Overwatch · High Tier

Hazard 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 3 · 3 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. Spike Guard

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Damage per projectile reduced from 11.67 to 10 and rate of fire reduced from 6 to 5.5.
  2. Jagged Wall

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Cooldown increased from 12 to 14 seconds.
  3. Downpour

    Nerf
    Proposed adjustment
    Range reduced from 30 to 25 meters.

Every Hero In One Place

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