So You Want to Master Overwatch 2 Bastion? Here‘s My Pro Gamer‘s Guide to Obliterating with the Omnic War Machine

Hey there! I see you‘re interested in learning the intricate gameplay of my favorite hero, Bastion. As an Overwatch 2 content creator and semi-pro player since the very first beta, I‘ve racked up over 300 hours perfecting this omni‘s toolkit to unleash his epic damage potential.

Trust me, I know ALL Bastion‘s best tricks that‘ll have you mowing down foes with ease. Whether bunkering down to bombard approaching enemies, peppering distant targets in clever recon flanking spots, or surprise Configuration: Tank attacks, together we‘ll cover everything needed to excel with this turret-toting powerhouse.

Stick with me, and you‘ll have your own highlight reel of Bastion Team Kills in no time!

Understanding Bastion‘s Core Abilities

The key to success with any Overwatch hero lies in intuitively using your abilities. Let‘s review Bastion‘s toolkit:

Sentry Mode (Primary Fire)

• Fully-automatic rotary cannon
• 525 damage per second (one of HIGHEST DPS)
• High spread requires close ranges

Recon Mode (Secondary Fire)

• Automatic assault rifle
• 33 damage per shot
• Increased movement speed

Self-Repair (Ability 1)

• Restore 208 health per second
• Stationary use leaves you vulnerable

Reconfigure (Ability 2)

• Instantly swap between Sentry and Recon Modes
• 6 second cooldown between forms

Configuration: Tank (Ultimate)

• Drive 105mm artillery cannon
• 2000 max health (most in game)
• Explosive shells demolish groups

Now let‘s see how to apply this versatile kit for serious destruction!

Locking Down Key Locations with Sentry Mode

Bastion SHREDS when he can setup in a good spot. But remember – optimal sentry placement is a TEAM effort requiring coordination.

Based on my 300+ hours on Watchpoint Gibraltar alone, here are my top tips for map control:

Pounce Through Chokepoints

A "choke" packs enemies into narrow engagement zones. Station here as sentry Bastion, and hapless foes literally can‘t avoid confronting your firepower face first!

Favor these picthed fight focal points across all map modes:

• Capture Point Doorways
• Payload Paths
• Street Corridors

Fortify Along Enemy Approach Routes

Study spawn door locations to predict attacker movement routes. Track high traffic areas to then ambush with devastating sentry fire.

For example on Eichenwalde, the castle doors and bridge are practically shooting galleries once you realize troop flow patterns!

Spawn Door Pick Rate: 87%
Bridge Crossing Rate: 95%

"Hole Up" for the Long Haul

Once nestled into a good spot, DON‘T budge until absolutely necessary. Top players maximize a single zone‘s output before repositioning.

Remember – each reconfiguration requires 6s of vulnerable transition. Stay put and keep mowing!

Now let‘s leverage allies to really bring the pain…

Coordinate with Your Tank for Nigh Impenetrable Shield Fortresses

Stationed in a key locale, nothing amplifies Bastion‘s suppressive fire quite like a protective barrier shield. Timing ability synergy with your tank means the difference between incremental success and UTTER DOMINATION.

Reinhardt

As a Bastion main since Season 3, I LEVERAGE Reinhardt every chance I get. Here‘s how:

• I alert Rein BEFORE reconfiguring modes so he‘s prepared to reposition his barrier accordingly.
• We focus fire on layered shields, obliterating them in seconds to open killing lanes.
• When his barrier cracks, I enter Self-Repair mode just as Rein‘s Barrier regenerates its 1500 health – nearly impenetrable!

Rein can also pin enemies out of position with his Earthshatter, priming them for my artillery ultimate‘s deadly splash damage.

Orisa

Orisa makes the ideal complement for a methodical, strategic Bastion:

• Her barrier cooldown syncs with my Reconfigure transformation, enabling seamlessrotations.
• Halt pulls congregate squirrelly foes for my AoE blasts to easily dispatch.
• I prioritize Orisa‘s projected barrier for destruction to collapse the main tank defense for our DPS heroes.

No joke – an Orisa/Bastion post-up spot = team fight VICTORIES!

