Good Defense Characters when Support is Taken

[The_Rizzard_Of_Oz]

I'm a Rocket main and always go for support because I am absolutely terrible at getting kills and do better as a healer.

But some games when both support slots are taken, I really struggle with DPS and Vanguard kits. I only play casual but it still sucks to feel totally useless.

In OW, I really did great with defensive characters like Junkrat, Symmetra, and Orisa. Are there any characters like that in Vanguard or DPS?

[Kitt 🌟 Stargazer]

Penny Parker seems like a good defensive tank. I mean, the Spiders alone seem like they're more geared towards defense then offense since it's more likely for offensive pushes to walk into them when they're behind walls.

[Steve]

Pick Venom and do the following:

1) Swing into combat OR wallrun next to it (you're a Rocket main, you know wallrunning, right?) and hit F to launch yourself into the fray. (Make sure to aim your camera AT the fray in question, because F will launch you in the camera's direction.)
2) Left-click to apply AoE slow.
3) Attack until low health.
4) Hit E OR hit Q if ult is up.
5) (if ult on step 4) Attack until extra health gone.
6) (if ult on step 4) Hit E.
7) Look for healing. (If being healed, repeat from step 2 -- or step 1, if you're feeling active.)

[Millertyme]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von The_Rizzard_Of_Oz:

I'm a Rocket main and always go for support because I am absolutely terrible at getting kills and do better as a healer.

But some games when both support slots are taken, I really struggle with DPS and Vanguard kits. I only play casual but it still sucks to feel totally useless.

In OW, I really did great with defensive characters like Junkrat, Symmetra, and Orisa. Are there any characters like that in Vanguard or DPS?

Someone took supports, instant lock support yourself. Pop off on healer so it shows the other 2 are the worse healers.
I'm also Rocket main, terrible aim in general. I hate tanking cause typically healers are really bad. It's prob a mix tho of my positioning I don't have eyes in the back of my head. As a Rocket main I can sit in the back and see everything that's happening in the match.

[Get Out]

Penny = Orisa
Scarlet Witch = Symmetra
Squirrel Girl = Junkrat

Obviously they are not a 1:1 copies, but their playstyle is pretty much the same. Alternatively I would recommend Groot, he is a noob friendly tank, that can build walls and defend himself and the team. Just try not locking your team out haha.

[The_Rizzard_Of_Oz]

I am curious about Penny. I think I'll start practicing with her. Thanks!

[The_Rizzard_Of_Oz]

Damn, I never even thought of Venom as an option. I'll give it a try!

[The_Rizzard_Of_Oz]

My friends have been telling me to try Scarlet Witch so I'll give her a try

[Zhou Yu]

Could also try some Storm. Storm has a buff aura to give allies more movement speed or increased damage. No headshots needed and also piercing attacks, so just aim for the biggest clump of enemies. Oh plus when she enhaces her damage aura it calls down lightning on enemies inside its range.

[neuralnetwork]

Squirrel girl and Magik could be worth a shot also. Not really defensive characters but if strategists (support) are taken and you feel difficulties with the other roles in general those two are quite easy to handle when it comes to basics.

SQ, just spam her basic bouncing attack from a safe distance which is nice and effective. You'll get the hang of the rest in due time.

Magik is an unholy wrecking ball. Takes some practice to get her more devastating combos out but you can begin with just spamming the teleport into whirl attack. Her reach is awesome and you'll be cleaving through enemies no sweat with basically zero aiming skills. Just be mindful how & when you approach enemies.

[Terotrous]

You could also try someone like Magneto perhaps, as he also rewards good game sense with knowing when to bubble your allies to save them. His main fire also doesn't require a lot of aim.