Some Heroes in Overwatch 2 have been revamped, and Sombra is one of them. In this guide, we will see what changes have taken place for Sombra in Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2 Sombra Rework Explained
Overwatch 2 has put in some new features, such as changing from 6v6 to 5v5. Some Heroes have been reworked as well. Here we will see everything there is to know about Sombra’s new abilities in Overwatch 2.
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Sombra’s infamous hacking ability has made a comeback, but there is a slight change. Hacking now has a cooldown meter before going at it again, but targets will get their abilities back after a one-second delay. Hacked enemies will also be revealed to all teams by placing walls around them. The Translocator’s ability remains the same, and her new passive, Opportunist, deals 50% more damage to hacked opponents.
Sombra’s Machine Pistol has reduced spread and damage, so while she can somewhat hit enemies with precision, it won’t deal that much damage. Stealthing while Hacking has also changed, and Sombra can become visible during Hacks. The detection radius for Stealth has also increased, but the fade-in time has greatly reduced, by up to 50%.
Her Ultimate, the EMP, no longer deals any shield damage to enemies, but instead takes around 40% health from enemy health.
With hacking not being much of a priority now, Sombra can be used for her other abilities more effectively. You can now play Sombra as an individual Hero as well and is great for assassination tasks. You can use her stealth to sneak up on enemies while placing the translocator in a safe zone, giving you a quick getaway after hacking your opponent. This will also outline the opponent for your team by showing off the hacked wall, thus making quick work of the enemy. Couple that with the EMP’s ability to take over the opponent’s health and her passive ability, you can push this fight in your favor.
That’s all there is to know about Sombra and her abilities in Overwatch 2. If you like this guide you can check out our other guides as well.