Summary
Destiny 2’s modern gameplay has evolved beyond the classic gunplay and ability rotation to make increasingly complex and satisfying builds out of those elements, to the point that every new season is expected to significantly shake up the meta in order to allow players to make more builds. Weapon crafting being added in The Witch Queen was great for buildcrafting thanks to god rolls becoming more common for dedicated players, and the many reworks the mod system inDestiny 2got also helped with this concept.Exotics inDestiny 2are often the cherry on top with new seasons, as either Bungie adds new ones or reworks older ones, sometimes even both.
Endgame contentDestiny 2can be quite challenging and punishing, especially in Grandmaster Nightfalls, but there are plenty of activities where builds can shine a great deal by taking certain gameplay aspects to the next level, such as boss DPS or add-clearing.Season of the Wish overhauled 20Destiny 2Exotics, and while adding new ones would have helped player retention in the longest season to date, players can still look forward to plenty of new builds. In Season of the Wish, there are a few new Hunter builds that are taking endgame activities by the storm, and they include three specific Exotics:
Hunter Exotics Destiny 2 Players Shouldn’t Sleep On
Season of the Wish was supposed to be Stasis-centric, withStasis subclasses getting buffs, reworks, and new artifact mods, but the Beyond Light subclass is far from being in a good place in the current meta where a few additions are enough to make it good. Instead, Season 23 became great for Strand and Solar subclasses, with the latter in particular enjoying multiple artifact mods that make it borderline OP. It doesn’t come as a surprise then that all three new Hunter builds are Solar.
Celestial Nighthawk
An item that was soon outclassed by multiple options, Celestial Nighthawk went from being a forgottenDestiny 2Exotic to one of the best DPS options in the game. Not only does it grant players the ability to regain Super energy faster with precision hits, but now it deals 25% more damage to all combatants. The main pros of Celestial Nighthawk include:
Ophidia Spathe
Like many other Exotics, Season 23 gave Ophidia Spathe a significant boost that now makes it not only viable, but a fantastic choice forHunter builds inDestiny 2. Like before, the armor piece provides players with an extra throwing knife charge. This applies to all knives, and each kill with throwing knives grants a stack of a new buff that boosts melee damage up to 100%, with dodges refreshing this bonus. The main pros of Ophidia Spathe include:
Shards of Galanor
While Shards of Galanor have long been a powerful Exotic inDestiny 2given the amount of Super energy provided on Blade Barrage use, these gauntlets fell off in recent years when the Super recharge was capped at 50% per cast. The cap remains, but now players get a new bonus that grants anywhere between 2.5% and 5% extra Super energy per kill with throwing knives. Players can pair this withDestiny 2modslike Hands-On and Heavy-Handed to respectively gain even more Super energy on melee kills and an Orb of Power, which also provides Super energy. The main pros of Shards of Galanor include:
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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.
