If you want to play multiple characters of the same class in Destiny 2, you need to be careful – they do not receive any progress in Power Level!
The race for the highest Power Level sometimes takes on bizarre forms. Players want to reach the level maximum as quickly as possible in a week, by creating secondary characters (e.g., two Titans). The equipment is then transferred to the “twink”, the second character, and all activities that grant loot up to the maximum level are replayed.
Bungie has put a stop to this approach – whether intentionally or not.
This is how Bungie prevents the level-up of twinks
Because anyone who creates a second Titan, Warlock, or Hunter does not receive any gear from engrams and weekly milestones that is above their current Power Level. Those who complete the Nightfall strike with their second Titan will face a nasty surprise, as the loot from Zavala will be below the currently equipped Power Level.
Specifically, my level progression stopped when I transferred all the gear from my first Titan to the fresh level-20 Titan.
Only the exotic weapon quests for the MIDA Multi-Tool, the Rat King, and the hand cannon Sturm grant rewards that are above the equipped Power Level. The raid and the Trials of the Nine are also still worthwhile. All weekly rewards and exotic engrams will not help you further.
Bungie eliminates a popular tactic for reaching the maximum level in a very short time. Only players who play all three character classes level normally.
But there are restrictions here as well. In Destiny 1 it was still possible to infuse gear across characters. This no longer works. You can no longer infuse a Titan helmet into a Hunter or Warlock helmet.
The intention behind this is clear: Bungie wants to slow down the level progression and prevent tactics that allow players to level up too quickly.
Bungie punishes players who favor individual classes
The flip side of the coin is that players who generally do not want to play certain character classes and like to use the same class twice or even three times are punished.
It can certainly be criticized that Bungie has not clearly communicated this situation and many players are confronted with this problem only after replaying the story.
Note: Whether Bungie chose this approach intentionally or if there is a bug is not known. There is no statement regarding this. It is also unknown whether this issue occurs for all players or only for some. If Bungie publishes relevant information, you will find out here.
What is your opinion on this topic? Do you find Bungie’s approach correct, if it is intentional? Let us know in the comments!
