Destiny Rise of Iron: Warlock Exotic Armor Tier List (Transversive Steps & Ophidian Aspect Reviews)

[@TheFirstCurse1]

Don't mind me, just coming back and wishing that I could re-experience the days of Destiny. I miss so many of these Exotics.

[@claymationplays2392]

Warlocks rule of shit: Looks good, it doesn't do shit Looks shit, does shit

[@xjdail]

ClaymationPlays like claws of ahmkara

[@thevoidlord1796]

Or Obsidian Aspects...

[@debaucherous.hamster]

TheCrafterPrince ophidian -_-

[@nirau]

I personally like claws, they lookin great

[@thevoidlord1796]

FBShotgunHAWK my bad...

[@jameschamberlain1371]

It's a shame Astrocyte Verse is so garbage. It's one of the best looking exotics in the entire game.

[@RyanCooper3-3]

James Chamberlain Good Point

[@DemonLordSparda]

It's a shame Bungie doesn't know how to exotics. Just looking at Warlocks they have so many Void Walker exotics and most of them are pretty decent, however other exotics just do what they do with added bonuses. Not to mention Astrocyte Verse does nothing. Sunsingers have a bunch of just... not very good exotics. Sunbreakers are the only ones that do something worthwhile for the subclass and even then they are not very good. Also why take an extra fusion grenade exotic when the perk in the subclass is already attractive. It's not like you can hold 3 grenade charges at once, which is silly. Can you imagine? Exotic, plus perk, plus Felwinter means 4 fusions! Except that doesn't happen because why would Bungie allow for creativity and fun builds. Then we have the third subclass exotics which all share a problem. They all only unlock one skill node for the new subclasses, which is boring. Nightstalkers, Sunbreakers, and Stormcallers have one exotic and they are all boring. I can not fathom why the awesome new subclasses didn't get any new exotics. They need to make exotics not overlap and make other exotics pointless, and they really REALLY need to not make an ARTIFACT make an exotic useless (looking at you Memory of Gheleon and Knucklehead Radar).

[@V1C10US]

The original perk was that it removed the CD on Blink, but alas... it was too OP, hence the reason it's release was pushed back to RoI.

[@jakecaspi5518]

Sparda was gonna read but then clicked read more and saw that long ass paragraph

[@DemonLordSparda]

***** Alright, post TL:DR. Bungie isn't good at making exotics. A lot of armor is either stacked to one subclass or one exotic makes a different exotic useless.

[@harrisonpennington5784]

I almost never take the transversive steps off of my warlock. I run them because they provide you with special ammo and heavy ammo bonuses, which is underrated by far too many people, and they look sweet.

[@McPandaGamer]

Same here, i love it

[@theknight660]

Pretentious Arsehole don't forget. The whole carrying parts in the raid quicker and any slowness debuff gets removed while crouching

[@102allenwalker]

Pretentious Arsehole there really good for challenge of the elders like battle where your fight a lot of enemies over and over agin that's where the shine and the arcon forge to So yeah I love them Idc what datto says

[@FanofRvB]

Transversive Steps are definitely good in the raid, especially during the siege engine. Having 2 warlocks on the group running these helps push the parts toward the engine faster, which definitely helps considering all the adds that spawn.

[@peterdubinsky5389]

Heres my argument, Stormcaller with pulsewave, max speed investment, and mida multi tool(using lightweight) is the only time transversive steps is capable in pvp because it will finally work well altogether synchronized giving a stupid strafe game and make you a more difficult target to hit in 1v1 marksman duels, but... even with a good shotgun using this setup I'd argue the claws of ahamkara and a good sidearm are far superior as extended melee range, plus speed give better versatility when people begin approaching you. Outranging with melees is better than relying on a shotgun easily considering that a melee and a couple sidearm rounds outperform shotguns merely because you'll always have easier access to sidearm ammo and melee charges compared to using a shotgun, it's just safer and more practical. But, when people dont snipe or better yet out bum rush you with a shotty you're good. Also, transversive steps somewhat trap you when someone who's too fast is a master at pushing and getting the perfect angle because they'll be able to act faster than you can react. So, use stormcaller max speed with mida, light weight, pulse wave, and a sidearm, then run like fucking hell

[@burns0100]

I can't take off my Ophidian Aspects, they just feel right. Bungie finally made a actual good Warlock Exotic out of the box(?, gate?), either way these are what i use 100% of the time because I'm rocking Voidwalker 100% of the time because of how Durable and Versatile it has become, Insane Damage Output, Health Regeneration on basically all Abilities and almost always having the Ability to throw out a grenade and proc Armour Bonuses. Warlock - Voidwalkers are sitting in a very nice place in the game currently.

