Overwatch: Lúcio
by JR Cook - 9 years ago show comments
Real Name: Lúcio Correia dos Santos, Age: 26
- Role: Support
- Occupation: DJ; Freedom Fighter
- Base of Operations: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Affiliation: None
“Come on, let’s bring it together!”
Lúcio is an international celebrity who inspires social change through his music and actions.
Lúcio Correia dos Santos grew up in Rio de Janeiro, in a poor and crowded favela that was hit hard by the financial upheaval following the Omnic Crisis. As Brazil began the long process of recovery, he wanted to find a way to lift the spirits of those around him. He found his answer in music and its power to bring people together and even help them forget their troubles, if only for a short time. He performed on street corners, in block parties, and as he got older, at a string of legendary underground shows.
But Lúcio’s close-knit community was thrown into chaos when the multinational Vishkar Corporation secured a contract to redevelop large tracts of the city. Lúcio and his neighbors had been told that the development would improve their lives. However, that promise never became a reality. Vishkar imposed controls on the residents in the name of building a more orderly society: enforcing curfews, cracking down on what the company perceived as lawless behavior, and exploiting the populace as a cheap labor force.
Lúcio wouldn’t stand for it. He stole Vishkar sonic technology that had been used to suppress the people, and he converted it into a tool to rally them to action. In a popular uprising, they drove Vishkar out of their neighborhoods. Lúcio’s leadership made him a star overnight and a symbol for positive social change. His music skyrocketed in popularity. Whereas he had once performed locally, he was now filling arenas across the world.
With his newfound fame, Lúcio realizes that he has an opportunity to make a difference and change the world for the better.
Abilities
Sonic Amplifier:
Lúcio knows it is always better to hit the beat, then let the beats hit you. With the sonic technology Lúcio can knock out a punishing steady beat. He can also let a blast of bass knock them from their feet.
Crossfade:
Music can soothe the soul,or it can prime it for action! Lúcio is always to ready to lay out some tunes in support of his allies. He will turn on Rejuvenescência to soothe and heal teammates. He will also crank up “We Move Together As One” to boost the speed of all allies within hearing range.
Amp it up:
Lúcio was never content to sit in the background. He always wants to be center stage. He can increase the power of his songs by pumping up the volume.
Sound Barrier
Things can get a little wild when you are throwing a rave in the middle of a battle. You can’t just hide. Lúcio uses his song “Quebrando a Barreira do Som” to create a literal sound barrier to protect himself and his allies from harm.
Video Guide
Gameplay
Check out Lúcio in this unedited video. It showcases a full match played from Lúcio’s perspective.