Since Strand was released alongside Lightfall, Needlestorm has dominated as the best Warlock Super for raw damage. However, a huge buff to a classic Destiny 2 Super has made Void meta again inThe Final Shape.
Destiny 2 The Final Shape saw a huge range ofbuffs and nerfs, completely changing the landscape of whatPvE WeaponsandPvP Weaponsare meta. However, it wasn’t just guns that were affected, with many abilities getting adjusted too.
One of the biggest beneficiaries of these balance changes isNova Bomb, which is now the most powerful Warlock Super for raw damage. More specifically, it’s the Cataclysm variant of Nova Bomb that is now meta.
Here’s a comparison of the pre and post-patch damage of Nova Bomb Cataclysm against Phry’zhia the Insatiable, with these values tested at the power cap, and not including the benefits of Void Surge. If Void Surge is active, be sure to add an additional 25% to these damage numbers:
It’s clear that the Expanding Abyss artifact mod is a great option for Guardians using Void. When active, it increases all Void damage to weakened targets, including both abilities and weapons. Keep in mind, Void Warlocks can suppress targets by simply throwing a Suppressor Grenade, making the debuff extremely accessible.
Open up the fight by throwing a Suppressor Grenade, and following up with a boosted Nova Bomb Cataclysm. Finally, unload a suitable Void Heavy Weapon, and you’ll easily pass 1,000,000 damage on just about any boss phase.
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Though not quite as impactful, Nova Bomb Vortex has also benefitted from these buffs, dealing comparable total damage. However, this damage is dealt over ten seconds making it less effective against bosses, but great for creating a danger zone where combatants won’t last long.
After thehefty nerf to Well of Radiance, a lot of Warlock mains are still searching for the new best Super to use with theirmeta build. Though Needlestorm is still a strong option, and Chaos Reach is viable, Nova Bomb stands out as the best DPS option in The Final Shape.
Kurt Perry is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in FPS and live service games. He is Games Journalism graduate, providing expert coverage of Call of Duty (Warzone, Black Ops, Modern Warfare), Destiny, and Pokemon Go. He also has bylines at PC Invasion. You can contact him at: kurt.perry@dexerto.com
