8 tips that quickly make you a PvE endgame pro in Destiny 2

Tip 5 – Identify boss types

In Destiny 2, one boss is not the same as another boss. There are fine distinctions that you should know to effectively deal with each boss type.

• There are bosses that can be killed immediately.
  • The more damage you inflict on them per phase, the better. Usually, more and more enemies spawn with them, so it can end in catastrophe if the boss stays alive too long. This includes, for example, the boss in the strike “Sea of Shadows”
    
• On the other hand, there are bosses that cannot be killed in one phase from the outset.
  • They require multiple damage phases and therefore a tailored strategy. This includes, for example, the strike boss from “The Glassway” or the “Sorrow’s Fortress”.

Tip 6 – Utilize the 40/60 rule

The 40/60 rule is a brilliant description of something that pro players have learned to do over time in Destiny 2 and take immense benefit from. This is not only true for PvP.

• The 40/60 rule means you should always position yourself for maximum success in Destiny 2 so that 40% of the screen is filled with cover while 60% of the screen remains clear and offers you a line of sight.

Enemies in Destiny 2 can hit extremely hard and, as the activity gets more challenging, they become significantly more accurate. They will do everything to challenge players and end the game with an exact hit.

With this background knowledge, you should always try to apply the 40/60 rule. It may not help if you are already low on health, but it helps you survive attacks, especially in challenging endgame activities.

Use cover to avoid shots and then strike back immediately before you hide behind cover again to dodge a retaliation shot from your opponents. This way, you can keep an eye on your surroundings without risking your life.

Tip 7 – Which enemy specifications should be used

Minor, Major, Boss specification, or perhaps something else? Only the player who knows which enemy belongs to which category can decide this—and especially how specifications are used in Destiny 2 and what damage they inflict.

What the perk “Vorpal Weapon” does: With the Vorpal Weapon perk, your weapon damage increases against bosses, vehicles, and Guardian supers in PvP. You can find this perk on primary and special weapons. The perk also works on Champions.

	PvE	PvP
Primary	+20%	+20-50%
Special	+15%	+10-20%
Heavy	+10%	+5-10%

If you use a classic boss specification for champions, you gain nothing from it. Because for champions, a Major specification is required.

The “Masterwork Mod” is not inherently stronger, but it at least simplifies the classification of an enemy, and you don’t have to constantly switch mods.

What does the Masterwork Mod provide? The mod offers an all-in-one combination of major and boss specifications and Vorpal Weapon, basically a Swiss Army knife.

• In a master weapon, strong enemies take 7.5-8% extra damage, i.e., Majors, Ultras, and even enemy vehicles.

Minor drawback: This specific mod is a master mod and can only be installed on master weapons. You can only obtain these in the Nightfall on the “Grandmaster” difficulty or in the Trials of Osiris if you achieve a flawless run. So your weapon choices are somewhat limited.

The “Cursed Spec” mod is also powerful: It’s important to note that it only deals increased damage against cursed enemies, but you still get a solid damage bonus of 10%. So it is worthwhile to adjust this depending on the activity.

Above generally recommends the following:

• The “Minor Specification” is well suited for use on primary weapons.
• On power weapons, go for the combination of “Vorpal Weapon” and “Boss Specification” or, if available, the mod “Masterwork Mod”.
• When facing cursed enemies, also use the mod “Cursed Spec”.

Tip 8 – Ability and ammo management

Especially in endgame activities, it is not uncommon for you to be completely out of heavy or special ammo. Therefore, some players are hesitant to use ammo and save it. This even applies to the use of abilities like grenades and melee, as well as supers.

It is important to learn that in Destiny 2 you should use everything you have to make the most out of your abilities. The quicker you eliminate potential threats, the easier the content becomes.

For this, there is even a special exotic that you should integrate into your gameplay, especially if you play in a team: The exotic gauntlet “Aeon Soul” is available for every class and, unlike seasonal mods, is always available.

Through the selection of “Sect of Insight,” as long as you regularly make finishers, you can excellently supply your team with heavy or special ammo.

What did you think of the tips? Was there anything new or did you already know all the tricks and information? Feel free to let us know in the comments if you know any other insider tips that can be more than useful in the endgame or that you would like to add.