Zarya

Tank

Aleksandra Zaryanova is one of the world's strongest women, a celebrated athlete who sacrificed personal glory to protect her family, friends, and country in a time of war.

Strengths

When played poorly, Zarya contributes only average damage, mild absorption with her barriers, and her Ultimate.

Abilities

Weapons

Particle CannonLMB

[LMB] Short-range linear beam weapon. [RMB] Energy grenade launcher.

Abilities

Particle BarrierShift

Create a damage barrier around you.

Projected BarrierE

Create a damage barrier around an ally.

Ultimate

Graviton SurgeQ

Launch a gravity well that pulls enemies to it.

Passive

Energy

Damage blocked by barriers increases Particle Cannon damage.

Perks

Minor — unlocked at level 2

Jump-Ups

Secondary Fire's self-knockback is increased by 75%.

Spotter

Projected Barrier activates ally health regeneration and increases their movement speed by 20%.

Major — unlocked at level 3

Extra Oomph

While a Barrier is active, dealing damage with Particle Cannon's beam generates energy.

Energy Lance

Particle Cannon's beam pierces enemies.

Team Composition

A suggested lineup built around Zarya (1 Tank / 2 Damage / 2 Support), based on sub-role synergy — not win rate.

Tank(this hero's role)

Zarya

Damage

Genji

★ Best partner

Graviton Surge groups the enemy team for a guaranteed Dragonblade.

Mei

★ Best partner

Blizzard and Graviton Surge stacked together is an almost unescapable double-freeze.

Support

View 1 Zarya guide →Role balance analysis

Ability and strength summaries are a quick reference and may not reflect the latest patch.

Proposed Balance Patch

Zarya's proposed change from the full roster patch.

Hold

49.3% → 49.1% (-0.20)

Held — Graviton Surge's cast time gives enemies a fair window to spread out before it lands.

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