It’s time to welcome a new hero to Heroes of the Storm . He’s a familiar face. I mean, they’re always familiar faces, since this is a cross-over game where people from other Blizzard titles show up. But if you know Overwatch , then you’ll be especially happy to see Lucio as the third member of the cast to go to the MOBA. Zarya and Tracer have a new friend! He’s available on the public testing realm starting today.
Lucio functions in Heroes of the Storm the same way he does in Overwatch . He’s a support hero who’s good at healing and protecting allies, but he can also dish out a bit of damage. His damaging Sound Wave, healing and speed boosting Crossfade, Crossfade boosting Amp It Up, movement aiding Wall Ride, and shielding Sound Barrier all return from the first-person shooter. He does get one new skill, though. It’s a heroic ability called Reverse Amp that works with Crossfade to either continually damage or slow enemies.
What I like about the Heroes of the Storm version of Lucio is that it feels as though it has a lot in common with his Overwatch iteration. He seems easy to learn and capable of doing decent damage or competent healing. For a support character, he’s really well-rounded. If you’re just getting started with this game, Lucio could help you as you learn which role you’d like play.
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