From Polygon · Josh Broadwell · · 1m
Overwatch Sombra Rework Surpasses Expectations
Sombra's new support role in Overwatch delivers 10x better gameplay than expected.
In brief
Sombra's new support role in Overwatch delivers 10x better gameplay than expected. Overwatch's Sombra rework as a support hero provides significant healing and damage output while adding strategic versatility to team play. Originally reported by Polygon.
Sombra's Rework Surprise
Blizzard moved Sombra from damage to support role despite initial skepticism.
“It's extremely rude of Blizzard to prove me wrong”
New Support Mechanics
Sombra's hacking ability now heals allies with two charges while damaging enemies.
“Cyberspace heals allies and damages enemies while weakening them”
Cyberspace Versatility
Cyberspace skill saves teams from ultimates and enables strategic healing without permanent effects.
“Dive tank get too far away? Cyberspace saves the day”
Gameplay Impact
Sombra provides 8,000 healing and 4,000 damage per match with skilled play.
“I'm averaging about 8,000 healing in a match and roughly 4,000 damage”
Team Play Balance
Sombra's translocator helps teammates during gameplay while reducing over-reliance on damage.
“Sombra's translocator does at least mitigate challenges by letting you quickly move to an ally's side”
Strategic Weakness
Sombra's passive lets her see when opponents fully charge ultimates for tactical advantage.
“Sombra's passive lets her see when an opponent's ultimate meter is fully charged”
Future Reworks
Sombra's rework is a temporary fix with more updates expected for the hero.
“But this is Sombra, so I'm sure she has even more reworks on the horizon”
The main idea
Overwatch's Sombra rework as a support hero provides significant healing and damage output while adding strategic versatility to team play.