[@sportsrook8282]

burns0100 Pretty much what I was thinking. Nice summation.

[@burns0100]

The KZbin Rookie Thanks, i hope i can talk the talk lol I've been a Warlock main since the Destiny Beta.

[@squalltheonly]

burns0100 I prefer sunbreaker gloves, because the extended duration on solar grenade is awesome. I also like to drop grenades on bosses to trigger Viking funeral. It melts aksis when 4 or more people are using void drinkers.

[@burns0100]

squalltheonly Personally preference really, i prefer Voidwalker. I feel i get more out of it during the Raid and PvP. I'll only every considering using something else on a Burn Nightfall or Strike. Not to say what your doing is bad, its not i was doing that for awhile after they did that buff but i moved on and found my stride in the Voidwalker.

[@gabelinnon5295]

burns0100 same here, man. It's really hard to want to switch up armor after constantly using Ophidian Aspects.

[@Parallax3599]

Datto, I recommend using a dash or hyphen (-) to distinguish "either this number OR this number". It makes it less confusing than using the forward slash (/) since that symbol is also used as in a "this number OUT OF this number" context, which can be confusing when dealing with ratings especially. Great vid. Hope you see this.

[@jordanholcomb6608]

Another thing worth mentioning about the Transverse Steps is the ammo bonuses are the year 1 heavy/special bonuses. This allows you to get more ammo per brick and also works in PvP to get more heavy and special without specing all ammo bonus from chests and boots to get the same effect.

[@cade997]

For those of you who don't know, the Transversive Steps are AMAZING in the Death Zamboni encounter. If you crouch, you move like you aren't detained at all. I highly recommend them to anyone who struggles with this encounter.

[@sneakymokey]

transversive steps are awesome in the forge.

[@KonnieW12]

IMO 5. Ophidian 4. Manacles, Sunbreakers, Impossible Machines, Starfire 3. Claws, LBN, Obsidian, Transversive, Voidfang, Ram 2. Praxic Fire, Dire Ahamkara, Apotheosis 1. Purifier Robes, Stag 0. Astrocyte, Alchemist

[@burns0100]

IMO, Ophidian, Manacles, Ram, Voidfang, don't bother with the rest. I mean its sad but true and Bungie are to blame. Don't take this comment 100% serious as other Exotics are useable but i find most of them extremely underpowered compared to the 4 i mentioned.

[@wooleh]

100% agree, i have a few other exotics rolled T12 like sunbreakers becasue they are still useful, but the 4 you named are the only ones i use 90% of the time.

[@SPARTAN4868]

Yeah, I especially agree on the Starfire, they are the only way for warlocks to increase a team's damage output on a boss in any meaningful way. That is if you set up the class right. They allow you to use 2 fusion grenades (more initial damage) and also have ignite activate for fusions allowing teammates to have increased damage while the boss burns, and you can do it twice which is kind of the point of the build lol.

[@cowboybbp1]

You have one PvE Exotic on your list. Nothing about Warlocks having 4 Exotics with the Extra Heavy perk (one of them Boots), while Titans have 2 (both Chests) and Hunters have none? Or that those perks give more Special and Heavy than Ammo Specific perks? Or that the Extra Heavy perk is the only way to get 12 Sleeper shots? You're under-valuing alot of Exotics because it sounds like you're more a PvP guy. And that's fine - but I think Datto is doing the same thing.

[@joisama]

Claws with Storm warlock is amazing

[@adamaddison2189]

Thanks for the updated review. I run Stormcaller for PVP and use Ophidian Aspect. Love these gloves, no real exotic for Sith Lords so the weapons perk is great with the Stormcallers melee range.

