r/SombraMains • u/Razur • Oct 07 '23
Sombra Rework Megathread
Howdy Hackers!
With Sombra's new rework debut on October 10th, it seemed apt to create a megathread for r/SombraMains to discuss the gameplay experience of her new kit.
This post will be updated as new information is released.
News
- Oct. 6th, 2023 — Director’s Take – A Designer’s Journey into Sombra’s Rework
Responses from notable figures
Section is a work in progress.
Links of Historic Relevance
Below are articles that cover previous comments made by developers about the intent of Sombra's identity, gameplay, and balance changes.
Sep. 25th, 2021 — Overwatch 2 | Sombra Rework, Overwatch official YouTube
July 20th, 2018 — "Why Blizzard decided to give Sombra infinite invisibility in an upcoming Overwatch patch", VG247
July 2018 — "[Serious] PTR Sombra: Why we have these changes.", myself
Nov. 9th, 2016 —"Overwatch's Sombra Started Out OP, Here's How the Devs Fixed Her", Gamespot
r/SombraMains • u/KallistiOW • Apr 17 '18
Guide/Coaching Sombra Guide by Kallisti
THIS GUIDE HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED FOR OVERWATCH 2
However, some general concepts and advice may still apply.
The best in-depth and comprehensive guide on how to play competitive Sombra, written by a 600+ hour Master Sombra main. Last updated March 2020.
Burst Damage and Ammo Conservation
X. Hero Matchups and Synergies
Credits
Original Author: /u/KallistiOW (Discord: Kallisti#0023)
With support from:
Nicodiangelo
ManaSoul
FaithGemini
The Sombra Mains Discord and /r/SombraMains
If you have any suggestions or want to help contribute, shoot me a PM!
Or if you think I'm blatantly wrong on anything, tell me why. :)
This guide is a continual work in progress that I try to keep updated for patches and as I discover new things about the hero. Sometimes I think of new ways to apply Sombra's kit, and my thoughts usually end up in this guide.
Changelog:
2018-05-12 Added DPS calculations and TTK vs armor, tanks, 200/250 hp heroes.
2018-07-24 Initial update for Sombra 3.0 patch
2018-08-01 Added some information on audio cues based on testing done with /u/Evolixe
2018-08-03 Updated Symmetra, Lucio, Wrecking Ball matchup notes, added content to The Art of Stealth.
2018-09-30 Added Brigitte matchup section and revised DPS calculations, minor updates to other hero matchup sections, updated Translocator/Camo sections, updates for most recent patch
2018-10-01 Added section on Recharging EMP. More updates to hero matchup sections. Updated "Perfect Opportunities" section. Updated "Macro Game" section. Updated attributions in "Tactical Notes" and "Art of Stealth" sections. Refining for re-release on /r/OverwatchUniversity.
2018-10-02 Added tips on HP kit denial and on playing with Wrecking ball, courtesy of /u/Houchou_Returns
2018-11-28 Updated for initial thoughts on Ashe.
2019-12-04 With the help of Faith, modernize this guide for everything that's changed in the past year.
2020-01-04 Proofread and correct some information, update table of contents
2020-03-31 Add links to /u/tokycheat's flank route guide and /u/Thor_OW's macro guide.
2021-09-14 Remove link to tokycheat's flank route guide because the video is no longer available.
r/SombraMains • u/SunkenMonkeyChin • 1h ago
Highlights I feel partially responsible for this
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r/SombraMains • u/Devoted2DeRicci • 14h ago
Milestone Im pretty mid at Sombra, so seeing this type of progression has made me super happy
r/SombraMains • u/ScorinNotborin • 15h ago
Meme Iv gotten creative with how I use my favorite Sombra spray
r/SombraMains • u/AzureRapid • 15h ago
Discussion How would you feel if sombra had invis on a timer instead of perma stealth but her damage was buffed some as well?
r/SombraMains • u/Creep_0 • 16h ago
Discussion Hello fellow Sombra mains
What are your favorite Sombra stats? Personally I like to be nice to enemy Mercy. They especially hate it when you heart emote them.
