Brigitte Abilities and Strategy (2024)

Table of Contents

• +Introduction
  • 1. Overview of Brigitte
  • 2. Brigitte's Strengths
  • 3. Brigitte's Weaknesses
  • 4. Brigitte Synergies
  • 5. Brigitte Counters
  • 6. Brigitte Is Strong Against
  • 7. Brigitte TL;DR Tips
  • 8. Reading Further for Brigitte
  • 9. Changelog
• ×Abilities and Strategy
  • 1. Brigitte TL;DR Tips
  • 2. Brigitte's Abilities
    • 2.1. Inspire
    • 2.2. Rocket Flail
    • 2.3. Whip Shot
    • 2.4. Repair Pack
    • 2.5. Barrier Shield
    • 2.6. Shield Bash
    • 2.7. Rally
  • 3. Changelog
• +Playstyle
  • 1. Introduction to Brigitte
  • 2. Offensive Combos for Brigitte
  • 3. Crowd Control for Brigitte
  • 4. Defensive Maneuvers for Brigitte
  • 5. Ultimate Usage for Brigitte
• +Synergies and Matchups
  • 1. Synergies for Brigitte
  • 2. Brigitte Counters
  • 3. Brigitte Is Strong Against
• +Maps
  • 1. Best Maps for Brigitte
    • 1.1. Brigitte on Temple of Anubis
    • 1.2. Brigitte on Hanamura
  • 2. Worst Map for Brigitte
    • 2.1. Brigitte on Watchpoint: Gibraltar

On this page, you will find a detailed overview of the abilitiesthat Brigitte has access to. We also explain how to bestuse these abilities.

The other pages of our Brigitte guide can be accessedfrom the table of contents on the right.

• It is fun to use Rocket Flail like you are Reinhardt, but your true potential lies in healing your team with Inspire and looking for opportunities to Crowd Control opponents.
• Use Shield Bash to: cross gaps, jump in front of allies who need cover, and to duel enemies.
• Never use Rally when a powerful enemy ultimate is already in use. Rally takes time to assist allies, so it should be used proactively instead of reactively.
• If under fire, use Barrier Shield to hide while Inspire heals you over time. If you are close to death and Inspire is not trigged, try to Shield Bash an enemy, trigger Inspire by using Rocket Flail, then hide behind Barrier Shield.

Brigitte's Inspire is a Self-Sustain andArea of Effect (AoE) heal triggered by damagedone by Brigitte's Rocket Flail. Her primary attack, Rocket Flail, andher highest damage-dealing ability Whip Shot both trigger Inspire'seffects. Inspire is the only ability in the game that heals ally heroes, asopposed to healing oneself, by dealing damage.

Inspire is one of the strongest AoE healing abilities in the Overwatchuniverse alongside Moira's Biotic Grasp (LMB) and Lúcio's Crossfade boosted by Amp It Up. Inspire heals Brigitte and alliesfor 80 health over 5 seconds (or 16 health a second), but allies must be within20 meters of Brigitte's position to receive the benefits of Inspire. It isimportant to note that Inspire only heals allies who are are inLine of Sight of Brigitte when Inspire istriggered. After an ally receives Inspire, the healing persists even whenBrigitte is no longer in line of sight. Also, full health heroes who obtain anInspire stack can be healed if they receive damage within the five second healtime.

The mechanics of Inspire are a little tricky to comprehend. Inspire is apassive ability, so Brigitte automatically uses Inspire when she strikes anenemy with Whip Shot or her Rocket Flail. Once Inspire is used, it is put on ahidden Cooldown for 1.5 seconds. If Brigitte strikes anenemy with Rocket Flail or Whip Shot immediately after the 1.5 seconds are up,the second inspire will take over the first Inspire. This in turn will resultin 80 healing over 5 seconds as long as Brigitte is in the fray.

It is vital to note that, currently, Inspire has a weird relationship withmulti-level buildings. Since allies must be in line of sight to receiveInspire, obstacles can get in the way. However, multi-level buildings cannegate Inspire's reach even though allies appear to be in line of sight.As can be seen in the following clip, Brigitte must position herself right onthe edge of an upper-story pathway to hit her her allies with Inspire'seffects.