[@alexbrown7015]

It’s been two years and I still want nothing manacles in D2

[@loganmoon9132]

Hell yes.

[@noahc344]

You got what you wanted, but they're trash

[@cghul7315]

U happy

[@thetiredowl5954]

Wasn't sure which exotic to use and this has really helped, thanks Datto!

[@arrikhaight4582]

I feel like transverse steps should have a higher rating. Since they are boots the raid gauntlets make these amazing in pve and other pve activities, for pvp I agree with datto, they are terrible in pvp.

[@burns0100]

But they still only work in certain circumstances, like in the Raid at a Boss and as long as you haven't just Wiped or Died and you have Ammo somewhere safe to pick up. Like why not just reload normally at that point, its not like Raid Teams are lacking DPS and they need a Warlock to make up for it... Just saying.

[@Purpletrident]

Because there are many instances where you have to switch weapons before you can reload. Due to this, you will hit a dead end with no ammo fairly often. At least for me since I'm so aggressive.

[@Peach0ut]

Transversive steps are also great for the siege engine portion of the raid when you have to carry the pieces to repair it. You move faster than the normal guardian. That being said, I pretty much only use Ophidian Aspect at this point.

[@paradisparadox5711]

Peach Out steps are super useful in the forge.

[@rdan721]

Also consider the Take a Knee weapon perk: crouching grants improved accuracy and stability as well as reduced aim time and flinch under fire. With transversive steps you can reap the benefits of this perk without suffering from the impaired movement speed of crouching. Oh, and you can sneak faster when you don't want to show up on radar.

[@Peach0ut]

rdan721 You make some really good points there that I hadn't thought of before! Granted I have a more agressive playstyle when it comes to the crucible so that wouldn't benefit myself as much.

[@b0ss19]

rdan721 I had not even considered the synergy with Take a Knee. Food for thought..

[@persos1126]

I know it doesn't really apply here but Nightstalkers with Keen Scout are the same. Its great :)

[@dungeonguardian5050]

hey datto, great videos, keep up the great work

[@joshuahawkins8666]

Dungeon Guardian you seen the video in 10 sec

[@chadeddie]

Transversive steps are the single best exotic to use in the raid out of any class, hands down. On top of the great exotic perks you get bonus ammo for straight heavy/special

[@lionsvigil1939]

SneakyBeaver you haven't ran Heart of the Praxic Fire or Starfire Protocol with a Viking Funeral and Touch of Flame build with Fusion nades. Does MASSIVE damage and helps further increase your teams DPS while targets are burning which is nearly the entire damage phase

[@chadeddie]

Lion's Vigil Don't need to use those when you have the artifact that takes away your super for extra grenades/mele and stats.

[@athroughz123789]

But then you cant self rez...

[@chadeddie]

athroughz123789 Neither can the other 8 subclasses in the game, and it's not a problem for them. If you have to rely on self-rez then you are doing something wrong. Especially if you have double flame shield meles to save you.

[@athroughz123789]

Ok that still doesnt counter the fact that you lose arguably one of the best boss dps supers in the game regardless of whether you have it on self rez or song of flame.

[@laplaced7130]

I feel so blessed to have the ophidian aspects I got them out of a legendary engram and didn't even realize how good they are

[@kerryrivard4087]

Datto I still don't have the Ophidian Aspects despite turning in all my legendary and exotic gauntlet engrams on my warlock since getting Shinobu's Vow on my hunter, which by now is about 15. I really want these! I do the same with exotic helmet engrams for the Astocyte Verse even though it sucks I still want it. I turn in all my exotic leg engrams on my titan and no Dunemarchers either. I keep getting Ruin Wings as well as Knucklehead Radars on my warlock and Radiant Dance Machines on my titan so I'm frustrated but I'll get what I want eventually. Great review!

[@smokedragon8822]

I have been watching the Astrocyte verse since TTK. When it RoI launched I jumped on only to find it was needed before even coming out. That's right. Astrocyte verse used to increase blink distance and decrease blink cool down. This would be perfect to those who loved blink in year one, but found it inconsistent because of the cool down in year 2.

