merritt k Feb 1, 2023. 2 minute read
The 5 Best PVE Heavy Grenade Launchers in Destiny 2 (January 2023)
Heavy grenade launchers in Destiny 2 have ranged from being DPS meta to sort of lackluster options. However, they’re getting a nice buff come Lightfall, so expect them to be a little more effective soon. There aren’t that many of them in the game compared to some other weapon types, so here are…
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merritt k Feb 1, 2023. 1 minute read
Destiny 2 is Adding Keyword Abilities to Many Exotic Weapons
With the 3.0 subclass reworks, Destiny 2 built its gameplay around a series of keywords that are themed to the game’s different damage types. However, many older Exotic weapons in Destiny 2 haven’t been tied to this keywords, even where it would make sense. With the release of Lightfall, Bungie is revisiting a number of…
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Dillon Skiffington Feb 1, 2023. 2 minute read
Bungie Is Finally Nerfing the Best Origin Trait in Destiny 2
Better use Krait, Fire and Forget, Taipan, Funnelweb, and basically every Veist weapon while you can because with the release of Lightfall later this month, Bungie is finally checking the power of one of the best origin traits in Destiny 2. Announced today in a weapon tuning preview, Senior Design…
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merritt k Feb 1, 2023. 1 minute read
Destiny 2 is Boosting Kinetic Weapons in Lightfall
Kinetic weapons have been in an odd place for a while now in Destiny 2. With the addition of Stasis weapons in the kinetic slot, regular old bullets seem a little lackluster in comparison. Kinetic weapons, for the most part, don’t benefit from many of the keywords and abilities that have been…
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merritt k Feb 1, 2023. 4 minute read
The Best and Worst Subclasses in Destiny 2 — PVE Tierlist
Wondering what the best Destiny 2 subclass is? Or what the worst is? With Stasis in the mix, there are twelve different subclasses across the game’s three character types. When Strand is added to the game later this month, that’ll be an extra three. For now though, let’s look at the best…
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merritt k Feb 1, 2023. 3 minute read
The 10 Best PVE Special Grenade Launchers in Destiny 2 (January 2023)
Special grenade launchers are reliable weapons in Destiny 2 for both single-target damage and crowd control. There are plenty to choose from, so here are our picks for the 10 best PVE special grenade launchers in Destiny 2. This list isn’t in any particular order — these are all great weapons depending on your…
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merritt k Jan 31, 2023. 3 minute read
The 10 Best PVE Bows in Destiny 2 (January 2023)
If you fancy yourself a Hawkeye or Robin Hood type, then you likely enjoy using bows in Destiny 2. These relatively slow-firing weapons tend to do good damage for a primary, and provide a different experience that using a gun like a scout or pulse rifle. There are plenty to choose…
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merritt k Jan 31, 2023. 1 minute read
Destiny 2 Lightfall Trailer Shows Off New Exotics
A new trailer released today by Bungie for the upcoming Destiny 2 expansion Lightfall showed off some Exotics that players will be able to get their hands on when it launches next month. Here’s a recap of all of the new Exotic weapons and armor the trailer showed off. Final Warning — Destiny 2…
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merritt k Jan 31, 2023. 3 minute read
The Rarest Transmat Effects in Destiny 2 (January 2023)
So it’s come to this, huh? Do you really want to know what the rarest transmat effects are in Destiny 2? These cosmetic items change the effect that appears when you load into an area and are perhaps the least important of any cosmetic in the game. Well, second-least, if you…
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merritt k Jan 30, 2023. 1 minute read
Destiny 2 Players Are Still Waiting For a True Black Shader
There are hundreds of shaders to apply to your gear in Destiny 2, each of which adds various colors and textures to the game’s weapons and armor. There are red shaders, blue shaders, gold shaders, wooden shaders, and more. But despite the plethora of cosmetic options available in Bungie’s looter-shooter, players…
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merritt k Jan 30, 2023. 3 minute read
The 10 Best PVE Machine Guns in Destiny 2 (January 2023)
Machine guns in Destiny 2 have had their ups and downs, but as of this writing they’re in an ok spot — and they’ll likely be even better come Lightfall. There are plenty to choose from, so here are our picks for the 10 best PVE machine guns in Destiny 2. This list isn’t in…
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merritt k Jan 30, 2023. 2 minute read
The Most and Least Important Stats in Destiny 2
There are six character stats in Destiny 2, each affecting different aspects of the game. Through the use of armor pieces and mods, you can build into desired stats, though it’s impossible to max out all of them. So which should you focus on? Here are all of the stats in Destiny…
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merritt k Jan 27, 2023. 3 minute read
The 10 Best PVE Rocket Launchers in Destiny 2 (January 2023)
Ah, the fabled rocket lawnchair. Sorry, launcher. When you want to blow up a whole mess of enemies in Destiny 2, there’s no weapon type better suited to the job. There are plenty to choose from, so here are our picks for the 10 best PVE rocket launchers in Destiny 2. This list…
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merritt k Jan 27, 2023. 3 minute read
The Rarest Weapons in Destiny 2 (January 2023)
Most Destiny 2 weapons aren’t terribly hard to get — it’s getting a god roll that’s the real challenge. Still, there is some loot in the game that relatively few players own. So, in this list, we’ve compiled the top ten rarest Destiny 2 weapons. Before we get into it, a few notes. First,…
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Collin MacGregor Jan 26, 2023. 1 minute read
You Can Focus a Seasonal Deepsight Weapon Daily Next Week in Destiny 2
With the Lightfall expansion rapidly approaching in Destiny 2, developer Bungie is making it easier for folks to craft all those seasonal weapons from last year. Announced today via the This Week at Bungie blog post, players will now be able to focus one Deepsight weapon per day for each…
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merritt k Jan 26, 2023. 3 minute read
The 10 Best PVE Sidearms in Destiny 2 (January 2023)
Sidearms aren’t always the most popular weapons in Destiny 2, requiring you to get up close and personal with your foes. Still, they can be effective in the right circumstances, so here are our picks for the 10 best PVE sidearms in Destiny 2 This list isn’t in any particular order — these…
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merritt k Jan 26, 2023. 3 minute read
The Rarest Shaders in Destiny 2 (January 2023)
There are a ton of shaders in Destiny 2. These cosmetic items change the texture and color of your gear, and while many of them are quite common — being awarded on the season pass or found in the Eververse for small amounts of Bright Dust — some are quite rare.…
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Collin MacGregor Jan 26, 2023. 2 minute read
The 5 Best PVE Trace Rifles in Destiny 2 (January 2023)
Trace rifles are one of the oddest weapon archetypes in Destiny 2. Typically overlooked by a vast majority of the player base, only two of these weapons see frequent use in PVE activities. However, this doesn’t mean they should be ignored or are in a bad spot. There are a…
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merritt k Jan 26, 2023. 3 minute read
The Destiny 2 Narrative Team on Season of the Seraph’s Storyline
In the run-up to Lightfall, Fanbyte recently had the opportunity to speak with Liz Baker and Nikko Stevens, two members of the Destiny narrative team, about the Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph storyline. The conversation covered the team’s approach to seasonal storytelling, the changing roles of various characters and factions, and the…
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merritt k Jan 25, 2023. 3 minute read
The 10 Best PVE SMGs in Destiny 2 (January 2023)
If you’re looking for a close-quarters crowd control weapon in Destiny 2, then you’re probably reaching for an SMG. There are plenty to choose from, so here are our picks for the 10 best PVE SMGs in Destiny 2. This list isn’t in any particular order — these are all great weapons…
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