How would Baptiste’s amplification matrix be used if it was a basic ability instead of an ult?
The surface-level answer is simple: “same as before, but with lower numbers bc it’s no longer an ult.”…
However, I am not satisfied with this surface-level answer.
Just for fun, I reimagined what Baptiste’s lovingly nicknamed ‘garage door’ would do if it was his E ability. Imagine whatever numbers you want for it’s maximum duration, and/or how much uptime it should have:
AMPLIFICATION MATRIX
Instead of increasing damage that passes through it, amp matrix “amplifies” the perceived size of enemies by making their hitboxes visible when viewed through the window of amplification matrix.
From a layman’s perspective; Amp matrix would appear to mark enemies with chunky “auras” that make it easier to hit them. Any attacks that touch the aura (which is actually just the player’s normally-invisible hitbox) deals damage to the enemy inside.
For a demonstration on what this might look like and how useful it would be, check out KarQ’s video on the subject: https://youtu.be/0UsX3nborfA?si