Destiny 2’s Tonic Controversy Explained

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Destiny 2's Tonic Controversy Explained

Key Takeaways

  • Destiny 2 Revenant Episode has flaws, such as convoluted Tonics and unavailable craftable weapons.
  • Tonics are bugged, leading to wrong weapon drops and low chances of specific ones.
  • Players struggle with Tonics and low drop rates in Revenant compared to past events in Destiny 2.

As a seasoned Guardian with countless hours spent in the crucible and beyond, I must say that Destiny 2’s Revenant Episode has been a rollercoaster ride, to put it mildly. The allure of Stasis builds and the promise of new content had me jumping for joy when the episode was announced, but alas, my excitement quickly faded as I found myself wrestling with the convoluted Tonic system and the seemingly elusive craftable weapons.

The progress of Destiny 2’s Revenant Episode is moving ahead, with approximately five weeks left until Act 3. This upcoming act will introduce a new Exotic mission, culminating in the acquisition of the Slayer’s Fang Exotic shotgun as the reward. While Revenant has revitalized Stasis builds within Destiny 2, its overall reception has been somewhat lackluster among players – largely due to the decision to release all story missions simultaneously and the intricate Tonic system, which is further complicated by the absence of craftable seasonal weapons. In addition to missing an opportunity to make Onslaught-related weapons as eye-catching as their original counterparts, the Tonic system has fallen short of expectations, with numerous bugs added into the mix.

The main problem with Tonics in Destiny 2 is that they are crafted with farmable ingredients, but the ratio at which one gains ingredients and that at which Tonics must be crafted to unlock new recipes is arguably quite flawed. Additionally, Tonics are consumable items on a timer, and occasionally the timer is off. More importantly, the Tonics should be Destiny 2‘s way of granting players the ability to chase specific guns and their rolls, but they are not working as intended.

Why Destiny 2’s Revenant Tonic Bugs Are Just The Tip of The Iceberg

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Players of Destiny 2 began observing a recurring issue where the Tonics for the Revenant weapon weren’t resulting in the expected guns dropping, an observation that was later validated by Bungie in a tweet.

In their explanation for not incorporating craftable seasonal weapons into Revenant, Bungie mentioned two key points: first, players would be motivated by Tonics, and second, it would reintroduce the thrill of pursuit that has been lacking in game loot. Unfortunately, the Tonics often didn’t match up with the weapons they were supposed to boost the drop rate for, which was a significant blow to player morale, as fans had recently experienced a similar issue with perk weighting in Destiny 2 and were hoping for improvement.

Initially, the rollout of Destiny 2’s Revenant weapon Tonics didn’t go smoothly due to their complexity and slow acquisition rate, and a recent bug has further deteriorated the gaming experience in various aspects. For instance, when a specific Tonic boosts the drop chances for another weapon, target-farming becomes challenging. Although Bungie plans to rectify this problem soon, it appears that this issue may have persisted throughout Act 1 and 2 thus far.

In addition, players are enticed to prepare a certain Tonic concoction, yet find that instead, it increases the likelihood of receiving a different type of weapon. To make matters worse, many players claim that the increase in drop rates for a specific weapon is minimal, often resulting in just one or two Legendary weapons during the entire duration of the Tonic. This issue seems more prevalent with Revenant, but it underscores how this Episode falls short compared to Destiny 2’s Onslaught when Into The Light was launched, where the loot distribution was much more generous.

Why Destiny 2’s Revenant Needs More Than a Bug Fix For Tonics

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To put it simply, it’s much harder to obtain Revenant weapons during Revenant activities like Onslaught, even with a Tonic active, compared to Into The Light. While linking Onslaught to seasonal content might not be inherently bad, the significant difference in drop rates is worth considering, especially when discussing the efficiency of Destiny 2 Tonics. To improve farming experiences within Destiny 2, Bungie may want to reconsider the base odds of Revenant weapons dropping from related activities and potentially boost those chances.

It’s interesting to point out that Revenant weapons appear to resemble a special, reminiscent version of the original Onslaught guns, despite lacking the shiny exterior. Instead, they share similar perks in each column and come fully Masterworked. Nevertheless, obtaining these items is quite uncommon.

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2024-12-04 23:43