An inexplicable problem has crept into the weapon crafting of Destiny 2. Guardians have found that among the 139 craftable weapons of the loot shooter, there is not a single pulse rifle with the Void element. Some players on Reddit are now curious about what could be the reason for this.
This is what players have noted in Season 23: Destiny 2 is known for its weapon variety. There are countless different firearms, some of which can also be crafted. So they can be built by players with the perks they prefer.
- The ability to customize and forge weapons according to one’s preferences promised a new level of individualization.
- Since the launch of the DLC “The Witch Queen”, the number of craftable weapons has risen to 139.
But now there seems to be an insurmountable gap in the craftable weapon arsenal. There are a total of 13 pulse rifles – more than any other archetype. But none of them have the Void element.
Why can’t a Void pulse rifle be crafted?
Here’s how players explain the crafting gap: Player SushiJuice has pointed out via Reddit that the Void element seems to not receive the same attention during crafting in Destiny 2 as its Solar and Arc counterparts. Players who prefer Void particularly miss the Void pulse rifle.
As player jojokombat05 writes on Reddit: “[…] It feels dry when it comes to good Void options. […]”
However, why Bungie has neglected the Void pulse rifles remains unclear, as the developer has not yet commented on it. However, Guardians have their own theories.
Some players speculated that certain combinations of elemental damage and perks with Void were simply too strong, and that is why Bungie has become more cautious with them.
- ThatGuyFromTheM0vie refers to the Void element as the “red-headed stepchild” among the elements and has a strong feeling that there are generally fewer Void weapons available for weapon crafting.
- This opinion is also shared by Assassinite9: “It seems like Bungie is allergic to Void. It’s almost as if the weapon design teams deliberately neglect or refuse to fill the gaps.”
- Guardian Apprehensive-Sound24 also notes: “This issue [with the Void element] is also evident outside of crafting. “Ros Arago IV” is the first Void auto rifle since the raid auto rifle “Unfathomable Oracle”, which was released four years ago. So they hardly produce any Void weapons, especially not outside of crafting.”
Looking back, it has already been a whole year since Destiny 2 introduced a new Void pulse rifle named Veles-X
with Season 19. At that time, it was the ritual weapon of the season that players could earn in the three playlists. However, the weapon could not hold its ground well, as the craftable version of the Exo pulse rifle named “Revision Zero” quickly replaced it.
These types of weapons are also not craftable: It does not look any better for other weapon types either. For example, the crafting database currently only features one craftable Void auto rifle, which comes from the “Last Wish” raid, making it difficult for some players to access.
Hand cannons fare better, with a total of 5 versions featuring the Void element. So a stark contrast.
Other weapons with certain elements are also still missing from crafting:
- Stasis auto rifle
- Grenade launchers: Stasis (special ammo), Strand (special ammo), Void (special ammo), Solar (heavy ammo)
- Stasis hand cannon
- Strand linear fusion rifle
- Strand machine gun
- Arc rocket launcher
- Stasis scout rifle
- Arc shotgun
- Pistol: Stasis and Void
- Arc sniper rifle
- Submachine gun: Strand and Void
- Stasis sword
- Strand pulse rifle
That’s why the gaps could soon be closed: Weapon crafting in Destiny 2 should actually be a celebration of diversity, and the absence of these Void weapons casts a small shadow over crafting. However, the Destiny 2 community still sees potential in Bungie responding to this hint on Reddit and freeing the Void element from neglect.
Moreover, the other missing weapon types could also receive a blueprint version soon. After all, a major DLC is still upcoming this year that will bring new weapons into the game and thus provide options to further close the gaps.
Until then, players are using the available Void alternatives, which consist of the exotic Graviton Lance and the legendary variants “Raster Blaster” and “Velex-X”.
Have you also noticed the absence of Void weapons in crafting? And what explanation do you have for why Bungie seems to avoid this element more often than others? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. Or do you prefer to collect weapons that are particularly rare? Destiny 2: 10 rare weapons and perks that you should keep and never delete
