Reinhardt’s is probably one of the oldest tanks in the game and suffers immensely against the new ones in overwatch2. Rammatra can punch through his shields, JQ can play around him, Orisa(well let’s just not bring the trauma shall we), and now Mauga who has better rein charge, can melt rein in close combat but at least he is a bit punishable (I’m looking at you orisa ahem ahem).
Therefore rein deserves a new passive at least.
“LAST STAND” - While shielding, Reinhardt will receive 30% more healing from allies when he is below 30% hp.
This will bring him par against the tanks that hard counters Reinhardt. Also, incentivises the player to use their shield more wisely.
The next update could be
“Earthshatter” - Damage reduction by 50% during the cast animation.
“Charge” - Damage increased from 225 to 250
“Firestrike” - Cast time decreased from 1.1s to 0.7s
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Reinhardt is balanced. He doesn’t need buffs. Also I don’t think any of these count as “hard counters”. Orisa is probably the only one I’d say is a counter. Mauga maybe… He does melt your shield but your shield also fully counters his lifesteal, which is the only time he can effectively tank for his teammates. Gonna have to play the matchup more.
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I think, he should at least get some sort of passive. Holding the point with his last breath should award him with some extra bit of healing to keep contesting the point as long as he can. Also goes well with his “crusader, knighthood” lore.
Whereas a 700hp roadhog can take a breather which heals him 350hp+50% dmg reduction during the animation+50% heals received amplification for 2.5s all every 8 seconds.
I think rein could do something with a lil heal boost when he is low
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If Rein is going to be less support dependent, he’s going to need major adjustments. As he is now, his stats across the board are good. If you straight up buff him you’re just going to make him overpowered.
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He already smack any 200hp character, why buff his charge?
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I’d like to say that Mauga doesn’t have better Rein charge because it doesn’t do nearly as much damage and doesn’t have the same effects during the charge.
Rein can boop people or generally shove them away while killing someone for sure and also keep them stunned for the duration they’re pinned for. Additionally, Rein can better position himself to get a good charge because of his shield.
Mauga’s is still good, but for different reasons. He can charge in situations Rein couldn’t same as Rein could charge in situations Mauga couldn’t. Mauga’s is better used for positioning purposes than for damage dealing however.
I don’t wanna any of these. Rein is fine for now.
I even hated the shield buff. I would glady revert that for 25 HP.
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Reinhardt has been very weak lately because of the bastion orisa meta, maybe a little buff to get along better?
If you really wanna buff Rein I suggest one more Flame Strike ammo or shorten its recharge time.
Speaking as a Rein main since day 1 of OW1, there is only one way to make Rein perfect.
Flying. Like the April Fools day patch. Just let our big fly, fly like the eagle of inspiration he is. Let him fly, so he can pin Mercy into concrete as she hard pockets Pharah.
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Lmao with the player count dropping they think making a minor change to rein will bring people back 
garbage game, about as dead as OWL
You’re a new troll account so you’re opinion is irrelevant. Addios.
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Earthshater damage reduction is a really good idea given how short the stun time last 50% might be too high but overall i like that one the healing buff dont know he needs a more effective way of getting in and out so if they buff his charge to take less damage and/or receive more healing while in it that would help rein do his job of making space instead of making him shield bot. And the firestrike cast time being .07 sec is wild but sounds fun
Rein is and always been the best tank in the game. Even when is not meta he is still strong pick.
This is a interesting take however your proposal is buffing the healing output of supports (just got nerfed) to the point it could be a new orisa. I would propose that they bring back one shot shatter and increase stun time on downed enemies from shatter. Rein already has a passive.
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Magua’s charge is not affected by alts or sleep how is that not better than rein charge??
Which his take a breather is getting reworked. So that may no longer be the case.
Because Rein’s does way more damage and can push more people back as well as stuns the person being pinned for longer. Plus, Rein has a shield to set himself up for a better charge that won’t get himself killed.
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Reinhardt’s “Stead fast” passive was removed in ow2 and the new common “all tanks take less knockback and healing” passive is all that remains for him but yea I agree , he needs some more muscle/firepower instead of the healing thingy that I was talking about.
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I am tearing up at these. Dreams never to come to reality. sniff