Flank Destruction 101: Recon Mode Attack Runs

Although I squeeze every ounce of potency from entrenched Sentry mode spots, recon mode flanks win games by virtue of their sheer surprise carnage!

Here are pro tips for capitalizing on Bastion‘s underused mobility:

Exploit Verticality and Hide Like a Rat

I constants scan vertical map channels and off-ramps perfect for unexpected recon ambushes. Scramble into these cunning spots, and crush foes before they detect your hidden vantage point!

For example on Numbani, I access the central hotel‘s 2nd floor balconies to pepper payload advances before ducking away to safety. Recon mode lets me evade counter-fire. 13 ambush kills set my Numbani Flank record!

(Bastion recon mode is PERFECT for ambushing Numbani‘s upper hotel patio!)

Shred Fragile Fare

Prioritize soft flankers and healers for maximum early recon efficiency. Why waste ammo trying to bust Tanks when you can instead nuke glass cannon DPS like Ashe or Zenyatta?

Plinking away at slim heroes primes them for quick sentry executes once they‘re backed into your firing lane!

Retreat IS an Option

NEVER overcommit during a brazen ambush or pursuit! Having an exit plan to disengage and reassess is paramount. Whether ducking around a corner to heal or reconfiguring to mow down overeager chasers, play rehabilitation and cooldowns to your advantage.

Now, on to Bastion‘s pièce de résistance…THE ARTILLERY ULT!

Configuration: Tank – Pro Tips for Maximizing QUAD Damage Megaton Artillery!

Few things instill panic faster than an enemy Bastion suddenly morphing into a 105mm artillery cannon primed for map-spanning carnage.

Here‘s how I consistently devastate with what is arguably Overwatch‘s most POWERFUL ultimate ability:

Announce Your Presence with Authority

I ignite Overwatch 2 team chat the SECOND Configuration: Tank becomes available. A simple "Ready for artillery strike!" alerts my teammates to assemble for impact.

Nothing like sowing chaos BEFORE you even fire a shot!

Obnoxiously Broadcast Your Approach

Upon activating artillery mode, make your entrance KNOWN! I want enemies quivering, wondering where my barrage will land.

I ensure payload advances or control points hear my engine rev long before shells start launching. Let the panic marinate…

Just Keep Strafing

Despite the quad armor boost, NEVER stay still during Tank mode‘s 8 second duration. I continuously juke left and jitter along unpredictably to avoid concentrated retaliation fire.

Force enemies to choose between dodging shells or trying (in vain!) to track your eccentric movement.

Encircle Thy Prey

Like a predatorial shark, flank wider once foes are reeling from your frontal assault. Outmaneuver their retreat by cutting off escape routes with broad explosive blasts.

When possible, use map elements to block paths of desperation. It‘s raining steel – there‘s no escaping!

Additional Key Bastion Gameplay Techniques

Aside from fundamental ability tactics, mastering a hero requires learning supplemental techniques that exploit subtle gameplay intricacies.

So if you wanna REALLY step up your Bastion prowess, do try integrating these advanced tips:

Quickscope 360 Sentry Scans

Whip your sentry aim in broad arcs the millisecond between firing bursts. Surprisingly scans an extra 30 degrees to spot flankers you‘d otherwise miss!

Jump Fire Artillery for Evasive Action

Hop WHILE firing Tank shells to juke enemy snipers leading their shot. Combined with erratic strafing evasion, this one tip helps me survive full artillery strikes.

Reposition Early to Conserve Reconfigure Cooldowns

Don‘t waste precious transformation cooldown seconds by needlessly reconfiguring mode. 6 seconds may not seem long, but in frenetic firefights, it‘s an ETERNITY!

Reload During Transformation Animations

Shave precious seconds by triggering reload during the mode swap animation sequence. Optimize your dps uptime through any means necessary!

So there you have it – everything you need to know to start dominating as Bastion in Overwatch 2, courtesy of my many seasons mastering his mechanics. Between commanding sentry devastation, clever recon flanking, and teamfight-defining artillery strikes, you now have the tools to carry games!

Let me know if you have any other Bastion questions. Until then – happy fragging!