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{{quote|The focus is the thing that carries all your abilities. It allows you to take to take the [[Traveler]]'s light and turn it into effects in the world. The focus defines how you're going to be playing the game right now, much more so than your class.|Tyson Green}} | {{quote|The focus is the thing that carries all your abilities. It allows you to take to take the [[Traveler]]'s light and turn it into effects in the world. The focus defines how you're going to be playing the game right now, much more so than your class.|Tyson Green}} | ||
'''Subclasses''' (formerly called focuses) are the primary way [[Guardians]] improve and level up. Each subclass advances independently from level, although until level 15+ these upgrades synchronize with level. New abilities, passive bonuses, grenade types, and more unlock as the subclass gains experience, with each subclass containing | '''Subclasses''' (formerly called focuses) are the primary way [[Guardians]] improve and level up. Each subclass advances independently from level, although until level 15+ these upgrades synchronize with level. New abilities, passive bonuses, grenade types, and more unlock as the subclass gains experience, with each subclass containing twenty-eight upgrades. Subclass abilities are shaped as the player levels up, and each upgrade tree is distinct.<ref name="Game Informer">'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 54''</ref> In any given subclass, the player is offered a number of tiers that give the player a choice of attributes such as: | ||
*Grenade | *Grenade type—i.e homing or proximity | ||
*Vertical | *Vertical movement—i.e short-range teleport or double jump | ||
*Melee bonus | *Melee bonus | ||
*Weapon specialty | *Weapon specialty | ||
*Passive bonus | *Passive bonus | ||
*Upgrades to [[ | *Upgrades to [[Super]] ability | ||
With the exception of the three "base" abilities (jump, | With the exception of the three "base" abilities (jump, Super, and melee), each column of three upgrades is mutually exclusive; only one can be active at a time. | ||
Every class has two subclasses to acquire and develop, each with its own specialties. Subclass is effectively a piece of equipment that can be changed at will, much like selecting a new weapon. One | Every class has two subclasses to acquire and develop, each with its own specialties. Subclass is effectively a piece of equipment that can be changed at will, much like selecting a new weapon. One subclass can be used as a competitive multiplayer loadout, while a second healing-oriented focus can be used for cooperative play. Subclasses are also meant to be synergistic with the gear the Guardian is wearing.<ref name="Game Informer"/> | ||
Upon mastering a subclass, the player is awarded an [[Exotic Weapon Bounty]] from his or her Vanguard, as well as an achievement/trophy. | Upon mastering a subclass, the player is awarded an [[Exotic Weapon Bounty]] from his or her Vanguard, as well as an achievement/trophy. | ||
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==List of Subclasses== | ==List of Subclasses== | ||
;[[Warlock]] | ;[[Warlock]] | ||
* | *Voidwalker—increases damage dealt but decreases defense. Super ability is the [[Nova Bomb]], dealing Void damage.<ref name="Game Informer"/> | ||
* | *Sunsinger—Super ability is [[Radiance]] which buffs and heals allies, and increases melee and grenade recharge.<ref name="Game Informer"/> | ||
* | *Stormcaller—direct manipulation of Arc energy, focusing body and mind to channel and chain the lightning. <ref> [https://www.bungie.net/en/pub/TheTakenKing/Stormcaller '''Bungie.net''': ''The Taken King'']</ref> | ||
;[[Hunter]] | ;[[Hunter]] | ||
* | *Gunslinger—specializes in single target damage. Super ability is [[Golden Gun]], which deals davastating Solar damage.<ref name = "Beta">'''Bungie (2014-7-17)''', ''Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard</ref> | ||
* | *Bladedancer—specializes in single strike melee with the [[Arc Blade]] Super ability.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/games/destiny/b/playstation4/archive/2014/04/28/hands-on-with-the-three-classes.aspx '''Game Informer''': ''Hands on with the three classes'']</ref> | ||
