Nothing’s better inDestiny 2than proving supremacy in this dystopian sci-fi action RPG. ThisBungietitle lets players fight not just extraterrestrial threats, but fellow players as well. In the Crucible, players can partake in intense multiplayer matches across various maps. Here, victory varies on objectives, but almost always relies on squad supremacy.
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Players who love PvP will appreciate the Crucible for its high intensity and fast-paced setup. After all, it’s the Crucible where players can best test their builds across Quickplay and Competitive Playlists. However, players might want to follow some pro tips to secure victory in the competition.
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And while players are still waiting for what else Bungie is offering in the main narrative, those who want to delve into the game’s PVP component might want to try their hand at Crucible matches. Newcomers to the mode need to remember to strategically reload, rotate, and revert to distractions to gain an edge against opponents.
It doesn’t matter what kind of FPS game it is, there’s just a satisfying “click” whenever a character gets to reload a weapon. This is especially the case when it comes to a sci-fi title likeDestiny 2where players get to reload all sorts offuturistic weapons. However, like in any FPS game, reloading recklessly might look “cool,” but it can get extremely deadly in a heated firefight - especially in high-stakes Crucible matches.
Players who are convinced they just “have” to reload at this very moment should at least try setting up healthy reloading habits to ensure they remain alive even after they reload. These include reloading when their ammo is at around the 20s, especially when they’re inside cover. If they’re about to encounter a firefight with no cover to reload, they may as well rely on a sidearm or a secondary weapon in the meantime.
17Jank The Controls To Confuse Opponents
Similar to other FPS titles, accuracy matters a lot inDestiny 2, especially concerning weapons that may deal with different damage types. And while the initial response of a player in a firefight is to jump or dodge foes, these movementsremain slow enoughto be considered predictable for opponents to counter.
Instead, players may want to consider doing a tried-and-tested method of dodging bullets - janking their controls. Since higher-stakes shots such as headshots and upper body shots do more damage, it’s reasonable for these to demand more accuracy on the part of players. As such, janking controls for characters to jerk violently in mid-fight can disorient enemies trying to score deadly hits.
16Always Rotate
Given the wide variety of maps inDestiny 2, some teams may havea tendency to camp out in certain placesbefore catching the opponents in a firefight in the middle of the map. While this works most of the time, players who want to secure victory may want to consider rotating instead.
Through rotation, players can not only explore other areas of the map for other roaming opponents. Do this quick enough, and players may end up right behind opponents and give them an upsetting ambush. While rotating may also have players encounter other enemies early on, this is a good behavior to practice to avoid and counter flanking tactics.
15Study The Enemy’s Side Of The Map
As with other team-based FPS matches, Crucible matches also take place with players on different sides of the map. And while players need totake their environment into immediate considerationto set up healthy defensive positions, they may want to consider the enemy’s point of view as well.
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Understanding the enemy’s side of the map allows players to predict and anticipate what sorts of strategies the enemies may pull off in order to attack the players. This gives players an extra layer of preparation to ensure enemies don’t get the jump on them while still scoring kills.
14Beginners: Keep An Eye On The Radar
For many FPS players, the radar is a staple part of a competitive game mode. However, for players who are coming intoDestiny 2from other competitive games, the concept of radar might be completely alien, and will at first split their attention significantly. Worse yet, scoping in removes the radar, so focusing on a spot becomes a tactical choice for players.
The best solution is simply time and practice. There are also certain mods that help with radar, which can be a great crutch for beginner players, at least initially.Some Exotics, like the Ace of Spades, will also maintain a radar even when scoped in.
13Team Up With Friends
Though this may not be an option for everyone, those who are part of a clan or a group of friends should take advantage of it. In particular, running down into Crucible as a six-man team is almost a guaranteed victory due to how skewed Bungie’s matchmaking can be.
With friends, communication also becomes easier. Players can come up with sweaty tactics to take down the opposing team and work in tandem to enable one another’s outrageous plays. It can be especially useful to have reliable teammates when trying to secure a heavy ammo drop.
12Abuse The Meta
The meta is there for a reason: it’s the best possible loadout for the highest performance, regardless of skill. It may not be the most respectable way of dealing with the Crucible, but players concerned with scoring wins for triumphs or quests shouldn’t hesitate to take the easy path.
There are many guns that have emerged as meta picks over the months. From theDead Man’s Taleto Lorentz Driver, players have plenty of deliciously awful tools of destruction to choose from. And now, with Hunters enjoying the benefits of near perma-invisibility thanks to Void 3.0, there are even more ways to cheese one’s way into victory.
Players shouldn’t shy away from using Exotics and experimenting with them in PVP. This also includes Exotic armor which can significantly boost certain abilities, speed, reload speed, and even Supers.
11Invest In Super-Boosting Perks And Gear
One of the major changes to Crucible in the last few months has been Super charging rates and Stasis. In general, it’s not advised to run Stasis in PVP anymore due to how much its effects were nerfed, and how long it takes to charge its abilities and Super.
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That said, there are a few weapon perks like Thresh and some Exotics like the Mantle of Battle Harmony that can still positively affect a player’s charge rate of Supers, even with Intellect’s severely nerfed now that Bungie has created two separate sandboxes.
10Be Aware Of What Subclasses The Enemy Is Running
Markers on top of the screen denote not just match points but also each team’s composition – meaning identifying an enemy’s possible approach. No two players of the same Subclass have the same playstyle. However, a Subclass does gravitate toward an approach, and players who identify this can anticipate the enemy’s movements.
For instance,heavy-duty Titans like the Sunbreakerlove staying on foot to maximize their Barricades and melee engagements. Meanwhile, Warlocks likely stay close to teammates for Rift buffs. Hunters maximize Jumps and Dodges to try and outmaneuver foes. Players familiar enough with a Subclass kit will have an idea about the enemy team’s preferred method of engagement.
9Control The State Of Play
Unless it’s the typical Clash deathmatch, the Playlist’s win condition – not kills – dictates the victor. Thus, the best approach to any Crucible match is to try and subvert the “typical” approach to an objective. For instance, capture-the-flag Control has three points to control for a six-man team, meaning the enemy always expects two campers at any control point.
Instead of following through with that expectation, players need to control the state of play. Why have a two-man squad secure the point and gamble on a 2v2? Instead, a Dawnblade can provide backup from afar whilea Nightstalker teammate gets up close and personal.
