Destiny 2: The Lightfall Overview – All You Need to Know

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Intro

The much-anticipated Destiny 2: Lightfall expansion is here, bringing a wealth of new features, systems, and challenges to explore. From the new Strand subclass to a revamped mod manager, there’s something for every Guardian. Here’s your complete guide to everything Lightfall offers.

Destiny 2: Lightfall Release

Region Release Time
North America (PT) February 28, 2023 – 9 a.m.
North America (ET) February 28, 2023 – 12 p.m.
Europe (CET) February 28, 2023 – 6 p.m.
UK (GMT) February 28, 2023 – 5 p.m.
Japan (JST) March 1, 2023 – 2 a.m.

Key Features in Lightfall

 

Feature Details
New Campaign Fight against Calus and The Witness on Neptune in Neomuna, with Legendary and Classic difficulty.
Strand Subclass Wield the powers of the Darkness to manipulate threads of reality with a unique playstyle.
New Raid The Root of Nightmares raid launched on March 10, offering exclusive loot and challenges.
Loadout Manager Save and switch builds seamlessly with the in-game mod manager and loadout system.
Guardian Ranks Progress through Guardian Ranks, showcasing your mastery and knowledge of Destiny’s systems.
Exotic Gear Includes Quicksilver Storm Auto Rifle, new Strand-focused Exotics, and legendary weapon updates.

The Lightfall Campaign Rewards

By completing the Legendary Campaign, you’ll unlock exclusive rewards:

Reward Details
Gear Set Fixed at 1770 Power Level.
Exotic Armor Lightfall-specific Exotic armor for each class.
Strand Meditations 300 Strand Meditations to upgrade your new subclass.
Upgrade Modules 8 modules to enhance your gear faster.
Unique Triumph & Emblem Stand out with exclusive cosmetics and bragging rights.

 

Tip: Complete encounters on Legendary difficulty for bonus chests, which drop additional gear to help you hit the soft cap faster.

Strand Subclass: Wield the Darkness

Strand is the newest subclass introduced in Lightfall, allowing Guardians to manipulate the fabric of reality. It features unique abilities for each class:

Class Strand Ability
Hunter Threadrunner: Agile melee and grappling abilities for high mobility and crowd control.
Titan Berserker: Wield powerful strand claws for devastating melee and defensive abilities.
Warlock Broodweaver: Summon threadlings and use ranged abilities for control and destruction.

Strand also introduces a new movement mechanic—grappling, which replaces grenades and adds a new layer of exploration and combat.

Lightfall Additions and Updates

Feature Details
Season of Defiance Weekly story missions, seasonal challenges, and battle pass rewards.
Increased Power Level Base Power Level raised to 1600, ensuring all players can jump into Lightfall content.
Armor Mod Revamp All armor mods are universal, no longer tied to energy types.
Artifact Mods Become passive perks that are always active once unlocked.
Weapon Crafting Changes Easier crafting process with materials purchasable via Glimmer and Enhancement Cores.
Vendor Updates Buy previous seasonal gear and weapons, including iconic ones like Trust Hand Cannon.

Lightfall Quality of Life Improvements

  • Loadout Manager: Save and switch between multiple builds with ease.
  • Ada-1 Vintage Shaders: Unlock shaders from previous seasons to personalize your look.
  • Vanguard Engram System: Use engrams with Zavala to craft Vanguard-specific gear and Nightfall weapons.
  • Difficulty Adjustments: Endgame activities now feature increased challenge for higher rewards.

Top Lightfall Weapons and Perks to Chase

Weapon Details
Quicksilver Storm Pre-order Auto Rifle that morphs into a Rocket Launcher and Grenade Launcher.
The Immortal Submachine Gun High-impact weapon with Strand-compatible perks like Golden Tricorn and Elemental Capacitor.

Abilities and Grenade Adjustments

Bungie has made significant tweaks to class abilities and grenades, increasing cooldown times for many but also boosting damage output in PvE scenarios.

Grenade Changes
Lightning Grenade Increased cooldown (121s → 152s); +20% PvE damage.
Solar Grenade Increased cooldown (121s → 152s); +20% PvE damage.
Duskfield Grenade Increased cooldown (64s → 91s).

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