launches on August 20 and it’s set to bring a ton of Hero buffs and nerfs to make sure matches feel as balanced as possible. The update introduces the new Support character , who is likely to be an incredibly popular pick on day one. However, these tweaks to the existing roster will help decide the meta and who the are.
Blizzard have already revealed plenty of that they have in store, so here are all the Hero buffs and nerfs we know about in Overwatch 2 Season 12. Overwatch 2 Season 12 Hero changes so far Overwatch 2 players have felt that Lifeweaver is too weak for some time now and Season 12 is giving the Support Hero a long-awaited buff. The devs revealed in the that they are planning “notable updates to improve the quality of the Petal Platform and how it can be counter-played.
” They also mentioned that Healing Blossom and Rejuvenating Dash will be on the receiving end of some changes. It wasn’t confirmed exactly how they will be altered, but the healing values of both abilities will likely be increased to better his survivability and make him more effective at keeping teammates alive. Season 11 saw most matches dominated by more nimble characters that can easily get behind enemy lines and avoid fire, and the devs are addressing this by reducing the health of several Heroes.
This will make them easier to take out and more of a risk to use. It hasn’t been announced which Heroes will be targeted by this change, but both Damage and Support characters will be included. We expect popular mobile options like Tracer, Sombra, and even Mercy to be handed a nerf, but we’ll have to wait for the full patch notes to know more.
We’ll be sure to update this page with a full breakdown of every buff and nerf as soon as they’re announced by Blizzard. Overwatch 2 Season 12 also brings a new with an Egyptian mythology theme, as well as a crossover..
