Why does Mei need no drop off on icicle?

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@Merle-1977

This is the wrong mechanic though. The problem with Mei is she’s super strong at close range and inconsistent at range. Giving her no falloff only diminishes snipers against her and nothing else.

I’m not convinced of that. Every sniper in game does a better job at it than Mei and can one shot her, while she requires two shots + wind up time.

Additionally, it help allow her to apply pressure to teams that are pushing in or getting ready to. An example would be Rein shields, having no fall off makes her damage just slightly more effective when working with her team to force Rein to recharge or break shields.

@Merle-1977

It makes more sense for her to have falloff but a shorter wind up on her alt fire. This gives her the consistency she lacks without adding sniper BS and additional spam damage that hurts tanks.

I mean, that could have also worked as well. There’s a couple ways to get around to accomplishing the same or similar goals. I’m arguing against the idea the OP had that she had amazing damage. She doesn’t, she consistently on average has the lowest of all damage dealers.