To rack up a high MIT (damage mitigation) score on Reinhardt, you’ll want to use his shield in a way that absorbs as much incoming damage as possible without letting it break too often or leaving your team exposed. Here are some practical tips:
Positioning and Angling
Always try to position yourself so that you’re blocking the enemy team’s key fire lanes (where most of the damage is coming from).
Tilt or turn your shield slightly to catch fire from multiple angles if possible—your angle can make the difference in how much damage you block.
Shield Management
Avoid holding your shield up constantly when there’s no pressing threat, because if it breaks, you’ll have to wait for it to recharge. A fully recharged shield is your ticket to big mitigation numbers.
Use cover (like walls or corners) so your shield can regenerate safely and you can re-engage with more shield health.
Protecting Teammates Under Fire
Keep an eye on allies who are being focused—stepping in front of them to intercept damage will raise your MIT stat quickly.
In Overwatch 2, mitigation counts everything you actively block (e.g., bullets, projectiles, and certain ultimates). Get between your squishy teammates and those sources of damage to maximize the blocked amounts.
Block Big Abilities
You’ll gain large bursts of MIT by using your shield against high-damage cooldowns or ultimates (e.g., Pharah’s Barrage, Cassidy’s High Noon shots, Bastion’s Assault form, etc.).
Timing is important—wait until you see (or know) a big ability is incoming, then bring the shield up to get those big chunks of mitigation.
Shield Dance
“Shield dancing” is dropping your shield briefly to let it recharge, then immediately raising it when you anticipate incoming fire. This technique helps you block more total damage over time rather than just letting the shield break.
Rapid toggling can also confuse enemies trying to break the shield.
Communication with Healers & DPS
Work with your support players so they know when you plan to hold your shield and when you’re recharging. They can help keep you topped up with healing while you block.
Coordinate with damage teammates on safe angles to shoot from behind your shield. The more your team relies on that protection, the higher the incoming damage you’ll intercept.
Following these guidelines will help you maximize your shield usage and keep your MIT (mitigation) number climbing. It’s about smart shielding, good positioning, and awareness of enemy cooldowns so you can block big bursts of damage rather than letting your shield deplete in moments where it’s not strictly needed.
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