Onslaught, Destiny 2's latest game mode, introduces a plethora of formidable challenges. As players progress through the waves of enemies, particularly on Legend difficulty, they encounter significant leveling obstacles due to activity modifiers by Wave 40.
To thrive in this demanding environment, players need potent builds. While many are focusing on builds for The Final Shape subclass, this article highlights the top Warlock builds specifically designed for Onslaught mode.
5 Vesper Of Radius Stormcaller
Effective Crowd Control Through Constant Blinding
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- Abilities: Chaos Reach, Ball Lightning, Storm Grenade, and Healing Rift
- Aspects: Arc Soul and Electrostatic Mind
- Fragments: Spark of Beacons, Resistance, Brilliance, and Amplitude
- Exotic: Vesper of Radius
When considering Stormcaller, many overlook alternatives like Vesper of Radius in favor of the standard Arc Fallen Sunstar build. Vesper shines in Onslaught with its blinding abilities, crucial for crowd control as enemies close in.
This build generates ample Ionic Traces, fueling ability cooldowns and enabling a gameplay loop focused on blinding enemies and spamming abilities.
4 Osmiomancy Bleak Watcher
Control Enemy Waves With Stasis Turrets
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- Abilities: Winter's Wrath, Penumbral Blast, Coldsnap Grenade, and Healing Rift
- Aspects: Bleak Watcher and Iceflare Bolts
- Fragments: Whisper of Torment, Refraction, Durance, and Hedrons
- Exotic: Osmiomancy Gloves
Osmiomancy Gloves stand out in Shadebinder builds for their exceptional crowd control. Pairing them with Coldsnap Grenades and Bleak Watcher Aspect allows for double Stasis Turrets, maximizing freezing potential.
Combining this build with a Demolitionist perk weapon boosts Grenade energy, synergizing well with this Grenade-focused setup.
3 Mindspun Necrotic
Poisonous Damage Clears Mass-Suspended Enemies
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- Abilities: Needlestorm, Arcane Needle, Shackle Grenade, and Healing Rift
- Aspects: Mindspun Invocation and The Wanderer
- Fragments: Thread of Mind, Warding, Continuity, and Generation
- Exotic: Necrotic Grip
Broodweaver offers diverse build possibilities, but the ideal Onslaught build involves Mindspun Invocation, Necrotic Grip, and poison-based weapons like Thorn. This setup suspends waves of enemies and deals consistent damage over time, especially effective against multiple targets.
The synergy between Weapons of Sorrow and Necrotic Grip ensures sustained damage output, controlling enemy waves effectively.