What Is The Double Barrier Comp? - New Shield Stacking Overwatch Meta | Behind The Akshon

With the introduction of Sigma, many players both pro and casual alike were uncertain how the addition of a Tank with a mobile shield and built-in Defense Matrix would be able to impact the state of Overwatch as the meta was only just beginning to define itself following the implementation of 2-2-2 role queue.

While Stage 4 of the Overwatch League was riddled with a mix of Reaper/Mei, snipers and almost a bit too much of the Orisa/Roadhog combo, the OWL playoffs saw a new meta take over with Sigma being played in every game to date, Double Shield.

In this edition of Behind The Akshon, we take a deep dive into how the shield stacking combo of Sigma and Orisa combo has become such a dominant force in Overwatch.

Chapters

0:00 The rise of Sigma

1:32 Analyzing Sigma's kit

3:36 Utilizing gravity flux

4:29 Double barrier composition

5:54 DPS and support roles