Highlights
- Prismatic subclasses in Destiny 2 need more variety and balance, which Bungie could achieve with additions in each Episode.
- New Transcendence grenades and Prismatic Fragments added in Episodes 2 and 3 could enhance buildcrafting.
- Using anomalies to add new Prismatic abilities is a good idea for Destiny 2, as it aligns with lore and keeps gameplay fresh.
Destiny 2‘s The Final Shape introduced three new Supers divided between the existing classes and then added Prismatic subclasses on top of that, dramatically reshaping buildcrafting and what kind of kits players bring in endgame content, be it PvE or PvP. For example, Destiny 2‘s Prismatic Hunter is problematic in PvP specifically due to the new Storm’s Edge Super, whereas Prismatic Titans’ overall kit is a bit lacking. With Bungie wanting to buff Destiny 2‘s Titans and stating it wants to keep on adding to Prismatic, there’s a solid way to do so based on the current Episodes and their schedule.
While little is known about what each Episode entails, to the point that Bungie is holding a live stream on July 9 to address what’s coming in Act 2 for Echoes, the overall premise is that each Episode will revolve around the mysterious objects that were ejected by The Traveler when The Witness was defeated. These anomalies will likely bring new life to existing locations and enemy factions as the first is doing with the Vex and Nessus. As such, Destiny 2‘s next Episodes could use these Traveler-originated anomalies to infuse Guardians with new powers and tools to use for Prismatic subclasses.
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Destiny 2 Would Be Sitting on a Gold Mine By Not Adding Prismatic Abilities in New Episodes
Destiny 2’s Prismatic Subclasses Need More Variety and Balance
Destiny 2‘s Prismatic subclasses can be a powerhouse in endgame content across the board due to hybrid Light and Darkness kits that eventually allow Guardians to go Transcendent – a new ability exclusive to Prismatic. When Transcendent, Destiny 2 players gain a 5% bonus to weapon damage, and their existing grenade is transformed into a new one based on whether the Guardian is a Hunter, Titan, or Warlock. Not only this, but using melee abilities recharges the grenade faster while Transcendent and vice versa. These grenades are:
- Hailfire Spike – Hunter: a grenade that causes Stasis damage first, and then transforms into a Solar blast.
- Electrified Snare – Titan: a grenade that simultaneously suspends and jolts targets caught in the explosion.
- Freezing Singularity – Warlock: a grenade that combines the effects of a Vortex grenade and a Duskfield grenade, causing an implosion after a while, pulling all enemies in the middle.
If Bungie wants to add to Prismatic subclasses in Destiny 2, then adding more grenade options for Transcendence could be the way to go, considering each of them is powerful, but only in certain circumstances. For example, the Hunter’s Hailfire Spike is great for single-target damage, but it doesn’t excel at add-clearing, which is the opposite situation of the Titan’s Electrified Snare.
New Transcendence grenades in each Episode could fill the missing niches for each class or combine different elements, if not both, which would open up even more options for buildcrafting. Similarly, the anomalies from Episodes 2 and 3 could also grant Guardians new Prismatic Fragments in Destiny 2, bringing a few more tools from each of the Light and Darkness subclasses’ kits. Finally, the same could happen for new Aspects, bringing more options to the table from the existing selection.
The sky is the limit if Bungie wants to use anomalies to
add to Prismatic in Destiny 2
, and each Episode would immediately feel fresh and interesting with such changes. Additionally, it only makes sense from a lore perspective to gain new powers from the anomalies.
Why Using Episodes to Add New Prismatic Abilities is a Good Idea For Destiny 2
Still, it remains a mystery what Bungie intends to do with the remaining Episodes. Echoes caused some Episode controversies in Destiny 2 already due to time-gating content like weapons and activities first, and now also rewards from the Season Pass. Adding new Prismatic tools with each Episode would build good faith within the community and it would add a lot of new exciting possibilities for gameplay growth.
Destiny 2
Bungie’s Destiny 2 is an online FPS that blends single-player and multiplayer content. Constantly evolving, the shooter has established a strong following since its 2017 debut.
- Released
- August 28, 2017
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer , Online Co-Op
- Engine
- Tiger Engine
- ESRB
- T For TEEN for Blood, Language, and Violence
- Expansions
- Destiny 2: Forsaken , Destiny 2: Shadowkeep , Destiny 2: Beyond Light , Destiny 2: The Witch Queen , Destiny 2: Lightfall
- How Long To Beat
- 100+
- Metascore
- 85
- Platforms That Support Crossplay
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S
- Number of Players
- 1-6 (Co-Op)
- PS Plus Availability
- Essential, Extra, & Premium (The Witch Queen)