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Welcome to Destiny 2 Solar Warlock PvP Build!
Last Updated March 25, 2023, for Lightfall Expansion and Season 20, Season of Defiance. Destiny 2 has gone through a major change with their modding system. Making mods much easier and simpler to understand. However, taking some of the old metas and either eliminating them or making them relevantly the same. For instance, the “well” mods most players have been accustomed to have been completely eliminated, and the only system and combination are based on orbs of power.
The mod loadout you see today will change over time as we become accustomed to new and shifting meta in Destiny 2 Lightfall. This build has been tested and works, so check back frequently, as we will be updating these builds throughout the season and expansion.
Solar Warlock PvP Build for Destiny 2
The Destiny 2 Solar Warlock PvP Build is a very mobile class. It is hands down one of the best Warlock subclasses when it comes to aerial combat and has increased accuracy while in the air. You can catch enemies off guard when shooting them from angles that other classes cannot reach.
Playstyle
The way Solar Warlock works is that you need to take advantage of your air abilities. Solar Warlock Outclasses every class when it comes to in air accuracy or airborne effectiveness. This takes practice to get really good with it but trust me it rewards you very well. Consume your solar grenade To activate Heat rises and take to the skies. While Heat rises is active, try to surprise your enemies from angles that they would not expect. Learn the lanes of the maps and the angles that other classes cannot get to so that you can use that to your advantage. If you are under fire Use Icarus Dash to get out of enemy fire.
Should you play Solar Warlock in PvP?
Solar Warlock has a few essential strengths and a unique playstyle, making it incredibly fun to play. If following “Pros” is what you’re looking for, this is the build for you!
Pros |
Cons |
| Mobile | Offensive super is bad |
| Aerial Combat | Heat Rises will show up on enemy radar |
| Air Dash ability | No True one shot ability |
| Radiant | Warlock jump is hard to master |
| Has a burst heal | Hard to master Icarus dash |
| Great Exotics for Weapons |
Abilities
Some abilities, aspects and fragments need to be unlocked before use. In order to do that, Destiny 2 players need to visit Ikora in the Tower and do the related quest or purchase them from her. Lastly, if you bought new aspects and fragments don’t forget to “meditate”. Simply click the “meditate” option on the table next to Ikora.
Solar Buffs & Debuffs
Additionally, we listed the important buffs and debuffs for the Solar build to help you better understand this playstyle. Lightfall Expansion saw a revamp of core buffs and debuff for each class.
- Solar Buffs & Debuffs:
- Firesprite (New!)
- Firesprites are created by a suite of new and existing Solar Fragments and grant grenade energy on pickup.
- Scorch (Debuff)
- The target is singed by destructive Solar Light, taking damage over time. Scorch damage increases as the target accumulates more Scorch stacks. After 100 Scorch stacks are applied to the target, they will Ignite.
- Ignite (Debuff)
- A large, damaging Solar explosion in an area around the target.
- Radiant (Buff)
- Your weapons are enhanced by the power of the Traveler and deal increased damage to foes.
- Cure (Buff)
- You are healed in a burst of mending Solar Light.
- Restoration (Buff)
- You continuously regenerate health and shields over time. Cannot be interrupted by taking damage.
- Firesprite (New!)
- New Fragments & Revamp:
- Ember of Mercy (New!)
- When you revive an ally, you and other nearby allies gain Restoration. Picking up a Firesprite grants Restoration.
- Ember of Resolve (New!)
- Solar grenade final blows Cure you.
- Ember of Tempering
- Now creates a Firesprite on Solar weapon kills while active, in addition to its original effects.
- Ember of Combustion
- Now creates a Firesprite on Solar Super defeats, in addition to its original effects.
- Ember of Searing
- Now creates a Firesprite when defeating Scorched targets, in addition to its original effects.
- Ember of Mercy (New!)
