IFrostBolt’s latest video showcases the best contest mode builds for the Salvation’s Edge raid in Destiny 2. The video provides valuable insights and strategies for players looking to optimize their loadouts and maximize their survivability during the raid. IFrostBolt demonstrates various builds that cater to different playstyles and highlights the importance of having a well-rounded team composition.
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Key Takeaways:
- IFrostBolt showcases multiple contest mode builds for the Salvation’s Edge raid in Destiny 2.
- Each build focuses on different aspects such as survivability, damage output, and add clear.
- The builds utilize various weapons, armor mods, and subclass abilities to synergize effectively.
- Players can customize the builds based on their playstyle and team composition.
Build 1: Renewal Grasp and Prismatic Subclass
IFrostBolt starts with a build that prioritizes survivability and debuffing enemies. He explains how the combination of the Renewal Grasp exotic armor and the Prismatic subclass allows for increased survivability and effective punches. The build also incorporates the Gambler’s Dodge ability for melee regeneration.
Build 2: Celestial Nighthawk and Still Hunt Auto Swap
This build focuses on maximizing damage output during boss encounters. IFrostBolt equips the Celestial Nighthawk exotic helmet and the Still Hunt auto swap mod to enhance the effectiveness of the Golden Gun super. The build utilizes various mods to boost target acquisition and weapon damage.
Build 3: Liar’s Handshake for High Damage
IFrostBolt introduces the Liar’s Handshake exotic gauntlets for a high-damage melee build. The build emphasizes punching enemies and generating orbs of power. Multiple copies of the Liar’s Handshake mod reduce the cooldown of the overpower ability, allowing for continuous melee damage.
Build 4: Aons for Ad Clear
In situations where add clear is crucial, IFrostBolt recommends using the Aons build. This build focuses on staying alive and generating heavy and special ammo for the team. The build incorporates mods that enhance orb generation and provide damage resistance.
Build 5: Sunshot and Different Primary
IFrostBolt suggests using this build when additional add clear is needed. The build revolves around using the Sunshot exotic hand cannon and a different primary weapon in the kinetic slot. The mod setup ensures a seamless swap between weapons without losing special ammo.
Build 6: Celestial and Renewal Combo
IFrostBolt showcases a build that combines the Celestial Nighthawk and Renewal Grasp for a versatile playstyle. This build allows for both high damage output and survivability. The mod setup focuses on generating orbs, enhancing ability cooldowns, and providing resistance.
Build 7: Auto Reload Guns
For situations where specific loadouts are not available, IFrostBolt presents a build focused on auto-reloading guns. This build utilizes the Marksman Dodge ability and the Fan Fire mod to quickly reload equipped weapons. It is a versatile build that can be adjusted on the fly.
Build 8: Pure Stasis Subclass
IFrostBolt introduces two backup builds that fully embrace the stasis subclass. These builds prioritize Frost armor and stasis shard generation for increased survivability. The mod setup includes abilities that grant healing, generate orbs, and provide resistance to incoming damage.
