Embark on a journey through Onslaught, Destiny 2's thrilling game mode introduced in the Into the Light DLC. This horde-based challenge brings back a range of formidable weapons, making it essential for players to equip themselves with powerful builds to navigate the intense waves of enemies.
Conquering Onslaught, especially on Legend difficulty, demands unique tactics and teamwork. With the right build, Hunters can effortlessly surge through the toughest encounters. Here, we unveil the top five Hunter builds specifically crafted to tackle Onslaught head-on.
5 Arc Assassin's Cowl
Lightning Strikes: Unleash Devastating Damage
- Abilities: Gathering Storm, Pulse Grenade, Combination Blow, and Gambler's Dodge
- Aspects: Flow State and Lethal Current
- Fragments: Spark of Feedback, Shock, Resistance, and Focus
- Exotic: Assassin's Cowl
Unleash the power of the Arcstrider Hunter, celebrated for its potent subclasses. This build synergizes Aspects, Abilities, and Fragments with the Assassin's Cowl, enabling Hunters to swiftly maneuver through foes, dealing massive melee damage. While maintaining three stacks of Combination Blow can be challenging in higher waves, skilled players can dominate by staying disciplined and consistently applying pressure.
4 Renewal Grasps Duskfield
Control the Chaos: Freeze Enemies for Tactical Advantage
- Abilities: Silence and Squall, Duskfield Grenade, Withering Blade, and Gambler's Dodge
- Aspects: Grim Harvest and Touch of Winter
- Fragments: Whisper of Chains, Torment, Durance, Shards, and Impetus
- Exotic: Renewal Grasps
Embrace the supportive capabilities of Renewal Grasps, often underestimated for their Duskfield Grenade enhancements. Freezing enemies strategically, especially on compact maps, can be a game-changer in Onslaught, buying crucial time for team coordination. The damage resistance provided within the grenade's area proves invaluable in perilous scenarios, making this Stasis build indispensable for conquering higher waves.
3 Celestial Gunslinger
Precision Elimination: Decimate Major Threats with Ease
- Abilities: Marksman Golden Gun, Healing Grenade, Knife Trick, and Gambler's Dodge
- Aspects: On Your Mark and Knock 'em Down
- Fragments: Ember of Torches, Empyrean, Mercy, Searing, and Singeing
- Exotic: Celestial Nighthawk
Master the art of precision damage with the Celestial Gunslinger build, perfect for obliterating formidable foes swiftly. The Celestial Nighthawk enhances the Golden Gun to deliver a devastating shot, ideal for eliminating high-value targets like Shielded Skybombers or boss waves. Pair this build with potent add-clear weapons to excel in crowd control, synergizing with teammates for maximum efficiency.
2 Gyrfalcon Nightstalker
Dance of Shadows: Embrace Invisibility for Invincibility
- Abilities: Deadfall Shadowshot, Vortex Grenade, Smoke Bomb, and Marksman's Dodge
- Aspects: Vanishing Step and Stylish Executioner
- Fragments: Echo of Starvation, Persistence, Undermining, and Cessation
- Exotic: Gyrfalcon's Hauberk
Embrace the shadows with the Gyrfalcon Nightstalker build, utilizing Invisibility to evade danger seamlessly. The Gyrfalcon's Hauberk synergizes perfectly with the Stylish Executioner Aspect, allowing Nightstalkers to cycle Invisibility effectively. Combine this setup with potent Void weapons for unparalleled efficiency, making it a top choice for navigating Onslaught's challenges.
1 Orpheus Rigs Nightstalker
Unleash the Tethers: Dominate Onslaught with Crowd Control
- Abilities: Deadfall Shadowshot, Vortex Grenade, Smoke Bomb, and Gambler's Dodge
- Aspects: Vanishing Step and Trapper's Ambush
- Fragments: Echo of Starvation, Reprisal, Persistence, and Undermining
Unlock the full potential of Tether and Nightstalker with the Orpheus Rigs build, dominating Onslaught with unparalleled crowd control. The Orpheus Rig's ability to replenish Super energy for each tethered enemy makes it indispensable in managing hordes of foes. With this setup, Nightstalkers can maintain a continuous cycle of Tethers, ensuring unrivaled success even in the most challenging encounters.