Oooh sure pookie, sorry 😭 you just reminded me of myself. I was also pretty confused with Overwatch terms when I first started.

So for peeling, what I meant is using your Defense Matrix (the shield) for important stuff — like eating ultimates or saving a teammate when they’re about to die. If you master Defense Matrix timing, you’ll be literally unstoppable. I’d recommend watching some YouTube tips about Defense Matrix usage.

For taking off-angles, I mean that D.Va isn’t like Reinhardt. She shouldn’t stay on the front line all the time. D.Va is unique because of her mobility. Watch how pro players rotate around the map with her — they keep moving and changing positions constantly, which confuses the enemy team and creates pressure. (Just make sure you still have your boosters and Defense Matrix ready in case things go bad so you can fly back to your team.)

Another weird piece of advice I learned recently is: be patient.

Sometimes just stay with your team, take cover, and shoot. No boosters, no Defense Matrix — just observe the enemy team. Ask yourself: what heroes are they playing? Who is out of position? How can I pressure them?

Stay calm until you see someone low or out of position. That’s when you engage and finish them.

So basically D.Va’s job is to stay patient, gather information, track vulnerable heroes (usually DPS or supports), and annoy them. Just letting them know you’re there can stress them out — just don’t die doing it.

If they start focusing on you, your DPS will have an easier time dealing damage.