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Hanzo tips

Hanzo

Role: Defense
Summary: is a mercenary archer who is on the path of redemption to restore his honor and atone for the atrocity he once committed as the heir of a syndicate. He is also the brother of Genji. In-game, he is the most versatile of the 3 snipers with his Storm Bow capabilities.

Hanzo Tips

  • Sonic Arrow can stick to your enemies, so try to stick them on Tanks as they are likely to always be around other enemies. This will allow your team to see their positions through walls for a short time
  • If you’ve already activated a Scatter Shot or Sonic Arrow, then you’ll still be able to fire the ability even after a Sombra Hack or EMP
  • Many people use Scatter Shot in small confined spaces, but experienced Hanzo players will know that aiming Scatter Shot at an enemies feet can one-shot kill them. This has to be targeted at an angle

Using Dragonstrike

  • Positioning with Dragonstrike is important because even if it doesn’t hit enemies head on, it will cause them to have to scatter and make them easier targets for your allies. This can sometimes be a game changer when fighting for a point, it can even prevent the game from going into overtime.
  • if possible, try to use your Sonic Arrow as a guide of where to fire your Dragonstrike
  • Keep your allies informed of your Ultimate charge level as you can combine Dragonstrike with a number of other Ults (including: Mei’s, Zarya’s, Widowmaker’s and Reinhardt’s