[Crossover Concept] Genji, the Masked Samurai
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This is an Overwatch crossover concept! I will flesh this out over time. [EDIT: Did not know Genji was already in the works for HotS. Please read with an open mind.] If you like my concept, would you kindly +1? ♥
#CONCEPT» Lore
The cyborg Genji Shimada has made peace with the augmented body he once rejected, and in doing so, he has discovered a higher humanity.
As the youngest son of the master of the Shimada ninja clan, Genji lived a life of luxury and privilege. He had little interest in the family's illegal businesses, and although he excelled at and enjoyed his ninja training, he spent most of his time pursuing a playboy lifestyle. Many within the clan considered the carefree Genji to be a dangerous liability, and they resented his father for coddling and protecting him. Following the clan leader's untimely death, Genji's older brother, Hanzo, demanded that Genji take a more active role in their late father's empire. Genji refused, enraging Hanzo. The tension between the brothers built to a violent confrontation that left Genji on the verge of dying.
Hanzo believed that he had killed his brother, but Genji was rescued by Overwatch and the intervention of Dr. Angela Ziegler. The global security force saw Genji as a potential asset in its ongoing operations to combat the Shimada clan. As Genji's injuries left him clinging to life, Overwatch offered to rebuild his body in exchange for his help. He was put through an extensive process of cyberization, which enhanced his natural speed and agility and augmented his superlative ninja skills. Transformed into a living weapon, Genji single-mindedly set about the task of dismantling his family's criminal empire.
But as time passed, Genji felt increasingly at war with himself. He was repulsed by the mechanical parts of his body and could not come to grips with what he had become. When his mission was complete, he abandoned Overwatch and wandered the world in search of meaning. He drifted for many years before crossing paths with the omnic monk Zenyatta. Though Genji initially rejected Zenyatta's wisdom, the benevolent omnic would not be deterred. In time, Zenyatta became his mentor, and under the monk's tutelage, Genji reconciled his dual existence as both man and machine. He learned to accept that although he had a cyborg body, his human soul was intact, and he came to see his new form as a gift and a unique strength.
Now, for the first time in his life, Genji is free. Even he cannot say where his path will ultimately lead.
#"Even if I sacrifice my body, I will never sacrifice my honor."
Basic Statistics
Attack Range: 125 (Melee) Intended Role (Primary): Assassin Intended Role (Secondary): N/A ≈ Attack: ■■■■■■■■■■ 10/10 ≈ Defense: ■■■□□□□□□□ 3/10 ≈ Ability: ■■■■■■□□□□ 6/10 ≈ Difficulty: ■■■■■■■□□□ 7/10
#ABILITIES» Innate - Art of the Ninja
Genji stores a shuriken each second he is in a brush gaining one immediately on entry or re-entry (Max: 3). Genji's next autoattack gains 375 range and throws all shurikens at his target with each subsequent shuriken dealing 25% reduced damage (Max: 175% damage). These shurikens are considered ranged autoattacks.
Q - Triple Threat
Genji throws 3 large shuriken in a cone dealing physical damage to the first enemy champion they hit. Triple Threat ignores 50% of the enemy's armor if they have a higher health percentage than Genji.
W - Reflect
For 4 seconds, Genji reduces incoming projectile damage by 50% and deals 50% of the damage he received back to the attacker as physical damage over 4 seconds. While active, Genji can't autoattack and using an ability will immediately end the effect.
E - Swift Strike
Genji dashes through target enemy dealing physical damage to all enemies he passes through. Swift Strike resets on champion kill or assist. Swift Strike also resets if it kills an enemy unit.
R - Dragonblade
Passive: Genji gains Fury by being in combat or dealing damage. At full Fury, Dragonblade becomes available. Fury decays rapidly over time when Genji is out of combat.
Active: Genji consumes all Fury and calls forth the power of the dragon for 6 seconds. Genji's autoattacks are replaced with wide cleaves that deal physical damage to all enemies struck. While active, Art of the Ninja and Triple Threat are disabled.
