Destiny 2 Teases Big Changes Coming In Episode: Revenant

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Destiny 2 Teases Big Changes Coming In Episode: Revenant

Key Takeaways

  • Bungie is introducing new subclass ability and super buffs to Destiny 2 in October.
  • Roaming Supers like Stormtrance and Chaos Reach are getting major buffs for increased usability.
  • In addition, certain subclass aspects like the Warlock’s Lightning Surge and abilities such as Hunter’s Hailfire Grenade are seeing buffs.

As an avid Destiny 2 gamer with countless hours under my belt, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement as Bungie continues to roll out updates and improvements for this beloved game. The upcoming October release of Episode: Revenant promises not only new content but also significant buffs to subclass abilities and supers that have long been overlooked in the meta.

In October, Bungie hints at enhancements for subclass abilities and supers in Destiny 2 as part of the Episode: Revenant launch. With just a few weeks remaining before Episode: Echoes concludes, players should complete any lingering tasks to prepare. The upcoming content, centered around The Fanatic and the Scorn, is expected to debut in Destiny 2 starting from October 8.

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled about the imminent updates Bungie has been teasing us with lately! Over the past few weeks, they’ve been drip-feeding us exciting tidbits, giving us a sneak peek into some significant alterations that Destiny 2 will soon experience.

Inside the weekly blog post, Bungie confirmed that the Power Band is rising by 10 when Episode: Revenant arrives. With the new Hard Cap set at 2010, players will also notice that certain subclass elements are also being improved, namely Lightning Surge for Stormcallers and Prismatic Warlocks, which amplifies the player and offers 50% damage resistance vs Titan Barricades during the lunge animation. Prismatic Hunter is also getting projectile tracking and aim assist on the Hailfire Spike grenade to help with consistency in hitting targets, while Threaded Spector is getting a 33% boost to detonation damage in PvE. Unfortunately, they’re also seeing a few nerfs with Combination Blow and the Swarm Grenade as Bungie identified both as being “a little too hot” with players.

Destiny 2 Making Big Changes to Roaming Supers

It seems that the most significant update for Destiny 2 is the enhancement of roaming super abilities, which will not only make their use more enjoyable but also boost player survivability. These abilities have often been overshadowed by more popular support supers such as Nightstalker Hunters or Dawnblade Warlocks in the game’s meta. The updates Bungie has detailed include:

  • Warlock
    • Stormtrance
      • Increased damage resistance from 53% to 58%.
    • Chaos Reach
      • Increased damage resistance from 45% to 55%.
      • Fixed an issue where Chaos Reach would not Jolt at high framerates.
      • Fixed an issue where Chaos Reach would not go through Sentinel Shield’s guard or a Citan’s Barricade.
    • Nova Warp
      • Increased PvE damage by 20%.
      • Increased damage resistance from 51% to 58%.
      • Now any Nova Warp detonation applies Volatile, regardless of charge duration.
  • Hunter
    • Golden Gun – Marksman and Deadshot
      • Increased damage against base, elite, and miniboss combatants by 30%.
    • Spectral Blades
      • Increased PvE damage by 20%.
      • Increased damage resistance from 47% to 58%.
  • Titan
    • Glacial Quake
      • Howl of the Storm can be used while Glacial Quake is active.
    • Twilight Arsenal
      • Thrown axe projectiles now more consistently track towards targets closer to the reticle.
      • Increased Twilight Arsenal’s axe relic weapon damage vs combatants by 23%.
    • Thundercrash
      • Increased base detonation damage by 33%.
    • Fist of Havok
      • Increased damage resistance from 51% to 58%.
      • Changed how the light attack works under the hood to improve consistency in hitting targets.
      • Slightly increased light attack lunge range and ability to target enemies vertically.

Alongside the existing enhancements, Bungie has acknowledged their intention to possibly extend the duration of Roaming Supers during Revenant Act 2. This could make them appear more frequently for players to utilize. At present, there are no specifics, but they encourage fans to keep an eye on updates.

In addition to the skill updates, Bungie has announced that Titan players will become the defensive mainstay in Destiny 2 when Episode Revenant is released. One of the major class adjustments includes the Titan’s Barricade, Unbreakable shield, and Sentinel Shield now pushing back enemies, keeping them at a distance from teammates. Furthermore, these abilities have been strengthened with increased resistance and damage absorption capabilities to better fend off enemies. Additionally, enhancements are being made to the Prismatic subclass, as well as boosting the impact of unpowered melee attacks, making them more potent compared to Warlock and Hunter melee strikes.

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2024-09-20 16:43