7: Nightstalker
OK, so we have a big step up from Defender to Nightstalker. From this point on, you can’t really go wrong with anything you choose, just some classes are better suited to Trials of Osiris than others. Nightstalker ranks lower on our list for a couple of similar reasons that we outlined in our regular Crucible PvP rankings. First its super, Shadowshot, requires more effort, and more precision than most others. Even with Quiver, there’s no guarantee you’re going to be able to get two or three kills. Especially in Trials of Osiris, where players are usually not sitting right on top of each other. Also, many of its passive/active abilities such as Courage of the Pack or Light of the Pack are PvE and crowd control centered and likely won’t be leaned on heavily in Trials of Oriris.
That being said, Nightstalker has two main perks that make it worthy of using in Trials of Osiris, but only in the hands of an experienced player. First, Nightstalker is one of the few hard counters to two very dangerous threats, Sunbreakers and Stormcallers. Shadowshot will end their rampages instantly if they can be hit with it. Shutting down another subclass’ super is a game changer without question. Second, Shadestep is an amazing perk that can be abused in the right hands. If you have the skill to effectively use that in close combat, then don’t hestitate to pick Nightstalker and use it to its fullest.
