Why do people hate on sombra so much?

[Hajile-11864]

[Merle-1977]

Her “utility” is highly situational to the point that I much rather have an Symm or Torb on offense over Sombra.

I really disagree with this…

Even in the rare occasion where I am facing a Sombra on the enemy team I couldn’t feel any impact on her sneaking around, unlike a Reaper or a Genji. Even her ultimate isn’t stopping me from moving nor attacking the enemy.

I guess. She’s a real threat in the higher tiers. She doesn’t need follow up if you know what to target and when. I find it so strange that more players can’t find success with her.

If OWL stats are any indication of a hero’s strength then her 2.27% pick rate says much.

I wouldn’t take OWL stats too seriously. The pros can fill her role with others with ease. Until a hero or comp comes along that requires her utility she’ll be niche there.

Sombra mains can theorycraft all kinds of marvellous situations where she might make a diffence, it’s been loss after loss after loss for me when our team gets Sombra.

It’s not theory though. I can literally get into a game and run people over with her. I firmly believe the vast majority of players just don’t know how to use her.