A new hero balance patch went live inOverwatch 2last night, bringing some much-needed changes to shake up the meta.
It includes nerfs and buffs, but overall, Blizzard Entertainment is hoping the patch will smooth things out for the final few weeks of season 15 before new Damage hero Freja and more come to the game in season 16, launching on April 22.
Tank
Mauga
This is a massive nerf for Mauga, who has been wreaking havoc of late in the meta. The biggest change is to Cardiac Overdrive, which is the aggressive tank’s best method of protecting his team.
Roadhog
Roadhog has been up and down in the meta for several years now, but these two changes could bring him in line with the other frontline heroes inOW2.
A little less rage for the big monkey.
Zarya
Zarya’s been a dominant tank inOW2for as long as most players can remember. This minor change to how fast her attack power will dissipate may not amount to much on paper, but it’s something.
Damage
Cassidy
A sweet buff forOW2’sresident cowboy and hitscan DPS dealer, who can now deal more damage at range and up-close.
Echo
This is a really solid buff for Echo, who will now be able to dip out of sight and generate a good chunk of their health back on their own.
Soldier: 76
A slight buff for Jack Morrison will now see his bullets grow a bit.
Sojourn
Sojourn’s movement and maneuverability has been slightly nerfed here, meaning you will have to pick your battles a bit better.
Widowmaker
This is a real slight buff for Widow’s HP, meaning she should be able to survive a shot or two more than usual, depending on who’s firing, but not if it’s another Widowmaker. A mirror match will still result in a one-shot headshot kill.
Support
Ana
Ana’s Biotic Grenade has been terrorizingOverwatchsince a few months after the game initially launched back in 2016, and it continues to do so until this day. This change should have it emptying the battlefield a bit less now.
