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Welcome to Destiny 2 Void Warlock 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.
Void Warlock PvP Build for Destiny 2
Introducing the Destiny 2 Void Warlock PvP build. This class main focus is to Debuff Enemy Guardians and counter Aggressive enemy playstyle in order to stop them from getting close. Warlock in general is a Class that requires you to play around the area that you are holding; Warlock is not aggressive but can punish those that get too close.
Playstyle
Warlock in PvP is a passive class that plays best at Controlling an area. Use your Rift to have constant healing while fighting enemies and be able to help your team secure an objective. If an enemy gets too close, use your melee ability to knock them back and secure a kill while they are being pushed away from you. Play around objectives and make sure to secure them. Use Child of the old gods to secure a kill on someone who is behind cover as the void soul will chase them. Your Nova Bomb super is great for a crowd of enemies or countering another guardian in super.
Should you play Void Warlock in PvP?
Void 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 |
| High survivability with Devour | Passive playstyle. |
| Rift | Warlock jump is hard to master |
| Knock Back Melee | Non aggressive playstyle |
| AOE | |
| Great Exotics for Weapons | |
| Vortex Nova can kill players in titan Ward of Dawn |
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.
Void Buffs & Debuffs
Additionally, we listed the important buffs and debuffs for the Void build to help you better understand this playstyle. Lightfall Expansion saw a revamp of core buffs and debuff for each class.
- Void Buffs & Debuffs:
- Void Breach (New!)
- Void Breaches are created by a selection of new and existing Void Fragments, and grant class ability energy on pickup.
- Suppressed (Debuff)
- The target is taken out of any active abilities and cannot activate any abilities or movement modes while Suppression persists. Afflicted combatants cannot fire their weapons.
- Volatile (Debuff)
- The target is afflicted with unstable Void energy and will explode upon taking additional damage.
- Weaken (Debuff)
- The target takes increased damage and has their movement speed slowed. Afflicted combatants have difficulty firing accurately.
- Devour (Buff)
- Feast on the energy of your defeated foes. Final blows restore you to full health, grant grenade energy, and extend Devour.
- Invisibility (Buff)
- You vanish from sight and do not appear on radar. Performing offensive actions will end Invisibility.
- Void Overshield (Buff)
- You are armored with a protective barrier of Void Light. Reduces damage taken from combatants.
- Void Breach (New!)
- New Fragments & revamp:
- Echo of Cessation (New!)
- Finisher final blows create a burst of Void damage that causes nearby enemies to become Volatile. Defeating Volatile targets creates a Void Breach.
- Echo of Vigilance (New!)
- Defeating a target when your shields are depleted grants you a temporary Void Overshield.
- Echo of Domineering
- Now creates a Void Breach when defeating Suppressed targets, in addition to its original effects.
- Echo of Harvest
- Now creates a Void Breach when defeating Weakened targets with precision damage, in addition to its original effects.
- Echo of Starvation
- Now grants Devour on picking up a Void Breach, in addition to its original effects.
- Echo of Cessation (New!)
 Nova Bomb: Vortex | |||
 Healing Rift |  Scatter Grenade |  Pocket Singularity |
Aspects
 Child of the Old Gods |  Feed the Void |
Fragments
 Echo of Expulsion |  Echo of Leeching |  Echo of Persistence |  Echo of Undermining |
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 |  Swashbuckler |  Incandescent |
 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 |
|---|---|
 Ophidian Aspect |  Cobra Totemic |
 Transversive Steps |  Strange Protractor |
 The Stag |  Dearly Departed |
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 - 70
- Intellect – <40 (higher is fine if you’ve hit other markers)
- Strength – 50 -70
Character Statistics Changes In Destiny 2 Lightfall
Resilience Tier 8 Lightfall Destiny 2Resilience 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
2 Lightfall Class ModsArmor 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 Targeting Improved target acquisition, accuracy, and aim-down-sights speed for Kinetic weapons. |
| Head |  Kinetic Siphon Rapid Kinetic weapon final blows create an Orb of Power. |
| Arms | Recovery 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 | Recovery 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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