Overwatch 2's Stadium game mode has become one of the most chaotic and fast-paced experiences in the game, offering players the freedom to create their own unique hero builds. At the beginning of a match, players lock in a hero of their choice, as there is no counter-swapping. From there, they participate in a series of mini rounds to earn currency that can be used to further develop their hero build at the end of each round.

However, every character has a wide range of Powers and Items to choose from, so knowing the correct ones to take at each stage of the game and the perfect combinations to set up is highly important. If you're looking to get started in Stadium on the DPS Role with Genji, some of the best Genji Stadium builds have been outlined below.

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Overwatch Stadium: Best Genji Builds, Explained

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Genji is one of the first six DPS heroes available on the OW Stadium launch roster, which kicked off at the beginning of Season 16. When it comes to the various Powers and Items Genji has available to customize his builds, buffing, deflecting, increasing lifesteal, and honing in on Dragonblade effects are all possibilities.

If you're looking to get started with learning how to craft a build for the cyborg Shimada brother, two of the most reliable builds have been detailed below.

Dash & Slash Hard Dive Genji Build in Overwatch 2

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Dash & Slash Hard Dive Genji Build - Powers

  • Round 1: Spirit of Sojiro - When Deflect stops incoming damage, reduce the cooldown of Swift Strike by 1s, up to 5s.
  • Round 3: Laceration - Swift Strike deals 25% additional damage over 3s to enemies hit.
  • Round 5: Iaido Strike - After Deflect ends, quickly swing your Dragonblade once.
  • Round 7: Hidden Blade - Gain 50% Melee Lifesteal and increase Quick Melee damage by 25.

Dash & Slash Hard Dive Genji Build - Early Game Items (Round 1-2)

  • (ABL) Power Playbook - +10% ability power.
  • (ABL) Shady Spectacles - +10% ability Lifesteal.
  • (SURV) Siphon Gloves - +25 HP, quick melee heals for 25 HP.
  • (WPN) Plasma Converter - +10% weapon Lifesteal.
  • (ABL) Energized Bracers - +10% ability power, +10% ability Lifesteal.
  • (SURV) Anti-Beam Coating - +25 Amor, +5% attack speed, Deflect blocks beam attacks.

Dash & Slash Hard Dive Genji Build - Mid-Game Items (Round 3-5)

  • (ABL) Energized Bracers - +10% ability power, +10% ability Lifesteal.
  • (SURV) Anti-Beam Coating - +25 Amor, +5% attack speed, Deflect blocks beam attacks.
  • (ABL) Catalytic Crystal - +15% ability power, ability damage and healing grants +20% Ult. Charge.
  • (ABL) Champion's Kit - +40% ability power.
  • (SURV) Phantasmic Flux - +10% weapon power, +10% ability power, +15% weapon Lifesteal, +15% ability Lifesteal, while at full HP, Lifesteal grants up to 100 Overhealth.

Dash & Slash Hard Dive Genji Build - Late Game Items (Round 6-7)

  • (ABL) Catalytic Crystal - +15% ability power, ability damage and healing grants +20% Ult. Charge.
  • (ABL) Champion's Kit - +40% ability power.
  • (SURV) Phantasmic Flux - +10% weapon power, +10% ability power, +15% weapon Lifesteal, +15% ability Lifesteal, while at full HP, Lifesteal grants up to 100 Overhealth.
  • (ABL) Deflecting Dash - +15% ability power, during Swift Strike, Deflect incoming projectiles towards your reticle.
  • (ABL) Clean Sweep - +10% ability power, +15% ability Lifesteal, +50% Swift Strike width.
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Dragonblade Genji Build in Overwatch 2

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Dragonblade Genji Build - Powers

  • Round 1: Iaido Strike - After Deflect ends, quickly swing your Dragonblade once.
  • Round 3: Dragon's Breath - Dragonblade swings launch a large piercing projectile that deals 50% of Dragonblade's damage.
  • Round 5: Laceration - Swift Strike deals 25% additional damage over 3s to enemies hit.
  • Round 7: Spirit of Sojiro - When Deflect stops incoming damage, reduce the cooldown of [Swift Strike] by 1s, up to 5s.

Dragonblade Genji Build - Early Game Items (Round 1-2)

  • (ABL) Power Playbook - +10 ability power.
  • (WPN) Compensator - +5% weapon power.
  • (WPN) Ammo Reserves - +20% max ammo.
  • (WPN) Icy Coolant - +10% weapon power, +5% cooldown reduction.
  • (ABL) Multi-Tool - +5% ability power, +10% cooldown reduction

Dragonblade Genji Build - Mid-Game Items (Round 3-5)

  • (WPN) Icy Coolant - +10% weapon power, +5% cooldown reduction.
  • (ABL) Multi-Tool - +5% ability power, +10% cooldown reduction
  • (SURV) Nano Cola - +20% weapon power.
  • (WPN) Enduring Edge - +10% weapon power, +4s Dragonblade duration.
  • (ABL) Deflecting Dash - +15% ability power, during Swift Strike, Deflect incoming projectiles towards your reticle.
  • (ABL) Energized Bracers - +10% ability power, +10% ability Lifesteal.

Dragonblade Genji Build - Late Game Items (Round 6-7)

  • (WPN) Enduring Edge - +10% weapon power, +4s Dragonblade duration.
  • (ABL) Deflecting Dash - +15% ability power, during Swift Strike, Deflect incoming projectiles towards your reticle.
  • (ABL) Energized Bracers - +10% ability power, +10% ability Lifesteal.
  • (ABL) Catalytic Crystal - +15% ability power, ability damage and healing grants +20% Ult. Charge.
  • (ABL) Iridiscent Iris - +20% ability power, +10% cooldown reduction, after spending your Ult. Charge, gain 100 Overhealth for 3s.
  • (SURV) Transference Delta - +15% cooldown reduction, convert 100 HP to Armor, using Dragonblade heals your Armor fully.
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