Destiny 2 Class Breaks Decade-Long Tradition in Heresy

Episode Heresy in Destiny 2 has ushered in a wave of exciting enhancements, including significant Arc upgrades, new exotic gear, and Artifact mods, while also offering Titans improved options for playing from a distance. Finally giving Titans a competitive edge, the Storm’s Keep Aspect empowers them with substantial Bolt Charge stacks, enabling them to rival Hunters and Warlocks in dealing massive damage.

With the arrival of Episode Heresy, Destiny 2 has undergone notable improvements that brightened its prospects compared to when Revenant launched. Notably, this episode has thoroughly enhanced the Arc subclasses, infusing new vitality into the game by upgrading Arc Exotics and adding a suite of Arc-focused mods to the Artifact. These changes have smoothed out the gameplay experience for Arc builds, making them more potent and seamless to play than ever before. A standout feature has been the Bolt Charge, which is gaining traction as various classes leverage it to redefine their gameplay styles.

The impact of these Arc enhancements has reached into the broader game meta, noticeably affecting the new Sundered Doctrine Dungeon and its closely followed World First race. Just last night, players Biggz, Mariomonkey, and luigistyle clinched victory, although many other Guardians are still engaged in clearing the Dungeon. In Destiny 2’s endgame PvE content, having optimized builds for boss encounters is crucial, typically necessitating a more ranged approach. Traditionally, Titans have lagged behind due to their melee-centric abilities and Exotics, but Heresy has flipped this script.

Historically, Titans in Destiny 2 have faced challenges in maintaining relevancy due to their melee-focused nature, which became particularly evident during The Final Shape launch. Very few Titans managed to reach or conquer The Witness encounter in the related Raid. Due to encounters often favoring ranged strategies, the Titan class has stood at a crossroads, but the tide is turning with the introduction of Heresy.

Now, with the Storm’s Keep Arc Aspect, Titans gain stacks of Bolt Charge whenever they activate Barricade. At 10 stacks, any ability damage triggers a massive effect, consuming the stacks and unleashing significant damage on a target and nearby foes. This transformative change provides Titans with a robust build that enables them to effectively compete with Hunters and Warlocks at range.

Although Titans have had previous ranged build options, they often fell short for single-target damage or were subject to nerfs, like the popular Touch of Thunder setup when Arc 3.0 emerged. The Bolt Charge buff changes those dynamics, and Storm’s Keep amplifies its power by sharing Bolt Charge stacks with nearby allies, not just the Titan. Envision a team of Titans, synergized to continuously unleash Bolt Charge damage and chain lightning strikes against enemies—this could reshape strategies for Raid bosses in Destiny 2.

Even solo, a Titan equipped with Storm’s Keep, complemented by tools like the Heart of Inmost Light Exotic armor and weapons such as The Queenbreaker, Wardcliff Coil, or Thunderlord, can set foes ablaze with high DPS. Utilizing Bolt Charge becomes second nature with Storm’s Keep, allowing the class to transcend its traditional melee-centric playstyle. More impressively, Bolt Charge thrives across all facets of Destiny 2, especially excelling in cooperative modes. This Aspect is truly a game-changer, and Titans everywhere should consider adding it to their loadouts.