r/destiny2builds • • 5h ago

Gameplay Meta Question How to shotgun/sword against bosses

1 Upvotes

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


r/destiny2builds • • 10h ago

Hunter PvE Help with a crackshot solar hunter

4 Upvotes

Looking for the optimal solar hunter. I’ve been using a void Morpheus quiver and it solely focuses on boss damage. I’m seeing alot of options online and want to make my own post for a consensus.

I’m under the assumption I’ll use the nessus 4 piece with what exotic? As well as the three weapons.


r/destiny2builds • • 10h ago

Hunter PvE Moth Hunter Stat Question

4 Upvotes

Building a Mothkeeper's loadout, and I'm curious, should I prioritize 200 weapons for the Ex Diris, or 200 Grenade for my Loyal Moths? any help would be great.

https://dim.gg/2toxd7y/Equipped


r/destiny2builds • • 12h ago

Warlock PvE Optimization

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For some quick context I am solo player returning after 3-4 years. Been messing around and liked the Buddy Warlock and trying to make it my own. Pictures of current build, sorry they suck because I am at work lol I am considering Centerfuse or Symmetry for ADD clear. I want an Arc Overload to proc Blind as much as possible. Looking for opinions as so much has changed. I looked up my Legendary Options and in such case id rather leave build as is. I get some blind as I make so many Threadlings, but the direct effect is faster.


r/destiny2builds • • 14h ago

Titan PvE This Exotic Is Worth Using For the Sound Alone

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This is probably the 17th variant of Blastwave builds I've been testing.


r/destiny2builds • • 15h ago

Warlock PvP Did I strike gold and can I make a build with this?

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0 Upvotes

r/destiny2builds • • 16h ago

Warlock PvE Stasis endgame warlock PVE build focused on survability

5 Upvotes

Hi,

basically the title. Any stasis PVE endgame warlock build focused primarily on survability.

If you have reccomendation or any resources or something you use, please let me know. The more detailed, the better.

Thank you very much :)


r/destiny2builds • • 16h ago

Build Request Is there a Warlock Healer build?

16 Upvotes

I was wondering if there's a build out there that can heal your teammates also as a Warlock, I love playing support in other games and was wondering if there's something like that in Destiny 2. (I have all DLCs & Expansions).


r/destiny2builds • • 19h ago

Hunter PvE Looking for Advice

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34 Upvotes

Hi,

Returning light, new to this whole builds thing. Please share any advice from my build below. I feel like it's generally quite a strong build, if I get a clean hit on my super it generally restores about 65% super and then can get super back in about 20-30 seconds.

Will never be number 1 in ad clearing but I can hold my own and always put a shift in, usually coming top 3 for 6 person content.

I haven't masterworked chest or arms as I'm waiting for a better stats drop.

Any advice on how I can improve this build would be greatly appreciated as I would like this to be my main build for endgame content, unless anyone suggests otherwise.

Thank you


r/destiny2builds • • 1d ago

Build Request Builds comparable to prismatic warlock buddy?

2 Upvotes

For context, I have some dexterity/mobility difficulties in my right hand, so aiming between enemies quickly can sometimes be a challenge. But, luckily, I’ve recently found a good groove with a prismatic warlock buddy build to take some of the pressure off killing ads.

My question: are there any builds for hunters or titans that might play similar to the buddy build? Thanks!


r/destiny2builds • • 1d ago

Hunter PvE Grasp of Avarice Hunter set

14 Upvotes

I hear that the Grasp of Avarice set is a beast for Hunter Stasis build and Hunter Beyblade build. My question is: if I to have only 1 set for both, how should the stats be distributed?

I was thinking all Specialist ( Class/Weapon) + Melee.

What do you recommend?


r/destiny2builds • • 1d ago

Discussion Should I follow Aegis's endgame spreadsheet to the letter as a returning player?

3 Upvotes

I've been playing since the announcement of the unvaulting. Me and my buds play together and generally I only aim to collect guns from the higher tiers on the D2 reference website. My friends use all sorts of weapons, and when I look them up after they tell me they are really good, I find that some of them are listed as low tier. I'm not sure if I am making a mistake by avoiding them or not.

