What Attacks Can D.Va's Shield Block (or Not Block)?

What attacks and ultimates can D.Va block with her Defense Matrix shield (her E ability)?

Defense Matrix is supposed to block projectile attacks, so I'd be interested in knowing whether it can block the following:

Hanzo's ultimate (both in arrow form, before it summons dragons, as well as after summoning dragons)?
Zarya's Graviton Surge ultimate, while it's a projectile in-flight, before it "detonates"?
McCree's Flashbang?

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Best Answer

The list of projectiles D.Va can block is nearly identical to the list of projectiles Genji can reflect.

The main difference is that, unlike Genji, D.Va cannot negate damage from Melee and physical attacks, such as Winston's Primal Rage or Reinhardt's Rocket Hammer. I also have yet to test whether D.Va can block Soldier 76's Biotic Field.

D.Va can block

Ana's Biotic Rifle (scoped & unscoped), Sleep Dart, and Biotic Grenade
Bastion's Recon fire, Sentry fire, and Tank projectiles
D.Va's Fusion Cannons and Light Gun Pistol
Genji's Shuriken and Deflected projectiles
Hanzo's Storm Bow, Sonic Arrow, Scatter Arrow, and Dragonstrike (Arrow)¹
Junkrat's Frag Launcher Grenades, Concussion Mine², and Total Mayhem Grenades
Lucio's Sonic Amplifier (Primary)
McCree's Revolver, Flashbang, and Deadeye
Mei's Icicle and Blizzard²
Mercy's Caduceus Blaster
Orisa's Fusion Driver and Halt
Pharah's Rocket Launcher, Concussive Blast, and Rocket Barrage
Reaper's Shotgun and Death Blossom (Source)
Reinhardt's Fire Strike
Roadhog's Scrap Gun, Chain Hook and Whole Hog
Soldier 76's Pulse Rifle, Helix Rockets, and Tactical Visor
Sombra's Machine Pistol
Symmetra's Energy Ball
Torbjörn's Rivet Gun and Turret bullets
Tracer's Pulse Pistols and Pulse Bomb
Widowmaker's Sniper, Assault Rifle, and Venom Mine²
Zarya's Particle Cannon projectile (secondary fire) and Graviton Surge³
Zenyatta's Orb of Destruction and Orb Volley

D.Va can not block

Ana's Nano Boost
D.Va's Boosters, Call Mech, and Self-Destruct
Genji's Swift Strike and Dragonblade
Hanzo's Dragonstrike (Dragons)¹
Junkrat's Steel Trap and RIP-Tire
Lucio's Sonic Amplifier (Alternate) and Sound Barrier
Mei's Endothermic Blaster frost and Ice Wall
Orisa's Protective Barrier and Supercharger
Reinhardt's Rocket Hammer, Charge, and Earthshatter
Sombra's Hack, Translocator, and EMP
Symmetra's Photon Projector beam, Photon Barrier, and Sentry Turrets
Torbjörn's Hammer and Armor Packs
Widowmaker's Grappling Hook
Winston's Tesla Cannon, Jump Pack, Barrier Projector, and Primal Rage
Zarya's Particle Cannon beam (primary fire)
Zenyatta's Orb of Harmony and Orb of Discord
All character's standard Melee attacks

Unknown

Soldier 76's Biotic Field

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Notes

¹Hanzo's ultimate is fired as a blockable arrow before transforming into unblockable dragons.
²Only blockable in midair before it hits the ground.
³Graviton Surge only blockable in midair before it detonates.

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What can D.Va shield block?

Defense Matrix is a field that D.Va emits that will block most projectiles in Overwatch. It will not block beams like Zarya's primary fire or Moira's ultimate (Coalescence). D.Va can use this ability to protect her teammates by \u201ceating\u201d shots and important abilities.

How does D.Va shield work?

For 2 seconds (when resource meter is at full charge), as long as the button is held, D.Va deletes enemy projectiles within a 10-meter cylindrical range in front of her to protect her allies. She is also able to block an attack that is obstructed by her teammates.

Can a defense matrix block a hook?

But while Sigma and Genji can block a hook with their ability, D. va's defense matrix can't, even though the hook is clearly a projectile.

Can you melee through shields in overwatch?

Barriers are semi-transparent, semi-permeable structures that block incoming damage and most projectiles. Barriers can also block line of sight for certain abilities. They do not prevent heroes from crossing, nor block any melee attacks. Some attacks can pierce barriers.

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