If you’ve been sleeping on Soldier: 76 in Overwatch 2’s Stadium mode, this might be the wake-up call you need. Content creator SpookiShow has showcased a viewer-submitted setup called “Frontline 76” — a build that trades backline poke for in-your-face brawling power, keeping your team alive while dishing out huge damage.

How the Frontline 76 Build Works

The core of the build is simple:

  • Rocket Hits & Biotic Field = Team Sustain – Every helix rocket hit and Biotic Field placement can provide 150+ HP to nearby allies.
  • Spam for Value – Direct hits aren’t required; the build focuses on consistent hit markers to keep the healing procs flowing.
  • Tank Support – Drop Biotic Field on your tank whenever possible for bonus HP and healing uptime.

Instead of hanging back, Spooki plays right up on the front line — hence the name. Pairing cooldown reduction items like Advanced Nanobiotics with Aerial Distresser turns Soldier into a sustained-pressure brawler who can contest space like a second tank.

Key Perks and Items

From the match, some standout pickups included:

  • Aerial Distresser – Grants powerful follow-up potential after rocket hits.
  • Advanced Nanobiotics – Extra attack speed while healing keeps damage and sustain flowing nonstop.
  • Biotic Field Overhealth Boost – Gives allies (and yourself) bonus max HP while active, letting you tank through burst damage.

By the later rounds, the build was dishing out insane frontline damage while shrugging off most counterplay, making Soldier a threat to both squishies and tanks.

Why It Works

Soldier’s high DPS combined with constant AoE healing means your team can brawl longer, contest objectives harder, and keep momentum without relying on traditional supports for every fight. Spooki even described it as “basically being a second tank” — a huge asset in coordinated pushes.

Final Thoughts

SpookiShow called this “probably my most favorite build to date” for Soldier in Stadium mode, praising how different it feels from the usual 76 setups. It might not always be the highest burst option, but the utility, sustain, and constant frontline presence make it a blast to play — and very strong in the current meta.

You can find the build code in SpookiShow’s video description to try it yourself.

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Source: SpookiShow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Frontline 76 build?

It’s a Soldier: 76 Stadium mode setup focused on playing aggressively on the frontline, providing team sustain through Biotic Field and rocket hit procs.

Do I need perfect aim for this build?

No — it’s more about consistent hits than landing every direct rocket. Even splash damage contributes to healing.

How does Aerial Distresser help?

It boosts your follow-up potential after rockets, letting you quickly switch to hitscan pressure before enemies can recover.

Is this build viable in all Stadium matches?

It shines in brawl-heavy maps and team comps where your frontline benefits from constant healing and overhealth.

Can I still use this playstyle in regular modes?

While the perk and item synergy is unique to Stadium, the aggressive, sustain-heavy style can still work in Quick Play or competitive with smart positioning.