 Well of Radiance | |||
 Healing Rift |  Burst Glide |  Fusion Grenade |  Celestial Fire |
Aspects
 Heat Rises |  Icarus Dash |
Fragments
 Ember of Solace |  Ember of Torches |  Ember of Ashes |  Ember of Eruption |
Gear
Kinetic Weapons
Pair a Kinetic Weapon in your primary slot, with a special in your secondary slot. Always have at least one special weapon. Ideally, a Pulse with a Shotgun or a Fusion or a Submachine with a Sniper is a great combo.
| Recommended Kinetic Weapons | Suggested Perk 1 | Suggested Perk 2 |
|---|---|---|
 No Time to Explain |  Feeding Frenzy |  Accurized Rounds |
 The Immortal |  Rangefinder |  Target Lock |
 Wastelander M5 |  Slideshot |  Opening Shot |
Energy Weapons
| Recommended Energy Weapons | Suggested Perk 1 | Suggested Perk 2 |
|---|---|---|
 Found Verdict (Timelost) | Slideshot | Opening Shot |
 Le Monarque |  Snapshot Sights |  Poison Arrows |
 IKELOS_SMG_v1.0.3 |  Dynamic Sway Reduction | Rangefinder |
Heavy Weapons
| Recommended Heavy Weapons | Suggested Perk 1 | Suggested Perk 2 |
|---|---|---|
 The Other Half |  Eager Edge |  Vorpal Weapon |
 Palmyra-B |  Impulse Amplifier |  Chain Reaction |
 Thunderlord |  Lightning Rounds |  Reign Havoc |
Exotic Armor
| Exotic Armor | Exotic Perk |
|---|---|
 Ophidian Aspect |  Cobra Totemic |
 Transversive Steps |  Strange Protractor |
 Rain of Fire |  Soaring Fusilier |
Armor Stats
Stat distribution number goals- Mobility – 0 - 20 (Affects strafing speed not Sprint Speed)
- Resilience – 60 - 100 (Gives you more Hp in Crucible a Max of 200 at Tier 10)
- Recovery – 100 ( This is warlock main stat which also lowers your class ability cooldown)
- Discipline – 40 - 60
- Intellect – <40 (higher is fine if you’ve hit other markers)
- Strength – 40 -60
Character Statistics Changes In Destiny 2 Lightfall
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Resilience Tier 8 Lightfall Destiny 2[/caption]
Resilience Changes: The resilience stat was heavily nerfed in Lightfall expanse and now only receives 30% damage reduction at 100 stat. Outside of Titan builds, your goal is tier 8 (80 stats) to get good damage reduction without wasted stats.Important Mods
Mod changes in Destiny 2 Lightfall
Armor Modification Change: these mods will seem foreign to returning players with Lightfall changing the entire system. The system you build around now is only orbs of power. You also see an armor charge mechanic and some of the previous mechanics for generating orbs of power and previously used mods. This system is evolving, and we will continue to make changes as we gain a better understanding of the new mod system. Here’s a list of all the current armor mods.
Artifice Armor Change: provides an extra +3 to whatever stat you want this should help you reach these stat goals.
Artifact Change: The artifact no longer provides mods instead it reduces the costs of some of the mods and provides passives as you level up and unlock them. Season 20 Artifact.
Mods that affect weapons
The mods listed here is an example of how I would run my loadout. For example if i am using Strand weapons i want mods that affect my strand weapons so feel free to swap mods if you are not running those type of weapons.
| Head |  Recovery Mod |
| Head |  Strand Targeting Improved target acquisition, accuracy, and aim-down-sights speed for Strand weapons. |
| Head | Strand Targeting Improved target acquisition, accuracy, and aim-down-sights speed for Strand weapons. |
| Arms | Recovery Mod |
| Arms |  Fastball Increases grenade throw distance. |
| Arms |  Strand Loader Increases reload speed of Strand weapons. |
| Chest | Recovery Mod |
| Chest |  Unflinching Strand Aim Reduces flinching from incoming fire while aiming a Strand weapon. |
| Chest | Unflinching Strand Aim Reduces flinching from incoming fire while aiming a Strand weapon. |
| Legs |  Resilience Mod |
| Legs |  Recuperation Replenishes health each time you pick up an Orb of Power. |
| Legs |  Better Already Your health begins to regenerate immediately after picking up an Orb of Power. |
| Legs |  Orbs of Restoration Picking up an Orb of Power grants a small amount of energy to your ability with the least energy. |
| Class | Recovery Mod |
| Class |  Reaper After using your class ability, your next weapon final blow spawns an Orb of Power. |
| Class |  Distribution Reduces all ability cooldowns when using your class ability near targets. |
Thank you for reading our Destiny 2 Solar Warlock PvP Build!
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