Destiny 2 Episode Heresy: New Weapons, Armor, Activities and More

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Intro

Explore new adventures in Destiny 2 Episode Heresy, launched February 4th. From the return of the Dreadnaught to powerful weapons, here’s everything Bungie has revealed so far.

Destiny 2 Episode Heresy Release Date

Episode Heresy launches on February 4 at 10 AM PT. The end date hasn’t been confirmed, but based on past episodes, it will likely conclude in early June.

Destiny 2 Episode Heresy Story

Set in the Dreadnaught, Episode Heresy brings Echoes of past foes with new threats. The Spirit of Oryx returns, fueled by Echo energy. Expect major roles for Eris Morn, The Drifter, and Commander Sloane, now infused with Taken corruption.

Improved Narrative Experience

Bungie is streamlining storytelling with hologram projectors instead of repetitive mission backtracking.

New Activity: The Nether

A thrilling 3-player roguelike activity in the Dreadnaught with dynamic encounters and randomized objectives.

Feature Details
Health & Shields No auto-regen; tougher enemies
Ammo Drops Limited, earned via gameplay
Revives Restricted, replenishable tokens
Boons Stackable buffs with trade-offs
Modes Quick runs or full Dreadnaught exploration

Destiny 2 New Dungeon: Sundered Doctrine

Launching February 7, Guardians will venture back into Rhulk’s Pyramid Ship. Expect an exclusive loot pool and the Sundered Doctrine World-First Race.

Destiny 2 Episode Heresy New Weapons

Heretical Weapons (Mostly non-craftable, with Adept versions available in The Nether.)

  • Adamantite Auto Rifle: Support Frame (heals allies), Willing Vessel (stability, handling buffs near allies).
  • Psychopomp Grenade Launcher: Area Denial Frame (creates damaging fields), Rolling Storm (gains Bolt Charge on kills).

Reprised & New Weapons

  • Season of Arrivals Set: New perk pool & enhancements.
  • Vault of Glass Weapons: Now craftable, with Adept variants in Master difficulty.

New Exotic Weapons

Weapon Perk Effect
Barrow-Dyad SMG Panic Response Generates Blight; converts into homing Seekers
Loadstar Trace Rifle Arc Alignment Slows battery drain when Arc damage is dealt

Destiny 2 Episode Heresy New Weapon Mods

Fragile Weapon Mods expand episodic weapons, offering flexible power boosts with no equip cost.

  • Power of Resolve: Rapid hits create a Taken seeker projectile (strong against Unstoppable Champions).

Destiny 2 Episode Heresy New Armor

Trials of Osiris Armor

A godlike, ancient-themed set comes with a rework focusing on total wins, not just Flawless runs.

No New Exotic Armor: Bungie is focusing on rebalance updates instead of introducing new Exotics.

Destiny 2 Episode Heresy New Artifact: Tablet of Ruin

Here’s a breakdown of the new Artifact perks:

Column 1 – Champion Mods

  • Unstoppable Fusion: ADS loads an explosive shot.
  • Overload Machine Guns: Disrupts enemies.
  • Anti-Barrier Sniper Rifle: Piercing rounds.

Column 2 – Buffed Weapons

  • Overclock and Load: Arc weapons gain handling & reload speed.
  • Volatile Marksman: Void weapon hits grant Volatile Rounds.

Column 3 – Combat Perks

  • Hold the Line: Machine Guns & Glaives gain reload speed; kills heal.
  • Dielectric: Defeating Arc-debuffed targets grants Bolt Charge.

Column 4 – Ability Synergies

  • Dreadful Finisher: Finishers spawn Special ammo.
  • Maligned Harvest: Volatile hits cause a Weaken burst.

Column 5 – High-Powered Effects

  • Particle Reconstruction: Sustained damage refills Fusion & Linear Fusion mags.
  • Defibrillating Blast: Stunning a Champion heals, jolts, & maxes Bolt Charge.

Destiny 2 Episode Heresy New Arc Keyword: Bolt Charge

  • Gain Bolt Charge stacks by dealing damage.
  • At 10 stacks, any ability hit releases a powerful Arc Bolt (akin to Solar Ignition).

Destiny 2 Episode Heresy New Aspects

Hunter (Void) – On the Prowl

  • Invisibility marks priority targets.
  • Kills grant weaken & reload speed buffs.

Titan (Arc) – Storm’s Keep

  • Barricade grants Bolt Charge.
  • Weapon damage discharges Bolt Charge for Arc explosions.

Warlock (Arc) – Ionic Sentry

  • Deploys an Arc turret that blinds & chains lightning.

Conclusion

Destiny 2 Episode Heresy is shaping up to be a game-changing update with roguelike gameplay, new gear, and revamped challenges.

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