Destiny 2 Strand Hunter PvP Build

Table of Contents

• Should you play this build?
• Subclass
  • Abilities
  • Aspects
  • Fragments:
• Gear
  • Kinetic Weapons
  • Energy Weapons
  • Heavy Weapons
  • Exotic Armor
  • Armor Stats
  • Important Mods
• Playstyle

Welcome to Destiny 2 Strand Hunter PvP Build!

Last Updated March 9, 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.

 

Strand Hunter PvP Build for Destiny 2

Welcome to our Destiny 2 Strand Hunter PvP Build Guide!  Strand Hunters are Masters of lethal grace, the city becomes their playground as they use the Weave to dance unscathed among their foes.

Playstyle

Strand Hunter wields new Darkness power, a subclass visually appearing as green energy. Just like any subclass in Destiny 2, Strand will have skills, super, aspects and fragments to further strengthen the guardian’s power. Each class will use Strand differently.

 

Should you play Strand Hunter in PvP?

Strand Hunter 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
Needlestorm does tons of damage	Tangle is on a long cooldown
Grapple is fun and offers great mobility	Melee Does not benefit from the melee kickstart mod
Woven mail makes you very tanky	Have to Beat the Light Fall campaign
Has great single-target abilities	Abilities Locked behind strand meditation resource
Strong AOE with Tangle

 

Abilities

Needlestorm

Aspects

Drengr's Lash

Into the Fray

Fragments

Thread of Ascent

Thread of Binding

Thread of Generation

Thread of Isolation

Gear

Kinetic Weapons

Recommended Kinetic Weapons	Suggested Perk 1	Suggested Perk 2
No Time to Explain	Feeding Frenzy	Accurized Rounds
Witherhoard	Primeval's Torment	Break the Bank
Piece of Mind	Perpetual Motion	Moving Target
Fractethyst	Quickdraw	Opening Shot
Riptide	Under Pressure	Cornered

Energy Weapons

Recommended Energy Weapons	Suggested Perk 1	Suggested Perk 2
Matador 64	Threat Detector	Opening Shot
Beloved	Snapshot Sights	Moving Target
Found Verdict (Timelost)	Slideshot	Opening Shot
IKELOS_SMG_v1.0.3	Dynamic Sway Reduction	Rangefinder
Snorri FR5	Surplus	High-Impact Reserves

Heavy Weapons

Recommended Heavy Weapons	Suggested Perk 1	Suggested Perk 2
Cry Mutiny	Incandescent	Swashbuckler
The Other Half	Eager Edge	Vorpal Weapon
Red Herring	Tracking Module	Killing Wind
Palmyra-B	Impulse Amplifier	Chain Reaction

Exotic Armor

Exotic Armor	Exotic Perk
Dunemarchers	Linear Actuators
Heart of Inmost Light	Overflowing Light
Abeyant Leap	Puppeteer's Control

Armor Stats

Stat distribution number goals

1. Mobility – 100
2. Recovery – 80-100
3. Resilience – 60 - 70
4. Intellect –  <50
5. Discipline – 30-50
6. Strength – 30-50

Character Statistics Changes In Destiny 2 Lightfall

[caption id="attachment_30844" align="aligncenter" width="486"] 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.

Head	Recovery Mod
Head	Kinetic Siphon Rapid Kinetic weapon final blows create an Orb of Power.
Head	Kinetic Targeting Improved target acquisition, accuracy, and aim-down-sights speed for Kinetic weapons.
Arms	Mobility Mod
Arms	Kinetic Dexterity Faster ready and stow speed for Kinetic weapons.
Arms	Kinetic Dexterity Faster ready and stow speed for Kinetic weapons.
Arms	Fastball Increases grenade throw distance.
Chest	Mobility Mod
Chest	Concussive Dampener Reduces incoming area-of-effect damage from combatants.
Chest	Unflinching Kinetic Aim Reduces flinching from incoming fire while aiming a Kinetic weapon.
Legs	Recovery Mod
Legs	Kinetic Holster Gradually reloads your stowed Kinetic weapons over time.
Legs	Kinetic Holster Gradually reloads your stowed Kinetic weapons over time.
Legs	Kinetic Holster Gradually reloads your stowed Kinetic weapons over time.
Class	Recovery Mod
Class	Utility Kickstart Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge.\nWhen your class ability energy is fully expended, you gain class ability energy. Additionally, your Armor Charge is consumed and you gain additional class ability energy for each stack.
Class	Utility Kickstart Collecting an Orb of Power causes you to gain 1 temporary Armor Charge.\nWhen your class ability energy is fully expended, you gain class ability energy. Additionally, your Armor Charge is consumed and you gain additional class ability energy for each stack.

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