2. Bring the Right Gun
There might have been a collective “duh” after reading the name of this tip, but I can’t stress how important weapon selection is. Destiny isn’t only about having the weapon with the highest damage stat (though that does help). Some weapons fare better against particular enemies. Also, your comfort with a weapon is much more important than the amount of damage it can do. Having a weapon that can decimate any enemy is useless if you can’t hit your mark. Knowing the main differences within your armory is crucial.
Like in any FPS each weapon has its own perks and drawbacks. For instance, the shotgun is powerful at mid-to-close range but takes a long time to reload. Some weapons, like the fusion rifles, are great against armored enemies. Captains of enemy squads are always armored and extremely powerful, so keeping a weapon specifically for them is wise. Another potential drawback to most weapons is their precision kill capability.
Critical hits are great for managing enemy numbers. Not only that but they also help in your ammunition preservation efforts. Ammo drops come in white, green, and purple for primary, special, and heavy respectively. The rate of the drop decreases from primary to heavy so always keep an eye on the count. During some brutal fights it may not always be safe to run across the field to pick up ammo so make every shot count.
One other thing to always consider when setting up your loadout is to make sure all three of your weapons compliment one another. You are allowed to equip one primary, one special, and one heavy. If your primary is fast and excellent at close to mid range, consider a sniper for your special to pick off enemies from afar. Your heavy weapon is your damage dealer for when you’re in a pinch. They are almost always slow to load so make sure one of your weapons can exchange clips easily in case you get cornered.
You can change your equipped weapon at any time in Destiny provided that it’s safe enough to do so. If you don’t like how your weapon is performing, find a safe corner and swap it out.
