Bruiser

Bruiser is a class of hero that will be implemented in the 2019 redesign of Heroes of the Storm. They are focused on survival with high damage output.

List of Bruiser heroes

Hero	Franchise	Info
Artanis	StarCraft	A duelist warrior that gains a shield automatically at low health. Repositions enemies and strikes with his blades.
Chen	Warcraft	A front-line fighter whose Abilities combo together for extra damage and more powerful effects.
Cho	Warcraft	Two-Headed Ogre who is physically attached to Gall. He controls their movement, and must work to keep them alive. Must be played with Gall.
D.Va	Overwatch	A former pro gamer turned ace mech pilot, D.Va jet-boosts through the Nexus, relying on her powerful cannons and defensive barrier to end skirmishes with a professional's flair.
Dehaka	StarCraft	A devious melee Warrior that can attack from any shrub and grows more durable by collecting the Essence of his enemies.
Imperius	Diablo	An all-in Bruiser that leads the charge with strong initiation and single target damage.
Leoric	Diablo	A slow moving front-line warrior that never truly dies, haunting the battlefield as a ghost before reforming on the field.
Malthael	Diablo	An Assassin who marks his enemies, shredding away High Health enemies.
Ragnaros	Warcraft	A Bruiser that can nullify enemy pushes against his Forts and Keeps.
Rexxar	Warcraft	Fights in tandem with his bear, Misha. Misha is a resilient warrior and protects Rexxar while he attacks from a distance.
Sonya	Diablo	A direct fighter who uses Fury instead of Mana. Leeches life from enemies by attacking and using Abilities.
Thrall	Warcraft	Melee heavy hitter with powerful Lightning and Earth spells. Heals himself through Ability casts.
Varian	Warcraft	An extremely versatile Multi-class Hero that can function as a melee Warrior or Assassin, adapting himself to the needs of his team.
Xul	Diablo	Sturdy spellcaster that cripples enemies with Necromantic magic. Summons Skeletal Warriors from the corpses of enemies.
Yrel	Warcraft	A deliberate melee warrior whose heavyweight abilities reward premeditation and commitment.