Overwatch · Mid Tier

Sigma Balance Changes

Kinetic Grasp mitigates an enormous amount of damage, while Hyperspheres feel slow even up close.

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. Kinetic Grasp

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Cooldown increased to 14 seconds.
    Current issue
    It can mitigate tons of damage.
  2. Hyperspheres

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Projectile speed increased to 60 m/s.
    Current issue
    They can be slow even in close range.
    Reason
    Makes them feel more impactful.

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