For Destiny 2, detailed information about the Arcstrider is available. This will be the new Arc subclass of the Hunter. All abilities overview.
In May, the subclasses Dawnblade, the new Gunslinger, and the new Striker were already thoroughly presented. The Arcstrider will now be playable at E3 2017.
In English, he is called Arcstrider and has already been referred to as Arkusläufer, Arkusschreiter, and Arkusakrobat in official German translations. The latest version is Arkstrider, which is why we call him that now.
Even before testers in Los Angeles can record gameplay footage of the Arcstrider, Gameinformer published an exclusive article about the Arcstrider. All of his abilities are now known.
What the Arcstrider can do in Destiny 2 – Hunter Focus
The Arcstrider is the new Arc subclass of the Hunter and is supposed to replace the Blade Dancer. He spins around acrobatically with an Arc staff, taking down everything that comes his way.
According to Gameinformer, the Arcstrider resembles a kung fu master, with the playstyle being immediately recognizable: This focus relies on fast movements, the Hunter strikes hard with his super and can quickly retreat before being hit himself. Fast and dynamic melee gameplay is encouraged.
The abilities of the Arcstrider
There is not yet a screenshot of the focus overview – however, it will likely look similar to those of other classes. In the center, the symbol of the super is prominent and around it are skill trees with which you can customize your Hunter.
The super is called “Arc Staff.” It is a mobile super that you ignite and that remains active for a longer period. According to Gameinformer, it looks fantastic and feels just as good. Although you move quickly in it, it feels more controllable than the Arc Blade of the Blade Dancer. It is easier to maneuver from one target to the next.
With the Arc staff, you can deal extreme damage, but you should not get too cocky. The tester jumped into a horde of Vex with an active super, he reported, and was eliminated by them. You are not unbeatable.
The grenades (Flux, Jump, Arc Bolt grenade) and jumps remain mostly the same as with the Blade Dancer, only the Blink (short teleport) has been removed. Instead, there is the triple jump.
Interesting are the new class abilities. These do not depend on the subclass but on the class (Titan, Hunter, Warlock). The Arcstrider thus has the same “Class Abilities” as the already presented Gunslinger:
- Marksman’s Dodge: When you perform a dodge (double tap circle on PS4), the equipped weapon is automatically reloaded.
- Gambler’s Dodge: When you perform a dodge near enemies, melee energy is restored.
Additionally, there are two skill trees (Way of Warrior and Way of the Wind) between which you must choose. The respective focus nodes cannot be mixed, they are essentially only available in a bundle.
Way of the Warrior:
- Combat Flow: The class ability recharges through a melee kill (good in combination with Gambler’s Dodge – presented above)
- Deadly Reach: Increases melee range for a short time after a dodge
- Lethal Current: The Arc staff hits the enemy twice after a dodge
- Shocking Blow: A strike releases a lightning bolt from the Hunter’s fist (the specifics of how this looks are not elaborated on)
Way of the Wind:
- Disorienting Blow: A melee attack confuses the enemy and makes him vulnerable. If you kill an enemy with this melee attack, the attack recharges.
- Lightning Reflexes: When you perform a dodge with an active super, you take less damage.
- Battle Meditation: If you are critically wounded, melee and grenade recharge significantly faster.
- Focused Breathing: Increased sprint speed and sprinting reduces the cooldown of the dodge.
The conclusion from Gameinformer: You need a precise and smart gameplay to get the most out of the super. Then it is absolutely devastating. In the right hands, the Arcstrider will excel.
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