Summary
- Cassidy can be a vertical hero in Overwatch 2, using Combat Roll strategically.
- Players can use Cassidy's vertical abilities for tactical advantages and multi-kills.
- Utilize Cassidy's Combat Roll to reach higher places; a helpful strategy in Overwatch 2.
An Overwatch 2 fan shares a helpful video that shows numerous ways that Cassidy is a vertical hero. Many Overwatch 2 characters are vertically focused like Pharah and D.Va, but some players may not realize that Cassidy is among them.
When Overwatch 2 was released, it added some new characters alongside the heroes from the original game. As Overwatch 2 switched from a 6-player system to 5-players, some of the originals received nerfs and buffs. Among the heroes that received drastic changes were Doomfist, Orisa, and Bastion. Damage hero Cassidy also saw changes to his Combat Roll and Deadeye Ultimate Ability, and his Flashbang Grenade was replaced with a Magnetic one. Because these characters saw a few key adjustments, some fans of the first game have struggled to adjust to their new styles. One gamer has discovered a way to utilize his abilities to make him a vertically-based hero.
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Reddit user EdenGLHF recently shared an Overwatch 2 clip highlighting various ways that players can use Cassidy's Combat Roll to play vertically. The video starts by showing the Overwatch 2 Damage hero near the Attacking team's entrance on the Dorado map. The player faces a column that leads down the stairs to the nearest door, using the Combat Roll to reach the roof of the main building the defenders shoot down from. Gamers will know when they've successfully performed the vertical Combat Roll when Cassidy jumps to a higher platform at its conclusion. The montage subsequently shows the player using the same trick on different obstacles to reach high areas of Nepal, Hollywood, Rialto, Route 66, Eichenwalde, and King's Row.
This Overwatch 2 Player Makes Cassidy a Vertical Hero
Beyond reaching higher places in Overwatch 2 maps, this video highlights ways that Cassidy can get out of trouble. The player utilizes Cassidy's Combat Roll to climb to the second floor from the small room next to the Nepal Sanctum capture point, which has a Health pack. A major advantage to getting Cassidy higher is the ability to highlight more enemies using his Deadeye Ultimate ability. Some players below may not expect Cassidy to be in high areas, causing them to scan the standard playing field as his dialogue plays. This could result in multi-kills or even team wipes if players effectively utilize the Combat Roll strategy.
While Cassidy's roll ability doesn't initially seem like it can be used to reach higher places, EdenGLHF's video highlights its potential utility. Although this doesn't allow Cassidy to rival the verticality of Pharah or D.Va, it may help some players gain an advantage over their opponents. As Blizzard regularly updates Overwatch 2, this aspect of Cassidy's Combat Roll may be nerfed in the future.
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