Mods or mod components can be equipped in Destiny 2 to provide you with useful benefits. However, since the mods can also affect the power level, confusion is inevitable. We shed light on the mods!

Up to a certain point, the leveling process in Destiny 2 is fairly straightforward. You can level up by engaging in various activities. If you are particularly aiming for the raid that starts on September 13, you have a fundamental interest in how the mods work in Destiny 2. Because the mods can help you progress further than your gear would normally allow.

The Power Level Bottleneck at 260

Until you reach power level 260, you should not have any trouble acquiring suitable gear. From this point, however, it becomes significantly more difficult to level up. This is where legendary gear mods come into play. The US site Kotaku has introduced a little trick that can help you move forward faster.

It may happen that you come across a legendary or exotic loot piece that is significantly above your current power level. If you inspect this item, you can marvel at a mod, which raises the power level by a whopping 5 points:

Items with such a modification should be particularly monitored and maintained! If you raise the base level of such gear through infusing, they will get an extra power boost from their mod that will help you level up!

These mods exist for both armor and weapons. And here it starts to get tricky:

To know your total power level, you must factor in the mods. This also applies to any new gear you get and may want to infuse. We have already summarized details on infusing and its effects on your power level for you.

Mods as Power Level Boost

An example that illustrates the complexity of the mods:

You have two helmets. Both are at power level 268. However, one of the helmets has a mod that increases the power level by 5, so the base value is “only” 263. If you now infuse the helmet without the mod (268) into the helmet with the mod (263), you will receive a helmet with a power level of 273 (268 base value + mod).

You infused two helmets that appeared to have the same power level at first glance and gained five power levels.

The mods will help you overcome the bottleneck at power levels 260-270. Therefore, always keep an eye out for this mod on your weapons and armor.

Once you reach power level 280, you can even craft these mods at Banshee-44, the gunsmith.

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In Destiny 2 you can find planetary resources like the “Dawnlight Shards.” Can these be farmed efficiently and what do they actually bring? We have the answers!

Destiny veterans will remember that in Destiny 1 there were items like “Ghost Flowers” or “Helium Filaments.” These were special resources that could only be collected on certain planets.

Destiny 2 also has planetary resources that vary by location. For example, in the EDZ there are Dawnlight Shards that you need to farm on specific days to complete challenges.

But what can you actually do with them?

You need Dawnlight Shards for this

Planetary resources are not only needed to complete challenges but also generate reputation with the vendors in the worlds. Devrim Kay, the representative in the EDZ, wants the Dawnlight Shards. The planetary materials yield slightly less reputation than the tokens.

You can obtain the luminous materials (see our title image) in two different rarity levels: green and blue. The blue (rare) Dawnlight Shards yield more reputation.

How to farm Dawnlight Shards

Travel to the EDZ, specifically to the starting area (The Trostland). Now run northeast to the “Mävik Platz.” Search the entire area until you can no longer find any Dawnlight Shards. Then return to the Trostland. Since you change the area, the planetary resources are reset. At the “Mävik Platz,” you can now harvest Dawnlight Shards again.

This “farming method” can be repeated infinitely. This way you can quickly get the items.

Here is a video about it:

Robert says: Aside from the challenges where you need to specifically farm the materials, searching for the planetary items is not worth the effort. Boxes with tokens that yield more reputation, can also be shown from afar using an item from Cayde-6. This does not apply to planetary resources; these have to be painstakingly searched.

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In Destiny 2, the exotic armor piece Orpheus Rig is causing a stir. It is referred to by many as “the best Hunter exotic.” Why is that?

The community is currently examining all exotic armor pieces in Destiny 2 thoroughly. There are a total of 33 pieces – eleven for each Guardian class.

Currently, the Orpheus Rig stands out – this is a leg armor for Hunters, which is referred to by many Guardians as “the best Hunter exotic.” The reason: With it, the Nightstalker Hunter can unleash nearly infinite super attacks if the exotic is used correctly.

How do I get Orpheus Rig? – Location

There is no source that guarantees you Orpheus Rig as loot. You have to rely a bit on luck – or, if Xur sells it, act quickly.

You have a chance to obtain Orpheus Rig from all sources that can drop exotics. Farm exotic engrams, complete weekly milestones, and earn faction rewards. A quick “farming method” includes public events – but, as mentioned, you need luck.

What makes Orpheus Rig so powerful?

To benefit from Orpheus Rig, you need the Nightstalker Hunter. This is its “Void focus,” which you need to unlock first.

Orpheus Rig only enhances the super of the Nightstalker. The perks are:

• Intrinsic perk: You gain ability energy for every enemy you tether with a Shadowshot.
• Additionally, you have perks that can increase either mobility or resilience.

The Shadowshot is the super of the Nightstalker. The more enemies you tether, the more ability energy is charged. The “abilities” refer to the grenade, melee, dodge ability, and the super.

