This Moira Orb Build is Busted in Overwatch 2 Stadium Mode ⇒ OverwatchCentral

If you thought Moira was just a basic fade-and-spray support, think again. In his latest Stadium Mode video, Arx_UK showcases a genius AP Orb Moira build that’s way more technical, strategic, and game-breaking than most players realize.

This isn’t a run-and-gun Moira build. It’s a carefully calculated loadout that plays around phantasm, orb management, lifesteal, and scaling ability power—with some clutch late-game swaps that make her an absolute monster.

Let’s break down why this build works, how Arx adapts it depending on the enemy comp, and the late-game pick that gave him zero deaths and 20k+ healing/damage in one of the cleanest Moira runs we’ve seen.

What’s the Core of the Build?

This Moira build is centered around Fantasm, a perk that adds massive ability power scaling when using her healing orb. It allows Arx to start fights with high AoE value and then pivot into an aggressive support style when needed.

Core Items:

Fantasm (AP scaling when healing)
Smart Orbs (better control over where orbs go)
Cyber Venom or Liquid Nitrogen for debuffs (situational)
Super Flexer (great for ability cooldowns when playing aggressively)
Ethereal Excision (late-game MVP – lifesteal when aiming at heads)

Arx uses a hybrid playstyle that supports his team when needed, but ruthlessly punishes enemies when the opportunity presents itself. This build turns Moira into a sustain-heavy bruiser that’s nearly unkillable if played well.

Early Game: Fantasm First, Healing Orb Domination

Moira’s power in round one is all about outhealing poke and outvaluing low healing enemy comps. Arx chooses Fantasm and focuses on healing first, farming money and momentum before diving into damage.

Why this works:

Opponents like Sigma, Soldier, and Mercy can’t match her healing volume.
Healing earns money fast with Fantasm active.
Playing safe lets Arx scale into damage later while still farming resources.

“I don’t want to get cross orbs yet—this is a healing build for now, not a damage build just yet.”

Mid Game: Scaling and Adapting to Enemy Picks

Once he sees the enemy is playing ranged-heavy comps, Arx avoids early debuff orbs and instead sticks to AP orb scaling. However, as healing ramps up on the enemy side and his own team comp starts struggling, he pivots.

What he does:

Swaps into debuff orbs like Cyber Venom once needed.
Drops Liquid Nitrogen if it’s not providing value.
Adds Smart Orbs to control positioning better.
Upgrades to Super Flexer for faster ability cycling.

He recognizes when the enemy Kiriko is getting ult off his debuffs and smartly changes strategy to deny her value—a small change that makes a massive difference.

Late Game Pivot: The Ethereal Excision Clutch

This is where things get wild. In round six, Arx grabs Ethereal Excision, an underused but ridiculously powerful perk that gives 30% lifesteal when you’re aiming at the head during your grasp.

Why it’s busted:

Lifesteal applies to orb and weapon damage.
Combos perfectly with AP orb scaling.
Gives Moira insane survivability in 1v1 and teamfight situations.

“Don’t sleep on Ethereal Excision in an orb build, guys… Zero deaths because of that.”

Pair this with Smart Orbs, Super Flexer, and Cyber Venom, and you’re basically playing unkillable Battle Moira.

Late Game Stats (and Why It Matters)

Over 20k healing/damage
Zero deaths
Multiple clutch fights turned around
Outvalued enemy supports and won late fights solo

Arx not only kept himself alive with smart cooldown usage and perfect positioning, but constantly adapted to what the enemy was doing—adding or removing items depending on healing output, burst pressure, and orb map quality.

Key Takeaways from Arx_UK’s Build

✔ Start safe and scaling—don’t rush damage perks too early
✔ Know when to pivot: watch enemy healing and adapt with debuffs
✔ Ethereal Excision is secretly one of Moira’s best late-game tools
✔ Healing isn’t passive—Fantasm makes it your farm engine
✔ Combine Smart Orbs with AP to control fights more precisely
✔ Super Flexer helps you stay aggressive with more cooldowns

Final Thoughts

This isn’t your typical “just throw orbs and fade” Moira gameplay. Arx_UK’s Stadium Moira build is clean, calculated, and incredibly high-impact. It shows how a support can dominate the entire game with good power usage and decision-making—no DPS swap needed.

If you want to carry in Stadium as Moira, learn to scale, adapt to your match, and start experimenting with Ethereal Excision for late rounds. This is a build worth mastering.

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Source: Arx_UK

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fantasm and why is it so strong on Moira?

Fantasm boosts your ability power scaling when healing, letting you build early money and dominate with healing orb. It’s especially good against teams with weak healing.

When should I switch to debuff orbs?

When the enemy team has high healing (Mercy, Kiriko, Ana) or you’re struggling to keep pressure, Cyber Venom and Smart Orbs become must-haves.

What’s so good about Ethereal Excision?

It gives you 30% lifesteal when aiming at heads while using grasp. It applies to all your damage and makes you nearly unkillable in tight fights.

Can I run this in ranked too?

Some parts—yes. Fantasm and Smart Orbs work in Ranked modes. Ethereal Excision and full AP orb builds are Stadium-specific for now, but the core concepts still apply.