Brigitte's Rocket Flail is very similar to Reinhardt's Rocket Hammer as they are both extended melee attacks. However, thereare a few key differences between Rocket Flail and Rocket Hammer. Rocket Flailhas a farther reach (5 meters) than Rocket Hammer, which means Brigitte doesnot have to stand close to her target to deal damage. Speaking of damage,Brigitte's flail only deals 35, less than half of Rocket Hammer's 75damage. The execution of the attacks are almost identical, as both weaponssweep in front of the player in a short arc, the first attack sweeping fromright to left, and every attack after that alternating left to right and rightto left. To deal effective damage with Brigitte, it is important that playerslearn the flail's travel patterns as Brigitte'sPoint of View has an affect on its arc.

The main difference between Reinhardt's Rocket Hammer and Brigitte's RocketFlail is the flail's ability to trigger Brigitte's Inspire ability.Due to Inspire, the flail contains healing properties which gives BrigitteSelf-Sustain and casts an Area of Effect heal which affectsteammates within a 20 meter radius, healing all allies for 80 health overfive seconds.

Brigitte's Whip Shot is her only other damage-dealing ability asidefrom Rocket Flail. When used, Brigitte whips her flail, sending it upto 20 meters away from her in whichever direction she is currently looking,much like Roadhog's Chain Hook. If Brigitte manages to strike anenemy, her flail will deal 70 damage while simultaneously (if not on cooldown)triggering Inspire at Brigitte's location. Once Brigitte strikes anenemy or wall, the flail will then return her. The ability has a four secondCooldown from whenever Brigitte receives her flail.

The flail is blocked by all shields, and Inspire will not be triggered ifher Whip Shot does not deal damage. The shot moves quickly but in order to landa hit on a target at near maximum range, Brigitte will need to place it infront of the target.

While Whip shot is a good source of damage, its real power lies in itsability to displace enemies from their positions. When an enemy is struck byWhip Shot, he or she will be "booped" from their place on the map in a mannersimilar to the Crowd Control capabilities ofLúcio's Sound Wave. When the flail makes contact, it pushes itstarget in a direct path from point of impact about 8 meters away. Therefore,Whip Shot can be used to send enemies into pits if they are not careful. Also,Whip Shot can be used to Peel for allies who need abreather from an assailant. It should be noted that if an enemy is killed byWhip Shot's displacement, the death of the enemy will trigger Inspire. Seevideo below.

Repair Pack is a straightforward instant-cast heal that targets anally from a distance. Repair Pack is the only long range ability that Brigittehas, but its super effective due to its high healing output and simpleutilization. Once cast, Brigitte automatically throws a Repair Pack to herally, healing the teammate for 150Regular Health.

If an ally is damaged for less than 150 health and Brigitte uses her RepairPack on them, any "overhealing" will add Armor to theirhealth total. A teammate can only be "over healed" for up to 75 armor, so ifBrigitte uses her Repair Pack on a full health ally, they will only receive 75armor. Any armor awarded to an ally will automatically dissipate after fiveseconds. Therefore, Repair Pack over healing is only helpful when the ally isin the middle of a fight. In fact, the best use of Repair Pack is when an allyis injured for 75 damage and still engaging the enemy. If an ally is injuredfor 75 damage, the Repair Pack will heal the ally to full health, and awardthe ally with 75 "over armor" to attack with. As a side note, if Repair Packis used on an ally who dies before the pack reaches them, the pack is lostand goes on cooldown. However, if an ally moves out of Brigitte'sLine of Sight before a Repair Pack reaches them,the ability is refunded.

The following videos show some of the intricacies of Repair Pack.

Barrier Shield is a personal protective barrier similar toReinhardt's Barrier Field, but much smaller in size. In fact,Barrier Shield only blocks incoming damage traveling directly at Brigitte. Hershield is so small that Pharah can use her Rocket Launcher'sSplash Damage to hurt Brigitte while she usesher shield. Adding to the shield's weaknesses, it only blocks up to 500 damage,a far cry from Barrier Field's 2000 health. When Brigitte puts away a damagedBarrier Shield, it begins to regain strength after two seconds at a rate of 75health per second. When Brigitte's Shield Barrier is destroyed, the shieldtakes 3 seconds to recombine, and then heals at a rate 75 health a second.

