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* Emotes – Emotes make the hero strike a pose or perform an action while in-game. They can be used through the [[communication wheel]].
 
* Emotes – Emotes make the hero strike a pose or perform an action while in-game. They can be used through the [[communication wheel]].
 
* Sprays – Sprays can be put on surfaces by pressing the binded key or button.
 
* Sprays – Sprays can be put on surfaces by pressing the binded key or button.
* Voice Lines – Voice lines make other players around the hero hear them say a phrase. They can be used through the [[communication wheel]].
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* Voice Lines – Voice lines make other players around the hero hear them say a phrase. They can be used through the communication wheel.
 
* Victory Poses – Victory poses modify how a hero stands at the ending screen, if they won.
 
* Victory Poses – Victory poses modify how a hero stands at the ending screen, if they won.
 
* Highlight Intros – Highlight intros customize the animation that is shown when a player gets [[Play of the Game]].
 
* Highlight Intros – Highlight intros customize the animation that is shown when a player gets [[Play of the Game]].
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To access the Hero Gallery, navigate to the game's main menu and click on Hero Gallery. From the gallery, you can select the hero you'd like to customize, and then see all of the skins, emotes, victory poses, voice lines, sprays, and highlight intros available for that hero. Equip an item you want to use from your collection, or click the "Unlock" button to spend credits and unlock that skin or spray you've been eyeing. Changing your player icon must be done through the Career Profile > Player Icons page.
 
To access the Hero Gallery, navigate to the game's main menu and click on Hero Gallery. From the gallery, you can select the hero you'd like to customize, and then see all of the skins, emotes, victory poses, voice lines, sprays, and highlight intros available for that hero. Equip an item you want to use from your collection, or click the "Unlock" button to spend credits and unlock that skin or spray you've been eyeing. Changing your player icon must be done through the Career Profile > Player Icons page.
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==Seasonal cosmetics==
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During [[seasonal events]], exclusive time-limited cosmetics become available from seasonal loot boxes. Starting with the first [[Halloween Terror]] event, seasonal cosmetics can also be purchased with credits. The amount of credits needed to unlock seasonal cosmetics is three times as much as the amount needed for regular cosmetics. These cosmetics are only available for the duration of the event.
   
 
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==References==

Revision as of 21:23, 19 December 2016

Cosmetics are items in Overwatch which allow players to customize their heroes and profiles. They do not affect gameplay. There are currently eight types of cosmetics: Player Icons, Skins, Emotes, Sprays, Voice Lines, Victory Poses, Highlight Intros, and Weapon Skins. Cosmetics are unlocked by opening them in loot boxes, or buying them with credits or competitive points.

Types of Cosmetics

  • Player Icons – Player icons are avatars which are displayed to a player's friends and group. They cannot be bought.
  • Skins – Skins modify the appearance of heroes with different colors or outfits. Some skins modify voice clips heard in-game.
  • Emotes – Emotes make the hero strike a pose or perform an action while in-game. They can be used through the communication wheel.
  • Sprays – Sprays can be put on surfaces by pressing the binded key or button.
  • Voice Lines – Voice lines make other players around the hero hear them say a phrase. They can be used through the communication wheel.
  • Victory Poses – Victory poses modify how a hero stands at the ending screen, if they won.
  • Highlight Intros – Highlight intros customize the animation that is shown when a player gets Play of the Game.
  • Weapon Skins - Weapon skins modify the appearance of a hero's weapon.

Rarity

Quality
(Cost to Unlock)
Common
Currency25
Rare
Currency75
Epic
Currency250
Legendary
Currency1000
Player Icons
Skins
Emotes
Sprays
Voice Lines
Victory Poses
Highlight Intros

Note: Cosmetics bought with competitive points do not have a known rarity system.

Progression System

Players gain experience by completing matches in any game mode other than Custom. The amount of experience players earn per game varies based on a number of factors. After gaining enough experience, players will level up and receive a loot box. After reaching level 100, players will gain a star under their portrait and restart at level 1. Experience needed to level up is gradually increased from levels 1-22. From level 22 to 100, leveling up requires 22,000 experience, until players reach level 1 again.

In Quick Play, you gain XP from completing the following actions (all are increased by 20% when playing in a group):

  • 3.4 XP per second played in a match (2040 XP from a full-length 10 minute match)
  • +250 XP for completing an entire match
  • +500 XP if you also won
  • +200 XP if you've now played 2 or more matches in a row
  • +150/100/50 XP for getting gold/silver/bronze as your single highest medal
  • +1500 for your first win of the day

In Play vs A.I., you gain XP from completing the following actions (all are increased by 20% when playing in a group):

  • ~2.02 XP per second played in a match
  • +150 XP for completing an entire match
  • +300 XP if you also won
  • +120 XP if you've now played 2 or more matches in a row
  • +90/60/30 XP for getting gold/silver/bronze as your highest medal (once per game)
  • +1500 for your first win of the day

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Hero Gallery

Hero Gallery

The Hero Gallery is where players customize their heroes, view items they’ve unlocked, and spend credits.

To access the Hero Gallery, navigate to the game's main menu and click on Hero Gallery. From the gallery, you can select the hero you'd like to customize, and then see all of the skins, emotes, victory poses, voice lines, sprays, and highlight intros available for that hero. Equip an item you want to use from your collection, or click the "Unlock" button to spend credits and unlock that skin or spray you've been eyeing. Changing your player icon must be done through the Career Profile > Player Icons page.

Seasonal cosmetics

During seasonal events, exclusive time-limited cosmetics become available from seasonal loot boxes. Starting with the first Halloween Terror event, seasonal cosmetics can also be purchased with credits. The amount of credits needed to unlock seasonal cosmetics is three times as much as the amount needed for regular cosmetics. These cosmetics are only available for the duration of the event.

References