Will Destiny 2’s Iron Banner Repeat Past Farming Frustrations?

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Summary

  • Heresy’s release captivates players with an engaging story, seasonal weapons, and new activities.
  • The new Iron Banner weapon, Warlord’s Spear, will likely spark a farming frenzy with strong perks, but may face controversy.
  • Farming Iron Banner for PvE weapons can be frustrating, and the same issues with Tinasha’s Mastery in Revenant may surface.

It’s possible to contend that while Episode 2 had several problems prior to Heresy, Destiny 2‘s latest version has swiftly drawn players in with its engaging storyline, seasonal weapons, a new secret Exotic quest titled The Nether as its primary activity, the reintroduction of the Dreadnaught, and a complete revamp of Destiny 2’s Trials of Osiris for PvP. All these elements, along with the revamped Sundered Doctrine Dungeon and voice acting, have already positioned Heresy as the best Episode to date, notwithstanding some launch-related concerns. However, there’s a possibility that the forthcoming Iron Banner could stir up another debate similar to the one in Revenant.

In the annals of Destiny 2’s history, Episode Revenant stands as one of its lowest points due to several factors that played out differently but collectively took their toll. One such factor was the Iron Banner fiasco where one of the game’s top weapons for PvE was hidden behind a PvP activity. This weapon, Tinasha’s Mastery, could be obtained through random rolls with no crafting, and had a Glimmer issue as well. Consequently, though many players were working hard to get this superior weapon, only a select few Guardians managed to secure the perfect ‘god roll’. It is possible that similar issues may arise again when Iron Banner comes back next week in Heresy.

Destiny 2’s New Warlord’s Spear Trace Rifle is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place

In Destiny 2, the lore suggests that a novel weapon called Warlord’s Spear will be introduced as part of the Iron Banner event. This adaptive frame arc trace rifle boasts impressive PvE perk combinations, enticing players yet again to grind Iron Banner for a chance to obtain this weapon. However, no modifications have been disclosed regarding the acquisition formula, implying that players will likely need to rely on random rolls when they buy an Engram and spend 25,000 Glimmer per focusing attempt. The farming process can be arduous without protection against duplicates or targeted perks, leaving the outcome entirely in the hands of luck, or RNG for short.

In the previous episode of Destiny 2, Tinasha’s Mastery was associated with the Reputation Track. However, it wasn’t a permanent fixture. This means that players who had previously claimed the specific reward from Lord Saladin couldn’t obtain another Tinasha’s Mastery roll in a guaranteed manner afterwards. This has left many disappointed players, especially those who were grinding for the gun during Iron Banner’s initial release, and it might happen again with Heresy.

Why Destiny 2 Players Should Farm Iron Banner in Heresy

In the current state, there’s a strong possibility that the Warlord’s Spear will become a go-to weapon even in the game mode ‘Heresy’, as it currently holds the Detonator Beam perk, which is exclusive to the new Strand trace rifle, Unsworn, from Destiny 2’s Sundered Doctrine Dungeon. This perk isn’t readily available on many weapons, making Warlord’s Spear potentially easier to obtain as a high-quality version. Additionally, being an Arc weapon and boasting perks that complement the Arc focus of Heresy, it could be quite beneficial to acquire this weapon. More Artifact mods will become accessible with Act 2 and Act 3.

Instead of appearing for two consecutive weeks, Heresy’s Iron Banner will revert back to its original one-week appearance schedule. The initial week of Iron Banner will take place from February 18 to February 25, with the following week set for April 1.

Farming Iron Banner For Warlord’s Spear is History Repeating Itself

If the rules for obtaining the new trace rifle in Destiny 2’s Iron Banner stay consistent, it’s expected that the Warlord’s Spear will stir up as much debate as Tinasha’s Mastery did, which isn’t ideal given Heresy’s current public image. Balancing Reputation Track rewards, which change weekly, with this issue can be tricky, so it’s probable that a desirable Warlord’s Spear will show up eventually. Players might want to hold off on claiming Reputation Track rewards unless they are on the verge of resetting Saladin’s Rank, but this isn’t a sustainable solution. Ultimately, only time will tell if Bungie is making the right decision, but the allure of Warlord’s Spear could make farming Iron Banner worthwhile for PvE players as well.

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2025-02-15 21:08