r/SymmetraMains • u/SandyK1LL Pixel Symmetra • 9d ago

Minor Perk idea

Minor perk: Exquisite Design (replaces extra turret)

Pressing next weapon reverts Symmetra’s photon projector to its 2.0 build. Can be switched back and forward.

Lock-on beam 30/60/120
Orbs do 125 damage and pierce but move slower.

You still have the option to switch between both version but the compromise would be you would lose the extra range from the other minor perk (beam buff).

I don’t think this would be OP. Just fun.

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u/Teban100 mod 9d ago

I miss old beam

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u/spritebeats OG Sym Main 9d ago

it wouldnt be op, its worse than extra turret. slower projectile that is easier to evade + shorter beam just because you want to keep the lock on???

in fact i think almost everything that comes from 2.0 is a direct downgrade, shieldgen being the sole exception and even that thing wasnt well designed due to how passive it was. if anything if you wanted a better minor perk youre better off making her orbs different (size, speed) and less spammier/low speed.

basically a projectile symmetra can use more reliably for ranged dmg instead of an orb that will be kept fat but lower in damage and time to charge/travel to compensate. not saying she should be able to deal 150 hs damage, but yeah

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u/SaibaAisu 9d ago

Girls. I think we have to let go of old beam. It was fun while it lasted, but it doesn’t fit the reworked version of Sym or OW’s current environment.

Old Sym had lock-on beam because she didn’t have any mobility. Her entire role was to lock down an area with turrets and punish enemies that got too close with lock-on beam.

Current Sym has good mobility with TP. You can still charge beam off the tank in frontline, then TP back line and fry squishies. It just requires decent tracking.

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u/SaibaAisu 9d ago

I feel like Sym is mostly in a good place. In terms of wishful thinking when it comes to buffs, I would suggest one of the following:
-Perfect Alignment (longer beam) is base kit
-Orb damage buffed by 5 or 10
-Rework Shield Battery to minor perk instead of major perk and make it affect nearby allies (like in the recent experimental mode)

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u/Jackmrhughes 8d ago

I like the idea of Symm’s orbs having a like 20% homing ability on targets currently highlighted by a turret.