D.Va is a former professional gamer who now uses her skills to pilot a state-of-the-art mech in defense of her homeland. She is a very competitive individual and coupled with her pro-gamer skills, this makes her an extremely effective mech pilot. Never backing down, D.Va always plays to win. While she projects a carefree, irreverent attitude, D.Va is burdened by the emotional cost of defending her homeland and the facade the South Korean media projects on her. In addition to skills as a mech pilot, D.Va is also a competent mechanic.