Overwatch Clip Seems to Show Zenyatta Killed by D.Va Bomb Despite Being Behind Cover

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Overwatch is a deadly game for support players. With health topping out at 200 hit points and few defensive capabilities, healers are wide open to attacks from all sides. It’s therefore the job of tanks and damage heroes to protect their backlines from flankers, though some ultimates prevent such strategic plays.

One of the “squishiest” heroes in Overwatchis Zenyatta, the omnic monk who can deal out a lot of damage while keeping low-health allies topped up. Unlike other support characters, his lack of mobility makes him extremely vulnerable, though he can fight off weaker enemies. However, not all abilities can be protected against, and Zenyatta’s slow movement can end up getting him killed.

Absurd Overwatch Clip Sees D.Va Getting a Triple Kill Just By Calling in Her Mech

User Far_Improvement_199 posted a video on r/Overwatch showing this exact eventuality in an unfortunate encounter with D.Va’s “Self-Destruct” ultimate. In the clip, D.Va activates her ult in the middle of Busan’s MEKA Base capture point, giving the Zen three seconds to find cover before detonation. Without his ultimate, Zenyatta cannot use his Transcendence to protect the team; furthermore, without shield tanks, there’s no defense to be found with teammates. Taking cover behind the white supports upholding the walkway above, Zen seems to be in a prime position to avoid damage and emerge safely after the ultimate is over. However, he is seemingly still caught in the blast, which kills him instantly.

Redditors offer theories aplenty as to why Zen dies here despite clearly being behind a wall. User AlexMcTowelie, among others, points to Zenyatta’s woeful “Michelin Man” hitbox as the culprit, likely just wide enough to extend beyond the limited cover that the