Overview
- Blizzard unveiled Doctrine at BlizzCon 2026 with a cinematic tying the vampiric support to Doomfist and the Reign of Talon story.
- Doctrine is playable in a limited hero trial running September 12–14 and will join the permanent roster when Season 5 launches on October 6, 2026.
- Doctrine’s kit centers on the Eternal Scepter that both heals and damages, an Infuse mechanic that upgrades the next ability, Invigorating Drones that heal and grant attack speed, a mobility tool and an ultimate called Deliverance.
- Developers flagged that Doctrine’s drone attack‑speed buff raises stacking and animation concerns and said a 300% attack‑speed cap is under discussion though currently unreachable; they will monitor live play and adjust if needed.
- Blizzard also announced sweeping reworks for Sombra, including a role change from Damage to Support, and a Roadhog overhaul focused on making him more team‑oriented, with detailed patch timing and full changes to be released later.