Which hero is a DJ from Brazil?

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The hero who is a DJ from Brazil is Lúcio. His full name is Lúcio Correia dos Santos, and he is from Rio de Janeiro, where he uses music as both a career and a form of community resistance.

Lúcio was designed as Overwatch’s music-based “bard” character. His Sonic Amplifier weapon and abilities are built around sound, while Crossfade lets him switch between healing nearby allies and increasing their movement speed. Sound Barrier, his ultimate, gives teammates temporary protective shields.

In his backstory, Lúcio fights back against the Vishkar Corporation after it tries to control and exploit his neighborhood during a redevelopment project. He steals Vishkar technology, adapts it for his own use, and rallies local residents through music. His success makes him an internationally known performer before he joins the re-formed Overwatch.

A common mix-up is assuming Lúcio is simply a musician-themed support hero. He is specifically a Brazilian DJ and activist, and his green, blue, and yellow visual design deliberately echoes the colors of Brazil’s flag.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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