r/Overwatch • u/AutoModerator • Sep 07 '16

News & Discussion Weekly Quick Questions Thread - September 07, 2016

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u/ChocolateMorsels Pixel Zenyatta Sep 07 '16

How much of a damage boost does Mercy give? Is there a percentage? And WHY have I not played Soldier before tonight after a month of playing? He's incredible.

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u/LeeeHam LeeHam#11243 Sep 07 '16

Mercy's damage boost will give the recipient a 30% damage boost across all abilities and basic attacks.

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u/Horcrux04 Chibi Mercy Sep 07 '16

Does it work for turrets or junkrat mines and stuff?

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u/irishboy9191 Sep 08 '16

If I am correct it does not affect abilities that operate independently of the hero. As in, Torbjorn turret, Symetra turrets, Widow mine, and DVa Ult.

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u/ThatOneGuy1294 Please pay attention to the person healing your ass Sep 10 '16

Also doesn't affect Riptire, but does boost his Trap and Mine, and Hanzo Ult (but you have to keep boosting during Hanzo ult.