Overwatch 2 - Pharah Hero Guide
After completing the training in Overwatch 2, new players will be presented with Pharah as an unlocked hero, while returning players will have her and the rest of the roster right away. Having access to a hero like Pharah right out of the gate is certainly enticing, especially to newcomers who might not have gotten a chance to play as the high-flying hero in the original Overwatch. However, Pharah is one of the most difficult heroes to master in Overwatch 2, as her mobility and damage abilities work in concert with each other.
Whether players are returning to Pharah from the original Overwatch or playing as her for the first time in the sequel, they'll need to know everything about this hero to truly be effective on the map. Below, we'll list all of Pharah's abilities, the changes she received, and how to play as her in Overwatch 2.
Some players have called Pharah the «Queen of the Skies» in Overwatch, and that nickname certainly fits this damage-based hero. Pharah has some of the best mobility in the entire game, with a primary focus on soaring high into the sky and dealing damage from above. Pharah's main goal in Overwatch 2 is to constantly deal damage with her weapons and abilities while quickly moving around the map, creating a distraction for the enemies.
Compared to the original Overwatch, Pharah hasn't changed nearly as much as other heroes. However, there are some notable changes that players should be aware of before they select her. In Overwatch 2, Pharah's rockets deal more damage when they directly hit an enemy, but less AoE (area of effect) damage. This means players really want to try and aim for an enemy's body and not the area around them. Pharah also got a slight increase in her reload speed after
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