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Meet the newest addition to the Overwatch roster, Sigma, a brilliant scientist who acts as a sturdy shield for his teammates, akin to the likes of Reinhardt and Orisa. His arrival fills a much-needed gap in the tank lineup, as Overwatch has long lacked dedicated tank heroes besides the aforementioned two. Should one hero be banned in competitive play, Sigma steps in as the default choice.
With a 3-star difficulty rating due to his low mobility, Sigma compensates with a versatile skill set that provides both excellent team support and formidable offensive capabilities. His towering stature, surpassing even Reinhardt, presents a large hitbox and limited agility, making him an easy target. However, his high health pool and two powerful defensive abilities allow Sigma to withstand enemy assaults, establishing him as a formidable adversary that no one wants to face head-on.
Let's delve into Sigma's abilities and how to utilize them effectively:
1. Hyperspheres - Triggered using the left mouse button.
Sigma launches two charged gravitational orbs from his hands, which bounce off walls and explode shortly after. The explosion inflicts damage over a wide radius, making it particularly effective in tight environments such as corridors and rooms. Few dare to confront Sigma head-on in these areas, lest they find themselves on the receiving end of devastating blasts. However, players must exercise caution, as the orbs can also harm Sigma if he's within the explosion radius.
2. Experimental Barrier - Triggered using the right mouse button.
Sigma generates a long energy barrier that blocks all incoming damage, similar to Reinhardt's shield. However, unlike Reinhardt, Sigma can deploy this barrier at a fixed location. Simply holding the right mouse button will summon the barrier in front of him, and continuing to hold will push it forward gradually. Releasing the button will anchor the barrier in place. This ability allows Sigma to protect teammates from behind, and notably, the barrier can be deployed mid-air to shield airborne allies.
3. Kinetic Grasp - Triggered using the left Shift key.
Sigma utilizes energy to intercept incoming enemy fire, converting it into a protective armor layer surrounding his body. Holding shift allows players to block enemy projectiles, and over time, Sigma absorbs the projectiles, converting them into additional body armor. This ability transforms Sigma into a formidable force on the battlefield.
4. Accretion - Triggered using the E key.
Sigma harnesses gravitational forces to pull together debris, forming a stone projectile that he launches forward, inflicting damage and pushing back enemies. Holding the E key allows Sigma to gather debris, with the size and damage of the resulting stone increasing the longer the key is held (up to a certain limit). Releasing the E key launches the stone towards enemies in an arced trajectory, requiring careful aim to hit distant foes. This skill proves invaluable when engaging enemies near cliffs or walls, as a well-placed shot can send them plummeting.
5. Gravitic Flux - Ultimate Ability, triggered using the Q key when fully charged.
Sigma ascends into the air, channeling gravitational energy downward within a radius on the ground, lifting enemies within that area and slamming them down, inflicting significant damage. Particularly, if enemies are lifted in a low-height position, they will suffer double damage, first from hitting an obstacle above and then from being thrown down. Gravitic Flux has a cast time of 5 seconds, requiring precise calculation to lift as many enemy heroes as possible. While lifted, enemy heroes are helpless, providing opportunities for teammates to deal damage freely, and Sigma can still use Hyperspheres while executing this ability. This wide-area skill offers both crowd control and substantial damage, essential in every match.
Above are all the detailed information about the new Overwatch hero Sigma, a fascinating hero with powerful abilities that will alter the current Overwatch meta.
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