Overwatch · Mid Tier

Genji Balance Changes

Genji lands more shuriken while his sword becomes a little harder to get kills with from a distance.

Tier Mid Tier
Direction Mixed
Proposed changes 2 · 1 buff · 1 nerf

Balance Philosophy

For each hero in B and C tier, slightly buff one part of the kit and slightly nerf another. The goal is to reduce the unfair parts of a hero while lessening their weaknesses.

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. Shuriken

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Projectile speed increased to 85 m/s.
  2. Swift Strike

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Maximum range reduced to 13 meters.

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