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
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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
PvE Reforge Guide
Published on: May 22, 2015 @ 11:27 With all the new weapon perks, in addition to the perks that have been altered, this guide will serve to help you decide which perks are best in slot for each type of weapon. These suggestions will be geared for PvE. We won’t go over the sights, since choosing those will largely depend on the archetype you’ve got and personal preferences. If you’d like to know each of the available perks for a specific type of weapon, search it in our database, and you’ll be able to see all of the Reforge possibilities. If you have perk recommendations of
Prison of Elders Treasure Key Guide
Published on: May 18, 2015 @ 13:29 If you’ve been wondering what the Treasure Key is for, whether or not you should hoard them, and how useful they’ll be, keep reading! If you’re having trouble with the bounties or finding the chests, check out this video guide: [divider] Treasure Keys Note: Some of the information is the video is incorrect. Keys are needed in level 28, and you won’t get them from the final boss. Treasure Keys are used to obtain the ultimate loot after finishing any given Prison of Elders run. Obtaining the Keys (after your first one from the story) is
Ascending & Reforging Guide
Published on: May 2, 2015 @ 22:14 Learn all about the intricacies of Ascending and Reforging: For more guides, click here. [divider] Ascending Q: What is Ascending? Ascending is the process in which to increase your Legendary or Exotic Attack/Light level. Q: How do I Ascend? Etheric Light for Legendary items and Exotic Shards for Exotic items. Q: Where do you get Etheric Light and how often does it drop? Etheric Light comes from Nightfalls, Prison of Elders, Trials of Osiris, and Lord Saladin at Rank 3 & 5. It’s unknown how often this will drop, or in what quantity. Q:
Ultimate Trials of Osiris Strategy Guide
Published on: May 2, 2015 @ 21:10 The reveal for Trials of Osiris was only three days ago, but it’s clear that the introduction of Elimination mode is going to give life to a plethora of strategies and builds that will give the Crucible a much needed infusion of variety. With different mechanics, a brisker pace, and a bigger penalty for failure, talents and Exotics that have been largely ignored may find favor within the community. We’re here to speculate a little bit about what gear will see more use, and also offer a couple of all-purpose Trials of Osiris
Best Buys Before They’re Gone
Published on: Apr 28, 2015 @ 21:55 House of Wolves is just around the corner, and like any expansion, will bring with it a host of new goodies for you to feast on. However, this means that the old will have to make way for the new, and a lot of gear is going to disappear forever. With the ability to make any old Legendary relevant again by Ascending, this is a little troubling. “How will I know if I missed out on something crucial?” you plead, frozen in anxiety halfway between the Crucible and Vanguard Quartermasters, your Marks jangling