Overwatch has done a great job leveling difficulty in past events. The Junkenstein's revenge required a very coordinated team. The new Uprising Event is no different. However, before diving into the default Uprising Event on Legendary difficulty, it's best to complete the event with the best composition possible. Here are some quick tips to beating this very difficult event.





The best composition that we've found is: Bastion, Mercy, Orisa, and Reinhardt.





BASTION

Bastion in turret mode is able to output the necessary damage to keep the fight going. He is great for focusing down enemy shields (super necessary!) and mowing down weaker enemies. His ultimate is vital in desperate times to beat the enemy Bastions and Orisas.





MERCY

Mercy seems to be a necessary evil for this event. Sure, you could possibly out-heal a Mercy with a skilled Ana, but the revive (and instantaneous invulnerability for Mercy) just makes her the best healer for the job.





ORISA

Orisa's ability to shield and output damage is indispensable in this event. Her shield seems to outlast every major fight or long enough for another one to be put up. Her ultimate also is crucial to ensuring your team can out-damage the enemy waves (and enemy Bastions) when things get a little hairy. Another great ability is Fortify. It can act as a temporary secondary shield.





REINHARDT

Another key component of the event is Reinhardt. On the legendary difficulty, the team needs as much sustain as possible. Rein's shield is perfect for that. However, after testing the event, Reinhardt's charge is critical for stopping enemy Bastions from setting up. His ult also provides significant utility in the same regard.

AREAS

The first hold point after the sewer is easily managed. To hold this area, set up Orisa and Bastion on the left side of the point (where you come in at) and Reinhardt on the opposite side of the stairs. Mercy sets up in the middle, healing either side as necessary. Bastion can alternate to Rein's side when he gets in a pickle.

For the second area, below the statue, have Orisa set up in the forward facing choke point which is the choke facing the next area. Bastion will need to situate himself on the Alderworth building side shown in the picture. Mercy can alternate corners of the building or sit next to Orisa as needed. Reinhardt should be ready to change position to accommodate where the waves of enemies are fluctuating. However, Rein's critical area to guard is the backside of the Alderworth building. Conserve Rein ults for important moments. This area can be cleared without an Orisa ult, so feel free to use it at the beginning of the first major wave, that way it can be rebuilt for the next area.





When transitioning to the next area, use Orisa's Halt! to pull the enemies together and a Firestrike to get a concentrated burst of damage.

For the third area, a lot of weight is on Orisa's shoulders. Here, it is mandatory that Orisa supports the Bastion, who is set up on one of the environmental objects on the left side so that Bastion is able to mow down each choke point. Be sure to call out enemies appearing down the left-side hallway or the right-side, high-ground entrance. Rein and Orisa need to be flexible by covering each of the front areas, ready to accommodate each other's side as needed. Luckily, Bastion really shines in this part due to the choke points. It's also really helpful to use Halt! to pull enemies to either side of the choke before either side becomes overwhelmed.

The fourth area is probably the toughest area to complete. So be ready and have a plan for alternating ultimates. Mercy also needs to be very mobile with healing because of the significant amount of damage Orisa and Rein will be taking. Bastion is required to be attentive to both side's needs, constantly switch between targets. If one side has only swarm enemies, and the other side has a shield enemy, focus the side with the shield enemy first. Rein can usually handle three to four swarm enemies by himself; Orisa can usually handle seven to eight by herself. Keep that in mind when choosing targets.





When the larger targets start making an appearance, focus all the attention on them. The balloon enemies are not essential to deal with, so if one slips through, it is not a big deal. Just make sure that the damage-dealing enemies are dealt with. Do not use Orisa's ult on the balloon hordes. You want to save her ult for the Bastions. The first Bastion can be handled without using Orisa's ultimate by alternating Rein charges and Halt! to keep Bastion from setting up. The ult is definitely required for the second Bastion (by this point, the swarm will be overwhelming). After finishing the second Bastion, using the same technique plus Orisa's ult, be ready for another Bastion. After finishing this area, it's time to escort the cart for a little bit. This escort part is a little easier.

For the final area, there isn't much setting up to be done. The team is pushing through several enemy Orisas and Bastions. Upon entering this area, it is really important to immediately head to the right side and kill the set-up Bastion. After that, proceed very conservatively and cautiously.





As long as the team is conservative and doesn't take risks, they can push through the first part of the tunnel. However, the second part of the tunnel contains two Orisas and some Bastions. Use the corner and the map layout to the team's advantage, targeting one enemy at a time. Focus the Bastions first before targeting the Orisas. It is important to focus one Orisa's shield, get some damage in, and then back out. Rinse, repeat.

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