Mastering Mercy: Positioning and Game Sense

TLDRLearn how to effectively play Mercy by focusing on positioning and game sense, rather than risky plays and constantly trying to save out-of-position teammates.

Key insights

🎯Avoid risky resurrections and prioritize staying alive and healing your team.

🚀Utilize Guardian Angel ability to quickly move to teammates and maintain good positioning.

💥Use Valkyrie ultimate ability strategically, chaining heals and damage boosts for maximum impact.

🔒Pay attention to the enemy team and be aware of flankers or threats to your survival.

Collaborate with your team and communicate key abilities or strategies to maximize coordination and effectiveness.

Q&A

Should I always prioritize resurrecting fallen teammates?

No, it is more important to prioritize staying alive and healing your team effectively. Only go for risky resurrects when it is safe and beneficial.

How should I use Mercy's Valkyrie ultimate ability?

Use Valkyrie strategically to chain healing and damage boosts, providing maximum value to your team. Coordinate with your team and communicate your plans to ensure effective use.

What should I do when my teammate is out of position?

Instead of risking going out of position to save them, prioritize healing and supporting your team as a whole. Communicate with your team and make strategic decisions based on the situation at hand.

How can I improve my positioning as Mercy?

Focus on maintaining good positioning by utilizing Guardian Angel ability to quickly move to teammates. Stay aware of the enemy team's threats and adjust your positioning accordingly.

How important is communication as Mercy?

Communication is essential as Mercy to coordinate with your team, share information about enemy positions or ultimates, and collaborate on strategies. Effective communication can greatly enhance your impact as a support player.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the importance of positioning and game sense in playing Mercy effectively.

02:18Discussion on the risks of risky resurrections and the importance of prioritizing staying alive and healing your team.

04:32Tips for utilizing Mercy's Guardian Angel ability to quickly move to teammates and maintain good positioning during battles.

06:51Explanation of how to strategically use Mercy's Valkyrie ultimate ability, chaining heals and damage boosts for maximum impact.

08:57Guidance on being aware of the enemy team and potential threats to your survival as Mercy, focusing on self-preservation and effective support.

10:43Importance of communication and collaboration with your team, sharing key information and coordinating strategies to maximize effectiveness.