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Soldier 76 is the first labeled offensive hero which rocks a support ability, when compared to other heroes with a offense "role" on the battle.net/overwatch website. I am actually a little concerned about this, and possible balance issues down the line.
My question specifically: currently where do you feel Soldier 76 is in terms of damage/health/support when compared to other offensive heroes currently? Are you finding the balancing of Soldier 76 to be a delicate problem, given his aoe healing ability?
Some 'topical' observations:
Soldier 76 rocks the same health as Pharah, and more health than Tracer, but has the ability to heal. He has a slightly slower weapon speed than Tracer, and possibly more damage output than Pharah. He would be able to escape Reaper with sprint, has an ultimate essentially as strong as Reaper and McCree, and seems like he can hold is own in a 1:1 quite well among any of them.
Finally, I had ...
Its true he has a typically more support-like ability in his Biotic Field, but the roles aren't meant to be hard rules that we have to follow. They're meant to be more guidelines so players can more quickly understand how to they should approach playing the character.
For example, as you guys have seen by now Zenyatta can pump out some insane damage, but he is listed as a support still.
As far as 76 being overpowered, he is! Everyone is!