Destiny 2’s Perk Weighting Controversy Explained

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Destiny 2's Perk Weighting Controversy Explained

Key Takeaways

  • Destiny 2’s Revenant Episode arguably had a shorter story, but was well-received by players.
  • Vesper’s Host Dungeon was praised for its design, but the VS Chill Inhibitor god roll was and still is much rarer than its normal probability would suggest.
  • Fans propose a “perk proximity theory” to explain rarity issues with specific rolls after Bungie dismissed rumors of perk-weighting.

As a seasoned Guardian with countless hours spent in the vast expanse of Destiny 2’s digital universe, I can confidently say that the Vesper’s Host Dungeon was a breath of fresh air amidst the turbulent seas of post-layoff content. The design was top-notch, and the anticipation for that elusive VS Chill Inhibitor god roll was palpable in every corner of the Tower.

As a dedicated Destiny 2 gamer, I must admit that the weight of anticipation for the Revenant Episode was immense, following the community’s dip in spirits after the layoffs at Bungie during Episode 1, which sparked a significant post-Final Shape uproar. While players generally appreciated the content in Revenant and the fact that there were no craftable seasonal weapons this time around, the storyline, though enjoyable, was relatively brief – a concern many had voiced given the absence of weekly missions.

In Destiny 2, a particular roll called Envious Arsenal + Bait and Switch, which greatly boosts boss damage with its rapid-frame heavy grenade launcher, sparked controversy among players. Many found it hard to obtain even after spending an entire weekend farming for it. This unique roll has fueled speculation that Bungie might be manipulating loot drops, as some claim they intentionally weight perks.

Why Destiny 2 May Be Facing The Series’ Biggest Controversy Yet

Destiny 2’s VS Chill Inhibitor God Roll Issues Explained

There may be a few contributing factors to players noticing the potential bug with the perk combos on Vesper’s Host’s VS Chill Inhibitor grenade launcher. These include:

  • The fact that Destiny 2‘s RNG can be quite brutal when it comes to Dungeon or Raid gear, especially if it’s not craftable
  • The fact that VS Chill Inhibitor drops from Activation, the first encounter in Destiny 2‘s Vesper’s Host Dungeon
  • This specific VS Chill Inhibitor roll is currently at the top of the meta, so more players are actively farming for it

Issues with RNG and getting specific Dungeon or Raid drops in Destiny 2 are nothing new, and this is not the first time perk-weighting was brought up by the community. Still, the end result is that a fan by the name of Spark on Twitter posted the results of a binomial test they ran. While this test had a flawed process according to Spark, it still shows that the likelihood of the Envious Arsenal + Bait and Switch combo is incredibly low. Seeing how Bungie was adamant in stating that there is no perk-weighting, another fan by the name of Vendetta went on to propose a different theory.

Destiny 2 May Not Have Perk Weighting, But Rather ‘Perk Proximity’ Issues

The “perk proximity theory” suggests that instead of a glitch or deliberate choice in the game, there might be a system where perks are more likely to appear together if they’re located close to each other on adjacent columns. This could explain why players often get multiple drops with identical perks consecutively, and it also makes sense as to why Envious Arsenal + Bait and Switch is relatively scarce on Destiny 2’s latest meta grenade launcher, since these two perks are four columns apart according to the theory.

One way to rephrase the given sentence could be: The fact that this theory applies universally to all weapons makes it convincing when examining information from sites such as light.gg. However, it is essential to acknowledge that there is a high likelihood of biased data because players often dismantle undesirable rolls due to inventory constraints.

The issue with this theory lies in the fact that when weapons from Destiny 2 are broken down, those specific perk configurations won’t show up on light.gg anymore. This means gathering data for specific perk combinations would have to be done manually. Despite this challenge, it’s possible that there could be a bug or issue causing certain perk combinations to appear more frequently. With this theory, players can conduct their own tests and compare the results with data on light.gg to see where their weapons fit in. If there’s indeed an issue within the game, Bungie will probably address it. However, if this theory holds true, it could stir up one of Destiny 2’s biggest controversies given the time many players have spent farming for these items.

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2024-10-24 20:05