TL;DR:

• This week at Bungie, we got guns over here.
• This week covers Trials Labs, weapon changes, fashion, more Bungie Bounties.
• But first…
• Be True:
  • Everyone at Bungie, both trans developers and allies alike, stand in support of our transgender and gender nonconforming community. We join the call to end anti-trans violence and discrimination.
  • Ahead of Transgender Awareness Week, which runs from November 13th through the 19th, Bungie is proud to announce their new trans pride emblem, “Be True”
  • It is available for free to everyone, use the code ML3-FD4-ND9 on the code redemption page.
  • In addition, all profits from the sale of Bungie’s Pride Pin will benefit TransLifeline in support of their efforts to provide peer support to trans people in crisis through respectful, anonymous, and confidential communication and resources.
• Back to the Lab again:
  • This week’s lab is Capture Zone.
  • Changes since last time:
    • 30 seconds after the round starts, a capture zone is enabled. Capture to win, or eliminate other team as normal.
    • Capture Zone Waypoint will appears from round start. Includes timer.
    • Capture Zone starts in middle of map and changes each round.
    • Different Map: Endless Vale
    • Instead of same points as Control, points are now at Temple, Mid, and Shrine.
    • No more Super energy from capturing zone.
  • As a reminder: 2x Trials Rank Booster all weekend, and Flawless Pool turns on Sunday at 10AM Pacific.
• Pew Pew:
  • With the 30th Anniversary content on December 7th, there are some weapon balancing changes.
  • All reasoning can be found in the TWAB.
  • Archetypes:
    • Shotguns:
      • Slug Shotguns in PvE damage bonus reduced from 30% -> 20%.
      • Pellet Shotguns in PvE gain a 10% damage bonus.
    • Linear Fusion Rifles:
      • Increased PvE damage by 10%.
    • Caster Swords:
      • Reduced Heavy attack ammo cost from 8 -> 5.
    • Bows:
      • Increased damage against rank-and-file enemies by ~10%.
    • Sidearms and Fusion Rifles:
      • Increased Sidearm and Fusion Rifle projectile speed from 999 to 9999 (which makes them hitscan regardless of framerate).
  • Exotics:
    • Vex Mythoclast:
      • Reduced Aim Assist stat by 25.
      • Reduced the Linear Fusion Rifle mode Aim Assist Cone scalar from 1.1 -> 1.05.
      • Now requires 3 eliminations for full Overcharge instead from 2.
    • Fighting Lion:
      • Removed the multi-hit requirement. (dealing any damage gives buff)
      • Increased the buff to reload stat from +50 -> +70. (reload is slow if you miss, but quicker than pre-nerf if buffed)
      • Increased buff duration to 7 seconds.
    • Arbalest:
      • Now has intrinsic anti-barrier.
    • Sleeper Simulant:
      • Increased magazine size from 3 to 4, increased PvE damage by 6%.
    • Suros Regime:
      • Dual Mode Receiver mode now grants the following in addition to its current effects: +30 range, +3 zoom.
    • Cryosthesia 77K
      • Removed Variable Trigger. now fires on trigger press instead of release.
      • Charged Shot moved to special reload. Getting a final blow enables access to the special reload.
      • Once the Charged Shot is fired, reverts to standard Sidearm mode.
        • Note: Does NOT cost your entire magazine.
      • Charged Shot now causes an AOE which freezes AI and slows players. (Direct hits still freeze)
    • Leviathan’s Breath:
      • The catalyst now grants the Archer’s Tempo perk in addition to its other effects.
    • Whisper of the Worm:
      • Reduced delay on activating Whispered Breathing from the catalyst from 2.1s to 1.2s.
      • White Nail magazine refill changed. Was 3 from inventory but now pulls 2 from inventory and 1 from thin air.
      • Increased damage in PvE by 10%.
    • D.A.R.C.I.:
      • Reduced flinch, recoil, and accuracy degradation by 50% while Personal Assistant is active.
