a b c d Flores, Natalie (August 27, 2018). "D.Va's design opens doors for female gamers". Heroes Never Die . Retrieved May 24, 2023. You may be a large target for your friendly Ana to heal, but you're also a mobile one. Make sure you're always in your Ana's line of sight to stay at full health. While a Nano Boosted D.Va isn't as threatening as the likes of a boosted Reinhardt or Genji, with correct maneuvering and close-range hits you can take down a decent chunk of the enemy team during your powered-up state. Do not use Self-Destruct, as you'll immediately lose your Nano Boost in the process. Frank, Allegra (May 10, 2017). "Heroes of the Storm skins reveal a love for classic anime". Polygon. Archived from the original on May 15, 2019 . Retrieved August 8, 2018. Tech Insider 's Steve Kovach called D.Va his favorite character. [44] Kotaku 's Kirk Hamilton praised the buff she received in July 2016, writing that it "transformed her into the high-flying terror I've always wanted her to be." [45] Tyler Colp of PC Gamer complimented D.Va's ultimate ability, calling it one of the "most splashy" in Overwatch. [46] Citing her Defensive Matrix ability, "devastating combination of mobility and damage", and the ease of learning her gameplay, Den of Geek called her the game's best tank character upon the release of Overwatch 2. [47] In a review of Shooting Star, Connor Sheridan of GamesRadar+ complimented the short's efforts to character D.Va "beyond her 'lol git gud' voice lines," suggesting "that's a competitive persona she drops when she's hanging out with close friends." [48]

Even though Defense Matrix will destroy all projectiles, it will not absorb beams such as Zarya's Particle Cannon, Mei's Endothermic Blaster, Moira's Biotic Grasp, or Symmetra's Photon Projector. Colp, Tyler (October 9, 2022). "Great moments in PC gaming: Setting off my first big D.Va bomb in Overwatch". PC Gamer . Retrieved May 22, 2023. D.Va's Defense Matrix can help protect Torbjörn's turret from oncoming fire by the likes of Widowmaker, Pharah or Soldier: 76.Spraying the bullets at mid-to-long range has little to no effect, but it can pressure the enemy and sometimes interrupt some certain abilities when hit, like supports' self-healing passive and Sombra's Stealth. Grayson, Nathan (November 9, 2016). "Blizzard On Overwatch's Sombra, Roadhog's Hook, And Gay Characters". Kotaku. Archived from the original on November 18, 2016 . Retrieved November 17, 2016. When a friendly Lifeweaver uses Tree of Life, use it as cover so you can recharge your Defense Matrix. Fighting near it can also allow you to last longer in long close-range fights, which are your specialty.

Due to Lúcio's high mobility and self-heal, it can be very difficult to definitively finish him off, even with your Micro Missiles. If you are being harassed by a Lúcio, it's often best to regroup with your team so one of your allies can deal with him.Fusion Cannons have 11 bullets per shot and large spreading; position yourself to the closest of the targets so that they won't be able to escape from you while firing. Symmetra can create a teleporter through which D.Va can send her mech during Self-Destruct. When done right, this can catch an enemy team completely off guard and potentially wipe them out. D.Va's design and kit seems to take inspiration from Brit, one of the hero concepts created for the Overwatch pitch meeting. Khan, Imran (August 28, 2018). "Get New Skins In Overwatch For D.Va With Nano Cola Challenge". Game Informer . Retrieved May 25, 2023.

The stylization of her name is reminiscent of Korean pop idols, who often adopt pseudonyms to stand out. In the Korean version of the game, D.Va's name is the only name not in Hangul, reflective of the romanization of these idols' names. This makes sense considering D.Va is a Korean idol through her fame as a pro-gamer. Gamescom 2017 swag and more, including new Blizzard exclusives. Blizzard Watch, accessed on 2017-08-23

a b Saed, Sherif (June 1, 2016). "Overwatch: D.Va could get a buff to make her more like Winston". VG247. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016 . Retrieved June 9, 2016. McWhertor, Michael (August 18, 2016). "Blizzard embraces 'Gremlin D.Va' with new Overwatch emote". Polygon. Archived from the original on August 19, 2016 . Retrieved August 19, 2016. I'm making the call to dispatch you to Overwatch. We can't afford to be caught unawares like this again. MEKA Squad will remain here, but D.Va, you have a new assignment. Assess the Null Sector threat to Korea and update our tactical response. You may travel as you see fit to accomplish this task. If Overwatch is gathering the intel we need, I want you right there with them. a b c d Chu, Michael (August 28, 2018). "D.Va Deconstructed: How Blizzard Created One of Overwatch's Most Iconic Heroes". Playstation.Blog. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018 . Retrieved December 22, 2021.