Destiny 2 has unveiled a fresh content update named Into the Light ahead of the upcoming major expansion, The Final Shape. A key addition in this update is the Onslaught activity, along with the return of some classic weapons. Among these weapons is Forbearance, an Arc Wave Frame Grenade Launcher originally introduced in the Vow of the Disciple Raid during The Witch Queen expansion. This potent weapon is still attainable within the raid.
Forbearance has now been integrated into the BRAVE arsenal, granting even free-to-play gamers access to its power. The BRAVE Forbearance boasts new perk choices and a fresh Origin Trait named “Indomitability”, which fuels Grenade energy generation on Light subclass kills and Melee energy on Darkness subclass kills.
Updated on May 5, 2024, by Huzaifa Haq: This article has been revised to align with the current Destiny 2 meta. Notable changes include updated Major Perks for both slots and insights related to the BRAVE update. While Forbearance has reemerged in the weapon pool with its original perks, it now offers a new perk enhancing grenade gameplay. While excelling in PvE encounters, its PvP performance is limited. Forbearance remains a top choice for crowd control, with its perks tailored for this purpose.
What Makes Forbearance Stand Out?
Forbearance's allure lies in its wave frame nature, which categorizes it as an exceptional grenade launcher archetype for PvE engagements, especially for managing crowds and clearing enemies swiftly.
Wave frame grenade launchers leave an energy trail upon impact that extends forward, distinguishing them in the arsenal. Besides Forbearance's arc elemental wave frame, other variants include the Solar-based Explosive Personality from the Vox Obscura Exotic mission, the Void-based Harsh Language from Legendary engrams, the Stasis-based New Pacific Epitaph from Ghosts of the Deep, and the Strand-based Tusk of the Board from Iron Banner.
Prime Perks for Slot 1
- Unrelenting: Triggers health regeneration upon swift target eliminations.
- Stats for All: Enhances weapon handling, stability, reload speed, and range after hitting three distinct targets.
- Ambitious Assassin: Boosts magazine capacity based on rapid kills before reloading.
- Surplus: Augments handling, reload speed, and stability per fully charged ability.
- Steady Hands: Improves weapon handling post kills for a brief period.
- Demolitionist: Generates Grenade energy on kills and auto-reloads on Grenade use.
- Disruption Break: Vulnerabilizes combatants to Kinetic damage upon shield break.
Prime Perks for Slot 2
- Golden Tricorn: Grants bonus damage on final blows, with subsequent grenade or melee kills of the same type further boosting damage and duration.
- Wellspring: Produces ability energy on kills, distributed among uncharged abilities.
- One for All: Raises damage upon hitting three separate targets for a moderate duration.
- Bait and Switch: Deals damage with all equipped weapons in quick succession to empower this weapon's damage.
- Chain Reaction: Triggers elemental damage explosions on each final blow.
- Rampage: Temporarily enhances damage post kills, stacking thrice.
- Desperate Measure: Boosts weapon damage upon kill, with extended damage and duration on Grenades and Melee final blows.
Crafting the Ultimate God Roll
The original go-to combination for Forbearance featured Ambitious Assassin and Chain Reaction perks, a lethal duo that remains potent on the BRAVE version. Ambitious Assassin expands magazine capacity based on rapid kills before reloading, ensuring a consistent supply of ammo. Chain Reaction excels in crowd control, triggering elemental explosions with each final blow.
Forbearance's PvE potential shines when equipped with perks like Ambitious Assassin and Demolitionist in the left column, enhancing grenade energy generation for effective combat synergy. In the right column, Wellspring and Chain Reaction stand out for their ability energy boosts and crowd control capabilities, respectively.