even if you’ve never played overwatch or took a break from it, discovered overwatch 2 can impress. 35 heroes to understand, a redesign of the 6v6 mode to 5v5, new maps… the amount of content is impressive and with him one of the most important figures in esports the game is very Technical.To help beginners and inexperienced players, we spoke with two overwatch Experts: Féfé, one of the main streamers of the French game, and Nuja, a streamer and top 500 player. They give us advice on how to start the game in the best possible way.
character type of overwatch 2 Divided into three roles: tank, damage hero, and support character. Which role would you recommend starting with?
Fefe: We don’t recommend any specific role, we encourage you to try them all. Each has its own characteristics and you should test them all to find the playstyle that suits you. Especially because you can better understand what the other members of your team are doing and going through, and avoid making mistakes that could put your partner at risk.
Nuja: I agree with Fefe, but for me, I would recommend playing the tank, which is the most satisfying role for me. Damage heroes in particular ignore tanks and focus on support heroes and other damage heroes, so it’s relatively safe.I introduced my girlfriend to her D.Va in her first playthrough, and she was overjoyed. Orisa, which has excellent damage resistance, is also recommended.
Are there specific characters per role you would recommend for discovering the game?
Fefe: If I were to learn the role of a tank, I would say Winston. He’s a character that doesn’t require aiming, allowing you to focus on positioning and controlling his space. He’s very playable, has a good amount of mobility with a shield, and is great at protecting his teammates…a great character to learn the role of a tank from.
Nuja: In the damage category, for beginners, I think of Soldier 76, which has basic gameplay that is very close to classic FPS, and also healing spells that make it less reliant on support. In support, Moira, one key (or button) deals damage, and another he heals with one key (or button). Very simple, plus she can get out of tense situations very easily.
Fefe: Sure, you can have visions of support characters who can not only heal, but also deal damage. I’ll add Mercy and Lucio. They are characters you can survive with and are easy to handle even at low levels. And to learn a supporting role, the most complete character is Ana. It’s not the easiest to play, but it’s the most complete, and playing support before considering other roles can also help you develop your ability to reach your goals.
Each role has passive abilities common to all its heroes. Why is this important for beginners?
Nuja: Support Heroes now automatically regenerate health if they are not hit for a few seconds. Healing on different maps He doesn’t need to know the location of the pack.
Fefe: It allows a certain amount of self-sufficiency in certain situations, giving independence to support heroes who can only survive and remain useful, and feel they are not prey to enemy damage heroes. Much more fun than before. Tank Liability is part of how tanks have been completely redesigned in-game. They are now more than just shields and protectors, they are a real threat, unable to affect their movements much, becoming immune to enemies and directing their movements.
How did you deal with all these different maps and game modes when you were just starting out?
Nuja: Admittedly, there are several different game modes depending on the map, which can be confusing at first. Convoy Escort, Point Capture, and a new Advanced Mode. But whatever the mode, I think the game knows how to guide you. It’s all about attack and defense, and you always know where you have to go. It’s always clearly shown on the screen. Of course, like any game, learning is required. For example, remembering the location of healing packs on each map will eventually become essential.
Fefe: The best solution for me is to watch content for educational purposes, not necessarily play. If you just play, you won’t know where you are, and you will repeat the same mistakes. Positioning issues come up frequently, so you need to watch high-level matches, observe where players are positioned on different maps, watch coaches’ streams and match analyses. These are things that evolve much faster than hours of playing.
What is the result of switching to 5v5 mode in overwatch 2?
Nuja: The game is more aggressive, more dynamic, and faster. Damaged heroes no longer have the ability to slow down or stun. This is useful if you’re just starting out, but you need to know how to use the environment as you have much less shields and therefore less protection. The lack of a makes the team even weaker than before.
Fefe: 5v5 also provides visibility, making it easier for players to use spells and ultimates and understand what’s going on in the game. I also feel that I can make a much greater impact alone than I did the first time. overwatch.
It’s a team game where communication is essential. How do you communicate when you are a beginner?
Nuja: At first overwatch, you can use shortcuts to communicate about specific things. For example, granting an ally a percentage of your ultimate ability’s charge.of overwatch 2, a tagging system was introduced. Prioritizing a specific target is often important and can be easily prioritized without a microphone. I recommend using a mic as much as possible when playing in ranked games. For example, I play Sombra and I always warn about my enemies before hacking my allies. All I need is a Tracer or Winston to help take out that target, and the benefits are incredible.
Fefe: The best thing to do is talk about your resources and let your teammates know what tools you have and what they can do. If I’m playing Genji and tell my teammates that my ultimate ability is available, it will help us win the fight and team Ana will enhance my damage at that moment. It is also important to communicate your opponent’s resources, such as whether they have just used their ultimate ability or are ready to use it.
Using your ultimate ability can really make or break the outcome of a fight, what advice would you give for ultimate abilities?
Nuja: You can check the charge level of your team members’ ultimate abilities at any time by viewing the leaderboard. It’s important to consider this. Your ultimate ability can sometimes counter your opponent’s ultimate ability. For example, Lucio’s abilities help him fight Genji, while Zenyatta’s abilities counter Soldier 76’s abilities. Knowing your opponent’s ultimate his ability level allows you to use your own ultimate his ability. in the best possible way.
Do you have any advice for people starting out in Ranked Battles?
Fefe: Don’t get hung up on winning or losing. Instead of focusing on winning or losing, we should focus on what we can do to play better and what we can do to grow as individuals. We also need to determine the victory conditions. I often give the following examples: Shield Configuration, Ranged Damage When playing Zenyatta against a character, my role is to do damage besides healing. If the opponent’s composition is, say, Tracer, Sombra, and Winston, my role as Zenyatta is to survive. That way you can help your team rather than deal damage. It’s common for players to always play their characters the same way, regardless of team composition or opponent composition. Determining victory conditions is very important.
Nuja: In addition, the ability to freely change heroes according to the situation is part of the game’s concept and can be said to be strategic.
Fefe: Yes, you should avoid having just one string on your bow. Few people, even at very high levels, use only one hero. For example, he with different victory conditions for each role becomes much more interesting with three characters.
Thanks to Féfé and Nuja for taking the time to answer our questions. overwatch 2 Available for free on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
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