In Destiny 2, the Titan Striker class is being reworked. He can now pummel enemies with Fists of Havoc.
Arcstrider, Sentinel, and Dawnblade – These are the three new subclasses introduced during the gameplay premiere. In addition to these new focuses, existing ones for Destiny 2 are also being revamped, such as Gunslinger and Striker.
What can the Striker Titan do now?
From Fist of Havoc to Fists of Havoc – Titan Striker Class
The first noticeable change to the Striker focus is the new design of the focus overview. On the right side, you see the Striker in its Super, while the abilities are listed on the left.
At the center is the symbol for the Super: It is no longer called Fist of Havoc but Fists of Havoc. You activate the Super with the same buttons as in Destiny 1. On PS4, that’s L1+R1. However, the Titan now doesn’t just slam to the ground and that’s it (Panic Fist); instead, he can move while the Super is active. With R1, you perform attacks similar to the shoulder charge, and with R2, you slam to the ground (similar to the previous Fist of Havoc). You can unleash Fists of Havoc (R2) about four times per Super.
Above the Super in the focus overview, there are three grenades listed, which are identical to the previous grenades of the Striker Titan: Flashbang, Pulse Grenade, and Arcbolt Grenade.
To the left of the Super symbol, there are two focus nodes for the class-specific abilities. These are new to Destiny 2 and should not depend on the subclass, but on the class. The Titan can create a large shield barricade here by holding down the Circle button. You can take cover behind the shield. The second class-specific focus node generates a smaller shield that you can aim over with your weapon. Additionally, the equipped weapon is immediately equipped when you take cover.
In the top right of the focus overview, these abilities are listed:
- Shoulder Charge: After a short sprint, you can press R1 to execute a shoulder charge
- Aerial Strike: A Fist of Havoc does more damage the longer it is in the air
- Magnitude: Extends the duration of Pulse Grenades, Arcbolt Grenades, and Aftermath
- Aftermath: A Fist of Havoc confuses enemies and leaves a field that deals damage
Interesting: These four abilities require exotic shards to unlock.
At the bottom of the focus overview, there are the three familiar jump abilities: Increased Height, Enhanced Control, and Catapult. And next to them are these four abilities:
- Frontal Assault: A powerful melee strike that grants you increased weapon stability.
- Reversal: Melee kills trigger immediate health regeneration.
- Knockout: Breaking through enemy shields increases your melee range.
- Trample: The Super stays active longer when you sprint. Taking out an enemy with the Fists of Havoc extends its duration.
Nexxoss Gaming shows you the focus in the video:
The Striker Titan is significantly more mobile in Destiny 2 than in Destiny 1. While some abilities are identical to the D1 focus, there are also interesting innovations. All focus nodes that directly affect armor, recovery, and agility are no longer present.
What is your opinion on the reworked Striker?
This is the Dawnblade in Destiny 2 – the Warlocks’ Dawnblade.
