Barrier Field is deployed, you heal for 15% of the damage it mitigates and gain 30% Move Speed.

Round 7: To Me, My Friends! — While Barrier Field is active, allies within five meters are healed equal to 3% of your max Life every second.

Lifesteal Brawl Reinhardt Build — Early Game Items (Round 1-2)

(WPN) Weapon Grease — +5% attack speed.
(WPN) Plasma Converter — +10% weapon lifesteal.
(SURV) First Aid Kit — +25 Shields; reduce the time before your HP starts regenerating by 33%.
(WPN) Advanced Nanobiotics — +15% weapon power.
(WPN) Shieldbuster — +5% weapon power; after dealing damage to Shields or Armor, gain +15% attack speed for one second.
(SURV) Crusader Hydraulics — +25 Armor; while you have Armor, take 10% reduced damage.
(SURV) Cushioned Padding — +25 Shields; -40% negative effect duration; when affected by Stun, Sleep, or Hinder, restore 10% of your max HP over three seconds.
(WPN) Aftermarket Firing Pin — +5% weapon power; +5% move speed

Lifesteal Brawl Reinhardt Build — Mid-Game Items (Round 3-5)

(SURV) Crusader Hydraulics — +25 Armor; while you have Armor, take 10% reduced damage.
(SURV) Cushioned Padding — +25 Shields; -40% negative effect duration; when affected by Stun, Sleep, or Hinder, restore 10% of your max HP over three seconds.
(WPN) Aftermarket Firing Pin — +5% weapon power; +5% move speed
(SURV) Reinforced Titanium — +25 Shields; while you have Shields, take 15% reduced ability damage.
(SURV) Gloomgauntlet — +50 Armor; +15% melee damage; melee damage grants +10% move speed and restores 5% of max HP over two seconds.
(WPN) Technoleech — +5% weapon power; +10% weapon Lifesteal.

Lifesteal Brawl Reinhardt Build — Late Game Items (Round 6-7)

(SURV) Phantasmic Flux — +10% weapon power; +10% ability power; +15% weapon Lifesteal; +15% ability Lifesteal; while at full HP, Lifesteal grants up to 100 Overhealth.
(SURV) Nebula Conduit — +50 HP; +10% weapon power; prevent 15% of incoming damage and instead take that prevented damage over three seconds.
(WPN) Booster Jets — +20% attack speed; when you use an ability, gain +20% move speed for two seconds.
(SURV) Ogundimu Reduction Field — +50 Armor; when you take damage, gain 0.5% damage reduction for one second, stacking up to 20 times.
(SURV) Rustung Von Wilheim — +15% HP; +15% Armor; +15% Shields; while below 30% HP, gain 10% damage reduction.