The latest patch of Overwatch massively buffs Pharah. She never has to touch the ground again.
The current patch of Overwatch on the PTR not only includes Sombra and the new game modes (3vs3 and 1vs1), but also a handful of balancing changes. Particularly noteworthy is the recent change that Pharah receives.
Those who have played Pharah so far know the problem. It can be quite difficult to stay in the air for long periods of time. After a few seconds, fuel runs out and one is forced to land back on solid ground and in the unpleasant range of all melee fighters, if only for a moment. But that could soon come to an end.
Currently, Pharah has received an improvement to her jetpack on the PTR, granting her 35% more lift. While it may not sound so exciting in theory, it now allows Pharah to never have to touch the ground! After takeoff, she can stay continuously in the air and distribute her death from above over all enemies. Better yet: It is now significantly easier to make up to 2 jumps in a row upwards, often hitting the height limit of the map.
Players on Reddit and in the Overwatch forums are massively excited and talk about a “completely new gameplay experience” for Pharah that many fans have long desired.
Cortyn says: Pharah with infinite flight capabilities is probably a dream come true for many players. Together with a Mercy at her back, she could become an even greater threat that now must be countered by a skilled ranged fighter. Until now, one could often just wait until gravity forced her to the ground. It seems I need to spend more time on Pharah myself…
