How Do You Get the Hanzo Achievement in Overwatch?
The elusive Hanzo achievement remains a challenging task for even the most skilled Overwatch players. If you’re seeking to claim this prestigious honor, this article will walk you through the steps needed to complete the Hanzo achievement.
Basic Requirements
Before diving into the specific requirements for Hanzo’s achievement, it’s essential to grasp the basics. Hanzo, the Genji’s half-brother, is a marksman hero in Overwatch. His primary abilities involve firing his clawshots and using his scattering arrows to mark enemies, making him a formidable presence on the battlefield.
What is the Hanzo Achievement?
The Simple Geometry achievement can be challenging, as you need to land 3 killing blows with 5 storm arrows, and all of these require you to have active sonic arrow on three different targets. To qualify, each arrow must damage at least one enemy character.
How to Claim the Achievement
To maximize your chances of obtaining this achievement, follow these strategic tips:
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Understand the Synergy of Hanzo’s Abilities: Hanzo’s sonic arrow tracks and scatters arrows function in harmony. When deploying your sonic arrow, create a cone-shaped pattern in the designated area, forcing enemies to move through this area to reach their designated objectives.
- Utilize Hanzo’s Positioning: Find strategic locations where you can place yourself to effectively shoot and scatters arrows into high-priority areas without compromising your own safety.
- Manage Energy and Shots: Shoot carefully and manage your health, taking note of health levels before attempting to down opponents with storm arrows to minimize health loss. Adjust your energy management by constantly using scatter arrows with a slight delay or when switching between shots (0.5-3.0 seconds).
Below is a table illustrating recommended timing:
| Energy Point | Sonic Time (0.4 seconds) | Linger (0.6 seconds) | Switch (1.5-2.5 seconds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | – | – | Start Sonic |
| 2 | Sonic active | 0.0 seconds (immediately release sonic arrow) | Ready to release next sonic 0.5-0.9 seconds |
Take note: You should practice switching and releasing sonic arrow while juggling health as this increases the likelihood for more consecutive shots.
• Team Coordination: If possible, request a tank or a partner with heavy armor to defend while you take shots during team engagements. Take calculated risks by trying to clear areas without enemies close-by to ensure easier success. Communicate during fights with your teammates while providing supporting fire for combined kills.