Destiny 2: Prismatic Hunter Build Guide

Destiny 2: Prismatic Hunter Build Guide

As a seasoned Guardian with years of combat under my belt, I must say that this build is nothing short of extraordinary! It masterfully combines the power of Stasis with the blinding brilliance of Arc, creating a symphony of destruction that would make even the Vanguard take notice.

For hunter characters, the Prismatic subclass is incredibly adaptable, providing numerous distinctive options for players to customize their character according to the specific challenge they are facing. This vast array of choices often leaves many gamers perplexed about how best to construct their hunter.

This guide delves into a versatile build suitable for excelling across various game zones, emphasizing efficient enemy clearance by combining two specific exotic items alongside the prismatic subclass. Though this setup feels best in less demanding seasonal PvE activities, minor adjustments can make it effective in raids, Grandmaster Nightfalls, and any other PvE challenges a player aims to conquer.

Destiny 2: Prismatic Hunter Aspects, Fragments, And Abilities

Destiny 2: Prismatic Hunter Build Guide

Prismatic Hunter Class Setup
AspectDescription
Defeat targets with abilities, elemental debuff damage, or Solar weapons to charge up an improvised Solar explosive. Activate grenade ability: Throw a Solar explosive that can be shot mid-air to cause an ignition.
Dodging slows nearby targets. Slowing targets briefly increases your class ability regeneration.
FragmentsDescription
Facet of MendingGrenade final blows cure you. Transcendence grenade final blows increase the strength of this effect.
Facet of DominanceYour Void grenades weaken targets, and your Arc grenades jolt targets.
Facet of RuinIncreases the size and damage of the burst when you shatter a Stasis crystal or frozen target, and increases the area of effect of Solar ignitions.
Facet of DawnPowered melee hits against targets make you radiant. Powered melee final blows make you and nearby allies radiant.
Facet of PurposePicking up an Orb of Power grants either Amplified, Restoration, Frost Armor, Woven Mail, or Overshield based on the damage type of your equipped super.
Facet of ProtectionWhile surrounded by combatants, you are more resistant to incoming damage. While transcendent, the effect is increased.
AbilitiesDescription
Summon two Stasis kamas, Silence and Squall, that you throw one after the other. Silence: Creates a flash-freeze blast that freezes and damages targets. Squall: Creates a Stasis storm that slows and damages targets caught inside.
Toss a Stasis shuriken at targets to damage and slow them. Provides multiple charges.
Weave a grappling hook, and quickly pull yourself forward. Grappling to a Tangle immediately recharges your grenade energy. During and shortly after grappling, your melee deals area damage and unravels targets.

There is some level of interchangeability to the Aspects and Fragments in this build, however during Episode Revenant, running stasis-focused builds is both the norm and incredibly powerful, being empowered by the seasonal artifact. There is great synergy with running Winter’s Shroud with both Silence and Squall and Withering Blade, consistently refunding class ability energy while slowing and freezing enemies, which in turn can be used to stun Overload and Unstoppable Champions in higher-end PvE content.

Instead of opting for the Grapple grenade, you might find the upcoming exotic armor a more significant choice due to its unique ability replacing the Grapple grenade. The primary reason for preferring the Grapple grenade over others is that it boasts the shortest initial cooldown period, which means it will activate more frequently than other grenade options before considering armor stats.

In the game Gunpowder Gamble, players occasionally receive an extra burst of strength, similar to detonating a massive grenade. This explosion leaves a trail of burn damage across a location. If a player prefers, they can opt for this feature but must then eliminate one of the Fragment abilities previously mentioned. Invisibility is a valuable asset in endgame PvE scenarios, yet for optimal use with the buff, a Void Hunter build might be more advantageous, particularly when combined with other abilities like .

Armor Mods, Exotics, And Weapons

Destiny 2: Prismatic Hunter Build Guide
Prismatic Hunter Armor Mods
ModDescription
Arc Siphon (Helmet)Rapid Arc final blows create an Orb of Power.
Ashes to Assets (Helmet)Gain bonus super energy on grenade kills.
Special Ammo Finder (Helmet)Increases the drop chance of Special ammo upon defeat of an opponent.
Firepower x 2 (Arms)Your grenade final blows create an Orb of Power.
Impact Induction (Arms)Causing damage with a powered melee attack reduces your grenade cooldown.
Arc Reserves (Chest)Increases the amount of ammo you can carry for Arc weapons.
Elemental Resistance (Chest)Reduces incoming [Elemental] damage.
Concussive Dampener (Chest)Reduces incoming area-of-effect damage from combatants.
Arc Scavenger (Legs)Arc weapons get bonus reserves when picking up ammo used by that weapon.
Innervation (Legs)Reduces grenade cooldown each time you pick up an Orb of Power.
Recuperation (Legs)Replenishes health each time you pick up an Orb of Power
Powerful Attraction (Class Item)Automatically collects nearby Orbs of Power when you activate your class ability.
Reaper (Class Item)Shortly after using your class ability, your next weapon final blow spawns an Orb of Power.
Special Finisher (Class Item)Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary armor charge.

In this configuration, the armor modifications strengthen and facilitate the use of a player’s weapons, which we’ll delve into shortly. They also ensure the continuous functionality of their abilities, particularly emphasizing their grenade. There’s some room for customization, either by selecting activity-specific mods or employing armor charge mods not mentioned here.

Best Exotic Armor Choice

Destiny 2: Prismatic Hunter Build Guide

For this character setup, the preferred exotic armor piece is the exotic gauntlets. These gauntlets swap out the standard grenade ability with a distinctive grenade that unleashes moths similar to those of the Lucent Hive. If a moth hits an ally, it gives them a Void over shield. If it reaches an enemy, it explodes in a disorienting Arc blast. This choice not only provides useful utility and protection, but it also deals surprisingly high damage for crowd control. Additionally, the Arc blind effect is amplified by the seasonal artifact, enhancing the damage output of Arc weapons against stunned targets.

Best Weapon Choices

Destiny 2: Prismatic Hunter Build Guide

The final piece to this build is the exotic grenade launcher. This grenade launcher has solid damage output, constantly self-reloading, and also spawns the same moths that the Mothkeeper’s Wraps do, as well as blinding enemies after a few shots. Not only does this directly work with the build setup so far, but also combines perfectly with the seasonal artifact, allowing for the stunning of Overload Champions thanks to Ex Diris being a grenade launcher.

In this setup, the player has the freedom to choose other equipment based on their preferred activity. However, for optimal harmony, I recommend using the Bitter/Sweet legendary heavy grenade launcher, especially with the Envious Arsenal and Bait and Switch perks. This grenade launcher delivers substantial damage and complements your build effectively due to its Arc-based elemental damage. As for primary weapons, pairing a Stasis weapon with Rimestealer and Headstone is a wise choice as it reinforces the Stasis synergy within the build, leveraging the previously established setup.

This construction offers enjoyable handling of numerous adversaries along with impressive boss damage capability, durability, and overall adaptability suitable for almost any game content.

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