Overwatch 2 has added a fresh twist with its new mode, Stadium, and I must admit, I’m hooked.
This mode features up to seven intense rounds where players face off across various gameplay styles using a selection of characters from the main roster. What’s intriguing is the cash rewards. Each round dishes out money, letting you buy items, similar to a MOBA experience.
The game takes a fascinating turn with its mix of items, powers, and passives, creating an almost unrecognizable version of Overwatch 2. The addition of third-person gameplay only adds to the unique feel.
If you’re diving into Stadium mode, you might be overwhelmed with the extensive list of perks and abilities. I checked out some online guides for Moira builds and frankly, they didn’t impress me. So, here’s my take on the best Moira setup and how to maximize it.
Top Moira Powers in Overwatch 2 Stadium
In each round, you gain different abilities.
- Round 1: Cross-Orbal launches an extra Biotic Orb of the opposite type with reduced capacity.
- Round 3: Multiball fires two additional orbs of the same kind but with reduced effectiveness.
- Round 5: Optimal Overflow lets you release the last selected Biotic Orb at reduced duration after using 50 Biotic Energy.
- Round 7: Phantasm spawns a stationary copy of your last Biotic Orb when using Fade, also at reduced duration.
Moira is notorious as a support hero masquerading as a damage dealer. Her Biotic Orbs and Grasp abilities are perfect for those without precise aiming. This is especially useful on consoles where you can boost joystick turn speed without losing accuracy like hitscan heroes might.
The strategy focuses on spamming Biotic Orbs to pressure damage dealers and healers alike. As you level up, you gain more orbs to both heal and damage. This setup excels in maps with tight corridors and chokepoints, allowing you to overwhelm opponents with a barrage of orbs and then disappear with Fade.
Your items add even more firepower, boosting your abilities and expanding your range.
Best Items for Moira in Overwatch 2 Stadium
Let’s break down some key items:
- Nano Cola: Offers a 20% boost to Ability Power, enhancing Moira’s damage and healing.
- Smart Orbs: Slightly boosts Ability Power and makes Biotic Orbs move slower when damaging or healing, useful for targeting.
- Extendrils: Increases Ability Power and extends Biotic Orb range, making your attacks more formidable.
- Champion’s Kit: A pricey option but boosts Ability Power significantly, making for devastating attacks.
- Liquid Nitrogen: Adds health and Ability Power, and slows enemy movement speed when damaging, perfect for locking down opponents.
These items are all about maximizing Moira’s ability power, the core of your damage and healing strategy. With multiball capabilities, you can hone in on weak targets and overwhelm them. Smart Orbs slow down around targets or allies, making them perfect for picking off airborne enemies like Mercy. Combine Smart Orbs with Liquid Nitrogen, and you’ve got a lethal combo that immobilizes opponents, though it might be nerfed soon due to its effectiveness.
Stacking Ability Power items ensures your damage and healing are potent throughout matches, and gives Moira’s ultimate a frightening edge. Imagine unleashing multiple orbs, following it up with your ultimate, and watching entire teams vanish.
Why Overwatch 2’s Stadium Mode Stands Out
Stadium Mode in Overwatch 2 is just incredibly fun. It leverages the game’s perk systems to offer a level of customization fans have been craving since the discontinued Story Mode.
Balancing might take some time, as some characters feel overpowered, while others need adjustments. Still, the potential is there. Overwatch 2 continues to deliver entertaining content long after its initial release.
You can jump into Overwatch 2’s Stadium Mode on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC now.
