Published on: Jul 6, 2015 @ 21:17 For Crucible enthusiasts, the advantages of Sniper Rifles are manifold. Since their heyday in Bungie’s Halo series, Snipers have given players who are patient and precise an edge over opponents who simply rush into combat without thinking. In Destiny, the combination of unrivaled accuracy, immediate lethality, and the ability to control the flow of play makes them a scary tool in the hands of an adept user. Of course, all of this comes with arguably the greatest skill curve of any weapon in Destiny. A Sniper might as well be a giant paperweight
Category: Guides
Stormcaller Overview
Published on: Jun 23, 2015 @ 18:24 Note: This subclass has been updated – click here to see the latest talents! The Stormcaller has barged into Destiny and is shaping up to make quite a splash. This article will outline everything we know so far, going talent-by-talent to explain just how we think the Stormcaller is going to fare. [divider] Stormcaller Grenades Lightning Grenade: The Striker Titan’s coveted and immensely powerful Grenade now is in the hands of the Warlock. We find this grenade to be one of the best in Destiny, and the Warlock is certainly poised to abuse it to its fullest potential. Pulse
Sunbreaker Overview
Published on: Jun 22, 2015 @ 16:47 Note: This subclass has been updated – click here to see the latest talents! After seeing what the Nightstalker could do, it’s pretty hard to believe another subclass from The Taken King could even come close to its potential, but here we are with Sunbreaker. [divider] Sunbreaker Grenades Fusion Grenade: Just like the Sunsinger Warlock. Stick an enemy, watch them take immense damage. Smile, laugh, go about your day. Incendiary Grenade: Donated by our Gunslinger friends. Toss it in a group of enemies, do some immediate but minor burn damage, and count on the AOE to
The Great Dismantling: What to Keep
Published on: Jun 21, 2015 @ 17:10 If Hoarders did Video Games, Destiny would have to be their first stop. Players have been dealing with a paltry amount of storage space since day one, and as the game expands its gear, even the most economical of Guardians might be starting to feel the strain. One of the hardest of these to keep a handle on is weapons. [toggle title=”Real Conversation with a Hoarder ” state=”close” ] “So, what’s that there?” “Uh, that’s my Atheon’s Epilogue.” “How often do you play with it?” “Um, never. I guess. I mean, I used it
Nightstalker Overview
Published on: Jun 18, 2015 @ 13:47 Note: This subclass has been updated – click here to see the latest talents! We’ve seen a taste of what the new subclasses have to offer, and although we couldn’t play with every perk in the tree, our experience was eventful enough to help us get an impression of how each was going to play out in PvP and PvE. Keep in mind that E3 Builds are not final. Any of the perks mentioned and analyzed here have a chance to change significantly before launch. [divider] Nightstalker Grenades The Nightstalker, as a Void class, has three grenades
The Crucibible: Supers (Chapter 4)
Published on: Jun 4, 2015 @ 11:43 Supers completely set Destiny’s PvP apart from other shooters. Where other games reward you with airstrikes or giant mech robots, the Crucible gives you a gun infused with solar light and a void bomb. In this chapter of the Crucibible, we’ll be talking about Supers and the meta-game they present in every PvP match. You’ll learn the pros and cons of each Super, when to use them, how to avoid/counter them, and how kills and Intellect affect their cooldown. [divider] Filling the bar Your Super recharges on its own during the course of the
Elder Cipher Exotic Bounty Guide
Published on: May 23, 2015 @ 11:59 The Elder Cipher is the new Exotic bounty introduced with House of Wolves. Completing this will allow you to choose 1 of 3 new Exotic Fallen-themed Special weapons. This guide will explain each step and exactly what you need to do to complete it. [divider] “How do you get it?” The Elder Cipher is acquired in level 34 & 35 Prison of Elders and has a chance to drop after defeating the final boss. You’re not guaranteed this bounty, and there’s nothing you can do to increase your chances of it dropping. It won’t drop on
The Lighthouse
Published on: May 22, 2015 @ 14:06 Trials of Osiris is now playable every Friday-Monday, and you’re able to access the mysterious Lighthouse location as long as you meet a simple condition: Flawless victory. Click here for a Trails strategy guide, with tips for each subclass. [divider] 9-0 To gain access, you’ll need to compete in the Trials and earn a victory in each game. You can lose individual rounds, you just aren’t able to have any ‘red marks’ on your Trials Passage scorecard. Once you win 9 games you’ll be given access to The Lighthouse from the Director screen. This