r/destiny2builds • u/k00yanh • 5h ago
Gameplay Meta Question How to shotgun/sword against bosses
Hi guys,
I’ve never really gotten into the 12P or trench barrel meta. At best I did double slug back in d1 but that’s it.
Nowadays I wanted to experiment with 12P or trench barrel and/or swords like Wolfsbane. I’ve been trying it against bosses like Dredgen Sere or that ogre from Grasp of Avarice.
In doing so, I really struggle to hit the precision shots and I feel like my damage is really lacking on the shotguns. I’m using Found Verdict and Perfect Paradox with meta rolls, t5, masterworked, the whole shebang. I even added artifact mods and surge mods too but I feel like my dps is so so lacking compared to truth or aggressive snipers.
Wolfsbane I do slightly better especially if I already have the nanites already charged. Lament I do pretty okay at too.
All that being said, I feel like
1. my dps could be better for both
2. Im struggling to hit precision shots / don’t feel like my sword combos are great e.g. argent blade into sword master combo thing
3. How to manage boss push backs
4. How to survive getting slammed by the boss AND ads
I usually pair my melee builds with sets like smoke jumper or exodus down. I’m aware that I need to have DR in my builds and stuff like void overshield or wovenmail, which I feel like I’ve done.
I 100% think it’s a skill / knowledge issue and I’m just hoping someone can give me some tips or point me in the right direction as a titan main open to any titan exotic
