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Welcome to Destiny 2 Strand Titan PvP Build!
Last Updated March 18, 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 Titan PvP Build for Destiny 2
Welcome to our Destiny 2 Strand Titan PvP Build Guide! Strand Titans are untamed and wild, they leap into harm’s way with abandon, manifesting claws to sever their targets from the Weave.
Playstyle
Strand Titan 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. Berserkers are all about suspending their targets in PvP. Suspension will totally disorient an enemy, throwing them into third person and lifting them in the air for a second or two. This allows Strand Titans to have crazy map control and force opponents into situations they would otherwise avoid.
Should you play Strand Titan in PvP?
Strand Titan 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 |
| Suspending Targets is Very Powerful | Must Complete the Lightfall Campaign |
| Grenade and Class Abilities feed into each other | Abilities Locked behind strand meditation resource |
| Tangles can be used offensively and defensively |
Abilities
Strand Buffs & Debuffs:
Additionally, we listed the important buffs and debuffs for the Strand build to help you better understand this playstyle.
- Woven Mail (Buff)
- Your body is encased in a protective mesh of tightly woven strand that protects from non-precision damage.
- Tangle (Buff)
- An orb of Strand that can be shot or thrown to create an explosion.
- Threadlings (Buff)
- A strand Creature that seeks out targets and attacks them. If there are no targets, they return to you in a Perched status.
- Suspend (Debuff)
- When active, Certain enemies cannot move or shoot and are trapped in a web of Strand. Guardians can move and shoot, but they are still suspended in the air and are slowed. Suspend works on Champions and most mini-bosses, main bosses are unaffected by Suspend and will continue to move.
- Unravel (Debuff)
- Final blows on targets with Unravel cause Strand explosions that affect nearby enemies with Unravel.
- Sever (Debuff)
- When active, enemies will deal less damage.
How to Unlock Strand Subclass
To get the Strand subclass, you must own Ligthfall expansion and complete the entire main campaign to get access to all abilities. Additionally, to unlock Strand aspects and fragments, players must buy them from the special vendor, the Pouka Pond (the Hall of Heroes in Neptune), with a new currency – Strand Meditations. The best place to farm Strand Meditations is Vex Incursion Zone, located in the Neomuna world. It rewards players with new currency and an exotic gear piece.
Here is The How to Unlock Strand Subclass Guide for step-by-step details.
 Bladefury | |||
 Towering Barricade |  Catapult Lift |  Shackle Grenade |  Frenzied Blade |
Aspects
 Into the Fray |  Drengr's Lash |
Fragments
 Thread of Ascent |  Thread of Continuity |  Thread of Generation |  Thread of Mind |
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 |
 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 |
|---|---|
 Abeyant Leap |  Puppeteer's Control |
Armor Stats
Stat distribution number goals
- Mobility - <30
- Resilience - 80 - 100
- Recovery - 50 - 70
- Discipline - 70 - 90
- Intellect - 50 - 70
- 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 a 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 |  Resilience Mod |
| Head |  Kinetic Targeting Improved target acquisition, accuracy, and aim-down-sights speed for Kinetic weapons. |
| Head | Kinetic Targeting Improved target acquisition, accuracy, and aim-down-sights speed for Kinetic weapons. |
| Arms | Resilience 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 | Resilience Mod |
| Chest |  Unflinching Kinetic Aim Reduces flinching from incoming fire while aiming a Kinetic weapon. |
| Chest | Unflinching Kinetic Aim Reduces flinching from incoming fire while aiming a Kinetic weapon. |
| Legs | Resilience 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 | Resilience Mod |
| Class |  Bomber Reduces grenade cooldown when using your class ability. |
| Class | Bomber Reduces grenade cooldown when using your class ability. |
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