"Overwatch" Sombra DLC is finally here, introducing the new hacker hero with unique abilities. By now, PTR players are enjoying Sombra's cool skills and getting to know how fun she exactly is. Although Sombra may seem she is a powerful hero she also has limitations, especially when it comes to her hacking abilities.
Basically, when she's hacking, this easily gets interrupted when she receives damage. "Overwatch" Sombra also can't interrupt passives and basic firing modes. She may have the ability to stop heroes' ultimates that are channeled, but not those that have a continuous effect.
Sombra's Unique Abilities
"Overwatch" Sombra is great with stealth and debilitating attacks, which makes the character an effective infiltrator in "Overwatch." She easily becomes a victor because of her hacks. Also, her electro-magnetic energy (EMP) lets her shut down certain hero ultimates, turrets, shields and abilities. The EMP doesn't kill the enemies but it only reduces the effectiveness of their defense and offense. Arrekz Gaming provided a list of ultimates that the new hero can't hack in a video guide (below), but GamenGuide summed up a few in the following section.
Hero Ultimates and Abilities Hack Guide
When playing Sombra in "Overwatch," players need to understand her other heroes' abilities and which among them can be deflected using Sombra's Hack. Genji can't use his Deflect and Swift Strike when Hacked. "Overwatch" Sombra also can't affect his continuous buff, the Dragonblade, with her regular hack or EMP. Sombra can't stop McCree's Flashbang and Combat Roll, but she can hack on the Deadeye after activation.
"Overwatch" Sombra can't hack Reaper's Wraith form, but can stop his teleport if she is able to catch the hero at the beginning of the animation. Death Blossom is also hackable via EMP after it has been activated. Soldier 76's Tactical Visor ultimate is not hackable, either by EMP or regular hack, once activated. Sombra can't stop Farah with her flight and the hack is ineffective against Concussive Blast in "Overwatch." Farah's Barrage can be disabled completely with the EMP.
The list goes on for the abilities and ultimates that Sombra can stop using her Hack. You can check out a full guide shared on Reddit or watch the video below to know more. Stay tuned to GamenGuide for more updates on "Overwatch" Sombra!