Alright, so I’ve been trying to get better at Genji in Overwatch, and I heard that the best way to practice is through custom workshop codes. I spent a good chunk of time today messing around with different codes to see what all the fuss was about. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a wild ride.
First, I tried out this code called VAXTA. Someone online said it was the best for projectile aiming, and since Genji’s shurikens are projectiles, I figured it made sense. I jumped in and, honestly, it wasn’t too bad. There were a bunch of targets, and it felt like a decent warm-up. I spent a good 20 minutes just throwing shurikens around, trying to get the feel for the arc and travel time. I even tried practicing my dashes in between shots, just like the pros do. It wasn’t perfect, but I could see how this could help improve my aim over time.
After that, I wanted something a little more specific to Genji. I found a few recommendations for 1v1 practice, but most of them were kind of lame. Either the bots were too easy, or they were just standing there like practice dummies. Not exactly realistic, you know? I did stumble upon some codes that were good for 1v1 practicing against Pharah players, not what I was looking for, but I kept them in mind anyway.
- VAXTA – This one is pretty good for general projectile aiming. I used it to warm up my shuriken throws.
- Some 1v1 codes – Mostly pretty basic. The bots weren’t very challenging.
- A few codes for practicing against Pharah – Not what I needed, but I might try them later.
Then things got a little weird. I found this code that was just called “Genji Workshop Code.” Super generic, right? I loaded it up, and it was just… a bunch of Japanese text. I don’t speak Japanese, so I had no clue what was going on. I think it was some kind of tutorial or something, but it was totally useless to me. I spent maybe five minutes trying to figure it out before I gave up and moved on.
What I Actually Learned
Honestly, the whole workshop code thing is a bit hit or miss. Some of them are helpful, like VAXTA for basic aiming, but others are just a waste of time. I think the key is to find codes that are specific to what you want to practice. If you want to work on your blade, find a code that’s focused on that. If you want to practice deflecting, look for a code with that. It takes some digging, but I think it’s worth it if you’re serious about getting better. I’m going to keep messing around with different codes and see what else I can find. Maybe I’ll even try making my own someday. If I do, I’ll be sure to share it with you guys!
