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00:00:00 – 00:21:40
The video offers an in-depth analysis of various character builds in Destiny 2 from 2023, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and ranks post-nerfs and updates. Key builds discussed include the Omni Oculus Void Hunter 3.0, praised for its near invincibility (S tier), the Strand Necrotic Grips Warlock with notable crowd control abilities, and the Strand Suspending Hunter for effective room control. The Starfire Protocol Solar Warlock build and Young Ahamkara's Spine Solar Hunter build both experienced downgrades due to game updates.
The highly effective Ark Assassin Cal Hunter (S tier) is lauded for its one-shot kills and invisibility, while the resurgence of Celestial Nighthawk also garners praise (S tier). The video highlights numerous other builds, such as the Solar Sun Bracers Warlock, Ashen Wake Solar Titan, and Lucky Pants Gunslinger, illustrating their utility across different tiers. The Geomag Arc Warlocks and Heart of Inmost Light Titan stand out despite being in the lower tiers.
The video details the evolution of the game’s meta, underscoring the importance of adaptability in build crafting. It concludes by expressing gratitude to viewers and inviting them to a year-end Twitch stream celebration.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the creator reflects on the impressive build crafting in Destiny 2 throughout 2023 and reviews their builds, starting with the Omni Oculus void Hunter 3.0 Edition, which improved upon previous builds thanks to armor 3.0 mods and buffs that made the character nearly invincible. Next, they discuss the Strand Necrotic Grips Warlock build, which introduced a new gameplay mechanic allowing suspending explosions with poison weapons for a significant crowd control effect, despite later nerfs. Finally, the creator covers the Sixth Coyote Strand Suspending Hunter build, designed to suspend numerous enemies using multiple ability cooldowns effectively. This build became powerful for controlling rooms filled with non-boss enemies and champions.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the narrator discusses various builds and their current standings after recent updates and nerfs in the game. The warlock setup has received a small but impactful buff through a bug fix with the Reaper mod and is now placed in the A tier. Nostalgically, the Starfire Protocol Solar Warlock build, once a top contender, is now considered B tier due to better options being available. The video then highlights a powerful Titan setup with the infinitely suspending Strand Abyssal Leap, which remains in the A tier despite recent nerfs due to its ease of use and control capabilities. Lastly, the narrator mourns the nerfing of the Solar Hunter’s Young Ahamkara’s Spine build, which was highly enjoyable but now sits in the B tier, primarily suitable for less competitive scenarios.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the creator discusses various character builds in Destiny and ranks them based on their effectiveness. The “Ark Assassin Cal Hunter” build is highly praised for its ability to one-shot enemies, gain super quickly, and stay invisible and fully healed on kills, earning it an S tier ranking. The “Stasis Frosties Hunter” build, despite focusing on grenade uptime, falls short in the current meta and is placed in C tier. The “Solar Sun Bracers Warlock” build, which aims to replace the nerfed Starfire Protocol setup, is effective for generating solar grenades and maintaining healing and damage buffs, securing an S tier spot. The “Ashen Wake Solar Titan” build attempts to break the mold but fails due to its dependency on one-hit grenade kills, leading to a C tier ranking. The “Lucky Pants Gunslinger” build, initially doubted by the creator, turned out to be a highly satisfying and popular build, illustrated by a personal anecdote of substantial video views.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the presenter evaluates various Destiny 2 builds, placing them into different tiers based on their effectiveness in gameplay.
– The lucky pants setup is rated A tier.
– Warlock Void builds with Controverse Hold are rated B tier due to sub-par grenade uptime in harder activities.
– Hunter grenade builds using Shinobu’s Vow and Caliban’s Hand are placed in C tier, as their damage and utility aren’t suitable for challenging content.
– The J Falcon Halber Void Hunter build is praised for its synergy and placed in A tier, but noted for being outclassed in high-end content by other invisibility-focused Exotics.
– The Verity Brow Solar Warlock build is strong in team environments but is not rated in this segment.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the creator discusses various Destiny 2 builds, ranking them based on their current effectiveness. The “Death Throws” build is placed in the B tier because it lacks the same thrill when not used with two other players. The “Solar Bonk Hammer Titan” build, once S tier, also falls into B tier due to nerfs that make it feel sluggish despite its decent damage and survivability. The “Fallen Sunstar Ark Warlock” build is highlighted as highly underrated and placed in the S tier due to its constant ability uptime and effectiveness in battle. The “Omni Oculus Void Hunter” setup, frequently used by the creator for high-level activities, is also ranked S tier for its near-impossible-to-die capabilities. The video then enters a quick-fire round, starting with the “Radiant Dance Machine Stasis Hunter.”
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various Destiny 2 builds and their effectiveness in the current meta, specifically focusing on different subclasses and exotic gear. Highlights include:
– **C-tier Heart of Inmost Light AR Titan**: The speaker argues it’s still one of the best Titan Exotics due to its ability to spam abilities.
– **B-tier Vesper of Radius Arc Warlock**: Once strong during the Season of the Deep, now less effective without seasonal mods.
– **A-tier Orpheus Rig Void Hunter**: Great for players who enjoy frequent supers.
– **C-tier Geomag Arc Warlocks**: Fallen Sunstar is considered a better alternative.
– **S-tier Lucky Pants Solar Hunter**: This build gained prominence after PvE buffs to hand cannons and tweaks in armor mods and weapon recommendations.
– **S-tier Swarmers Strand Warlock**: Offers practical invincibility and strong attack capabilities with new exotic boots and weapons.
– **A-tier Renewal Grasps Stasis Hunter**: Once nerfed, now restored to former strength in PvE.
The speaker also mentions the excitement for a build that makes the Strand Hunter feel like Spider-Man.
00:18:00
In this segment, the video covers three main Hunter and Titan builds in the game:
1. A Hunter build centered around double grapple grenades and Widow’s Sil, which though complex, is visually appealing and enjoyable, earning it a B tier ranking.
2. The Oathkeeper Solar Hunter bow loadout serves as a temporary alternative to the nerfed Young Ahamkara Spine. While decent, it’s not meant to be a top-tier meta option, placing it in C tier.
3. The Banner of War Strand Titan is highlighted as possibly the strongest build of the year, capable of executing impressive feats like soloing dungeons and raid bosses efficiently, solidifying its place in S tier.
The segment also mentions the newly buffed Shards of Galanor Hunter build, praised for its effectiveness and visual appeal, securing it an S tier position. There’s also a note on the resurgence of the Celestial Nighthawk, recognized for its historical power in the game.
00:21:00
In this part of the video, the speaker concludes the year by discussing the resurgence of the Celestial Nighthawk helmet and its place in the S tier for Destiny 2 builds. They express gratitude to viewers for their support over the past year, invite them to a celebratory live stream on December 30th on Twitch, and wish everyone a safe and strong finish to 2023.