111 - Omnic Lab: Hammond: First Thoughts & Endorsements Meta

In todays episode we return to form, the PTR for a MASSIVE overhaul to supports, adjustments to Symmetra, and a rebuilding for Reinhardt’s Earthshatter. So buckle up as we dive into all the PTR and LFG updates over the past few weeks & catch up with your hosts!

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• Omnic Meta: (Homepage)
• June 25 - PC Meta Report (End of Season 10)
• July 16 - Patch 1.25 Analysis (Symmetra Rework)

• After Endorsements & LFG launched what has happened with Abusive Chat?
• -26.4% in Americas & -16.4% in KR for Comp Matches containing Abusive Chat
• -28.8% in Americas & -21.6% in KR for Daily Players being Abusive

• Support Voice Lines “Under Attack” Now added for Zenyatta, Lucio, & Moira
• Channeled & Transformation Ultimates now refill your ammo:
• Channeled Ults like RIP-Tire (Junkrat), Barrage (Pharah), Whole Hog (Roadhog), & Transcendence (Zenyatta)
• Transformation Ults like: Dragonblade (Genji) & Primal Rage (Winston)
• Dev Comments: The change removes the need to immediately reload after a long duration ultimate.
• Support Overhauls
• Ana: Nano Boost - Instantly heals the target 300 HP
• Brigitte: Shield Bash - CD increased to 7s (was 6s)
• Lucio: Crossfade - Aura radius increased to 12m (was 10m) {24m diameter was 20m}
• Mercy: Caduceus Staff Healing - reduced to 50 hps (was 60 hps)
• Moira: Biotic Grasp - Passive energy regeneration rate increased to 2.4 charge per second (was 2.0)
• Other Hero Adjustments:
• Doomfist: Rocket Punch - No longer impacts Symmetra Teleporter
• Doomfist: Rocket Punch - Now destroys Symmetra sentry turrets without stopping movement
• Hanzo: Lunge - CD increased to 5s (was 4s)
• Sombra: Head Hit volume reduced
• Dev Comments: Mostly a bug fix, as her head hit volume was abnormally large, especially from behind. If you fired at her from behind near her upper spine, you could land a head shot.
• Reinhardt: Barrier Field - Decorative insignia no longer protrudes from shield’s surface
• Dev Comments: By smoothing out Reinhardt Barrier Field, he will be able to consistently block enemy abilities and projectiles (e.g. Junkrat’s grenades).
• Widowmaker: Grappling Hook - CD increased to 10s (was 8s)
• Zarya: Energy Drain rate reduced to 1.6 per second (was 2.0 per second)
• Zarya: Graviton Surge - Radius reduced to 6m (was 8m) {12m diameter was 16m}

• Brigitte: Repair Pack
• Targeting Sensitivity now adjustable in options
• Symmetra: Photon Projector (Primary Fire)
• Range increased to 12 (was 10)
• Junkrat BUG: ammo replenishing
• If you had Riptire up and 0 ammo, you could hit Q while jumping to reload without using the ult or the ammo reloading animation. This is...