The summary of ‘How does Arc stack up in 2024? (The Current State of Arc) | Destiny 2 Design Analysis’

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The video discusses the Arc subclass in Destiny 2, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses across various subclasses and game modes. It emphasizes the importance of ability uptime, AOE damage, and seasonal mods for optimal performance. Specific strategies, exotic armor choices, and abilities are outlined for each class, focusing on maximizing effectiveness in both PvP and PvE scenarios. The Arc subclass is rated B+ for AD clear ability and fun gameplay. Overall, the video recommends understanding subclass kits, utilizing artifact mods, and experimenting with different playstyles to excel in Destiny 2.

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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the Arc subclass in Destiny 2. The Arc subclass is highlighted for its high ability uptime, AOE damage, and strong DPS supers. It excels when played aggressively but lacks sustain options, requiring player mastery. The subclass relies heavily on seasonal artifact mods for optimal performance. Fragments on Arc offer versatility, and the subclass requires understanding of its components to maximize effectiveness. The speaker also mentions the subclass’s history of fluctuating in strength.

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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the Arc Strider subclass in Destiny 2. The Arc Strider sustain includes a small Health boost upon killing an enemy and requires players to understand engaging and disengaging with groups of enemies, maintaining stacks of combination blows, and staying alive. Two complementary Exotics are mentioned: Assassin’s Cowl offers sustain and invisibility, while Liar’s Handshake offers additional healing and damage per punch. The video emphasizes the effectiveness of the Combination Blow build for ad clear and suggests using Gathering Storm for significant burst DPS. Other build options are discussed, including grenade builds using Lucky Raspberry or Shinobu’s Vow and the Arc staff path. The Exotics related to Arc staff are highlighted, with Righflux being the most viable option. PvP strategies and abilities like Tempest Strike and Blink are also mentioned to catch opponents off guard. Warlocks and the Stormcaller subclass are briefly touched upon for their ability regeneration with Ionic Traces.

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In this segment of the video, the focus is on Arc Warlocks in Destiny 2. The speaker discusses the use of Ionic Traces and Arc weapons to keep abilities active. The Fallen Sunstar exotic helmet enhances ability regeneration further. Stormtrance and Chaos Reach supers are evaluated, with Stormtrance being less favored due to its low damage. Chaos Reach is highlighted as the more viable option for clearing ads. Arc Warlocks also have access to Arc Souls and various Arc-based exotics to enhance gameplay. In PvP, Arc Warlocks shine with options like pulse and lightning grenades, as well as the Lightning Surge melee. Sustain is mentioned as a drawback in PvE, with strategies such as incorporating healing mods being necessary. The speaker emphasizes the importance of strategic ability use for success in both PvE and PvP.

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In this segment of the video, the focus is on different subclasses in Destiny. The Stormcaller Warlock subclass is highlighted for its solid performance in PvP with abilities like Spark of haste, Spark of focus, and Spark of feedback. For Titans, the Striker subclass is discussed, which plays differently in PvE and PvP. In PvE, the emphasis is on ability spam with options for grenade or melee builds using exotics like Heart of Inmost Light or Armamentarium. The Thundercrash super ability is noted as one of the best burst DPS supers, especially when paired with the exotic Curus of the Falling Star. Striker Titans are seen as reliant on Exotics for ability regeneration in PvE compared to other classes.

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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the Titan subclass in Destiny. The transcript discusses the Striker subclass in PvP, emphasizing the use of the Juggernaut aspect for a strong frontal shield and healing capabilities. Thundercrash is recommended for its effectiveness in various game modes and scenarios. Exotic armor choices such as One-Eyed Mask, Dune Marchers, Peacekeepers, or ACD/0 Feedback Fence are mentioned to suit different playstyles. The summary concludes with brief recommendations for each class, highlighting the effectiveness of Arc subclasses in certain situations.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the Arc subclass in the game. They highlight the importance of ability regeneration for spamming abilities and suggest using healing through knockout or specific exotic armor to stay alive. Thunderclap is recommended for dealing with enemies. In PvP, Strikers are considered strong with their Juggernaut Shields, and trying out Striker in PvP is suggested. Overall, the Arc subclass is rated B+ for its AD clear ability and fun gameplay. Hunters and Titans are also praised for their well-rounded abilities. Understanding the subclass kit and using artifact mods are important for maximizing effectiveness. The video ends with a call to subscribe to the channel for more content.

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