Overwatch · High Tier

Illari Balance Changes

No rationale is given for these changes. Per the document's stated policy, an unexplained change means the hero should simply be toned down slightly.

Tier High Tier
Direction Nerfs
Proposed changes 4 · 4 nerf

Balance Philosophy

For each hero in S and A tier, slightly nerf each part of the kit. The author notes these are not all meant to be implemented, and invites feedback on which should take priority.

Proposed Changes

Each entry lists the move or ability affected, the adjustment itself, and — where the analysis states one — the problem it is meant to solve and the reasoning behind it.

  1. Solar Rifle (primary fire)

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Damage reduced from 75 to 65.
  2. Solar Rifle (secondary fire)

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Healing reduced from 115 to 110 healing per second.
  3. Healing Pylon

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Rate of fire reduced from 1.25 to 1.15 shots a second.
  4. Captive Sun

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Projectile explosion radius reduced from 10 to 8 meters.

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