At least Brig got something nice

GreyFalcon-11737 · September 25, 2019, 1:38am

Just a little more devs…

Brigitte

Whip Shot

Can whip shot through enemy barriers, for half damage and no knockback.

Or technically any damage would be enough, even 15 damage.

Maybe a really tiny knockback, so it still feels like it’s got impact.

Credit: lordzygos on Reddit

Comments: In previous patch notes, developers have mentioned they wanted Brig to be more of a “Main Healer”, but she can’t do that if she has to be simultaneously in the frontlines hitting stuff, and in the backlines where she has a clear sightline to throw out repair packs.
This change allows Brig to sit in the backlines, and reliably trigger her main source of healing.
This also allows her to combo with Lucio, as a duo. Which compensates for one of her biggest weaknesses.
Brig+Lucio would also be a natural pairing to help out Reinhardt compositions. And Brig+Rein with Lucio speed, would also be a threat to be reckoned with against DoubleBarrier.

CoolUsername-11445 · September 25, 2019, 1:42am

That’s actually pretty good. Not enough to choose her over Lucio most times but a really nice QoL change.

Rocktopus-11683 · September 25, 2019, 1:53am

Nice, great change that really puts some polish on the rework.

PeopledMage-1786 · September 25, 2019, 2:00am

Plus they fix the rally and inspire bugs.
Also who knows if the PTR will have multi patches throughout the week. We could get more buffs and nerfs for certain heroes.

GreyFalcon-11737 · September 25, 2019, 2:02am

Also Brig can whipshot Sigma through his KineticGrasp now.
And the meta is gonna be a lot less about Barrier spam.

PabloPenguin-11160 · September 25, 2019, 2:03am

She needs substantial buffs and she needs them now. Every aspect of her kit is undertuned.

PeopledMage-1786 · September 25, 2019, 2:07am

Yeah. Brigitte can have some moments in PTR patch for sure, but she’s still gonna be lacking against dive. I mean a Bap can work to save her from getting dive on, but I would like a shield bash buff that reduces the cooldown. Just so I can either choose to bash enemy or just have some more mobility.