Overwatch · High Tier

Zarya Balance Changes

Zarya is an effective mid-range tank whose laser can threaten lower-health targets and burst at full charge, and her ultimate is hard to counter and immobilizes entire teams, so its pull radius comes down and its cost goes up.

Tier High Tier
Direction Nerfs
Proposed changes 2 · 2 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. Particle Cannon

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Range reduced from 15 to 13 meters, with base damage reduced from 95 to 80 at 0 charge and from 175 to 160 at 100% charge.
  2. Graviton Surge

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Ultimate generation cost increased from 2500 to 2650, with a pull radius reduced from 7 to 6 meters.

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