Despite its weaknesses, Barrier Shield is an extremely useful tool forBrigitte. The shield can help Brigitte protect herself againstFlankers, help her move in on aPoint, and protect allies who need a safe space in apinch.

The shield does have some impact issues in regards to blocking shots. Itcan appear that the shield is blocking damage, but the shots will actuallytravel through the shield. Therefore, Brigitte needs to make sure to standdirectly in front of allies to ensure their safety from enemy attacks. A videodisplaying this is shown below.

Shield Bash is an ability that is only available to Brigitte when sheis holding up her Barrier Shield. Therefore, Shield Bash cannot be usedwhen Brigitte's Shield Barrier is destroyed. Shield Bash is a movement abilitywhere Brigitte propels herself forwards shield-first. Brigitte can travel about6 meters using Shield Bash, allowing her to jump in front of allies to blockincoming damage.

If Brigitte strikes an enemy with Shield Bash, there are a number ofconsequences: the enemy will receive 50 damage, the enemy will be stunned for1 second, and the enemy will be launched about 3 meters from their position.Therefore, Shield Bash can be used to knock enemies into pits, to deal a lethalamount of damage, or to interrupt an enemy's channeled ability such asMcCree's Deadeye, Roadhog's Take A Breather and Whole Hog, and Moira's Coalescence. Brigitte can interrupther shield bash with her Whip Shot and Repair Pack abilities.The ability has a 6 second cooldown.

Shield Bash can also be used to cross various gaps in the Overwatch universe.When Brigitte jumps and uses Shield Bash in mid-air, Brigitte can crossoversmaller gaps. A video example can be found below.

It should be mentioned that Shield Bash has a strict line concerningits end distance. Players who use Shield Bash at the tip of its distance mayfeel like the hit box is inconsistent. An example can be seen below.

Rally is Brigitte's Ultimate. Rally does atwo things: first, it gives Brigitte better Mobility byincreasing her movement speed; second, it unleashes anArea of Effect buff that grants allies, includingBrigitte, Armor over time. For each secondwithin Rally's 8 meter range, an ally will receive 30 armor. Rally is able todish out 300 armor over 10 seconds, but allies, including Brigitte, are cappedat a maximum of 100 armor per person. If an ally is untouched by an enemy, heor she will gain their full armor capabilities in 5 seconds.

Due to Rally's armor cap, in order to get the most out of it, Brigitteshould use Rally when entering a fight with the enemy team. As allies areinjured in the fight, Brigitte is able to replenish their armor while herultimate is on. This makes Rally one of the best ultimates forPushing onto Points or getting throughdangerous Choke Points. On defense, Rally can beused to chase away Dive team attacks or ultimates likeSoldier: 76's Tactical Visor.

Rally has a number of limits aside from its 8 meter range. Rally, similar to Inspire, will not reach allies through walls. If an ally needs armor,they need to be within 8 meters of Brigitte and they need to be in Brigitte'sLine of Sight. Additionally, Rally only aidsheroes who are on the same plane as Brigitte. If Pharah orMercy are hovering above Brigitte, they will not receive Brigitte'sarmor. If Brigitte is above allies on another level, her team below will notreceive armor. Watch the following video for a demonstration.

About our Author

Mournflakes is a flex Grandmaster Overwatch player who boasts a career high SRrating of 4433. His favorite heroes are Roadhog, Soldier: 76, and Ana. He hasplayed Overwatch since its initial release, and has put over 700 hours intocompetitive play. When not writing guides, you can catch Mournflakes streamingon his Twitch channel.

• 10 Oct. 2018: Updated Barrier Shield's health from 600 to 500.
• 23 Mar. 2018: Updated Inspire section to reflect changes in patch 1.24.

+ show all entries- show only first 2 entries