Getting Stuck at Chokes as Tank

Question

I’m currently D1. I have a LOT of games played, and am below 50% win rate. I worry that I only climbed because of the ladder system and my dedicating of so much time. (I just enjoy the game and want to get better.) After being very proud of hitting D1, I now feel out of my depth. For a while I thought I was improving, being better at knowing when to take space versus retreat, being aware of enemy placements, and getting more final hits a game. But now I’m either stomping the enemy team while feeling valueless or getting stomped and feeling valueless.

I mostly play Magneto (as well as Cap and Emma). I often get stuck at main choke points like the convergence points on Wakanda and Central Park, fairly reliant on a support ult ending the neutral game. I feel like I should be getting picks, but struggle with my aim. I’ll either overextend to get close to an enemy, causing me or my team to die, or fruitlessly getting splash damage on tanks or supports who immediately heal up.

Maybe I’m seeking too specific of help and just need a VOD request. Honestly a little nervous to be judged (or not judged at all), and I’m at work so it’s easier to type something up. My name’s The_Tr3yJ if that’s helpful at all (please don’t flame me).

I just feel cooked. I don’t necessarily regret the time, but losing a lot makes me feel like I sweated too hard and need to maybe move on from trying to be good at ranked.

Posted Aug 7, 2025, 12:51 AM UTC

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