Rampart Changes Summary and Feedback
Rampart has been struggling since her release so for her to finally receive a meaningful buff to her Ultimate is much needed.
As of the Evolution Collection Event Patch, Rampart will now be able to use her mini gun while running normally, however it will only have 1 magazine and only be usable for a short duration.
This means Rampart can use her mini gun much more aggressively and it will now be a lot more viable for getting kills, and this should finally increase her low statistics she's had since her release and make her more fun to play, but is it too much? Let's analyse the positives and negatives of this buff.
POSITIVES
- Rampart's Ultimate can now be used aggressively and to support her squad in fights and pushes much better
- Rampart's Ultimate is now much less situational, you don't need to worry about enemies getting to cover or breaking line of sight as much anymore
- Rampart will now be more appealing to new players as her Ultimate is now easier to use correctly and not as passive anymore
NEGATIVES
- The mini gun out damages every gun in the game and practically dominates every gunfight assuming the user hits all their shots, however this was balanced by making it stationary. Now that Rampart can use it on the go, it brings some concern towards balance. If you thought the LMGS in their prime were overpowered, this might be even worse
IS IT BALANCED?
From the Patch Notes and what we've seen in the new trailer:
- If using it on the go, Rampart's Ultimate only has 1 magazine and a short duration in which it can be used
- Rampart's Ultimate also winds up slower if she is running around with it
To run around with a literal machine gun already sounds terrifying but luckily there are some good balancing changes to keep it in check.
This change could work out perfectly and Rampart finally becomes a viable pick without being overpowered, or she instantly takes over the meta and we could end up seeing a new meta like combining Rampart's Ultimate with Revtane. That would genuinely be horrifying. Or, you know, she'll still be "meh". We will have to see once the patch is out there, but this sounds like a really fun change and I know all you Rampart mains are excited not only for the buff but also that sweet heirloom! (Also Wattson mains don't worry, your time is coming soon I'm sure :D)
