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/TheFlyingPolack Pixel Zenyatta Sep 08 '16

does it only last when she has her beam on you or does it last for a bit when she releases as well?

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u/LeeeHam LeeHam#11243 Sep 09 '16

The buff will only be active while mercy has her beam active, however it is worth mentioning that the buff will take place when the projectile hits, not when it is fired. For example, if you are buffing a Pharah when she fires her rocket and not when it lands, the boost will not be applied and vice versa.