What does Mercy’s ULT do?

Mercy’s Ultimate Ability, known as Valkyrie, allows her to fly and significantly increases the output of her abilities, enabling her healing and damage tethers to branch out to other teammates nearby, making it an invaluable asset for team support and objective pushes. This 15-second Valkyrie mode also grants her unlimited Caduceus Blaster ammo and the ability to see the enemy team’s health if they have taken damage, providing her with enhanced situational awareness and combat capabilities.

Understanding Mercy’s Ultimate Ability

To dive deeper into the capabilities and implications of Mercy’s ULT, let’s explore some frequently asked questions that provide insight into its uses, benefits, and Mercy’s role in Overwatch.

FAQs About Mercy’s ULT and Role in Overwatch

1. What was Mercy’s original ULT? Mercy’s old ult was to revive up to 5 allies if they were within a relatively small area, a game-changing ability that has since been replaced by Valkyrie.

2. Does Mercy’s ULT increase damage? Yes, Valkyrie increases damage amplification and allows it to chain across nearby targets, supporting the entire team if they’re close together.

3. Can Mercy solo heal? Mercy is considered a really good solo healer, capable of providing significant support to her team through her healing abilities.

4. Does Mercy’s ult revive everyone? No, Valkyrie does not revive teammates; instead, it enhances her abilities. Resurrect, which used to be her ultimate, has been replaced and is now a single-target ability.

5. How long does Mercy’s ULT last? Valkyrie lasts for 15 seconds, during which Mercy can fly, has unlimited ammo, and enhanced ability effects.

6. Does Valkyrie increase Mercy’s healing? Yes, Valkyrie significantly increases Mercy’s healing output by allowing her healing tether to branch out to other teammates nearby.

7. Should Mercy ever use her pistol? Mercy should use her pistol when she cannot heal/boost a teammate or when a teammate cannot help her, otherwise, healing or damage boosting a teammate is usually more beneficial.

8. What is Mercy’s real name? Mercy’s real name is Angela Ziegler, a Swiss scientist specializing in healing and a former member of Overwatch.

9. Is Mercy’s gun better than DVA’s? Mercy’s blaster and D.Va’s are comparable, with Mercy’s having a slightly higher DPS but a slower rate of fire.

10. Did Mercy’s healing get nerfed? Yes, Mercy’s healing-per-second has been reduced, though it increases for allies under half health, and her movement using Guardian Angel has also been nerfed.

11. How old is Mercy? Mercy is 39 years old, which has sparked some discussion among fans given her role and relationships within the Overwatch universe.

12. Is Roadhog married to Mercy? According to some lore and fan interpretations, Roadhog and Mercy are in a relationship, despite their vastly different backgrounds and personalities.

13. What is a Mercy pocket? A Mercy pocket refers to when Mercy follows a single hero, providing them with both healing and a damage boost, enhancing their survivability and combat effectiveness.

14. Does Mercy’s ULT charge faster with damage? Mercy gains ult charge equal to the damage she amplifies, including when the damage she boosts would have killed the target anyway, though at a reduced rate of 2%.

15. Is Medic Mercy’s father? There is a humorous theory that Mercy from Overwatch is the granddaughter of the Medic from Team Fortress 2, though this is not officially confirmed and remains a fan theory.