Widowmaker’s is based on antagonist Sylvanas Windrunner, who was an original inspiration for the sniper during Overwatch’s early development. While she’s shown with a bow similar to the one ...

Sylvanas Windrunner, the then Warchief of the Horde, even set the entire city of Teldrassil ablaze, kickstarting a story arc wherein Tyrande Whisperwind, the night elf leader, sought vengeance.