Destiny 2 update nerfs the Warlock’s Stasis subclass
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What you need to know
In a new patch forDestiny 2, developer Bungie introduced some changes to Stasis, the new subclass element in theBeyond Light expansion. These changes are detailed in the latestThis Week at Bungie blog post. Specifically, Bungie has nerfed Stasis slightly across the board, with soem specific balance changes directed specifically at the Warlock’s Shadebinder subclass. Here’s what was changed:
Stasis Changes:
Against Guardians:
In the blog post, Bungie stated that the goal of these nerfs was to make Stasis, and the Shadebinder subclass specifically, less dominant in PvP while still keeping things powerful in PvE content like Strikes and missions. Hopefully these tweaks will result in that goal being achieved, but ultimately the changes will need to be tested by the wider playerbase for awhile before it’s determined that they’re healthy or not.
Destiny 2: Beyond Light is available for $40 onXbox Series X,Xbox Series S, Xbox One consoles, and Windows 10 PCs.
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