Published on: Feb 8, 2015 @ 16:50 Contributing Author: Anson C You just got a shiny new weapon. Whether it be from a vendor or the Nightfall, or even from the ever-so-stingy Cryptarch, naturally one of the first things that you inspect are the perks. A weapon’s perks can make even rare weapons extraordinary, or allow some to perform better in roles that they normally wouldn’t. Below you’ll find a list of the more noteworthy perks, the niche ones, and ones that are probably best to avoid. All of the perks aren’t listed here, so if you have any that you can’t live without, be sure to let
Category: Guides
Guide to the Gunslinger
Published on: Feb 5, 2015 @ 21:42 Contributing Author: Justus Getty The Gunslinger: Lone wolves who roam the wastelands. The Hunter is fast and precise, using speed, agility, and stealth to overcome. For more tips and tricks, check out our other class guides, as well as our Grenades and armor modifications guide. [divider] Basics The Gunslinger brings powerful Solar damage to the fight, with a focus on long-range capabilities and buffs that increase the power of their guns. They have a throwing knife for their melee ability, allowing them to deal massive precision damage from a distance. A Gunslinger’s other abilities are focused around
10 Rare Weapons You Should Own
Published on: Feb 2, 2015 @ 14:44 Everybody wants to get their hands on the best Exotic and Legendary weapons, but when you’re first starting out, what should you use? You may not realize it, but some of the best weapons in Destiny might be in your inventory right now! When you’re ready to replace your Rare weapons, we’ve got a growing list of Legendary reviews. For Exotic weapon tips, we’ve reviewed them all, and also have them placed in PvE and PvP tiers. If you’re a beginner and need some tips, check out our PvP guide and farming guide. [divider]
Crota’s End: What’s New in Hard Mode
Published on: Jan 21, 2015 @ 18:39 This article will outline what’s changed in the Level 33 difficulty of Crota’s End. If you need help with Normal mode, we’ve got a complete guide for that as well. [divider] Crota’s End Hard Mode The first thing you need to be aware of is that most enemies are level 33, Thralls don’t flinch, and Cursed Thralls and Ogres are Majors. Going in at level 31 is not a good idea. Revives are also not available, so if you die, your team will need to either wipe or complete the encounter before you’ll be
Iron Banner Tips
Published on: Jan 15, 2015 @ 21:26 Iron Banner requires your best gear to do well, but map knowledge and player awareness is also just as important (if not more so). If you haven’t played in the Iron Banner yet, click here. If you haven’t already seen our complete Control guide, with strategies for each map, click here.[divider] First and foremost, map control is key. Just about every map has an advantageous control point, a disadvantageous control point, and a neutral point which dictate the general area where your team will spawn. In Firebase Delphi for example, control point C is
Elite Titan Builds
Published on: Jan 14, 2015 @ 22:37 This article will focus on some of the best class builds for various playstyles for the Titan class. If you’ve got your own preferred build, be sure to share it with us! If you’d like more tips and tricks for a particular subclass, check out these guides. We also have a fully upgraded review for each of the Exotic Titan gauntlets and helmets. [divider] What is a Class “Build”? A “build” is the selection of talents you choose from your character. It’s the process of carefully selecting your perks and weapons to suit your
Beginner’s Guide to Glimmer Farming
Published on: Jan 14, 2015 @ 2:13 With the Iron Banner upon us, you’re going to need a lot of Glimmer to pay for Lord Saladin’s criminally priced goods. Even without the Iron Banner gear, Destiny offers many other expensive items such as the Heavy Ammo Synthesis and Rare Fusion Rifles for the Pocket Infinity Exotic bounty (both from the Gunsmith). If you need help with farming in general, check out this guide. [divider] Exclusion Zone The Mars mission “The Exclusion Zone” provides a great way to get a lot of money fast. As you can see from the video above, you can easily earn thousands
Iron Banner 4.0 Guide
Published on: Jan 13, 2015 @ 1:11 What is Iron Banner? The Iron Banner seeks great champions to lead the fight against the Darkness. It was born to honor the Iron Lords and their efforts in the earliest days of the City. Iron Banner will last until January 20th, 4 AM EST. In normal Crucible matches, your character level and equipment’s Attack/Defense stats do not matter, as all weapons deal the same base damage relative to their archetype. However, in matches where Level Advantages are enabled (IB & Trials of Osiris), those stats do matter and will function similarly – though not