Darryl M R
Member
That gun feels like trash to me.
Only reason I'm using it now is so I can have Coldheart on during a specific raid moment.
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Destiny 2 |OT2| Leviathan Wakes (Spoiler Tag ALL Raid Discussion)
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That gun feels like trash to me.
Only reason I'm using it now is so I can have Coldheart on during a specific raid moment.
Man, that makes it super tempting. I just don't want it to turn into my destiny 1 experience, where I basically got bored because no one would play with me ):
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
No reason for Xur to offer higher PL items, getting to 280+ in Destiny 2 is easy anyway.
I was expecting PL 10 tbh
I was expecting PL 10 tbh
Got a similar question: keep my 297 Sturm or infuse it in my 285 Nameless Midnight?
Just got the Sturm, how is it for PvE/PvP?
GametimeUK
Member
Anyone looking to get a raid together. A friend and I are looming for a group. We need the encounters explained, but we've played and beat Destiny Raids since year 1 so it shouldn't be an issue.
Psn: GametimeUK
Psn: GametimeUK
How do I get PL 280+?? Teach me.
XANDER CAGE
Member
It's not an auto rifle or a high rate of fire pulse rifle so you sure as hell won't have much fun with it in crucible. Sturm/Drang is a lot of fun PVE though, although you'll probably want to keep high level backups around since you'll get tired of the play style it forces you into if you do it too long.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Hmm. Don't think I'm going to get anything from Xur. Already have the chest and I hate fusion rifles. I guess I can save my shards.
Camp Freddie
Member
Xur seems fine to me.
For the hardcore people, maybe he should offer a luminous engram for 100 shards or something to act as a shard sink while allowing people to get something useful from it.
I've reached 260 now, so the grind is about to get real since I can't use blues any more. My remaining tokens can probably get me another 2 or 3 PL depending on whether they drop all the items or fuck me over by dropping a ton of gauntlet/helmets and no damn boots like the first half of my tokens.
Overall, getting to 260 has been pretty easy.
Just got a Riskrunner as a drop and while I usually hate SMGs, this thing is crazy.
It's situational, but it turns any fallen "zerg rush" encounter into a complete massacre. Glimmer extraction events are just a huge lightning storm while I hold down the trigger without ever reloading. I expect it will be very useful in speed-running some nightfalls, but you need a source of (low) incoming arc damage to keep you powered up.
I know most people will choose Sunshot because it's a great all-round gun, but it's probably worth getting Riskrunner on an alt.
For the hardcore people, maybe he should offer a luminous engram for 100 shards or something to act as a shard sink while allowing people to get something useful from it.
I've reached 260 now, so the grind is about to get real since I can't use blues any more. My remaining tokens can probably get me another 2 or 3 PL depending on whether they drop all the items or fuck me over by dropping a ton of gauntlet/helmets and no damn boots like the first half of my tokens.
Overall, getting to 260 has been pretty easy.
Just got a Riskrunner as a drop and while I usually hate SMGs, this thing is crazy.
It's situational, but it turns any fallen "zerg rush" encounter into a complete massacre. Glimmer extraction events are just a huge lightning storm while I hold down the trigger without ever reloading. I expect it will be very useful in speed-running some nightfalls, but you need a source of (low) incoming arc damage to keep you powered up.
I know most people will choose Sunshot because it's a great all-round gun, but it's probably worth getting Riskrunner on an alt.
GlamFM
Banned
whoa now.
some people are calling this fusion rifle the new ghally. Might want to reconsider, especially since it only costs like 2 shoelaces.
GametimeUK
Member
Dude for the price of the Fusion Rifle just get it.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Really?? Hmm...i guess I can dismantle a few legendary side arms i won't use then.
Edit: haha ok, I will guys.
Nyteshade517
Member
since you can remake Exotics from the Collections tab is it ok to just dismantle ones you're not using at the moment to get some easy shards?
Don't make this mistake lol
XANDER CAGE
Member
Ones you get from the Collection will be 210.
MaximusPayne
Member
Xur is a bit disappointing for me. I was ready with my 127 shards. But, 3 exotics you can get from just playing the campaign is a bit, meh. What's funny is my first exotic engram contained the Merciless! I've only gotten 3 weapons from exotic engrams. My last was the best. SWEET BUSINESS! Anyway. Maybe something I won't have next week. Have fun with the Merciless, it is beast.
Question though, didn't Xur offer an exotic engram in Destiny 1?
Question though, didn't Xur offer an exotic engram in Destiny 1?
Yes... As well as other items such as 3oC, ammo synths, etc.
His inventory feels rather light this time around for sure. I hope they add shaders or something...
josecitoxnyo
Member
Why even bother buying a high DPS weapon when the raid doesn't even have goddamn bosses.
