Ed OblepiasThe Successor Has Arrived
Overwatch has been subtly teasing a major character ever since the game’s release last year. The enigmatic Doom Fist has always been a mystery which piqued the interest of many fans of the Blizzard game. Now the character has punched his way into the scene. Here is everything you need to know about Doom Fist explained.
Doom Fist Is a Title
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Akande Ogundimu is not the first person to hold the title of Doom Fist. He is the current person who holds the title and carries the weapon that carries the same name. As far as we know from trailers, Akande is the third person who is known as Doom Fist. He follows Adhabu “The Savior” Ngumi and Akinjide “The Scourge” Adeyemi.
Adeyemi (the second Doom Fist) was the leader of a mercenary group called Talon. He saw potential in Ogundimu and trained him to be the perfect Talon Mercenary. Ogundimu quickly rose to the ranks and envisioned better things for Talon. He defeated his friend and former mentor and assumed Adeyemi’s position as the leader of Talon. These were the events which led Akande “The Succesor” Ogundimu to be reborn as Doom Fist.
Motivations
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Doom Fist has gone up against Overwatch a number of times.The last fated confrontation lead to his inevitable capture, but many question if this was all orchestrated by Ogundimu himself. As a master strategist, he was always strides ahead of his enemies.
Patiently in prison, Ogundimu waited for the fall of Overwatch. After the assassination of Tekartha Mondatta, he escaped from prison with the help of Reaper. In his quest to regain his gauntlet and the title of “Doom Fist” he laid to Numbai and his opposition.
Skills and Fighting Prowess
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Doom Fist is an Offensive character in Overtwatch. With cybernetics that make him very fast and mobile. This makes him a very good fighter in the frontlines. His kit includes a “Hand Cannon” which allows him to deal ranged damage, a “Seismic Slam” which knocks the enemies into the air, and his “Rocket Punch” which he can use to charge into battle. His ultimate “Meteor Strike” is a devastating skill. It allows him to destroy enemies who mistakenly group together. With a leap and a catastrophic collision back to the earth he decimates his enemies.
Now we all know why Reaper and Black Widow were trying to steal the “Doom Fist” gauntlet! Both are secretly his allies and are assisting him in his escape! Are you ready to Rocket Punch and Meteor Strike you way to victory Eventurers? Mark your calendars for the end of July as Blizzard plans to end the month with a Bang! Doomfist makes his way into the arena with Overwatch’s latest update!
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