Alright, guys, let’s talk about Zarya and why I think she can be a total beast in the DPS department. I’ve been messing around with her a lot lately, and I gotta say, I’m impressed.
So, first things first, I jumped into a few quick play games. Just to warm up, you know? I started out playing her like a traditional tank, focusing on bubbling teammates and soaking up damage. My energy was climbing, for sure, but I wasn’t really feeling the damage output.
Experiment Time
Then, I had a bit of an “aha!” moment. I thought, “What if I played her more aggressively? What if I focused on getting that energy up fast and then just… unleashing hell?”
So, I started playing way more forward. I’d still bubble teammates, of course, but I was also actively seeking out damage. I’d pop my personal bubble, walk right into the enemy fire, and just soak it all up. It felt a little risky at first, but man, did it pay off.
- Step 1: Get in their face. Seriously, don’t be shy. Zarya thrives on getting hit.
- Step 2: Bubble up! Use your Projected Barrier on yourself or a teammate who’s taking fire.
- Step 3: Watch that energy climb. The more damage you absorb, the stronger you get.
- Step 4: Melt Faces!High energy Zarya beam melts enemies in just few seconds!
My energy was skyrocketing! Once I hit around 70-80 energy, I felt like a walking laser beam. I was melting through Reinhardts, shredding squishies, and generally just causing chaos.
The key, I realized, is to be smart about your aggression. You can’t just run in blindly. You need to use your bubbles wisely, pick your targets, and know when to back off and recharge.
It is important to use cover. Even with high energy, you’re not invincible. Duck behind walls and shields to avoid getting focused down.
Also, track enemy cooldowns. Knowing when the enemy Roadhog has used his Hook, or when the enemy Ana has used her Sleep Dart, can make a huge difference.
I kept practicing this aggressive playstyle, and my damage numbers just kept going up. I was consistently out-damaging some of the actual DPS heroes on my team. It felt amazing!
So, yeah, that’s my take on Zarya as a DPS monster. It’s all about playing her aggressively, maximizing that energy, and being smart about your engagements. Give it a try, and let me know how it goes! I really had a blast playing like that!
