Top 500 Zarya Gameplay with Commentary

Thanks for the video, as always - nice to watch, and it's a long one!

(sorry, writing as I watch so the post will be a mess :D)

You can try to fill in the downtime (~1:30) with explanation of other things - like what to do when you're up against a Zarya shielded Rein (shot his shield, not him, to not build enemy Zarya charge), or in general give advice to try not to burn down enemy Zarya shield when you don't have a chance to finish off the enemy. I'm trying to main Zarya and it pains me when I see people unloading into the bubble (Soldier, Monkey especially).

I think my weakest part of Zarya is my ult usage - too many times I've wasted it, missed an hit just one person (hello 10:50 :D) or fucking Diva eats it (also worth pointing out - she will cancel your ult just like that). If there's one thing I could contribute to ulting when Rein is there, you can do that IF your team is in a pincer attack and there's someone on the other side. This way Rein would have to decide which direction to shield from. As you do at 6:30, carry on ;)

As for shield usage (~13:30 - saved Diva after charge) I'd like to mention that it's crucial to be aware of when to shield. Like, you usually want to shield as late in the charge as you can to avoid the pin + swing damage. In contrast, when a hog catches someone it's usually a lot shorter distance so try to shield ASAP because Hog has a good finisher that will kill most targets. Also worth noting it that the shield, both yours and thrown nullifies freeze so you can use it to escape Mei attack/ult and to help your players (supports or anyone that can counter it) get out in time. Of course you can also use shield to block Diva detonation, so shielding someone in front of you gives your team a LoS cover

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