Flanking with Torbjörn can catch enemies off-guard and apply immense pressure. Focus on timing, turret placement, and target selection to maximize impact.
Point A: Key Flanks & Placements
Left Side (Lost & Found Vikings Route): Head left from spawn through the room with the mega health pack. Emerge behind or near the point, forcing defenders to divert attention from the main gate.
High Ground Archway: Take the stairs on the left to access the balcony above the choke. Place a turret here to pressure from behind while your team pushes.
Right Side: Use the arcade side route for a less common flank. A turret on the right can help secure this angle.
Tip: Coordinate with your team’s push. If they go through the main choke, flank simultaneously to split the enemy’s focus.
Point B: Flank Routes & Angles
Side Buildings (Left or Right): Slip behind defenders by using the buildings and corridors flanking the payload path.
High Ground Approach: If enemies hold the catwalk, use stairs or ramps on the sides to pressure from above.
Ex-Defender Spawn: Once you capture A, the old defender spawn at B becomes a sneaky spot. Place a turret inside for chip damage from an unexpected angle.
Tip: Use corners and cover to stay safe while rotating between flanks. Don’t stray too far from teammates; you want to collapse on the enemy together.
Point C: Final Stretch Flanks
Left Side (Staff Room): A risky route near the enemy spawn. Good when several defenders are down, letting you safely poke supports.
Right Side (Charnel House): Safer flank that allows you to fire at enemies behind the payload or contest from the side.
Mid Pillars Off-Angle: Rotate around central pillars for quick off-angles. Beware of map edges!
Tip: As you near the final checkpoint, be mindful of diminishing flank routes. Often it’s best to stay near the payload unless you see a clear off-angle opportunity.
Turret Placement for Distraction
Offensive Turret: Place turrets on off-angles or high ground to harass enemies from behind. This disrupts the enemy formation and forces them to split focus.
Defensive Turret: Use the turret to watch flanks and protect your backline. Tuck it behind cover so it survives longer.
Surprise Spots: Placing turrets behind enemy lines (like in abandoned spawn rooms) catches them off-guard and can win fights through sheer distraction.
Pressuring Supports & Disrupting the Backline
Target Vulnerable Supports: Sneak close enough for shotgun bursts.
Overload & Shotgun: Overload’s bonus health and speed let you survive and secure kills up close.
Use Turret During Fights: Place it where supports typically hide or retreat; it can finish off low-health targets.
Tip: A successful Torb flank doesn’t always require a kill—sometimes simply forcing supports to split or flee is enough to tilt the fight in your favor.
Timing & Awareness
Don’t Engage Too Early: Wait until your team is ready to push. If you go in alone, you risk being focused.
Don’t Go Too Late: If the fight’s already lost, flanking can lead to staggering yourself.
Commit or Disengage: Once you see an opening, use Overload and go all-in. If things turn bad, retreat and live to fight another day.
Using Overload & Rivet Gun
Primary vs. Secondary Fire: Poke with primary at mid-range; use the shotgun secondary at close range for burst.
Overload Timing: Activate when engaging or when under pressure. It boosts your survivability and damage output.
Animation Cancels: Overload or turret deploy cancels your reload. Use this for continuous damage in a close duel.
Aim & Lead: Master projectile travel time for mid-range shots; line up headshots when flanking unaware targets.
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