In Destiny 2 there will be new swords. Some can already be seen in the existing gameplay material.
Swords are an exciting weapon category in Destiny. In Year 1, you had to play the “Sword of Crota” mission or act as a sword bearer in the Crota raid to briefly experience how swords feel in the hands of a Guardian.
In Year 2, swords were introduced as a true weapon category – not just as relics. Especially the Exotic swords revolutionized the gameplay of many Guardians. Even today, these can often be found in the “Heavy Weapon” slot.
Sword lovers can now rejoice: There will also be swords in Destiny 2. And apparently, the selection will be significantly larger. During the gameplay premiere, several swords were discovered.
Katana and Broadsword in Destiny 2
In Destiny 2, swords (presumably) appear in the Power slot. All weapons that can kill with just one shot (or strike), such as snipers, shotguns, or grenade launchers, are considered power weapons. Information about the weapon system and the new weapon slots Kinetic, Energy, and Power can be found in the link.
The first new sword comes from the gameplay trailer for Destiny 2 and is easy to overlook. A Sentinel Titan uses his super, allowing this sword to be seen on his back for a brief time. Definitely a cool design:
The second sword is a Katana – a longsword that the Hunter in the footage carries:
While the Hunter carries the katana with one hand, the Titan wields this broadsword with both hands:
In the moving footage (we have embedded a video above), it appears that quick attacks are possible with the katana, while the broadsword allows for slower but stronger attacks. Different playstyles may be possible with the swords. Whether the swords are class-specific, meaning that only Hunters can wield a katana, is unknown.
Another sword is seen on this screen, which is supposed to show the bonus contents of the digital deluxe edition. Along with an emblem and a gesture, a curved sword is visible:
A sword that is not new but was still shown: Lord Shaxx carries the Solar Exotic sword Tilger:
Whether the Tilger will be playable for the Guardians or if only Lord Shaxx can wield it will be shown in the future. Actually, all items from Destiny 1 are supposed to be left behind.
In addition, the Dawnblade sword of the Warlocks is known. This is his new Solar Super and is therefore not considered a sword weapon. We’ll show you this sword anyway:
By the way: Enemy units from the Red Legion will also attack you with swords:
What do you think of these swords? Are you the sword type in Destiny?
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