The slightly crazy explosion fanatic from Overwatch, Junkrat, is getting some buffs. We reveal what is changing.
When it comes to the balance of the various heroes of Overwatch, there is always plenty of room for discussion. Which hero is currently too strong? Which is too weak? The opinions of the developers and various player groups often differ widely – but when they do agree, targeted buffs or nerfs typically follow.
It seems that Junkrat is now the target of balance adjustments. In the official forum, Overwatch’s Principal Designer, Geoff Goodman, has stated that they are already experimenting with changes to Junkrat internally. These should be playable on the PTR in the near future.
Junkrat – Double Mine for Double Fun!
Basically, there are two adjustments:
- The Remote Mine will receive a second charge.
- The Ultimate Tire will either move faster or have more health points.
Especially the second charge of the mine offers many new possibilities. Junkrat can use one mine to blow himself into the fray and a second to escape right away. He can even implement funny ideas and perform a double or even triple jump while in the air by using multiple mines. He can also become the insane “Pharah Hunter.” With the first mine, he propels himself into the air, and the second he throws at the flying Pharah.
At least internally, Blizzard is already having a lot of fun with these adjustments.
So far, these are just ideas, and whether they will be implemented exactly like this will probably only show during the next PTR cycle.
What do you think of the planned changes? Just right or does Junkrat not need any assistance at all?
Roadhog is also getting buffs – he will become a speedy self-healer!
