Vanguard

Protector

Magneto

Vanguard

Protector

Magneto functions as a protector Vanguard built around projectile denial, ally shielding, and counter-ultimate pressure. His value comes from blocking key damage lanes, bubbling focused teammates, converting absorbed damage into Mag-Cannon pressure, and using Meteor M to deny projectile ultimates. He fits teams that want a durable anti-poke frontline.

Build with MagnetoMedium

Anchor TankBodyguard PeelerDamage Negation Ultimate

Hero Dimensions

Combat Profile

Base Health: 650Base Movement Speed: 6 m/sPrimary Fire: ProjectileUltimate Cost: 3400

Burst Damage

5 / 10

Burst Damage

Sustained Damage

5 / 10

Sustained DamageShield Break

Effective Range

6 / 10

Poke PressureProjectile Primary Fire

Burst Healing

1 / 10

Sustained Healing

1 / 10

Self Sustain

1 / 10

Self-Sustain

Effective Health Pool

8 / 10

High Health Pool

Self Preservation

10 / 10

Shield ProtectionGrant Self Bonus HealthGrant Self Damage Reduction

Invulnerability

5 / 10

Ally Protection

9 / 10

Ally ProtectionGrant Target Shield ProtectionIntercept Projectiles

Threat Presence

6 / 10

Frontline DisruptionBackline DisruptionThreat Presence

Space Control

7 / 10

Shield WallStall Point

Enemy Debuff

1 / 10

Interruption

6 / 10

Displacement

6 / 10

PushShoveKnock UpKnock Down

Movement Speed

2 / 10

Verticality

2 / 10

Slow Fall

Rapid Relocation

1 / 10

Team Buff

1 / 10

Information Gathering

1 / 10

Team Enablement

8 / 10

Fight Winning

8 / 10

Burst Wipe UltimateDamage Negation Ultimate

Combo Potential

8 / 10

Disruption Ultimate

Ultimate Economy

5 / 10

Utility Amplification Ultimate

Objectives

Coordinate Ultimates
Counter Ultimate
Punish Ultimate
Bait Ultimate
Bait Cooldowns
Disrupt Frontline
Disrupt Backline
Disrupt Marksman
Disrupt Artillery
Disrupt Flier
Solo Shield
Solo Frontline
Anchor Frontline
Peel Flanker
Peel Disruptor
Peel Skirmisher
Peel Bruiser
Control Space
Deny Area
Deny Choke Point
Take Space
Create Space
Hold Space
Break Shield
Suppression Fire
Focus Fire
Focus Frontline
Focus Support
Focus Flier
Focus Marksman
Focus Artillery
Focus Skirmisher
Focus Lifeline
Focus Playmaker
Focus Combatant
Protect Backline
Protect Supports
Enable Carry
Enable Poke
Enable Brawl
Contest Objective
Stall Objective
Zone Objective
Clear Angle
Hold Angle
Force Rotation
Punish Rotation
Interrupt Channel
Secure Pick
Confirm Elimination

Strengths

Excellent projectile denial through Metallic Curtain
Strong ally peel through Metal Bulwark
Can self-stabilize with Iron Bulwark while converting absorbed damage into Mag-Cannon pressure
Strong into poke lanes, turret spam, projectile ultimates, and predictable firing angles
Meteor M can counter major projectile win conditions while threatening a fight-winning AoE burst
Works well as a slower tempo anchor for payload, choke, and objective defense
Bubble timing can save carries without fully giving up frontline space
Royal Blade team-up with Gambit and Rogue gives him extra burst threat

Weaknesses

Limited mobility outside slow fall
Metallic Curtain is resource-based and cannot be held forever
Bubble cooldown management is extremely important because he is much easier to punish when both shields are down
Struggles against melee dives, beams, split angles, and vertical off-angles that bypass his front-facing protection
Meteor M can self-destruct if overloaded by too many absorbed projectiles
Primary fire is slow and requires prediction
Can lose value if the enemy stops shooting into his resources
Needs strong support timing to survive extended brawls