Overwatch · Mid Tier

Widowmaker Balance Changes

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

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. Widow's Kiss (scoped)

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Charge to maximum increased to 1 second.
  2. Venom Mine

    Buff
    Proposed adjustment
    Can be placed anywhere instantly, with a maximum range of 30 meters from where she is aiming.

Where The Source Is Unclear

  • The document gives no explanation for the Widowmaker changes, which it states means the hero should simply be toned up or down slightly.

Every Hero In One Place

Widowmaker is one of Overwatch's entries — the full tier-by-tier breakdown covers the whole roster.