21 - Omnic Lab: Going Deep - Zarya

In the Lab today we’re going deep yet again, that’s right we featuring yet another hero to really dive deep. Our Lucio episode got such great feedback we’re doing it again, this time with the Russian Body Builder, Zarya!

What We’re Testing:
*Rob: 
Testing Competitive: Hitting a wall

*Andres:
Testing Competitive - Lucio and Zenyatta.

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TOPIC:
*Going Deep - Zarya

Gameplay:
*Role - Support Tank
*Frontline pusher// high DPS & protective capabilities.
*Able to shield allied targets that are being focused.
*One of the strongest CC abilities in the game.
*Able to quickly regenerate while out of combat.
*Good short and long-range attacks (channeled and projectiled based)

*Why pick Zarya?
*Versatility, Off-Tank + DPS, Carry Capability, Attack Specialist, KOTH Carry, Reactive for Defense, Ultimate ability for Initiation

Abilities:
*Particle Cannon: 1) Particle Beam (Primary Fire/ LMB) 2) Explosive Charge (Secondary Fire/ RMB)
*Particle Barrier (Shift)
*Graviton Surge(Q)
*Counters: Mei, Reaper, Zenyatta, & Roadhog. 

Thanks to our iTunes reviewers It's Hallowed and Kayoss2862!

Helpful Links of the Week:

*Overwatch Central: Roles & Responsibilities:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5WXJVScZFk

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