In Destiny 2, Guardians can choose a corresponding element in addition to three main classes – the subclasses. Each subclass is unique, and while many of them are powerful, one of them is quite weak. We’ll show you why.
Which subclass is weak? In Destiny 2, there is only one subclass that allows you to fly like Superman or shoot lasers like Son Goku, and that is the Arc class.
The once powerful element of the Guardians currently walks in the shadow of the other classes, and although lightning and speed are useful effects of the class, many Guardians choose to forego it. It doesn’t pay off in the current meta, and those who use it are either easy targets for adds or deal far too little damage, but what is the reason for that?
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“The abilities hit like a wet noodle”
Why is Arc so weak? Players have spoken about Arc on Reddit and come to the conclusion that the subclass is far too weak. According to Adelyn_n, the creator of the thread, Arc should be reworked with “The Final Shape” to keep up with the upcoming meta, and other fans agree with him.
Reddit user xCGxChief knows where Arc’s weakness comes from, and it clearly lies in the fact that Bungie has focused the subclass on melee combat. According to him: “Arc has the problem that it is (mostly) a class that focuses on melee, and that in a game where it is not about attacking large targets in melee.
Thanks to the PvP nerfs of its angle, Thundercrash cannot even strike directly anymore. The boss’s stomp either sends you flying or creates burning ground that brings you into shooting range.”
Moreover, other users add that Arc relies on speed, but the class lacks many defensive effects that are necessary in melee combat. If a Guardian isn’t careful, they often get sent to the afterlife by a stomp, and many Guardians can do without that. Reddit user Atlld aptly describes the Arc class: “the abilities hit like a wet noodle”.
As a Warlock, you can still use your Chaos Reach, and the Hunter can fall back on their Golden Gun, but both ultimates can be replaced by much better alternatives in the damage or support department. This makes the class redundant.
How can Arc become stronger again? Arc needs to be fundamentally evaluated to find out what makes this element unique. If Bungie actually sees the strengths of the Arc subclasses in melee combat, stronger defensive effects and more damage need to be implemented so that the risks taken are worth it. In its current state, however, the class is more worthwhile in casual play or in certain Nightfalls.
Do you also find Arc relatively weak compared to the other classes right now? Feel free to let us know your comments and discuss with other players about it. A Guardian also shared how Destiny 2 always helps him feel less alone.
