Exotic Armor
Class and skills are extremely important in the Prison of Elders activity. They help to determine your role, and add balance and diversity to your fireteam. In order to maximize the impact of your choices though, there are specific equipment that really help to refine your play style.
For the sake of this guide we’re going to focus on the exotics. Keep in mind though that there are plenty of other legendary armor that also carry some really neat buffs. But, since you can only equip once exotic at a time, we’re going to help you pick the best one.
Sunsinger
Heart of the Praxic Fire (Chest Armor)- This armor is perfect for both aggressive and supportive Warlocks. It switches the grenade regeneration to overdrive during Radiance, allowing Warlocks to throw a seemingly endless string of grenades thanks to the Praise the Sun perk. Also, it increases the maximum ammo limits for Fusion Rifles and Heavy Weapons.
Purifier Robes (Chest Armor)- The ability to have both melee and grenade abilities charge one another is invaluable in the Prison of Elders. Having a spare grenade, or a Scorch Flame Shield ready for tight spots can often spell the difference between life and death. Throw in the ability to stun enemies when triggering Radiance and you have armor that can get you out of almost any tight spot in the Prison of Elders.
Voidwalker
Obsidian Mind (Helmet)- This helmet increases both Intellect and Strength, allowing for more Nova Bombs and grenades. It also has the ability to use the kills of one Nova Bomb to charge the next one, and when used correctly, can allow for back to back room clearing supers.
The Ram (Helmet)- This helmet is a must-have for one reason alone. Every Voidwalker melee attack is granted the Life Steal ability, making surviving in the Prison of Elders that much easier.
Both
Light Beyond Nemesis (Helmet)- Light Beyond Nemesis is an excellent exotic for two reasons. First, it allows a Warlock to heal a sizable amount of health by picking up Orbs of Light. Two, it allows for almost instant revives. This makes it a perfect exotic to equip for those looking to be a bit more supportive in the Prison of Elders. Most of the time, a fallen guardian will be in a less than pleasant location, so the ability to revive almost without stopping at all is a huge benefit.
Claws of Ahamkara (Gauntlets)- The greatest advantage offered by these Warlock Gauntlets is The Whispers perk. It grants a second charge to all melee abilities. That’s double the Scorch or Energy drain which adds tons of new possibilities. Do you keep two Life Steals in your pocket? Or do you have a backup Flame Shield for when things get really hairy.
Outside of Exotic armors, you may want to consider your Warlock’s stats in general. The most useful Warlock skills within the Prison of Elders are the super and melee attacks. For those you will want to increase both your Intellect and Strength. This goes for both Aggressive and Supportive builds, having a super helps keep you alive and control the battle, and with the healing/shielding capabilities of the melee attacks, a high Strength Stat will be invaluable.
So there you have it. You now have the tips and tricks to tailor your Warlock to the Prison of Elders’ high standards. What subclass will you run with? Leading the charge, or covering everyone’s back? Let us know in the comments. As always, safe travels guardian.
