Overwatch 2 has introduced a fresh twist with its new Stadium mode, and honestly, I’m hooked.
This mode consists of up to seven rounds where players face off in different styles using a select group from the Overwatch roster. The unique twist? Each round, you earn in-game cash to spend on items, much like a MOBA game.
The variety of items and abilities becomes a fascinating mix, giving Overwatch 2 a novel feel. Plus, the third-person perspective adds a fresh dimension to the gameplay.
If you’re diving into Stadium mode and are overwhelmed by the list of perks and abilities, you’re not alone. I’ve checked out online guides for building Moira and found many lacking. So, I’ve crafted my own guide—and it’s a game-changer.
Top Moira Powers for Overwatch 2 Stadium
Here’s a breakdown of Moira’s powers to help you dominate in Stadium mode:
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Round 1: Cross-Orbal
- Launches an extra Biotic Orb of the opposite type with 50% less capacity.
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Round 3: Multiball
- Fires two additional orbs of the chosen type but with 85% decreased effectiveness.
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Round 5: Optimal Overflow
- After using 50 Biotic Energy, launches the last selected orb with 75% reduced duration.
- Round 7: Phantasm
- Activating Fade spawns a stationary orb copy with 50% reduced duration.
Moira, often dubbed as more of a damage dealer, excels with her orbs and Biotic Grasp—perfect for those (like me!) who aren’t sharpshooters, thanks to her area-effect capabilities. Especially on consoles, increasing joystick speed doesn’t compromise accuracy like it does with hitscan heroes.
While Moira is technically a support class, this build leverages her abilities for both offense and defense. The key is to spam Biotic Orbs, pressure damage dealers, and support teammates. On maps with tight spaces, this build shines as you unleash a barrage of orbs to overwhelm opponents.
Best Moira Items for Stadium Mode
Let’s amp up Moira’s potential with the right items:
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Nano Cola
- Boosts ability power by 20%, enhancing orb damage and healing.
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Smart Orbs
- Adds 5% ability power and slows orb movement by 50% during healing or damage, useful for sustained targeting.
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Extendrils
- Increases orb range by 30%, making them more lethal.
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Champion’s Kit
- A pricey, yet powerful item that can stack up to 100% ability power in longer matches.
- Liquid Nitrogen
- Enhances health by 25 and ability power by 10%, and slows enemies by 20% with ability damage.
These items focus on maximizing Moira’s ability power, crucial for high damage and healing outputs. Once you’ve grabbed her multiball capabilities, focus fire on weaker targets with your orbs. Smart Orbs help track and target agile enemies like Mercy. Adding Liquid Nitrogen can snare fast-moving foes, like Genji and Cassidy, making it a potent combo likely to see nerfs in the future.
By maximizing Ability +% items, you enhance Moira’s overall effectiveness. Unleashing a barrage of orbs alongside her ultimate can devastate entire teams.
Overwatch 2’s Stadium Mode: A Surprisingly Thrilling Experience
Stadium Mode in Overwatch 2 is undeniably one of the most exciting updates I’ve experienced. It builds upon the perk systems from the original and reintroduces customization elements that were part of Overwatch 2’s ill-fated Story Mode.
Balancing these new features might take some time. Current powerhouse heroes like Moira and Mei can feel overwhelming, while others like Ashe might need some tweaks. Nonetheless, the future looks promising. Overwatch 2 continues to deliver, keeping its fan base engaged even after many years.
You can jump into Overwatch 2’s Stadium Mode on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC. Enjoy the game!