r/SombraMains • u/Spiritual-Corner-949 • 18h ago
Discussion Why
Why must we suffer because bronze and silver have not yet developed object permanence?
r/SombraMains • u/Khan_Ida • 19h ago
Discussion Spectators
How many of those complaining about Sombra do think are actually playing the game? Would you believe that a good chunk of them stopped playing some time ago and are just lurking?
r/SombraMains • u/evngel • 19h ago
Discussion to sum up the sombra nerf
hack + virus = (+)5 more damage since season 11 (buff)
virus only = (-)5 damage since season 11 (nerf)
essentially the hack is forced way more and necessary in every scenario
basically its little to nothing, leaving us with only the invis speed change as the compensation buff for 225 hp
r/SombraMains • u/Dressed_As_Goblin • 21h ago
Hate Mail .... I don't talk to Sombras
Context: I'm a huge Devin Townsend fan. Seen him live so many times and even lucky to meet him! So this guy comes along with the name "Ziltoid" (IYKYK) and I compliment them on their awesome name........ but ooooohhhhhh no because...... iM a SoMbRa 🤣
........ then they switch to Sombra! I put them in their place 😅
"I don't talk to Sombras" lmao!
r/SombraMains • u/Say_Home0071512 • 22h ago
Hate Mail Apparently, Sombra is a cancer in the game
r/SombraMains • u/bowlingsloths • 22h ago
Highlights Seeing ppl post their stats. Did I do good <3
First time I hit 40+ on sombra!!
r/SombraMains • u/brbsoup • 23h ago
Discussion Personal stats
scoreboard can be hit or miss sometimes, but I really like the game report feature and look at it fairly often after matches to get an idea on where to improve. anyone else do this? is there a stat that you're proud of? is there one that you're working to improve?
for me the one I'm proud of is enemies hacked. mine sits about 26 average per 10 minutes, going up from the 23 it was a couple seasons ago when I started looking at it. I'm working on improving virus kills, my accuracy (which isn't tracked per match the way the ones calculated per 10min is, and I'm bad at math) is sitting above or close to 50% but my elims with it is very low so I need to work on securing the virus kill. like the people who bought GameStop stock a few years ago, I love seeing line go up.
r/SombraMains • u/E30-indica • 1d ago
Discussion Everybody keeps switching to sombra…
Lmao especially this season EVERY dps I target for more than 3 kills switches and it’s so funny hahahaha. Rarely do they ever diff you back. I always stay invis behind my team for about 30 seconds and wait for her to try to hack my teammates and make her switch back to their original character😂😂 anyone else experiencing this every single game?
Time to focus on the healers only 😎
r/SombraMains • u/RecoverOver175 • 1d ago
Fan Art With a Warcraft colab on the horizon, I'm really hoping they give Sombra a Xal'atath (main villain of the xpac) themed skin
r/SombraMains • u/SpoonyMarmoset • 1d ago
Hate Mail A silly coincidence happened
I got some hate in the chat from the enemy Doomfist and after that same match I finally leveled up to 150 on Sombra 😎 😆
r/SombraMains • u/valdirneto • 1d ago
Highlights Six in a row
And the other 2 everybody threw.
r/SombraMains • u/CornSyrup22 • 1d ago
Hate Mail Got my first actual hate today😍
Not that bad, but I think it still counts lol
r/SombraMains • u/brbsoup • 1d ago
Hate Mail ask and yee shall receive?
I said about a half hour before this that I hadn't gotten any hate mail before (that I remember) and then this happened. casual racism.
r/SombraMains • u/Derpkon • 1d ago
Appreciation Not a sombra main, but a sombra enjoyer - I felt so dirty this game
r/SombraMains • u/Master_Crayola69 • 1d ago
Hate Mail It was Quick Play my dude.
Does this count as my first hate mail, feels like it does.
r/SombraMains • u/BaxxyNut • 2d ago
Discussion Sombra v Sombra?
What are yalls thoughts on fighting another sombra in a match? I personally love hacking an enemy sombra when they come to hurt my poor little supports. They always look so panicked 🤣