Zarya
Weapon
Particle Cannon
Short-range linear beam weapon. Energy grenade launcher.
Ultimate
Graviton Surge
ULTLaunch a gravity well that pulls enemies to it.
Abilities
Particle Barrier
Create a damage barrier around you.
Projected Barrier
Create a damage barrier around an ally.
Passive
Energy
Damage blocked by barriers increases Particle Cannon damage.
Minor Perks
Level 2Spotter
Projected Barrier activates ally health regeneration and increases their movement speed by 20%.
Jump-Ups
Secondary Fire's self-knockback is increased by 75%.
Major Perks
Level 3Energy Lance
Particle Cannon's beam pierces enemies.
Extra Oomph
While a Barrier is active, dealing damage with Particle Cannon’s beam generates energy.
When to Pick
Brawl comps where your team plays close together and feeds you energy. When you have combo ultimates like Hanzo Dragon, Tracer Bomb, or Reaper Blossom for Graviton Surge. Against D.Va since beams ignore Defense Matrix. When allies dive aggressively and benefit from Projected Barrier.
When to Avoid
Against long-range poke comps with Pharah or Widowmaker where you cannot build energy charge. When enemies spread out and refuse to shoot your bubbles. On wide open maps where you cannot close distance to use your beam effectively.
Bio
Story
Growing up surrounded by the post-war destruction of the Omnic Crisis, Zarya became a champion weightlifter and used her strength and fame to help her nation rebuild. Now, she has sacrificed personal glory to protect her people on the front lines of a war against a deadly new mechanical threat.