Overwatch – Does Reinhardt’s Shield Block All Abilities?

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Reinhardt's main strength is his shielding abilities and the protection he provides for his team, but Are there any abilities that cannot be blocked by Reinhardt's barrier field?

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The Barrier does NOT block the following:

  • Melee attacks. Reinhardt and his shield will both take full damage from a single melee attack.
  • Sombra's EMP will destroy his shield, and hack everything that was behind it.
  • Orisa's halt ability will pass through it, however it will not suck his allies from behind a barrier if it detonates on the other side.
  • Some channeled weapons, including: Winston's Tesla Cannon, but Symmetra's Photon Projector beam will be blocked.
  • Reinhardt's Fire Strike and Symmetra's Photon Orbs.
  • Hanzo's Dragonstrike
  • Junkrat's Rip Tire

Fire Strike and Photon Orbs can actually pass through and damage everything in its path, including Reinhardt, his barrier and anyone else behind Reinhardt.

Do also note that Reinhardt's shield does not block ally projectiles. This means you should combo with a Bastion or any other front line assault that will make best use of your shield.

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