Symmetra was never meant to be a dps. She was a support, that was where her kit belonged.
But instead of being reworked as a healer, they gave her a half azz dps rework. This rework was uncreative and not much thought was given into it.
She was given a weaker zyra primary with no self protection and less range. Slow/ weak dmg and heavy nerfs for no reason.
Now we have echo with a even stronger beam than sym.
People argue that she can never become a healer but i beg to differ.
I created several concepts for sym showcasing how she can easily be reworked as a healer support. Feel free to check it out if you like, but you don’t have to.
So the main reason for all these changes is thanks to OWL – Overwatch League.
They reworked her to:
- moved sym to dps so she doesnt ruin 2-2-2 for the players.
- To give her photon barrier to a new hero based around that ability
- And to make a better shield breaker beam for echo.
Summary : Due to OW2, Role Que, future heroes (sigma and echo), and heroe bans. They didn’t have time To give her a well thought out rework, so they gave her a rushed one instead.
So, we the sym mains, were punished for no reason. we lost a support , and a unique hero.
Sym healer reworks newest: Symmetra Healer Concept -- reeddited
Older concets:
First version: New Healer Ideas: Easy to make new healer
Support Concept Ideas for sym:
Idea For New Support Hero and Symmetra Sup Rework Idea
Bridge Rework Idea