      • Personal Assistant now has a 1s delay before deactivating when off target (was instant).
      • Increase damage in PvE by 20%.
    • Malfeasance:
      • increased explosion damage by 50%.
    • Dead Man’s Tale:
      • Increased reticle friction falloff distance.
      • Less recoil.
      • Improved accuracy.
    • Heir Apparent Catalyst:
      • Reduced damage resistance against players from 75% to 25%.
    • Lorentz Driver:
      • Removed ability energy regeneration on picking up a telemetry.
    • Traveler’s Chosen:
      • Now grants 10% ability energy per stack on activation. (Was based on stacks before)
      • Reduced stacks granted on Guardian defeats from 3 -> 2.
  • Perks:
    • Adrenaline Junkie:
      • Eliminations with the weapon can add single damage stacks or extend existing ones.
      • Grenade eliminations boost the stacks immediately to x5.
      • Lowered the duration to compensate for weapon activation.
    • Vorpal Weapon:
      • Changed Bonus Damage:
        • Was 15% on all weapons.
        • Now 10% on Heavy, 15% on Special, 20% on Primary.
        • No change to damage against players in Super.
    • Whirlwind Blade:
      • Increased number of stacks needed to hit maximum damage from 5 to 10.
    • Pulse Monitor:
      • Changed threshold for activation from 90% health to 30% shield.
  • Mods:
    • Quick Access Sling:
      • Functionality Changed:
        • Was: +10 handling, 0.9 * ready/stow/ADS time for 0.4 seconds after running out of ammo.
        • Now: 0.9 * ready/stow time all the time.
      • *Note: This also applies to the Swap Mag perk, as they use the same perk behind the scenes.
    • Full Auto Retrofit:
      • Added a Full Auto Retrofit weapon mod that enables full auto while the trigger is held, usable on Legendary Hand Cannons, Sidearms, Scout Rifles and Pulse Rifles.
      • This is unlocked by default for all players.
  • The Near Future:
    • They don’t like that the desire for Exotic catalysts is for Orbs of Power generation. There is something in the works to work around that.
    • Weapon differentiation will be increased in The Witch Queen.
    • Plan to bring down the amount of Special ammo floating around in PvP.
    • Exotic Primary weapons will feel better in hard PvE content.
    • Exotics that top PvP usage charts and some that are limited to a degree no longer warranted are getting adjusted.
• Cover Story:
  • The second edition of Threads of Light is out!
  • To enter for the next issue:
    • Share a shot of your Guardian’s Appearance page and use #ThreadsOfLight on Twitter or Instagram. Feel free to tag @DestinyTheGame
    • Enter by November 18th.
• Moar Bounties:
  • More added, check the TWAB!
• Lullaby and Goodnight (Support Section):
  • Calendar Change:
    • As a result of the bonus Trials Ranks this weekend, extra Nightfall rewards have been shifted to next week.
  • User Research Emails:
    • Yes the email about a $450 gift card is from Bungie.
  • Hotfix and Upcoming Extended Downtime:
    • Hotfix 3.3.1.3 went live on Tuesday Nov 9th to fix a few issues.
    • On Tuesday November 16th, Destiny 2 will undergo extended downtime again from 5:45 AM to 9:00 AM Pacific.
  • (Relevant) Known Issues:
    • If players start the Lost Lament quest on one character and complete it on another, Banshee still tries to give the Broken Blade to the first character to complete the quest that no longer exists.
    • When Warlock’s perform a Phoenix Dive, they can’t slide for 5 seconds.
    • The Wicked Overgrowth shader isn’t available for players who completed the Iron Banner quest on all their characters before our fix went out to correct the issue.
• Author’s Note:
  • Well, that was a lot of information.
  • Not every TWAB leading up to the 30th Anniversary will have this much meat on the bone.
  • But, they will have gravy and stuffing.
  • See you soon.
  • <3 Cozmo

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