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It should be noted that while Guardians are able to switch their weapon selection at any time through the menu, this comes at the penalty of losing both special weapon ammo and/or heavy weapon ammo for the switched guns. This encourages Guardians to plan their weapon selection in advance before entering a firefight.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaIZrHzZmS8 '''Youtube:''' ''Destiny Map Tour: Venus - Shores of Time - IGN First'']</ref> | It should be noted that while Guardians are able to switch their weapon selection at any time through the menu, this comes at the penalty of losing both special weapon ammo and/or heavy weapon ammo for the switched guns. This encourages Guardians to plan their weapon selection in advance before entering a firefight.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaIZrHzZmS8 '''Youtube:''' ''Destiny Map Tour: Venus - Shores of Time - IGN First'']</ref> | ||
Weapons | Weapons are re-forgeable, which is done by [[Lord Saladin]]. This re-rolls their stats, but resets progression.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/7_Bungie-Weekly-Update---10242014/en/News/News?aid=12318 '''Bungie Weekly Update'''- ''10/24/2014'']</ref> | ||
In [[Destiny 2]], the weapon system is revamped, devising weapons into three categories: Power weapons, kinetic weapons, and energy weapons, which allow for increased player preference in regards to their arsenal layout. | |||
===Weapon upgrades=== | ===Weapon upgrades=== | ||
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*[[Pulse rifle]]—burst fire, midrange weapons with moderate recoil. | *[[Pulse rifle]]—burst fire, midrange weapons with moderate recoil. | ||
*[[Scout rifle]]—semi auto precision weapons meant for long range engagements. | *[[Scout rifle]]—semi auto precision weapons meant for long range engagements. | ||
*[[Submachine gun]]—semi auto firing weapons meant for medium range engagements. | |||
===Special weapons=== | ===Special weapons=== | ||
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*[[Rocket launcher]]—shoulder-mounted weapon systems that fire an explosive projectile that detonates upon impact. | *[[Rocket launcher]]—shoulder-mounted weapon systems that fire an explosive projectile that detonates upon impact. | ||
*[[Sword]]—melee weapons meant for dealing high damage against single targets at close range. | *[[Sword]]—melee weapons meant for dealing high damage against single targets at close range. | ||
*[[Grenade launcher]]—heavy duty explosive devices meant for power and devastation. | |||
===Melee=== | ===Melee=== | ||
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===Enemy weapons=== | ===Enemy weapons=== | ||
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*[[Shock Pistol]]—handheld [[Arc]] pistol wielded by [[Dreg]]s. <ref name = "Grimoire">'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire Text''</ref> | *[[Shock Pistol]]—handheld [[Arc]] pistol wielded by [[Dreg]]s. <ref name = "Grimoire">'''Bungie (2014-6-12)''', ''Destiny: Alpha PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire Text''</ref> | ||
*[[Shock Dagger]]—Arc one-handed knife wielded by Dregs. | *[[Shock Dagger]]—Arc one-handed knife wielded by Dregs. | ||
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*[[Shrapnel Launcher]]—[[Solar]] shotguns that deal high damage. Used by Captains and Vandals. | *[[Shrapnel Launcher]]—[[Solar]] shotguns that deal high damage. Used by Captains and Vandals. | ||
*[[Wire Rifle]]—Arc sniper rifle used by Vandals. | *[[Wire Rifle]]—Arc sniper rifle used by Vandals. | ||
*[[Fallen Spear]]—Arc spears used by Fallen members of an unknown house in [[Destiny 2]]. | |||
====Hive==== | ====[[Hive]]==== | ||
*[[Shredder]]—[[Void]]-damage carbine wielded by [[Acolytes]] and [[Knight]]s. <ref name = "Alpha"/> | *[[Shredder]]—[[Void]]-damage carbine wielded by [[Acolytes]] and [[Knight]]s. <ref name = "Alpha"/> | ||
*[[Boomer]]—Arc-damage siege weapon that fires explosive bolts. Used by Knights and Acolytes. | *[[Boomer]]—Arc-damage siege weapon that fires explosive bolts. Used by Knights and Acolytes. | ||
*[[Cleaver]]—Heavy duty Sword used by Knights. | *[[Cleaver]]—Heavy duty Sword used by Knights. | ||
====Vex==== | ====[[Vex]]==== | ||
*[[Slap Rifle]]—Solar-damage firearm used by [[Goblin]]s. | *[[Slap Rifle]]—Solar-damage firearm used by [[Goblin]]s. | ||
*[[Slap Grenade]]—Void-damage grenade used by [[Hobgoblin]]s. | *[[Slap Grenade]]—Void-damage grenade used by [[Hobgoblin]]s. | ||
*[[Torch Hammer]]—Void-damage siege weapon that fires explosive bolts. Used by [[Minotaur]]s and Goblins. | *[[Torch Hammer]]—Void-damage siege weapon that fires explosive bolts. Used by [[Minotaur]]s and Goblins. | ||
*[[Line Rifle]]—Solar-damage Sniper Rifle used by Hobgoblins. | *[[Line Rifle]]—Solar-damage Sniper Rifle used by Hobgoblins. | ||
*[[Vex Beam Weapon]]—Beam weapon employed by [[Nessus]]-born Vex Minotaurs and Harpies. | |||
====Cabal==== | ====[[Cabal]]==== | ||
*[[Slug Rifle]]—Solar-damage firearm used by [[Legionary|Legionaries]] and [[Psion]]s. | *[[Slug Rifle]]—Solar-damage firearm used by [[Legionary|Legionaries]] and [[Psion]]s. | ||
*[[Projection Rifle]]—Solar-damage grenade launcher used by [[Centurion]]s. | *[[Projection Rifle]]—Solar-damage grenade launcher used by [[Centurion]]s. | ||
*[[Heavy Slug Thrower]]—Solar-damage machine gun used by [[Colossus|Colossi]]. | *[[Heavy Slug Thrower]]—Solar-damage machine gun used by [[Colossus|Colossi]]. | ||
*[[Gladiator Cleaver]]—Twin swords employed by Cabal gladiators. | |||
*[[Explosive Crossbow]]—Explosive weapon employed by Centurion soldiers in the [[Red Legion]]. | |||
*[[Cabal Sniper Rifle]]—Sniper rifles employed by [[Cabal]] Psions. | |||
====Taken==== | ====Taken==== | ||