I'm so pissed at Bungie you guys have no idea, i tolerated all the bullshit in D2 but the raid was the peak, that's enough.
I'm so pissed at Bungie you guys have no idea, i tolerated all the bullshit in D2 but the raid was the peak, that's enough.
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
PL 10 would've been hilarious
Nyteshade517
Member
I know...but you can infuse them with better stuff to get them back up again right?
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
Everyone keeps saying Destiny 2 has become more generous with exotics but i had literally one exotic drop in the last 14 hours of gameplay. Thats after i bought and used a fireteam buff from eververse for the last 4 hours.
Three of Coins was the biggest post Year 1 change that made Xur relevant again. Even if the items werent the highest light level, you could stack up on three of coins and were pretty much guaranteed an exotic after 5 strikes.
he had other items like faster sparrows and also let you trade in your mote of lights.
I am all for simplification of the economy in destiny, but this is way too simplified. you cant just show up with four low level items.
Can someone explain some of the details around raid loot?
Not mentioning any spoilers, but in terms of chests/drops/tokens, do you still get rewards after completing the raid for the first time that week? I see people already w/ the full raid set, so I'm curious how the whole system works.
Not mentioning any spoilers, but in terms of chests/drops/tokens, do you still get rewards after completing the raid for the first time that week? I see people already w/ the full raid set, so I'm curious how the whole system works.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Alright, just dismantled a bunch of side arms and fusion rifles to get shards for Xur. Hope none of them were good lol
SmartWaffles
Member
You can't infuse Sturm into NM. Infusion only works on the same weapon type.
xChildOfHatex
Member
Yeah, no. I've played at least 60 hours (spitballing here coz I'm not actually sure of the exact amount of time) since launch and I didn't have a Merciless. I have a higher level fusion so he's still absolutely useful for people with rotten luck who keep fucking getting another Crest of FUCKING ALPHA FUCKING LUPI.
Some sidearms are pretty good for pvp but they all suck in pve. Also, if you're buying Merciless, that's the only fusion rifle you'll ever need. I mean, unless you want to use the Sunshot or Cold heart in your Energy slot.
Thanks for the input, will give it a try!
Yeah, I'm an idiot lol Thanks anyway
I think most people will cuz it's a FR.
wesleyshark
Banned
You must have played a different raid than me.
XANDER CAGE
Member
It's pretty obvious that the cool tertiary stuff Xur used to sell like Sparrows and Three of Coins are now in the Eververse in an attempt to funnel people into that economy. Which is lame.
GlamFM
Banned
You seem to be a bit unlucky in that regard, sorry.
I think i´ve gotten 10 in total.
5 are from quests though.
I got 4 merciless. Take one off me.
Lowkey salty that erryone has one now. I thought I'd have a leg up on most people
I'm expecting the same regrets next week after he's gone lol
SirMossyBloke
Member
Alright so I bought Merciless and I'm level 265 with it equipped now. Is this a good time to do the treasure maps?
Nyteshade517
Member
getting Exotics to drop still just comes down to luck
I used a medallion 2 days in a row...first day in 4 hours I got 0 and the next day I got 2 in like an hour
I used a medallion 2 days in a row...first day in 4 hours I got 0 and the next day I got 2 in like an hour
xChildOfHatex
Member
I infused my Sturm into my Sunshot. Not one regret because Sunshot is life.
People with Skyburner's Oath don't get to bitch!
ThingontheFloor
Member
Yeah boy! Had a great time the entire 12 hours yesterday and the 20 mins it took this morning to finish him off.
A++ team would raid again
GlamFM
Banned
Don´t think Xur ever sold Sparrows (?)
3 of coins is something I actually wanted out because it made Exotics too trivial.
The only time Xur was actually "useful" was during Y1 when Destiny was super stingy about loot in general.
MaximusPayne
Member
I've gotten most of my exotics from public events. I think I got maybe one from a strike.
The Greek Freak
Member
Is there any reason to do adventures? Do they reset? I'm considering doing them just to check off the map.
I didn't have a Merciless either, just saying.
MaximusPayne
Member
The OCD in me wants to know, also.
Merciless is great DPS no doubt, but I think that (for the raid at least) its best application is burning down yellow bar adds
fast rather than doing boss DPS. It's the best burst DPS for when you need to apply a ton of damage in a very (very) small amount of time, but for sustained DPS
the Coldheart + another front loaded power weapon got it beat.
(and garden beasts)
(such as during the damage phase of Calus)
xChildOfHatex
Member
Doesn't help that Rahool really really likes giving you duplicates of shit you already have. Bungie had a chance to kill that son of a bitch (in the initial assault on the Tower by Ghaul) and they blew it. Worst decision they made with Destiny 2.