Doctrine is a vampiric support coming to Overwatch with Season 5, but he was showcased early during BlizzCon 2026. His kit is about infusing his abilities to become significantly more mobile and provide more healing.
Here are all of Doctrine’s abilities in Overwatch, including the Ultimate, passive, Perks, and weapon.
Quick summary
- Doctrine is a support who can enhance his abilities with Infuse charges.
- Doctrine’s Ultimate reduces enemies’ maximum health and grants allies overhealth.
- Doctrine’s sub-role is Survivor.
Doctrine abilities, passive, and Ultimate in Overwatch
All of Doctrine’s abilities, apart from the Ultimate, can be infused with the Infuse ability. Infuse has two charges that also appear as two red rectangles near your crosshair. Using them at the right time with the right ability, even the primary fire, is how you can dish out a lot of healing and stay alive.
Here are all of Doctrine’s abilities in Overwatch:
| Ability | Description |
|---|---|
| Eternal Scepter (weapon) | Mid-range weapon that heals allies and damages enemies. Infused: Fires a larger piercing blast. |
| Infuse | Add a powerful effect to your next ability. |
| Shrouded Momentum | Rush horizontally with damage reduction. Infused: Gain free-flight. |
| Invigorating Drones | Deploy drones to an ally, granting attack speed and healing. Infused: Also deploy drones to yourself. |
| Deliverance (Ultimate) | Launch a swarm of drones that reduces enemy maximum health and grants allies overhealth. |
| Subrole: Survivor (passive) | Movement abilities start passive health regeneration. |
Doctrine Minor and Major Perks in Overwatch
Doctrine’s Perks all improve his healing capabilities in one way or another. Among Major Perks, the Cost of Life comes at a 25 maximum health cost, putting him at 225. At the same time, Transfusion can be a more consistent option for spamming enhanced abilities.
Here are all of Doctrine’s Perks in Overwatch:
| Perk | Description |
|---|---|
| Saving Grace (Minor) | Invigorating Drones heal for 40 health when applied. |
| Sanguine Siphon (Minor) | Heal for 50 percent of damage dealt with Infused Eternal Scepter. |
| Transfusion (Major) | Reduce Infuse’s cooldown from damage and healing |
| Cost of Life (Major) | Sacrifice 25 maximum health. Eternal Scepter healing is increased by 20 percent. |
FAQ
When is Doctrine coming to Overwatch?
Doctrine is coming to Overwatch with Season 5 on Oct. 6, but you could play him early during the BlizzCon weekend.
Who voices Doctrine in Overwatch?
Doctrine is voiced by Tashinga Bepete.
What is Doctrine’s real name?
Doctrine’s real name is Tamuka Yeukai.
