Talk:Bastion/@comment-27045054-20160221011906

I'm just going to throw out my opinion and analysis on the Bastion.

To the looks of it and its name, I can guess the Bastion is a somewhat decent robot, maybe. It has 4 legs, identified as a heavy robot, has a shield, 2 heavy hardpoints, and its name means fortress (or something like that). It's playstyle is similar to Natasha (with a shield), the sniping ability of a Natasha, and a probable "defense mode." The Defense Mode is probably going to be like Rhino's assault mode, but rather, the Bastion can't move but it's allowed to use its weapons without limitation. The only reason I said the Bastion probably can't move in this state is because it's implied to be a fortress (fortresses can't move in the first place). The Bastion's stats are going to be outragous, as a fortress must be sturdy so its HP is on par with Leo, maybe higher. The speed is on par with Rhino (without assault mode) and it works just like a Rhino. Like always, Bastion's weakness is going to be any form of rocket weapon or a player skilled enough to catch it off guard.

Personally, based on my analysis, the 2 heavy hardpoints aren't going to be effective in close combat with that kind of speed, many higher tier players can outrun that speed with their more lighter robots. Sniper play isn't going to be helpful either as snipers in this game aren't that useful in comparison to frontline players. Mid-range seems to be the best choice as the Bastion can actively participate in the battle without having to be reckless. An ideal scenario is a team advancing to center while the Bastion is giving mid-ranged support. After the center is secure, the Bastion is free to advance to center and "plant" itself using defense mode. That way, the allied team can feel more secure about center being protected and not disappointed about a jerk-a** sniper taking somewhere around 9-23 seconds to "support." With its high health and mechanics, the Bastion may be a force to be reckoned with.

My suggestion: Mid-range is best, please load your future Bastions with dual Zeus or Tridents. If my predictions are wrong and the Bastion is faster than expected then I guess Thunders work too. Just don't play sniper for too long, you're hurting your team more than you helping them.