A tale from the radioactive wastes, as told by a Junkertown local
Out here in the deserts of the Outback, we live by our own rules. We scavenge, we fight, we survive. Most folks born out here don‘t make it past 40, the land claims ‘em for herself. But our great Queen managed to thrive. Where others withered in the wastes, her legend only grew.
Now she stands as the fiercest ruler Junkertown has ever seen! I‘ve lived under her reign for many years, and let me tell you friends: you ain‘t ever met a woman like her highness…
See the Queen weren‘t born royalty or nothing fancy like that. She were just another scrapper back in the day, salvaging treasures from the ruins left by the Oz War. But even as a young troublemaker, she had fire—charging into every battle with a thirst for combat.
The other junkers saw her potential. It didn’t take long before they crowned her our leader, and she’s dominated the throne ever since! Her life force seems tied to Junkertown itself—both wild as a dust storm, and lovely as a desert rose.
The Queen‘s Jagged Legend
These days the Queen cuts an imposing figure when she rides through our streets. She got a mean grin that promises violence, all sharp teeth and wicked joy. Her Legion tattoo reminds us of the kills she’s racked up over the years. And I ain’t ever seen someone cackle so loudly in the midst of battle neither!
Between the spiked armor and the piercings, it’s clear our Queen pulled herself up from nothing. Anyone can see she crafted that wicked suit piece by piece: unique shapes hammered out, chains welded on by hand. It lets everyone know she can fashion brutal weapons from the Junkertown scraps—just like the rest of us jailbirds.
The Queen got this feral energy in combat other heroes can’t match. I seen her shred through a hundred Roadhogs without breaking a sweat! Once that axe swings, you know blood’s gonna spill. She rips into the guts of her foes faster than a sandstorm whips through town. This makes her a hell of an ally, though a right nasty enemy for sure.
Friends, you know I seen some wild brawls go down outside the local pubs. But there‘s nothing more brutal than witnessing our Queen crack her knuckles before she throws fists. She dashes into the chaos without hesitation, laughing louder with every knockout.
And they say we‘re unhinged monsters! No one brings the chaos quite like her majesty.
The only thing nastier than the Queen‘s aim is her temper. We got a saying here in Junkertown: "Every rose has its thorn." Well this rose will slit your tires, set your car on fire, and pick her jagged teeth with your car keys!
I watched one foolish assassin try to dethrone her highness. She caught him sneaking up to her throne and beat him senseless with his own prosthetic arm! Ripped the damn thing right off. Then she kept it as a trophy to remind her subjects what happens to traitors.
No one sane would dare cross the Queen these days. Not unless you got a deathwish!
So if you find yourself passing through our humble town, be sure to pay respects to the royal highness. Make her laugh and she might take a shine to you. But if that devil grin turns your way in the pits, well…may the spirits have mercy on your soul. The desert rose has her charms, but cross her at your peril!
Weapons and Mayhem Abilities
Her majesty comes prepared for trouble with full mayhem capabilities. She wields her trusty tools of destruction to enforce Junkertown law—delivering carnage up close and personal. Let’s explore the Queen’s weapons and slaughter skills:
The Royal Shotgun
The Queen‘s Scattergun shotgun causes bloody chaos at close range. With each deafening boom, 10 pellets burst from the muzzle to rip through foes. I once saw her highness take down 5 assassins with one magazine!
Scattergun Stats:
- 8 ammo
- 1.33 shots per second
- Up to 80 damage per shot
- Best used at medium range
She handles that firearm like an extension of herself. The Queen uses it to soften up enemies as she charges fearlessly into the fray. It also finishes off wounded opponents trying to flee her spinning axe attacks. Buckshot to the back!
Ain’t nobody that can match the Queen’s skill with her trusty Scattergun. She wields it smoothly with one hand while chucking grenades and knives with the other!
The Jagged Blade
Every monarch needs a deadly signature weapon. For the Junker Queen, it‘s her merciless dagger called Gracie. Though it don‘t look like much, that curved blade splits flesh real nice!
She can fling it fast as lightning to rip through hordes of enemies. It slices ‘em up good as it flies, then tears into ‘em again on return. Gracie shows no mercy, just like our queen!
Jagged Blade Breakdown:
- 50 initial damage
- 30 wound damage over 3 seconds
- Pulls enemies closer when striking
- Up to 60 meter range
- 6 second cooldown
The knife also inflicts grievous wounds, causing ongoing suffering to the Queen‘s foes. And if idiots somehow survive the first hit, she drags them in to finish the job with shotgun and axe!
It‘s a nasty one-two attack. Her highness cuts you down before you can beg for your life.
