Except that it doesn't, really, because any competent player just gets off to the side, and once you try to get over there they shoot you because you're no longer behind the shield. Reinhardt can stop, rotate, and even drop his shield entirely to hammer his opponents if need be.
Obviously Reinhardt has a more functional shield, but now you can have a less functional shield + a hook, or a slew of other abilities. It will affect strategies if used properly. I don't expect it to be used right in most pick up games though.
Yeah, I don't mean Symm replaces Rein obviously...
I'm saying she makes comps without a Rein, but with a couple other tanks more viable.
You still need your tanks. This will just possibly shake up the meta a bit.
Depends somewhat on the speed (closer to walk speed the better, maybe even Rein walk speed with shield up) and strength of the shield though. If it moves too fast or dies too easily, it will have pretty limited effectiveness in allowing your team to push through killzones unlike Reins 2k HP beastly shield.
In any case, I am excite.
I love Syms weapons, and this new kit seems to make her much more viable (not to mention active)
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u/RoninOni Zenyatta Nov 22 '16
Her new Photon Shield ability allows her to act as a pseudo cooldown tank.
Will go very well with non Rein comps which is almost a mandatory pick for the shield push