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The video provides a comprehensive analysis of various trace rifles in Destiny 2, evaluating their performance and unique features within the game's PVE sandbox. Trace rifles are highlighted for their versatility, especially in double special loadouts.
Key trace rifles discussed include:
1. **Coldheart** – Known for generating ionic traces and sustained damage, earning it an A-minus grade.
2. **Path of Least Resistance** – Valued for its Volt Shot and Shoot to Loot perks, rated A+.
3. **Ruinous Effigy** – Noted for its ability to create transmutation spheres, receiving a B.
4. **Hollow Denial** – Recognized for ammo efficiency and volatile flow synergy, but tough to obtain post-Season 20.
5. **Holiday Trace Rifle** – Praised for its lead from gold feature, placed in S Plus.
6. **Prometheus Lens** – Though with unique incendiary capabilities, ranked in the C tier.
7. **Retrace Path** – Versatile but also ranked in the C tier.
8. **Divinity** – Despite a nerf, remains crucial for crit bubble and debuff utility, rated A-plus.
9. **Wave Splitter** – Gains power with orbs, similarly ranked A-minus.
10. **Ager’s Scepter** – Top-tier for stasis effects and crowd control.
11. **New Dungeon Rifle** – Features severing targets and defensive boosts.
12. **Special Tracer Rifle for Titans** – With damage reduction and restoration benefits, placed in A+ tier.
The video concludes by highlighting the strategic advantage of certain trace rifles, especially in challenging content, and encourages viewers to subscribe and explore additional content.
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In this segment of the video, the creator discusses the prominence and effectiveness of trace rifles in Destiny 2’s current PVE sandbox. Trace rifles have become highly sought after for their versatility, especially when used in a double special loadout. The creator begins by ranking trace rifles using a letter grade system, emphasizing that no trace rifle is bad, but some are better than others.
The first trace rifle discussed is the Coldheart, a classic weapon from the original Destiny 2. The Coldheart excels in Arc builds by generating ionic traces, which enhance ability uptime. Its intrinsic perk, Cold Fusion, increases damage the longer it stays on a target. Although not ideal for boss DPS, it works well against red and yellow bar enemies, earning it an A-minus grade.
Next, the Path of Least Resistance, a legendary Arc trace rifle from Season 19, is highlighted. Its popularity has grown since the release of Lightfall, primarily due to the Shoot to Loot perk. Recommended perks for this rifle include Shoot to Loot and Volt Shot, with Tactical Battery and a Reload Speed Masterwork further optimizing its performance. Volt Shot is particularly valuable for its jolt and overload-stunning capabilities.
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In this segment, the video discusses different Trace rifles in the game as of season 21. It starts with the Path of Least Resistance, the only Arc legendary Trace rifle available, praised for its “Volt Shot” and “Shoot to Loot” features, earning it an A+ rating especially since it doesn’t occupy the exotic slot. The focus then shifts to the Void Trace rifle, Ruinous Effigy, noted for turning defeated enemies into void transmutation spheres that can be wielded for various attacks and utility, though it only receives a B for its uniqueness and utility. Lastly, the video reviews Hollow Denial from season 17, which is highlighted for its “Lead from Gold” perk that significantly enhances ammo conservation when used in double special loadouts. It is especially powerful when “Volatile Flow” is active, making it a popular choice despite being harder to obtain after season 20.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various Trace rifles in the game, particularly focusing on the rankings and characteristics of different models. The “Holiday” Trace rifle is highly praised and placed in the S Plus category due to its “lead from gold” feature. The speaker reminisces about using magnifying glasses to focus sunlight, drawing a playful comparison to the Prometheus Lens. The Prometheus Lens is described as a fun weapon with unique features like its Prismatic Inferno trait and incendiary capabilities, but it is ultimately ranked in the C tier due to better available options. The “Retrace Path” from the 30th Anniversary pack is also discussed; it has versatile perks but is similarly placed in the C tier. Finally, the speaker touches on the controversial “Divinity” weapon, known for causing significant community uproar when nerfed in a past season.
00:09:00
In this segment, the discussion centers around the performance and ranking of certain trace rifles within the game. The primary focus is on Divinity, a trace rifle that, despite being nerfed in Season 19 from a 30% debuff to a 15% debuff, remains highly effective due to its crit bubble and debuff capabilities. It is noted that Divinity is especially useful for stuns in Grand Master Nightfalls, though its utility is slightly diminished by the current rocket launcher meta. The commentator ranks Divinity in the A-plus tier, close to S-plus, primarily because it no longer provides a 30% debuff.
The conversation then shifts to the Wave Splitter, another trace rifle that gains significant power upon collecting an orb of power, granting maximum power, automatic reload, and target suppression during this period. Despite lacking a catalyst, it remains a strong weapon, especially with volatile flow active. The Wave Splitter is rated similarly to the Coldheart, placed in the A-minus tier.
Lastly, the upcoming discussion hints at another legendary trace rifle, Acasia’s Dejection, indicating a further exploration of trace rifles.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various powerful trace rifles in a game. They highlight a trace rifle popular for its extensive perk pool, including enhancements that significantly increase its magazine capacity and damage output. The rifle performs exceptionally well in situations requiring continuous fire without frequent reloading.
The speaker also introduces the Ager’s Scepter, a stasis weapon considered top-tier due to its ability to transfer ammo to the magazine upon a kill and generate a freezing burst around targets. Its catalyst further enhances performance by empowering the beam and enabling crowd control effects while extending its power with certain Warlock exotics.
Finally, a new trace rifle from the latest dungeon is mentioned. This weapon has unique abilities like severing targets and providing defensive boosts to allies and the shooter. It also has a hidden perk that grants additional benefits to the user, making it a versatile and powerful addition to the player’s arsenal.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses how using woven mail on a Titan, along with other forms of damage reduction and restoration, makes the character nearly unkillable. They highlight the utility of a particular Tracer rifle that allows spawning a grapple point at will for the cost of one ammo, which is especially valuable in high-damage or under-leveled content. The speaker places this rifle in the A+ tier due to its usefulness. The video then concludes with the speaker thanking viewers for watching the lengthy video, encouraging them to check out the merch store, and to consider subscribing.