The latest patch for Overwatch is on the PTR. Some adjustments are in place – we have the buffs and nerfs for you.
As promised by Jeff Kaplan, a new patch for Overwatch went live on the PTR this morning (01/08/2018). This includes some adjustments for Reaper and D.Va, but Brigitte also receives a small nerf. Additionally, the way armor absorbs damage is changing.
Armor weakened by 40%: Armor is more than just additional health points in Overwatch, as it reduces the damage taken.
Previously, armor reduced the damage taken by 5 (up to a maximum of 50% of the damage). This value is now being decreased.
Armor now only reduces the damage taken by 3 but still up to a maximum of 50% of the damage taken. For example: A shot from Soldier will now deal 16 damage instead of 14 against armor – an increase of 15%.
Brigitte’s ultimate is limited: Another nerf awaits Brigitte, who still proves to be too powerful. Her ultimate Rally now has a maximum duration of 30 seconds. After that, the additional armor granted is removed.
The developers justify this by stating that Brigitte can often trigger a “chain reaction”, where she simply transitions from one Rally to the next and the team benefits from additional armor almost permanently.
D.Va’s Defense Matrix becomes weaker: Many players struggle to fight D.Va, as she activates her Defense Matrix in short intervals and can absorb almost every salvo. This will no longer be possible, as the cooldown of the Matrix is increased from 1 second to 2 seconds.
Reaper gets more life steal: The last change affects Reaper. His life steal is further enhanced and increases from 30% to 50%. This is meant to make Reaper even more effective against tanks, which in turn deal less damage and are easier to hit with shotguns.
When will the changes come to live Overwatch? Usually, it takes a few weeks for the patch to transition from the PTR to the live version. We will keep you updated.
If you want, you can try the PTR of Overwatch on PC yourself and get a feel for the changes.
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