In the MMO shooter Destiny, the elite PvP event “Trials of Osiris” features the map “Black Shield” this week. We let experts speak. They give tips for the Trials of Osiris and specifically for the problematic map.
It has become a tradition. Each week, Guardians say, “It can’t possibly get worse. They can’t pick an even worse map for the Trials of Osiris.” And then it’s Friday again and Bungie shows, “Ha, you fools! Of course we can!”
This is how Black Shield works, the Trials of Osiris map in Destiny this week
This week it’s “Black Shield”. One of the four new maps that came with House of Wolves. It’s a very large map, with two different areas: “Inside” and “Outside.” The “normal” tactics in the Trials of Osiris so far: pinning enemies down with two players while a third flanks, do not work here. The distances are too great. It’s too dangerous. Normally, attackers have the advantage because they take the initiative. On “Black Shield”, they are at a disadvantage as their attack can easily falter.
At least that’s what our friend Nexxoss Gaming thinks, who explains the map “Black Shield” in detail for you.
Scout rifles, “Long-range” hand cannons and sniper rifles are especially in demand. Nexxoss has chosen a tactic that imposes his playstyle on the opponents by waiting at the spot where the flag appears at the end. This way, he remains in a stationary position and plays more defensively; the opponent has to come if they don’t want to lose through the 2-minute flag.
For most, it’s not a particularly attractive map this week. Numerous players are complaining about it. However, there are also some who realize that they see no chances at the beginning until something clicks, they win everything, and then it turns out to be a great map.
General Tips and Tricks for the Trials of Osiris
In this video, another friend of our site (man, we have many friends on YouTube), Lightning Soul, gives you the “ultimate Trials of Osiris” guide. Here, Lightning Soul explains all kinds of tips, talks about grenades, synergies, and weapon selection. Great stuff.
What do you think? Do you like the guides from the YouTubers? Do you have any ideas, additions, or completely different thoughts on what matters in the Trials in your opinion?
This week, Brother Vance is selling a rocket launcher and boots.