The special thing is: If you manage to tether enough enemies, you can immediately fire another Shadowshot. Approximately 7 to 8 tethered enemies are needed to completely fill the super bar, as you can see in this video (timestamp marked 2:51):

If you are surrounded by enemies, you can unleash one super after another.

This means: Orpheus Rig is especially recommended in PvE when numerous adds are attacking. In all other situations, this exotic shines less.

In the Guardianship, it has been repeatedly criticized that the Hunter is hardly suitable for playing cooperatively. Other classes have better abilities for teamwork with other Guardians. However, with the Orpheus Rig, the Hunter becomes a useful team member, as he is extremely good at crowd control (he can stop enemy blobs) and also generates lots of orbs of light for allies. This way, allies can quickly reach their supers as well.

Especially in raids, this exotic could be the best choice when dealing with hordes of enemies.

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In the Crucible, the competitive multiplayer mode of Destiny 2, a strong combination crystallizes. Is MIDA MULTI-TOOL the best exotic PvP weapon in Destiny 2?

Since the release of Destiny 2, Guardians have been on the hunt for new, strong weapon combinations for the Crucible. Discussions about the currently trendy weapons fill pages in relevant forums.

All MIDA or what?

A weapon combo stands out here: MIDA Multi-Tool and MIDA Mini-Tool. Those who venture into the competitive multiplayer of Destiny 2 will quickly hear the distinctive shot sound of the MIDA.

The weapon combination has the advantage that it can be obtained through an exotic quest. Every Guardian potentially has access to it.

But what makes the weapon combination so strong? Looking at the perks of the MIDA Multi-Tool, we quickly realize that the exotic scout rifle has become even more valuable compared to Destiny 1:

• While you are aiming with the weapon, your radar remains active. In Destiny 2, you lose your radar for a short time after aiming with a weapon. The MIDA compensates for this disadvantage.
• The MIDA Multi-Tool increases your movement speed.

The combination with the MIDA Mini-Tool makes the whole thing even better. The small MIDA representative is a submachine gun with fantastic handling, light and deadly. You basically hold a Doctrine of Death in your hands.

With the scout rifle, which is effective not only at long range but also very strong at medium distance, you cover all possible ranges in conjunction with the submachine gun.

The synergy effects of both equipped weapons create a speed bonus. You will zoom across the map and compensate for the somewhat sluggish movement in Destiny 2.

All these points explain why the MIDA combo is currently so strong and popular. This is also because many legendary weapons have not been extensively tested yet. The first Trials of the Nine will give a glimpse of what will dominate the Crucible in the future.

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Bungie has fundamentally reworked the system of the Nightfall Strike in Destiny 2. With all the new mechanics and modifications, it’s easy to lose track. We show you how to definitely complete the Nightfall!

The Nightfall Strike is part of the endgame content in Destiny 2 alongside other activities. This is where you can get the best gear that will definitely push you forward.

The Changes in Nightfalls in Destiny 2

The Nightfall is no longer tackled in the same way as in Destiny 1. In particular, campers need to be prepared. You now start the Nightfall this week with a time limit. This “counter” can only be increased by killing enemies. You get two seconds for the regular enemies, seven seconds for the tougher foes. So don’t leave the enemies behind, they bring valuable time!

In addition, there is an active modifier that activates a rotating “element burn”. Damage from the Arc, Solar, and Void elements is massively increased alternately. Each time the element changes, it will be indicated to you at the bottom left. Then you’ll know immediately which element you should attack with.

Otherwise: The Nightfall can be tackled from Power Level 230 – higher levels are recommended.

How to Complete the Nightfall Strike in Destiny 2

Picture the three elements: Arc, Solar, and Void as a magical triangle. You are three players and should distribute your weapons across all elements accordingly. This could look something like this:

• Player 1: Energy weapon with Void element, Power weapon with Arc element
• Player 2: Energy weapon with Arc element, Power weapon with Solar element
• Player 3: Energy weapon with Solar element, Power weapon with Void element

This distribution ensures that two players can deal maximum damage while the third player works with their kinetic weapon.

The Boss Fight – Take Him Down Quickly

Let’s focus on your strategy. Do you think using all three focuses gives you an advantage? Wrong. You will all use the Arc focus. Why? The super attack of the Arc focuses is always a reusable super with a certain duration, no matter what class you play.

Use your super attacks whenever damage from Arc abilities is increased. This is particularly exciting during the boss fight. Don’t damage the boss until your super attack is finished and Arc damage is increased. Now all three players unleash their super attacks and take the boss down in a few seconds.

Congratulations – You have completed the Nightfall! For the quest of the Rat King, you need to complete the Nightfall with a remaining time of 5 minutes.

Note: The modifiers change from week to week. The reset is on Tuesdays at 11 AM. The loot can only be collected weekly.

What is your best time so far? Or haven’t you dared yet? Let us know in the comments!

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