
How to Change Kiriko’s Healing
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To change Kiriko’s healing setting, you need to go into your options, select Kiriko as your hero, and then scroll down to find the Toggle Healing Ufuda option, which you should turn off to prevent using the entirety of your healing every time. This setting is crucial to understand how Kiriko’s healing works, as it affects the healing talismans she uses to heal her allies.
Understanding Kiriko’s Healing
What is Kiriko’s Healing Mechanic?
Kiriko uses 10 healing talismans at a time that spread out and follow her target for healing, with a talismans that successfully heal glowing yellow and those that do not reach their mark glowing blue.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the difference between blue and yellow healing in Kiriko? The difference between blue and yellow healing in Kiriko lies in whether the healing talismans have a target or not, with yellow indicating they are seeking an allied player and blue meaning they don’t have a target, although blue ofuda can still heal an ally if they walk into its path.
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How do Kiriko heals work? Kiriko heals using 10 healing talismans that spread out and follow her target, with each talismans glowing yellow if it successfully heals or will heal a target, and blue if it does not reach its mark.
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How much healing per second does Kiriko do? Kiriko heals approximately 72.2hp per second, accounting for recover, making her a formidable healer in the game.
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Who heals faster, Mercy or Kiriko? Kiriko heals faster than Mercy, with Kiriko healing for around 72 health per second if she lands all her talismans, compared to Mercy’s consistent 55 health per second.
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Who is the best healer with Kiriko? Kiriko and Lucio make a great team, as Kiriko can save multiple allies with her Protection Suzu, giving time for her to heal them and for Lucio to recover all of them at once.
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Who is Kiriko to Genji? Kiriko was like family to Genji, who was especially fond of her and shared a love of mischief, with Genji teaching her the ins and outs of the Shimada Castle.
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Does Kiriko ULT increase healing? Yes, Kiriko’s ultimate ability increases her healing rate, with the end of her staff twirling faster and healing alot quicker.
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Can Kiriko healing go through shields? No, Kiriko’s healing cannot go through shields, with shields from heroes like Reinhardt, Sigma, and Winston capable of blocking her healing, and absorption abilities from heroes like D.Va, Orisa, and Sigma also stopping the healing.
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Is Kiriko a main or off healer? Kiriko can fit into both main healer and off-healer roles, thanks to her high ceiling for healing and ability to provide cleanses and a speed boost with her ultimate ability.
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Who is the fastest healer in Overwatch 2? Ana is the fastest healer in Overwatch 2, with a maximum non-ult single-target heal rate of 287hp/s, followed by Kiriko at 180hp/s and Moira at 135hp/s.
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Does Kiriko say “lick my wounds”? Yes, Kiriko says “I licked my wounds” in one of her voice lines, indicating her determination and resilience.
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What makes Kiriko so strong? Kiriko is strong due to her ability to heal and damage, as well as her aoe cleanse and invulnerability for her entire team every 14 seconds, making her a versatile and valuable hero.
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Is Kiriko or Ana better? Ana is very strong, but Kiriko paired with Hog is very meta and diminishes the value Ana can get from her antinade, making Kiriko a better choice in certain situations.
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Is Kiriko a flex healer? No, Kiriko is considered a main support, unlike flex supports like Ana, Baptiste, Moira, and Zenyatta, who have more versatility in their healing and damage capabilities.
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Can Genji deflect Kiriko heals? Yes, Genji can deflect Kiriko’s heals, allowing him to heal his own teammates with a deflected healing Ofuda, as he now owns the healing projectiles.