* | *Nightstalker—tethers a large group of foes to a Void Anchor, slowing and suppressing them for your Fireteam.<ref> [https://www.bungie.net/en/pub/TheTakenKing/Nightstalker '''Bungie.net''': ''The Taken King'']</ref> | ||
;[[Titan]] | ;[[Titan]] | ||
* | *Striker—specializes in close quarters damage. Super ability is [[Fist of Havoc]], and deals Arc damage. <ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/12/27/the-character-progression-of-destiny.aspx '''Game Informer''': ''The Character Progresson of Destiny'']</ref> | ||
* | *Defender—creates a protective Void bubble shield known as the [[Ward of Dawn]] for any member of the fireteam to hide out in.<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/28/destiny-hands-on-bungie-xbox-playstationshared-world-shooter '''The Guardian''': ''How the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters'']</ref> | ||
* | *Sunbreaker—summons a flaming Solar hammer that wreaks destruction upon enemies. <ref> [https://www.bungie.net/en/pub/TheTakenKing/Sunbreaker '''Bungie.net''': ''The Taken King'']</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:12, June 6, 2016
- "The focus is the thing that carries all your abilities. It allows you to take to take the Traveler's light and turn it into effects in the world. The focus defines how you're going to be playing the game right now, much more so than your class."
- — Tyson Green
Subclasses (formerly called focuses) are the primary way Guardians improve and level up. Each subclass advances independently from level, although until level 15+ these upgrades synchronize with level. New abilities, passive bonuses, grenade types, and more unlock as the subclass gains experience, with each subclass containing twenty-eight upgrades. Subclass abilities are shaped as the player levels up, and each upgrade tree is distinct.[1] In any given subclass, the player is offered a number of tiers that give the player a choice of attributes such as:
- Grenade type—i.e homing or proximity
- Vertical movement—i.e short-range teleport or double jump
- Melee bonus
- Weapon specialty
- Passive bonus
- Upgrades to Super ability
With the exception of the three "base" abilities (jump, Super, and melee), each column of three upgrades is mutually exclusive; only one can be active at a time.
Every class has two subclasses to acquire and develop, each with its own specialties. Subclass is effectively a piece of equipment that can be changed at will, much like selecting a new weapon. One subclass can be used as a competitive multiplayer loadout, while a second healing-oriented focus can be used for cooperative play. Subclasses are also meant to be synergistic with the gear the Guardian is wearing.[1]
Upon mastering a subclass, the player is awarded an Exotic Weapon Bounty from his or her Vanguard, as well as an achievement/trophy.
List of Subclasses
- Voidwalker—increases damage dealt but decreases defense. Super ability is the Nova Bomb, dealing Void damage.[1]
- Sunsinger—Super ability is Radiance which buffs and heals allies, and increases melee and grenade recharge.[1]
- Stormcaller—direct manipulation of Arc energy, focusing body and mind to channel and chain the lightning. [2]
- Gunslinger—specializes in single target damage. Super ability is Golden Gun, which deals davastating Solar damage.[3]
- Bladedancer—specializes in single strike melee with the Arc Blade Super ability.[4]
- Nightstalker—tethers a large group of foes to a Void Anchor, slowing and suppressing them for your Fireteam.[5]
- Striker—specializes in close quarters damage. Super ability is Fist of Havoc, and deals Arc damage. [6]
- Defender—creates a protective Void bubble shield known as the Ward of Dawn for any member of the fireteam to hide out in.[7]
- Sunbreaker—summons a flaming Solar hammer that wreaks destruction upon enemies. [8]
References
- ^ a b c d Game Informer January 2014, page 54
- ^ Bungie.net: The Taken King
- ^ Bungie (2014-7-17), Destiny: Beta PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard
- ^ Game Informer: Hands on with the three classes
- ^ Bungie.net: The Taken King
- ^ Game Informer: The Character Progresson of Destiny
- ^ The Guardian: How the makers of Halo plan to change the future of shooters
- ^ Bungie.net: The Taken King
