This Reinhardt Stadium Build is Breaking the Meta – Colin’s Law Explained ⇒ OverwatchCentral

If you’ve seen clips of Reinhardt slamming the competition in Stadium and wondered what build is behind the chaos, you’re not alone. ColinTheReinhardt has finally shared the full breakdown of his unique and aggressive Reinhardt Stadium setup, and it’s not your typical LHCloudy-style power build.

This one’s all about going all-in on pins, disrupting the enemy team constantly, and turning every round into pure mayhem. It’s called Colin’s Law and the rule is simple: Anything that can be pinned, will be pinned.

Let’s go round by round and break down what makes this build so effective.

Round 1 – Shield Stampede Start

Your first pick is Shield Stampede. No matter who you’re up against, this perk lets you pin without worrying about enemy abilities stopping you. It’s your key to staying aggressive early on and farming environmental kills for early stadium cash.

Pair this with:

Power Playbook (Ability Power)
Charged Plating (Armor + AP)
Weapon Grease (Attack Speed)

This combo helps Push enemies off the map and do solid damage just from charging and bumping them. You can rack up to 13k–21k stadium cash in just the first round.

Round 2 – Counterpin Setup

Next, aim to hit 40% Ability Power and start countering tanks with:

Nanocola (Your go-to pick for round 2)
Multi-Tool (AP + Cooldown Reduction)
Or Boost Recycler (if facing Rein or Orisa)

Landing a pin against fortified Orisas or Rein mirror matches becomes much easier here. One pin and one fire strike can delete enemy Rein mains still stuck in Season 2 builds.

If you’ve got extra cash, look for Custom Stock or keep Weapon Grease for bonus pressure.

Round 3 – AP Spike and Power Picks

By round 3, you want at least 60% Ability Power and 15% Cooldown Reduction.

Pick Iridescent Iris (AP + CDR + Overhealth)
Choose between Impact Burst or Vroom Voom Boom

Impact Burst is generally stronger early for fire strike spam, but if you’re up against D.Va or Orisa, Vroom Voom Boom’s extra damage when pinning into walls or Fortify will shine.

Round 4 – Venom and Finishing Blows

Here’s where the build starts peaking. Shoot for 80% Ability Power and 20% Cooldown Reduction.

Grab Cyber Venom (CDR + Healing Debuff)
Swap Charged Plating for Custom Stock or Energized Bracers

This is where you start shutting down enemy supports. Pin their tank, apply anti-heal, and let your DPS clean up.

If you’re loaded on cash already, jump straight to the next key item: Champion’s Kit.

Round 5 and Beyond – Max Power Mode

Now you’re unstoppable. Aim for 85% to 110% Ability Power and round out your power setup with:

Champion’s Kit
Catalytic Crystal (for ult charge)
Or Lumrio Fusion Drive (for more armor)

By now, your pins are feared. Your fire strikes chunk enemies. And your lava trail from Magma Strike in the final round is burning through enemy positions.

You should be hitting full build by round 6, but with good stadium cash farming, you can get it done by round 5.

Final Thoughts – Is This the Best Reinhardt Build?

Maybe not for everyone. But if you love pinning, causing chaos, and playing Reinhardt like a charging bulldozer, this build is for you. Colin’s Law isn’t about playing safe or slow—it’s about keeping pressure high and making your presence known every second of the match.

Total build cost as of July 2025 is 56k, so aim to farm at least 9k per round. It’s strong, it’s fun, and it’s already taken Colin to Legendary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colin’s Law?

Colin’s Law is a Reinhardt Stadium build focused on aggressive pinning and high ability power. The idea is simple: anything that can be pinned, should be.

What’s the key item in this build?

Shield Stampede is the starting point for this build. It makes your pins unstoppable and sets up the rest of your power scaling.

How much does the full build cost?

As of July 2025, the full build costs 56k stadium cash. You’ll need to average 9.3k per round over 6 rounds or 11.2k for a faster 5-round power-up.

Does this build work in high ranks?

Yes. Colin has used it successfully in Legendary rank, especially when playing aggressively and making use of early round cash farming with environmental kills.