Summary
One could argue that Episode Revenant was one of the lowest points in the history ofDestiny 2, with community morale being very low after a plethora of glitches broke the game. Episode 3 is called Heresy, and it will tackle Hive themes and take players back to The Dreadnaught, Oryx’s ship, which will become Heresy’s new zone for missions and exploration.Destiny 2’s Heresy needs to nail every aspect of its launch, be it in terms of new gameplay additions, weapons, crafting, or other parts of the game. Luckily, today’s TWID post sheds some light on the changes planned for Heresy, and Bungie is finally buffing the game’s weakest subclasses.
It’s not uncommon for Bungie to add some new gameplay elements to the game over time, with new releases being the perfect time to do it and generate more hype. After the launch ofDestiny 2’s Prismatic subclassesin The Final Shape, the game’s meta across both PvE and PvP changed dramatically for better or for worse. Prismatic subclasses are likely the strongest in the game due to what they offer, or at least among the very best. Solar, Void, and Strand are all powerful, with Stasis being sub-par, and Arc being arguably in the worst spot. Heresy is about to change that, though.
Destiny 2 is Buffing Arc Subclasses, Adding New Aspects in Heresy
WithDestiny 2’s Episode 3, Bungie is adding a new verb for Arc subclasses called Bolt Charge. This is a buff that grows over time with stacks, unleashing a powerful lightning bolt on targets upon reaching maximum stacks, and it’s supposed to fill the power fantasy of a devastating damage-dealing tool on Arc subclasses. There are various ways to gain Bolt Charge, including Aspects, Fragments, and weapon perks, and then dealing damage with weapons will build stacks up to 10. Ability damage will then trigger the lightning bolt from Bolt Charge, dealing massive damage to enemies.
On top of Bolt Charge, Bungie is also adding three new Aspects toDestiny 2subclasses - namely, the On The Prowl Aspect for Void Hunters, the Storm’s Keep Aspect for Arc Titans, and the Ionic Sentry Aspect for Arc Warlocks. While On The Prowl is not anArc Aspect, Hunters need not fret, as they will be able to get Bolt Charge from the following sources:
It’s also worth mentioning that Hunters received a new Arc Aspect with The Final Shape, called Ascension, whereas Titan got Unbreakable (Void) and Warlocks got Hellion (Solar).
Destiny 2’s New Arc Aspects Explained
As for the new Arc Aspects, they are meant to be used alongside Bolt Charge to takeDestiny 2’s Arc subclassesto the next level. Storm’s Keep allows Titans to obtain Bolt Charge stacks as well as grant them to nearby allies upon casting their Barricade ability, further gaining more stacks while standing behind the Barricade and discharging them when they reach 10 with any weapon damage. This is a big boost to the Titan’s offense on Arc, and it allows them to stay away from close quarters if they so wish.
Warlocks got the Ionic Sentry Aspect, which needs to be charged up by defeating enemies with Arc abilities or weapons before it can be used. Then, it allows players to send out an Arc turret that blinds enemies on impact and then chains lightning to enemies in an area, granting Bolt Charge stacks when it defeats enemies. With Blind, players can easily stay safe even inDestiny 2’s endgame content, then building up Bolt Charge stacks to deal big damage on bosses or Champions, if needed.
Overall, these additions and changes are likely to makeDestiny 2’s Arc elementmuch more powerful in all levels of play, and it’s something that Arc subclasses desperately need. It remains to be seen if and how impactful Bolt Charge will be, but it’s a good start for Heresy.
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Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian’s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.An Immersive StoryYou are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.Guardian ClassesChoose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
