Why doesn't phoenix get much love from the community? Is he too weak or does nobody just like his kit cuz it's too boring/basic? Phoenix mains subreddit/discord is dead, barely any pros play him and those that do generally only play him on...

if we don't do good early on, and I can't get a vandal + half shield soon at least.. I end up sucking. Mainly due to having to push forward and take longer gun fight. What do I do in these situations? If I hit the head, they don't die, and...