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Overwatch 2 Season 20 Mid-Patch Analysis: Freya Buff, Vendetta Nerf, etc.
This video analyzes the Overwatch 2 Season 20 mid-patch content. Key changes include nerfs to Doomfist, D.Va, Ashe, Bastion, and Vendetta, and buffs to Freyja, Roadhog, Genji, and Illari. The buffs to Freyja and Genji are particularly noticeable, and Illari is expected to emerge as a strong healer this season.
1. 💥 Doomfist Nerf: Power Block Duration Reduced
- ✅ The Power Block effect now disappears after 20 seconds.
- ⚠️ Previously, you could keep Super Charged indefinitely, but now it's impossible.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Power Block Duration | Effect disappears after 20 seconds |
00:15 - 00:28
1. 💥 Doomfist Nerf: Power Block Duration Reduced
- ✅ The Power Block effect now disappears after 20 seconds.
- ⚠️ Previously, you could keep Super Charged indefinitely, but now it's impossible.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Power Block Duration | Effect disappears after 20 seconds |
01:29 - 01:44
2. 🚀 D.Va Nerf: Booster Additional Damage Reduced
- ✅ Additional damage upon extending Boosters has been reduced from 100% to 40%.
- ⚠️ D.Va's power is expected to be somewhat weakened.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Booster Additional Damage | 100% → 40% |
01:49 - 02:05
3. 🪝 Roadhog Buff: Pellet Damage Increased
- ✅ Pellet damage has been increased from 6 to 7.
- ⚠️ Roadhog's firepower has slightly increased.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Pellet Damage | 6 → 7 |
02:31 - 03:11
4. 🏹 Ashe Nerf: Long-Range Damage Reduced and Major Park Weakened
- ✅ The distance falloff for scoped shots has been changed from 40m-60m to 35m-55m.
- ✅ The number of ammo recovered by Major Park has been reduced to 1.
- ⚠️ It has become more difficult to eliminate enemies with two headshots at long range, and overall efficiency has decreased.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Scoped Shot Distance Falloff | 40m-60m → 35m-55m |
| Major Park Ammo Recovery | 1 |
03:12 - 03:38
5. 🤖 Bastion Nerf: Main Attack Damage Reduced
- ✅ Main attack damage has been reduced from 25 to 23.
- ⚠️ It has become more difficult to eliminate 250 HP heroes.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Main Attack Damage | 25 → 23 |
03:41 - 04:35
6. 🎯 Freyja Buff: Spread Reduced and Tech-M Damage Increased
- ✅ The spread of the main weapon has been reduced from 2° to 1.5°.
- ✅ Tech-M direct hit damage has been increased from 30 to 35.
- ⚠️ It is now possible to eliminate 225 HP heroes, and overall accuracy has been improved.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Main Weapon Spread | 2° → 1.5° |
| Tech-M Direct Hit Damage | 30 → 35 |
04:37 - 05:11
7. ⚔️ Genji Buff: Shuriken Count Increased
- ✅ The number of shurikens has been increased from 24 to 30.
- ⚠️ Genji's sustained damage ability has been improved.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Shuriken Count | 24 → 30 |
05:21 - 05:35
8. 🔮 Symmetra Nerf: Teleporter Durability Reduced and Right-Click Hitbox Reduced
- ✅ Teleporter durability has been reduced from 250 to 200.
- ✅ The hitbox of the right-click attack has been reduced.
- ⚠️ The poking strategy using teleporters has been weakened.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Teleporter Durability | 250 → 200 |
| Right-Click Hitbox | Reduced |
06:03 - 06:37
9. 🥷 Vendetta Nerf: Blade Wave, Soaring Slice, Major Park Weakened
- ✅ Blade Wave damage has been reduced from 80 to 70.
- ✅ Soaring Slice cooldown is applied after respawn.
- ✅ Major Park damage has been reduced to 35.
- ⚠️ Overall damage reduction and survivability weakening have occurred.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Blade Wave Damage | 80 → 70 |
| Soaring Slice Cooldown | Applied after respawn |
| Major Park Damage | 35 |
07:05 - 07:47
10. 🕳️ Venture Nerf Misunderstanding?: Drill Range Related Happening
- ✅ There was an initial misunderstanding about Venture's drill range, but it has been confirmed that there are no actual changes.
- ⚠️ This was content that could confuse Venture users.
| Content | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Drill Range | No change |
07:48 - 08:31
11. ☀️ Illari Buff: Solar Rifle Damage Increased
- ✅ Solar Rifle damage has been increased from 70 to 75.
- ✅ Initial damage has been increased from 20 to 25.
- ⚠️ It is now possible to eliminate enemies with two headshots, and its position as a sniper-type healer has been strengthened.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Solar Rifle Damage | 70 → 75 |
| Initial Damage | 20 → 25 |
08:32 - 08:54
12. 🐸 Lucio Nerf: Knockback Cooldown Increased
- ✅ Knockback cooldown has been increased from 4 seconds to 5 seconds.
- ⚠️ Lucio's utility has slightly decreased.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Knockback Cooldown | 4 seconds → 5 seconds |
09:05 - 09:22
13. 😈 Moira Buff: Ultimate Charge Speed Increased
- ✅ Ultimate charge cost has been reduced by 7%.
- ⚠️ Moira can now use her ultimate more often.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Charge Cost | Reduced by 7% |
09:24 - 09:44
14. 🕉️ Zenyatta Buff: Orb of Discord Effect Increased
- ✅ Orb of Discord effect has been increased from 25% to 30%.
- ⚠️ Zenyatta's damage support ability has been strengthened.
| Changes | Effect |
|---|---|
| Orb of Discord Effect | 25% → 30% |
10:00 - 10:57
15. ⚖️ Season 20 Mid-Patch Overall Review and Future Outlook
- ✅ Overall, it is evaluated as a good patch for balance adjustments.
- ✅ In the DPS position, Freyja and Genji are expected to perform well.
- ✅ In the healer position, Illari is expected to show a strong presence.
- ✅ Vendetta is still strong, but it is not expected to be as overwhelmingly powerful as before.