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AsOverwatch 2evolves, Season 9 brings a few changes to the battlefield.
The new season doesn’t introduce new weapons but revamps the looks with the gold and jade variants.
Nevertheless, mastering the right weaponry can make all the difference between victory and defeat.
Photon Projector
Starting us off is Symmetras primary weapon, the Photon Projector.
A unique state-of-the-art weapon, the photon projector lets you nail down an adversary with its gradually increasing beam.
At level 1, the weapons deal damage at 60 damage per second.
you’re able to keep track of the levels on the weapons backside.
Not using the weapons returns it to a lower level after three seconds.
Moreover, the weapons energy ball is great for destroying shields.
It moves faster and explodes on impact.
It may make you vulnerable at some point, but the output makes it worth the wait.
I would advise charging the ball while airborne to avoid hits.
It is good for attacking barriers and recharges its ammunition when attacking them.
Dragon Blade
If youre up for melee action, look no further than Genjis Katana, the Dragon Blade.
Close-up action inOverwatch 2 Season 9comes with great risks but great rewards, too.
That’s what you ideally get from the katana.
Activating Genjis ultimate ability swaps out his shurikens for his blade.
The blade is the most versatile and agile kind you’re able to find in the game.
Genji can swing it once every second, which also takes a second to wield and resheath.
Besides its agile strength, the blade can deflect incoming attacks, especially projectiles.
you’ve got the option to then redirect them towards enemies, giving you offensive and defensive abilities.
Moreover, the Swift Strike ability lets you close gaps with adversaries, dealing incredible damage.
But there are other ways to deal massive damage with this blade.
The downside to the katana is its fighting range, which can work against you.
However, mastering the blades abilities gives you leverage on the chaotic battlefield.
Revolver
Overwatch 2: Season 9brings some wild, Wild West action with Cassidys revolver.
It’s the ideal choice for any player with a knack for gunslinger action.
As Cassidys primary weapon, the gun offers astounding power and damage potential.
However, this will call for great accuracy from the player.
Thankfully, theSeason 9upgrade introduces a consistent feel to firing and landing shots on your opponents.
So players have more reason now than ever to nail the shots on target.
To get the most out of this gun, it’s crucial that you master moves and positioning.
While it’s good for headshots, agility is the only way to unlock this weapon’s full potential.
Plus, the follow-up grenade attacks crown Cassidy as the most powerful mid-range attacker inOverwatch 2.
Her Endothermic Blaster is a formidable force to be reckoned with.
Its a great choice for close- and long-range attacks.
The weapon has a dual attack mode: freeze and icicle.
The former lets you attack from close range, freeing enemies and slowing them down.
While the mode doesnt deal damage or completely slow them down, you could leverage this for close combat.
Moreover, the latter mode lets you unleash damage-dealing icicles that strike down foes from a distance.
Rail gun
Sojourn is a relatively new character inOverwatch 2whose rise to prominence could have been easily predicted.
With a left click, you unleash laser projectiles with rapid firing speed.
The projectiles explode upon impact, making them a formidable weapon for breaking barriers.
Moreover, a right click releases the energy blast, which consumes your stored energy.
The blast is ideal for explosive damage since it’s very precise and powerful.
Plus, it’s good for crowd control since the blasts have an AOE effect.
Its easy to compare this railgun to Soldier 76s Pulse Rifle, especially with its damage potential.
However, pairing the Rail gun with Sojourn is the only way to unleash its formidable strength.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
