Counter Zarya

This loadout is specifically crafted to counter " [Zarya] ", no matter which playstyle she leans into. It branches into two distinct variations but fortunately, this build is designed to effectively handle both, either by rapidly destroying her barriers with " [Salvaged Slugs] "or by consistently deploying " [Shield Divergence] " to disrupt her setups.

Quick Note: With [Salvaged Slugs] + [Electro Lights] , your job is simple break [Zarya] barrier. Fast cooldown + high fire rate means never stop shooting. Don’t let go. Don’t slow down. If [Zarya] shields a teammate? Ignore them. That’s your moment eliminate [Zarya] .

So, what are [Zarya] two core variations?

1. " Ability Power " Build – Focused on scaling through barrier cycling to gain energy quickly and sustain pressure with ability uptime.

2. " Weapon Power " Build – Focused on high damage output through sustained beam pressure and an aggressive frontline playstyle.

[Volskaya Vortex] : " [Zarya] " gains a grenade like shot stored in her Particle Cannon. Ideal for breaking tight formations or forcing early repositioning.

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[Lifelift] : this gives " [Zarya] " barriers last longer, block crowd control, and scale harder with survival items giving her strong frontline presence and harder to break shields.

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[Barrier Benefits] : If a barrier expires naturally, " [Zarya] " gains Overhealth based on remaining HP. But once it broken, she gets nothing making barrier breakage crucial.

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[No Limits] : Synergizes with " [Lifelift]" . " [Zarya] " maintains longer barriers and full energy charge more easily, allowing her to unleash max damage beam if left unchecked.

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[Piercing Beam] : Above 80 energy, her beam pierces through enemies in a line. Tight formations become vulnerable to high burst damage if she isn’t pressured.

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then here are the powers I recommend selecting in response: " [Hooves of Steel] " " [Ride with Me] " " [Shield Divergence] " " [Centripetal Charge] "

" [Hooves of Steel] " boosts " [Orisa] " base health and heals her after Fortify ends.

" [Ride with Me] " makes Fortify grant Overhealth to allies in line of sight.

🛠️ How it works: The more damage " [Orisa] " absorbs, the higher her health scales. When she reactivates Fortify, that bonus health translates into stronger Overhealth for nearby allies.

📌 Example: At 1663 base health, Fortify granted 221 Overhealth to each visible ally. (Doesn’t affect allies behind walls.)

Great for extended teamfights and coordinated pushes.

" [Shield Divergence] "

This upgrade gives you a flexible barrier tool great for blocking charged beams and shielding teammates during key pushes or retreats. Use it to disrupt " [Zarya] " angles or cover allies from incoming pressure.

" [Centripetal Charge] "

Use this power to charge "Terra Surge" faster and pull " [Zarya] " into range for an easy takedown. "Terra Surge" breaks " [Zarya] " barrier, exposing her to full damage. The built in emergency "Fortify" gives you stability and space when things get hectic ideal for holding ground or retreating with your team.

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