Publisher's Synopsis
Blizzard's acclaimed team-based shooter is delighting millions with its brash visual style and surprising tactical depth. But while there are many online guides drilling down into the specific nuts-and-bolts of each character, some players are still struggling with the fundamentals of this fresh take on the first-person shooter. So let us take you through some basics, some not-so-basics and some dirty secrets. 1. Health / Armour / Shields This is one of the first things Overwatch explains, and it's pretty clear that a lot of players didn't take it in. We could go into endless depth but it's important to understand some basics about how the different types of HP operate: health and armour doesn't regenerate (unless you're certain support classes), but shields do regenerate. Hence, with the shield-heavy Zarya, the character's being set up to bait shots with her shields before dropping her barrier to absorb the fire and power-up (which lets the shield regenerate.) Much more importantly, having armour as any part of your health pool reduces the damage of incoming fire for as long as it's there. This is super-effective against high-frequency low-damage weapons, where every shot will be affected, and less so against single-shot big-damage weapons like rockets. Get more tips and tricks buying this guide now!
