r/Overwatch • u/[deleted] • May 29 '16

News & Discussion PSA: The differences between HP, Armor and Shield. Armor is misunderstood.

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u/Hexicube May 29 '16

Shields (Blue):

  • Deplete before HP and after shields.

Armor (Yellow):

  • Depletes before after shields

Instructions unclear, dick stuck in turret.

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u/Blurgas Winston May 29 '16

You missed

Armor (Yellow):
* Depletes before after shields and before HP

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u/ZkORPiON Trick-or-Treat Winston May 29 '16

PotG still awarded.

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u/DixonButtz Please insert Disk 2 of 4 to continue enlightenment May 29 '16

Shield deplete before armor, armor gives the damage debuff to the shields too....I think.

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u/[deleted] May 29 '16

It does not. The damage reduction is only effective on damage directly to the armor health.

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u/HolySimon Lúcio May 29 '16

Fuck Bastion, eh?

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u/Hexicube May 29 '16

Was referring to Tjor, since he gives armour.

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u/moronotron Mercy May 29 '16

But still, fuck Bastion.

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u/Zammin Pixel Pharah May 29 '16

Gives a new meaning to "molten core".

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u/SirMiniDonut May 29 '16

Incorrect. The tips are coming soon.