Preview of New Uther Rework

[Revik]

Sample of PTR Uther


I have been putting quite a bit of time playing Uther lately. I sort of feel it is the only healer that really clicks with me at the moment. How the video plays Uther is very similar to how I am currently playing Uther so I am happy that game play is still in for Uther.

Some of the generic piano talents are gone. Shrink ray and Protective Shield are gone. Cleanse has changed form but still present, so is spell shield, and benediction.

2 big changes for Uther. His basic healing abilities grants 25 armor for 2 seconds to everyone he heals. Holy Light also heals himself for 50% of holy light. This also applies the armor buff. This basically translates to having better burst healing and also giving himself better sustain for front line work.

Overall it is looking very appealing.

[SirreASDF]

There seems to not be a ton of love for Uther here

I think it looked pretty fun though.. Currently looking for a secondary support character.. Haven't even considered Uther, but maybe he could be worth considering with the rework, what are your thoughts?

Otherwise I guess I'll go for Auriel, Tassadar or Kharazim I suppose..

[Ryme]

There seems to not be a ton of love for Uther here

Yeah, Uther is the only healer I can't seem to get to grips with, I'm eagerly awaiting this rework to try again.

[Nerraw]

Only reason I don't play him a lot is due to the fact that most people can't seem to wrap their heads around the massive cooldowns on his heals.

[Revik]

Yeah, Uther is the only healer I can't seem to get to grips with, I'm eagerly awaiting this rework to try again.

It is funny you say that. Uther is the only healer who clicks with me. He is a bit of a late bloomer and doesn't really become a healing force till like 16 up until then I feel his healing is for emergency purposes only.

One of the things that did take getting used to is his mana requirements. I don't find the globe for mana regen quest good enough. The reason being is that you have mana issues early on where as later on it is not as bad. The early quest I always take is the light bringer quest which gives 8 mana per basic attack. This is a BIG help in keeping up mana but of course you have to be hitting things. Another question you have to ask yourself is at level 4. Instead of taking Protection Shield I often take Beacon. This allows you to stand around hitting stuff keeping yourself up as well as someone else. I find it more useful than a 15% shield every 60 seconds.

[Frozen Death Knight]

Tried him out on the Beta and I have to say, I really like the rework. Tried out Judgement Uther and it was a blast. He can basically chase anyone down by just stunning and auto attacking. He is very, very resilient. While some builds will be better than others likely, I believe he actually has some build diversity now. There is actually a point in having him in melee now unlike before where he was outshined by pretty much every Support in the game.

He will however be not as effective in the early game like on live. He kind of maintains the same weakness of having long cooldown heals. However, he is clearly buffed across the board thanks to Armour being applied to all his heals, so you will be able to save people by denying the enemy a lot of damage. I also believe that Uther now has the best Cleanse talent in the game, since his AAs will reduce the CD quite fast, so you will pretty much always have it ready for a team fight. Overall, it's a great rework.

[Kjalar]

Guys, try his Shockadin build on PTR, it's one of the most absurd things in the game IMO.

[Deleted]

So, are they really letting the new Uther happen? If so, why? It is stupidly OP.

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/137902000 (Chu8 on the PTR with shockadin)

[Deleted]

Oh my, mana problems gone and silly front line disruption, but still no solo healer given the current damage output of most assassins, specialists.

[Pawstruck]

I don't understand how in a world with Lucio in it people are calling Newthur OP. His healing is mediocre but his utility is great. Seems balanced to me.

(Also, fucking nerf Lucio.)

[Revik]

Been playing the new Uther and for the most part not too much different than before. He has a little better self sustain and depending on your 1 lvl talent could have better CC with Hammer of Justice.

I dislike not being able to get Harden Focus at level 16 like before. That was an ability that lowered your cooldowns if you were above 80% health. That really boosted his healing quite a bit but now you have to rely on blessed champion for healing.

His one major weakness is his inability to get away and thinking that the pursuit of justice talent is really where it is at instead of holy shock or holy fire. I also think just before his auto attack should probably be buffed.

[ro9ue]

This looks amazing.

Actually really pumped about this, because I generally like Uther mechanically (and thematically) but I always end up picking other healers that are more effective.

[Thimagryn]

Holy shock is too much of a gimmick. It's fun, but Uther's heal is too important for allies to be used on enemies, even ones fleeing. Sure, the utility is nice if your team is full HP, you have mana to spare and the enemy team is low health... but pursuit of justice gives so much more mobility for chase and escape. I almost always take that talent because it's so useful for getting out of a chase and you're practically as untouchable as Lili.

[Stormcall]

Holy shock is too much of a gimmick. It's fun, but Uther's heal is too important for allies to be used on enemies, even ones fleeing. Sure, the utility is nice if your team is full HP, you have mana to spare and the enemy team is low health... but pursuit of justice gives so much more mobility for chase and escape. I almost always take that talent because it's so useful for getting out of a chase and you're practically as untouchable as Lili.

Holy Shock Uther is basically a tank that can also do some healing. He's nigh unkillable, brings moderate damage, AND can do some healing. It's not a solo healer build, but it is absurdly, ridiculously strong in double support comps.

[Revik]

Holy Shock Uther is basically a tank that can also do some healing. He's nigh unkillable, brings moderate damage, AND can do some healing. It's not a solo healer build, but it is absurdly, ridiculously strong in double support comps.

I can see it working in a double support comp but not sure if he brings more to the table than just another warrior with good self sustain. IMO it is pretty hard to hit his devotion at just the right time when it is most useful.

I would like to see a double support comp in action just to see how the dynamic should work.

[Mutthearkin]

I can definitely vouch for Holy Shock Uther in a double support comp. Won every game I had with a second healer on Uther.