Overwatch: 10 Crucial Tips & Tricks The Game Doesn't Tell You

By Scott Tailford /

9. How To Spot Incoming Ultimate Attacks

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Chances are if you're reading this, you've already been blown to smithereens by Junkrat's homing tire. Now, whilst it's easier to throw on a podcast or some music during an online game of anything, actually keeping the game audio on will aid you immensely.

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Every single character will yell an identifiable phrase right when their ability is being triggered, and although it's still proximity-based, nine times out of ten you'll be able to hear it, if you just pay attention.

Genji will yell an determined line of dialogue right before producing his blade, Junkrat shouts "Fire in the hole!" before his tire comes calling, and Pharrah will shout "Justice rains from above!" as her flurry of missiles descends on all around.

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Provided you're listening out for these, they're far more easily avoided.