Overview
Cassidy ( Previously known as McCree) was once a member of the Deadlock Gang, a group of outlaws who were notorious for their heists and robberies. Cassidy was eventually captured by the Overwatch organization and given a choice to either serve a long prison sentence or join Overwatch as a Blackwatch operative. He chose the latter and became one of the organization’s most skilled and dangerous agents.
Cassidy’s Abilities
Health: 200
Primary Weapon: Peacekeeper
- Cassidy’s primary weapon is a revolver called the Peacekeeper. It has a six-shot cylinder and fires powerful bullets.
- He can fire a bullet at a time which makes his shots more accurate.
Damage:21 – 70 - Falloff range:25 to 45 meters
- Spread angle:Pinpoint
- Rate of fire:1 shot every .5 seconds
- Ammo:6
- Reload time:1.5 seconds animation
- Headshot:✓
Alternate Fire: Fan the Hammer
- Cassidy fires a rapid-fire shot that empties the entire chamber of his Peacekeeper, however the aim of the bullet’s are randomized and deals less damage.
- Damage:15 – 50
- Falloff range:20 to 40 meters
- Spread angle:Constant: 6.50 degrees
- Rate of fire:1 shot per 0.112 seconds
- Ammo:6
- Ammo usage:up to 6
- Reload time:1.5 seconds animation
- Headshot:✕
Combat Roll
- Cassidy can perform a combat roll to quickly move in any direction. This can be used to dodge enemy attacks or to quickly reposition while also reloading his gun and having damage reduction during the process.
- Dmg. reduction:50%
- Move. speed:15 meters per second
- Duration:0.4 seconds
- Cooldown:6 seconds
Magnetic Grenade
The ability is designed to be more of a “kill-confirming”, It is a bomb that sticks onto the enemy blowing up and dealing a significant amount of damage.
- Damage:120 total (- 60 direct – 60 splash)
- Projectile speed:20 meters per second
- Max. range:10 meters (chases up to 13 meters)
- Area of effect:3
- Casting time:?
- Duration:1.2 seconds to explode
- Cooldown:10 seconds
Deadeye
- Cassidy’s ultimate ability is called Deadeye. When activated, Cassidy takes a few seconds to aim at all enemies within his line of sight. After the targeting is complete, he rapidly fires a shot at each enemy, dealing massive damage and giving him damage reduction during the process.
- Damage:130 damage-per-second for the first 2 seconds
- 260 damage-per-second for remaining duration
- Dmg. reduction:40%
- Move. speed:-70% penalty
- Max. range:200 meters
- Rate of fire:1 shot per 0.112 seconds
- Ammo usage:1 per target
- Duration:7 seconds max. duration
- 0.5 seconds recovery for shoot after cancel
- Ultimate cost:1850 points
Kit positioning
Damage Role
- Cassidy is a damage hero in Overwatch, designed to deal high burst damage and control the battlefield with his abilities.
Primary Weapon: Peacekeeper
- Cassidy’s primary weapon is the Peacekeeper, a six-shot revolver that deals high damage at close to medium range. This weapon is deadly in the hands of a skilled player who can land precise shots and quickly take down enemies.
Alternate Fire: Fan the Hammer
- Cassidys alternate fire is Fan the Hammer, a rapid-fire shot that empties the entire chamber of his Peacekeeper. This ability deals massive damage to enemies at close range but consumes all six shots, leaving Cassidy vulnerable and unable to fire until he reloads.
Ability: Combat Roll
- Cassidy’s ability, Combat Roll, allows him to quickly roll in any direction, providing him with additional mobility and allowing him to evade enemy fire or reposition himself for a better shot. This ability also gives Cassidy Damage reduction during the process and also reload his Peacekeeper
Ability: Magnetic Grenade
- The ability is designed to be more of a “kill-confirming”, It is a bomb that sticks onto the enemy blowing up and dealing a significant amount of damage. This helps Cassidy secure kills and quickly finish duels.
Ultimate Ability: Deadeye
- Cassidy’s ultimate ability is Deadeye, which allows him to target enemies in his line of sight and quickly take them down with a single shot. The longer Cassidy charges his Deadeye, the more damage it deals, It also gives Cassidy Damage reduction during the process.
- Overall, Cassidy’s kit positioning in Overwatch emphasizes his role as a damage hero who can deal high burst damage and control the battlefield with his abilities. Players who enjoy a more tactical playstyle with a focus on positioning, timing, and accuracy may find Cassidy to be a good fit for their team. Additionally, Cassidy’s abilities, such as Combat Roll and Magnetic Grenade, provide him with additional mobility and quick kills, making him a versatile hero that can quickly adapt to changing situations on the battlefield.
Basic Information
- Real Name: Cole Cassidy (Previously Known as McCree )
- Age: 37
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Factory worker (formerly)
- Farmhand (formerly)
- Criminal (formerly)
- Overwatch agent
- Bounty hunter
- Mercenary
- Voice actor: Matthew Mercer
