Destiny 2is a massive game where glitches and unintended interactions occur all the time, precisely because of all the files that make it what it is. Bungie even went to the extent of creating the Destiny Content Vault in order to reduce the file size forDestiny 2, which resulted in many areas being archived and put aside for the foreseeable future. The game also changes constantly, as it uses a seasonal model with new content and sandbox rebalance patches that have an impact on its existing items and game modes, like theTrials of Osiris.
With this in mind, it’s easy to see how game-breaking issues crop up, like that of the weird interaction betweenDestiny 2’s Exotic fusion rifle Telestoand one of the new seasonal mods called Thermoclastic Blooming. This was quickly found by Bungie, with the developer disabling the gun and the mod for further investigation, which often happens in situations like that. Another example is that of the interaction between the Warlocks' Exotic gloves called Necrotic Grip and Thorn, which are strong due to a glitch that Bungie chose to leave in the game.
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However, the Necrotic Grip are now under the spotlight for a different reason, as they now seem to spread explosions and burning effects when used with bottom tree Dawnblade. The gloves normally spread poison damage over time on kill, but the Exotic’s wording changed inSeason of the Lost, so it is now unclear whether this is a bug or an intended interaction. Given the extent of the damage spread and how easily this happens, it’s likely the former, meaning that Bungie might already be aware of this and could be looking for a solution.
As YouTuber andDestiny 2content creator Ehroar shows in a video, Necrotic Grip spread their innate poison effect as well as the Dawnblade’s burns and explosions. This works with the Warlock’s Igniting Touch melee burn and Fated for the Flames perks, with them apparently also working on grenade kills, creating chain reaction explosions that can potentially clear whole rooms. As such, even if this is intended, it is very likely to be toned down a bit to be more on par with other Exotic choices for the Warlock and other classes.
With all the issues going on inDestiny 2’s Season of the Lost, like how players can’t getPlatinum Rewards from this week’s The Corrupted Nightfall, it would make sense for Necrotic Grip to be bugged as well. Ultimately, players should wait and see if Bungie acknowledges the issue in the next few days before making builds around this interaction.
Destiny 2is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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