Destiny 2: Midseason Weapon Balance Adjustments, Graviton Lance Gets a Mixed Treatment

In the world of Destiny 2, a popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) shooter game, developers are set to introduce substantial weapon balance adjustments for their midseason release. This comes as part of the ongoing Season 21, also known as the Deep Season. The developers have offered a glimpse of the changes, revealing that the exotic weapon, Graviton Lance, will experience a mix of modifications. While it receives a significant buff in the Player vs. Environment (PvE) mode, it's also set to be nerfed in Player vs. Player (PvP) situations.

The Graviton Lance has been a double-edged sword for the developers. On the one hand, its immense popularity among players has made it a standout. However, the weapon's effectiveness has proven to be overwhelming in certain instances. The developers have found that 67 percent of the lance damage was caused in PvE. To address the imbalance, the Aim Assist bonus from the catalyst will be removed, and damage resulting from the explosion of the intrinsic perk against other players in the Crucible will be nerfed by 40 percent.

In addition to the changes to Graviton Lance, the notorious grenade launcher, Lions Roar, is slated for a fix. Its current functionality is unaffected by either the Chimera perk or Power Weapons slots in the Kinetic and Power games. The developers have plans to change this in the future. Concurrently, there will also be a restructuring of gun and weapon archetypes.

For light bow enthusiasts, there's some good news. The patch will introduce later damage drop-offs and increase the accuracy of the projectile by about 10 percent. Light shotguns will also see a refinement with a 15 percent reduction in the outer, horizontal projectile spread angle, making these weapons more appealing in PvP.

In conclusion, these midseason weapon balance adjustments are part of the developers' continuous effort to ensure a balanced and fair gameplay experience in Destiny 2. While some may lament the nerfs to certain weapons, these changes signify a commitment to the game's overall integrity. As the season progresses, players can expect more changes and adjustments to keep the game challenging and engaging.