Abilities Fit For A Ruler
A true royal master of mayhem, the Queen has several powerful abilities she can unleash at will. These break skulls, crush hope, and remind enemies why she rules Junkertown with an iron fist!
Adrenaline Rush
Killing fuels this relentless majesty. built-in life steal passively heals the Queen for double the usual amount, pumping her full of vigor. The more skulls she cracks, the harder she is to kill.
During her vicious Rampage charges, I‘ve seen the Queen recover hundreds of hit points as she barrels through the bodies. She gluts herself on the destruction!
Commanding Shout
With a furious bellow, her highness rallies allies to wade into the firestorm. This boot camp battlecry fortifies nearby teammates with bonus health and higher speed.
Turning soldiers into berserkers, it pushes the team aggressively into the fray. The Queen‘s unbreakable confidence spreads to weak-willed compatriots. Soon even fearful fighters turn savage!
Carnage
Nothing makes the Queen cackle with glee like her dreadful Carnage ability. Drawing a brutal handaxe, she whales on nearby victims while resisting damage. Frenzied hacking slices serious wounds across helpless targets.
Up close it inflicts:
- 90 instant damage
- 40 persistent wound damage
- 8 second cooldown
I once saw Carnage crit for over 200 damage on some poor blighter! He didn‘t have enough pieces left to bury. So when you hear that riotous laughter, run! ‘Cause the Queen is out for blood.
Rampage
When her highness truly cuts loose, no one survives! Priming her thrusters, the Queen blazes through the battlefield at a terrifying pace. This Rampage charging Ult slams all in her path for obscene injury.
Rampage Impact:
- 40 immediate damage
- 60 wound damage over 4.5 seconds
- 25 meter charge distance
Ain‘t nobody that can flee fast enough! She‘ll hunt you down and run amok ‘til her gauge empties. I saw Rampage wipe out 8 unfortunates bunched up on the point. Limbs akimbo, blood like paint…now THAT was art!
Comparison To Other Tanks
While lacking barrier shields, the Queen‘s extreme aggression helps lock down contested objectives when empowered. Up close, she out-damages all rivals, dueling others tanks fearlessly thanks to her passive heal and avoidance during Carnage.
Her Rampage and Carnage Ultimates combo brutally in choke points like Hanamura or Volskaya. Supported by healers, the Queen simply won‘t die on point. She sustains too well through all the wounds inflicted.
Versus Reinhardt: More harm over time from bleeding stacks, better execute. Reinhardt wins barrier wars though.
Versus Roadhog: Superior mobility and passive healing, but no protection or hook displace. Stalemate matchup.
Versus Sigma & Orisa: Much deadlier up close, wins short duels. But loses long range poke and shield wars.
Versus Doomfist & Ball: Less initiation range, but out-damages both tanks severely. Bleeds negate shields.
Versus Zarya: Greater sustain/bulk when enabled, but no projecting barriers or grav combo potential.
After hundreds of hours mastering her highness in Overwatch 2 early access, I‘m convinced she‘s one of the strongest brawlers on small maps, but gets poked out from range without support. She shines when brawling aggressively on control points.
Skins Worthy of Royalty
While the Queen‘s base style perfectly captures her unpredictable junker spirit, her closet contains other resplendent outfits too. Currently there are 8 epic and legendary skins available that provide flashy options. Let‘s review some of my favorites:
Golden: Proof of battle prowess! Competitive Open Queue placements award this to honor formidable dedication. May all true loyalists shine brilliantly through the dust storms!
Punker Queen: Vibrant pinks give edgy royal energy. Riotous hair and a cheeky grin capture her disruptive personality perfectly. I can see her highness sporting this while cracking skulls to shake up peaceful days.
Wastelander: My personal favorite for facing the elements! Braving sandstorms requires durable leather and tire tread pauldrons. Strong nomad looks ready to scavenge ruins across the Outback frontier lands.
Plutonium: Mythic harbinger vibes glowing with terrorizing green radiation! Hazmat with regal trim looks built to thrive amongst toxic omnium scraps. I swear the neon accents energize damage dealt. Beware her nuclear might!
And rumor says they’re crafting additional styles for the coming seasons too. Though I pray the artisans don’t try restraining our rowdy Queen too much! Her untamed Outback heart belongs in wild threads.
Conclusion
Whether you‘ve had the privilege to witness her bloodthirsty power firsthand or just heard whispers on haboob winds, the tale of the Junker Queen is spreading glory worldwide. All honor and praise to our fearless leader crushing foes beneath her steel boots.
The beating heart of Junkertown chosen to rule eternal! Long may she reign!
About the author: I’m a long-time Junkertown resident and combat enthusiast privileged to observe her highness routinely on the battlefield. Please direct insider tips and Queen location sightings to my secure account.
