In addition to the PTR, Overwatch also has its live patches. And one of these was implemented yesterday. This time we see mostly buffs for a few heroes, but also a nerf for Ashe.
Yesterday we reported about the PTR patch and its changes. “I came in like a Wrecking Baaall…” Hammond will probably no longer be able to sing, because his actual buff has destroyed his mechanics.
So we hope Blizzard takes a closer look at this!
But now we come to the live patch notes . Ashe got it because she’s just too strong. It was frustrating when you got hit by Ashe’s dynamite explosion and got extreme DoT (Damage over Time) burn damage on top of the normal damage. If you didn’t have a healer nearby, all you could really do was wait for your death – which basically took another shot.
Ashe
The devs say that
“[…]her rifle should still maintain an impact, so we reduced the damage of the dynamite explosion.”
- Explosion damage reduced from 75 to 50
This should ensure that Ashe’s style of play remains the same, but that she now has to ensure that her targets die and not just leave it to the DoT.
The more pleasing information, however, are the buffs that Blizzard has distributed.
McCree:
“After reducing the damage output of McCree’s primary fire, we want to give him some power back through buffs to his abilities.”
Steppenrolle
- Roll distance increased by 20%
Blendgranate
- Stun duration increased from 0.7 to 0.8 seconds
It will help him withdraw from melee fights and harass his opponent from a safe distance. Increasing the stun duration on his flashbang will make it that much easier for McCree to dish out headshots.
Baptiste
Baptiste generates most of his ultimate charge through area healing. Since we recently reduced the area heal stats, we’re also reducing the cost of his ultimate.
- Ultimate cost reduced by 15%
This allows Baptiste to use his Boost Matrix more often, healing and buffing his party members. Hope this leads you to victory!
Idol
Increased projectile speed will make Orisa’s weapon more responsive and reduce the need to aim far in front of the enemy to hit them. We’ve found that recent tweaks to Orisa’s abilities have been more effective than we originally anticipated, and have increased her armor to compensate.
- Base armor increased from 200 to 250
Fusion cannon
- Increased projectile speed from 90 to 120
As a result, the tank now lasts a bit longer and doesn’t have as much of a disadvantage when aiming at its opponents.
Roadhog
After recent shotgun tweaks, Roadhog’s tow hook combo was still not effective against some of the smaller enemy heroes. This change pulls targets closer to melee range, allowing for faster and more reliable combo execution.
tow hook
- Now pulls enemies 0.5 meters closer (instead of 3.5 meters, it’s now 3.0 meters)
This reduces the frustration of pulling a smaller opponent in but not hitting them with combo hits.
What do you think of the hero buffs and nerfs? And have you already tested the PTR patch? Let us know what you think on Twitter and Facebook !
OVERWATCH 2 – A VISUAL EVOLUTION
Overwatch 2 takes the world and gameplay to a new level: the environments are more dynamic, the battles are more comprehensive, improved effects and shadows enrich the atmosphere in the game. You will be immersed in the story of Overwatch in gripping events. All heroes will get a completely new, even more detailed and authentic look in Overwatch 2.
The five best Overwatch skins
As really cool – so you could title the new Overwatch skins. Because Blizzard Entertainment has really put a lot of effort this time and gifted the community with new cosmetics.
The OverwatchEcent Archives is in full swing. And once again, it takes us back to the original Overwatch team that used to fight in the streets of King’s Row against the rebellion started by the Null Sector. We also remember eight years ago when we took control of Blackwatch, a terrorist organization bent on destruction. But besides all the nostalgia, there’s something else that makes this event: the Archives skins. Here comes the top 5 of the best Cosmetics.
5th Place: Zarya’s “Workout.”
Giving us a bit of workout reality is Zarya’s “Workout” skin at #5. At a young age, Zarya identified a lot with athletics and here she shows that she’s a tough woman. But we honestly expected something more from the professional weightlifter. Still, the skin turned out quite nice.
4th Place: Roadhog’s “Militia” Look
Blizzard has done a good job of mixing the scout and military outfits, so Roadhog’s “Militia” skin lands in 4th place. We especially love the patches attached to the dungarees, but this skin isn’t as colorful and fancy as, say, other skins in the ranking. For that, it gets a solid 4th place.
3rd place: Junkrats “King Jamison
Majestic and bold in 3rd place is Junkat’s “King Jamison” skin. After being banished from Junkertown by the queen, he’s back and presents himself as a real eye-catcher that the queen would be jealous of. We were taken with the golden leg, but so much potential was lost with the rather plain shirt. That’s why Junkrat only makes it to number 3.
2nd place: Pharah’s “Aviator” style
Lieutenant Fareeha “Pharah” comes flying in at number two, in a stunning look that should wow anyone. The aviator sunglasses plus jetpack give her a thematically badass appearance that still makes her look cool and beautiful.
1st Place: Ana’s “Sniper” Skin.
Ana breathes new life into us with her “Sniper” skin and is unrivaled our No. 1 spot. During the Omnic crisis in her earlier years, Ana slayed the Omnics in this color stunning outfit. Her red scarf, headset and many other smaller accessories add the finishing touches to the skin that have us excited.
We’re excited to see when and with which skins Blizzard will wow us again. For more info on Overwatch and everything else about the world of Esports and gaming, check out Early Game.
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