With the Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2, significant changes are coming to the weapon slots. Apparently, along with these changes, the ammunition supply will also be adjusted. Bungie wants to change the hated Juggler mechanic.
Many open questions about the new weapon slots: One of the most anticipated features of the upcoming Forsaken expansion for Destiny 2 is the changes to the weapon slots. While Bungie has already revealed some details about the slot adjustments, this has led to even more confusion. Numerous questions, such as the distribution of ammunition, remain unanswered. However, it seems that there is work being done on the ammunition supply.
Ammunition shortage with the new weapon slots?
Fans are speculating about ammunition distribution: One of the most discussed questions within the community right now is: “How will the ammunition supply look with the changes to the weapon slots?” Many fans are worried that the upcoming adjustments to the slots could lead to an acute ammunition shortage with certain weapon choices.
Ammunition shortage due to hidden mechanics? Because if one plays with two shotguns in the two quick slots, both weapons would require special ammunition according to Bungie’s statements. In Destiny 2, however, there is a hidden mechanic, the Juggler, which could actually cause problems with such a weapon setup.
Here’s how the Juggler works: Currently, the Juggler mechanic does the following: For example, if one actively plays with a kinetic weapon, defeated enemies drop less kinetic ammunition, but more of the other two ammunition types. The same applies to energy and power ammunition. With some weapon combinations, Juggler could quickly lead to ammunition shortages within the revised weapon slots.
With Forsaken come changes to the Juggler mechanic
Bungie is aware of the problem: In an interview with FPS News, Forsaken Project Lead Scott Taylor was specifically asked about this issue. He first confirmed that there is a Juggler mechanic. Bungie has never really commented on this before.
He also explained that this mechanic will be changed in September with the launch of Forsaken. While he cannot yet talk about the changes in detail, further information is expected in the summer.
The ammunition problem seems to have not gone unnoticed by Bungie, and work is already being done on it. It will be exciting to see how the ammunition supply will look with special setups, such as three shotguns, and whether such a weapon choice will be effective in the Guardian’s everyday life.
What might a sensible adjustment of the Juggler system look like? Or should Juggler disappear completely with the upcoming changes to the weapon slots?
