Overwatch · High Tier

Ana Balance Changes

No rationale is given for these changes. Per the document's stated policy, an unexplained change means the hero should simply be toned down slightly.

Tier High Tier
Direction Nerfs
Proposed changes 4 · 4 nerf

Balance Philosophy

For each hero in S and A tier, slightly nerf each part of the kit. The author notes these are not all meant to be implemented, and invites feedback on which should take priority.

Proposed Changes

Each entry lists the move or ability affected, the adjustment itself, and — where the analysis states one — the problem it is meant to solve and the reasoning behind it.

  1. Biotic Rifle

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Rate of fire reduced to 1.15 shots a second.
  2. Sleep Dart

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Cooldown increased to 16 seconds.
  3. Biotic Grenade

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Radius reduced to 3 meters.
  4. Nano Boost

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Duration reduced to 7 seconds.

Where The Source Is Unclear

  • The document gives no explanation for the Ana changes.

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