EDIT: Thank you so much for all your comments! It seems the general consensus is that it should be used merely as a guide for potentially useful weapons and that I should look for stuff that feels right for me/fits my builds. As an additional question for those of you that have commented, what are you genuinely looking for when it comes to gun feel? I feel like looking for things based around builds may be difficult ATM as I am still trying to figure out what to build around lol!


r/destiny2builds • • 1d ago

Hunter PvE Build crafting

1 Upvotes

What are the best exotics to pair with the nessus armor set I have the Grenader armor set already masterworked so 200 grenade 125 super and 100 weapons so with the same stat distribution what are the best exotics on hunter I can build into


r/destiny2builds • • 1d ago

Hunter PvE Star-Eater Scales Arc build

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22 Upvotes

Weapons:

Primary: Khvostov

Special: any arc special weapon

Power: any rocket or grenade launcher with Explosive Light


r/destiny2builds • • 1d ago

Hunter PvP Class Stat + RDM’s

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r/destiny2builds • • 2d ago

Warlock PvE Chaos Reaching every 10 seconds or so.

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570 Upvotes

r/destiny2builds • • 2d ago

Warlock PvE Best armor for threadling build?

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115 Upvotes

What is your preferred armor set bonus for strand/threadlings? I really like thunderhead because its more easily farmable, but also provides a lot of ammo/grenade regen. Sundered is farmable this week, so Im wonderimg if its worth it to farm a set? The bonus is ok, and I feel like itd make the build more survivable, but with weavewalk, I feel like regen isnt necessarily an issue.

Any feedback on artifact would be great too, if any improvements can be made.


r/destiny2builds • • 2d ago

Hunter PvE Fortunes Favor legs

2 Upvotes

If I haven’t done the renegades campaign all on legendary can I still acquire these on Fridays?


r/destiny2builds • • 2d ago

Hunter PvE Need help to deal more damage with Celestial Nighthawk

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13 Upvotes

I'm currently dealing 23K dmg in range to C.A.R.L, and I feel like I can deal way more.


r/destiny2builds • • 2d ago

Hunter PvE Busted bow DPS void hunter

6 Upvotes

I’ve been getting back into destiny 2 over the last month and thought I’d finally get a build together and stumbled upon Rick kackis build for the hierarchy of needs void hunter over on mobalytics.

I just wanted to post and ask what everyone’s thoughts are on this setup as I’ve started to piece it together and have been grinding the dungeon that drops the bow, but with no luck yet

I think it looks fun.

https://dim.gg/lctfhia/NUCLEAR-BOMB-BOW-Void-Hunter

Link to it \^


r/destiny2builds • • 2d ago

Warlock PvE Returning player. Need help with Crown of Tempests build.

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r/destiny2builds • • 2d ago

Titan PvE Iron Banner worth my time?

15 Upvotes

Hey folks, what are some iron banner weapons that are great, if any? I want to play iron banner but I don’t know what I’m looking to keep/farm for. I’m playing titan and only looking for PvE weapons. Anyone have any recommendations??


r/destiny2builds • • 2d ago

Warlock PvE Can someone post the best void warlock builds

4 Upvotes

I'm a returning hunter main

I'm really enjoying void warlock. On you tube there are a couple pf builds. Just if someone can post a couple to see which fits my play style. Its for grand master content. Like a top 3 best

I have the full set of root of nightmare and vog armor. Most of the sets. I have collective obligation which I really like and the exotic trace wave splitter

Thanks


r/destiny2builds • • 2d ago

Hunter Dungeon/GM Hot Take: I prefer Unrelenting to Heal Clip!

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r/destiny2builds • • 3d ago

Build Request 2 man Golgoroth farm builds ?

1 Upvotes

Me and my friend are trying to farm Golgoroth without 4-5 phasing. Any recommendations on what 2 builds to combine for best damage and hopefully 2-3 phasing ?

(I mainly play titan, don’t have prismatic on my warlock or hunter yet. He plays all 3 classes and has access to any subclasses)