Choosing the Hunter in Destiny 2
Which Class Should You Pick in Destiny 2?
The Hunter is easily the least changed of all of the three classes coming into Destiny 2, but that’s probably because of all of them, Hunters had the most defined role in the original Destiny. They’re agile and great at long range. In fact, two of the subclasses available to these Guardians favor precision, as they both summon weapons for you to fire. This doesn’t mean that they can’t be dangerous at close-range, but they’re far more suited for distance due to their lack of base resilience and the fact that they aren’t the fastest healers.
What helps Hunters out, though, are the class abilities. The Marksman’s dodge will reload your weapon, letting you continue a close range attack. Gambler’s dodge fully recharges your melee ability if used near enemies and lets you hold your own just a bit longer on the frontlines. Of course, what will really define the Hunter for you are its subclasses.
Arcstrider – This Arc class replaces the Bladedancer, though it works almost exactly the same (only a bit more precise). Funnily enough, its largely a close-range subclasss, especially when it comes to its super. It’s great for taking on singular, powerful targets, or small groups of weaker ones. Its defense isn’t as high as that of the Bladedancer, though, so you need to err on the side of caution when using this.
Gunslinger – This Solar sharpshooter is just as potent as it was in vanilla Destiny. The Golden Gun super has gotten a lot of attention through two different paths. First is the Outlaw which keeps you firing your gun, lets you throw an explosive knife, and makes landing shots much easier. Plus, you can fan off three shots like a pro. Way of the Sharpshooter is all about headshots, granting various perks for the player who takes time to aim.
Nightstalker – Finally is the Nighstalker, one of the best subclasses in the entire game. For starters, it’s an amazing support class since it can essentially shut down enemies or entire Crucible teams. It also weakens enemies, and a direct shot from Shadowshot can one hit kill someone in PvP. You also gain great perks for solo and evasive play like the ability to disorient enemies or to turn invisible.
The Hunter is a great class for loners, or those who like to place all bets on pure skill. This is the squishiest of the three classes when you don’t take armor perks into consideration, but it also benefits the most from being really good with a gun and has the ability to dance around enemies, something the other classes lack.
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