In Overwatch pros only play 3 tanks and 3 healers – but it’s not fun.
That the meta of Overwatch has shifted over the past few months is certainly intended and makes sense. However, at present, the game, at least in the competitive scene, is in quite a crisis of meaning. No matter which game you look at, there is basically only one really sensible team composition: 3 tanks and 3 supporters.
Who needs defense or attack heroes?
You might think that such a team lacks the firepower to effectively clear opponents – but that’s far from true. Especially with Ana on the team, even a rather weak tank can become an unstoppable killing machine. However, this isn’t particularly exciting, because basically, the tactic relies solely on the tanks taking some damage so the healers can charge their ultimates and ultimately unleash them together. Effective – but not particularly fun.
In an interview with Powerwatch, Artur Bischof (art1er) from Team Dignitas said:
“We call the triple-tank meta the “Cancer Meta”. It used to always be Genji and Winston, but not anymore. The meta doesn’t make much sense to us right now. The tank just goes forward and takes damage while Ana heals him and charges her Nanoboost. For me, this playstyle has nothing to do with skill. After that, it just takes a few swings from Reinhardt’s hammer and you’re done. It’s simply exploiting the game mechanics.”
What do you think of the current pro scene in Overwatch and the stagnant and very boring meta? Does it urgently need a change or is this just “part of the game” and should be countered by other combinations?
