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The video is an extensive review of various Destiny 2 character builds and their effectiveness throughout 2023, assessing them across different tiers from S to C based on their performance and changes due to updates or nerfs. Significant builds discussed include the Omni Oculus Void Hunter 3.0 Edition, Strand Necrotic Grips Warlock, and Sixth Coyote Strand Suspending Hunter, with the Omni Oculus and Fallen Sunstar Ark Warlock builds praised for their exceptional power and survivability, securing S-tier rankings. Other notable mentions include the Heart of Inmost Light Titan, rated A-tier for enabling constant ability use, and the Banner of War strand Titan, acclaimed as potentially the strongest build for its prowess in speedrunning and challenging content, also S-tier. Additionally, exotic gear like the Celestial Nighthawk helmet receives recognition for its impact on super abilities, ensuring an S-tier position. The video concludes with appreciation for viewer support and an invitation to a celebratory live stream on Twitch, wrapping up with best wishes for the remaining year.
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In this part of the video, the creator reviews the build crafting accomplishments in Destiny 2 for the year 2023. The review includes highlights of significant builds, starting with the Omni Oculus Void Hunter 3.0 Edition, which excelled by making players invincible due to enhanced armor mods and buffs allowing constant invisibility and full healing on every kill. This build is rated S-tier. Next, the Strand Necrotic Grips Warlock build is discussed, which introduced a novel gameplay mechanic using the Mindspun Invocation aspect and poison weapons for a chain of suspending explosions. Despite some nerfs to the strand suspend, it remains effective and is rated A-tier. Lastly, the Sixth Coyote Strand Suspending Hunter build is examined, which focuses on suspending enemies with multiple ability cooldowns and grenades, wrapping up roomfuls of adversaries effectively.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the host discusses various Destiny 2 character builds and their current effectiveness. The Warlock setup, despite recent nerfs, received a minor but significant buff through a bug fix, placing it in the A tier. The Starfire Protocol Solar Warlock build, once a top-tier setup, has fallen to the B tier due to better options available now. A powerful Titan build with infinite suspending abilities is highlighted for its ease of use and crowd control, maintaining its A tier status even after the nerfs. Finally, the Solar Hunter build with the Young Ahamkara’s Spine, a former favorite for its explosive power, has been heavily nerfed by Bungie and now sits in the B tier, no longer dominant in competitive play.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the focus is on ranking various Destiny 2 builds. The Ark Assassin Cal Hunter is highlighted as an S-tier build for its impressive capabilities including one-shot kills, rapid super accumulation, and invisibility benefits. In contrast, the Stasis Frosties Hunter build is placed in the C tier due to its reliance on suboptimal exotics in a meta with better alternatives. The Solar Sunbracers Warlock build is also rated S tier for its effective grenade production and various buffs, despite not equaling the previously dominant Starfire Protocol. The Ashen Wake Solar Titan build lands in the C tier as it lacks viability outside of specific content due to dependency on grenade damage. Lastly, the Lucky Pants Gunslinger build, initially doubted, proved surprisingly popular and effective, culminating in a highly satisfying play experience and significant viewership.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker reviews various builds and their effectiveness in different scenarios. The “lucky pants” build is placed in the A tier. The warlock void build with Controverse Hold is rated B tier due to its inconsistent grenade uptime in challenging activities. The shinobu’s Vow skip grenade Arc hunter build also falls short due to low grenade damage, resulting in a C tier placement. Similarly, the Caliban’s Hand solar Hunter build is relegated to C tier because of its low damage output and better alternatives available. On a more positive note, the J Falcon halber void Hunter build is praised for its synergy and placed in the A tier, despite being slightly outclassed in high-end content. Lastly, the Verity Brow solar warlock build, though strong in team settings, is reviewed but the assessment is cut off before a final ranking is provided.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various Destiny builds and their rankings. They place the Bonk Hammer Titan build in the B tier, noting that despite nerfs, it still offers decent damage and survivability, though it feels sluggish compared to its former glory. They highlight the underrated Fallen Sunstar Ark Warlock build as incredibly satisfying and powerful, with abilities recharging frequently and providing invincibility, earning it an S tier ranking. They also place the Omni Oculus void Hunter setup, which is highly effective for Grandmaster Nightfall carries, in the S tier due to its survivability and effectiveness. Ending this segment, they briefly touch on the Radiant Dance Machine Stasis Hunter, mentioning its appealing look.
00:15:00
In this segment, the video discusses the performance and rankings of various Destiny 2 character builds and exotic gear. Key points include:
1. Heart of Inmost Light for Titans is highly effective, allowing for constant ability use, earning it an A tier.
2. Vesper of Radius for Arc Warlocks has become less viable since losing seasonal artifact mods, now rated B tier.
3. Orpheus Rig for Void Hunters helps generate Super energy quickly, placing it in the A tier.
4. Geomag Stabilizers for Arc Warlocks are outperformed by Fallen Sunstar, rated C tier.
5. Lucky Pants Solar Hunter build has been enhanced, raising it to S tier following hand cannon buffs.
6. New Strand Warlock builds featuring Weave Walk and Needle Storm abilities are rated S tier.
7. Renewal Grasps for Stasis Hunters, previously nerfed but recently restored, returns as a top PVE choice, now A tier.
00:18:00
In this part of the video, the speaker evaluates several Destiny 2 builds across different classes and loadouts, ranking them by tiers based on their effectiveness and fun factor. The Hunter build using double grapple grenades and the Widow Sil with intricate maneuvers lands in the B tier for being fun yet complex. Following this, the Oathkeeper solar Hunter bow loadout is placed in the C tier as a temporary substitute following a nerf to Young Ahamkara’s Spine, not meant to be a leading meta build. The standout mention is the Banner of War strand Titan, deemed possibly the strongest build ever, easily securing an S tier position due to its power in speedrunning and solo performances in challenging content. Moving to the current season, the newly improved Shards of Galanor Hunter build is praised for its visual appeal and effectiveness in the current meta, also achieving S tier status, alongside the return of the powerful Celestial Nighthawk.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, the speaker concludes the discussion on the year’s Destiny 2 builds by highlighting the resurgence of the Celestial Nighthawk helmet, noting its significance in defining super abilities, and placing it in the S tier. The speaker expresses gratitude to the audience for their support over the past year and invites them to a celebratory live stream on the 30th on Twitch. The segment ends with well wishes for a safe and strong end to 2023.