[@louisjackson352]

Thank you datto, taking this into consideration.

[@BradModelle]

Nicely laid out video, the logic is sound. I agree with your ratings. I subscribed because of this video, and gave the video a thumbs up.

[@Raldavar]

The heart of praxic fire also boosts the effects of song of flame, allowing allies with max discipline to recharge grenades in 4 seconds for the duration of radiance. This means there will be many, MANY more powerful grenades for an entire fireteam of 6.

[@Vilsec]

Very nice video Datto. I'll be waiting the video for Titans and Hunters

[@chasepack732]

The thing that bothers me about ophidian aspect is that you can roll them with intellect/discipline. They will always have strength. This especially sucks cuz Tyra has yet to sell an artifact with intellect discipline. So if I wanna have an iron lord artifact and ophidian aspect on, then I can't get my optimal intellect discipline build.

[@chasepack732]

Sorry I meant can't

[@wyboycowboy]

That one video of Gjallarhorn and the boots is so incredibly rare and situational that it's almost not even worth mentioning at all.

[@MrFanBoyDee]

Ophidian aspects also have increased grenade throw distance AND increase melee attack speed, an unprecedented combo and very op imo

[@HighlordUmbriel]

Not OP, good, but definetly not anywhere near OP

[@paragonofhonor9952]

Awesome datto. I think you swung me on the nothing manacles. Normally I run Sunsinger w/ Praxxic Fire, and Stormcaller w/ Impossible Machines (Simply b/c they are spec specific, i really wish there was a better one for storm caller) but when i did play void walker, i would use the obsidian mind, b/c it worked well in pvp. But Nothing manacles seem to take the cake in both pve and pvp, considering how well rounded and useful they always can/will be. I will pick them up from xur as soon as i can. Can't wait for the titan one :D

[@immortalcbox8769]

I think a nice buff to astrocyte verse would be to start health regen immediately after blink and to reduce the cooldown of blink. So basically you take damage in pvp, you blink into cover regen your health and either re-peak or move on.

[@ESOLeroyJenkins]

I only ever run voidwalker these days and Vestments is where it's at IMO. Fits my changing style. Allows you to pre nade or finish off an engagement with low health and run. Also having that grenade full charge every respawn is amazing.

[@fancybrosgaming953]

when you get to the hunters, take note that the ATS/8 Arachnid was improved to also give you more time in your super for Golden Gun.. not entirely useful in PvE but in PvP it does wonders.. really good for chasing down people who run away because they never expect that extra time

[@baby24boy]

Transversive Steps are good for when you hit the slow down bombs in the raid for the siege engine. If you can't get the bombs shot in time these boots help out a ton. I'll crouch and move like I wasn't slowed at all.

[@raevenent751]

Don't forget the Transversive steps are AMAZING at the siege engine because carrying the parts and crouching makes you move fast.

[@tricoachtom]

Transverse Steps are amazing Datto. Give them a try. Crouching in the raid and carrying the parts for the zamboni fast. Virtually never having to reload is amazing. Plus they look pimp as hell.

[@Ghoats]

IMO sun breakers are amazing now. You get extended solar nades and you get two of them so the slot for touch of flame is open. You then select Viking funeral to make your nades a stackable mini tether that do a lot of damage

[@tricoachtom]

Ninja On A Goat I hear you bro. Works in both PvE and PvP. Plus it's funny as hell watching them burn.

[@tmenke88]

Ninja On A Goat The Viking funeral perk doesn't last during the entire burn..only on the initial grenade hit and it only lasts a few seconds. It's can help but the amount of extra DPS can only be stacked with 2 grenades for a couple seconds because by the time you throw your second grenade the VF effect of the first grenade is basically done. It can help but it requires VERY good timing and almost perfect teamwork to only gain slightly more damage than you could normally. The amount of effort just isn't worth it.

[@thatr0ryt133]

Very good as always Datto.

[@bronxbomber3344]

Thanks for all the content Datto. Love the vids keep it up amigo.

[@V1C10US]

The thing all reviewers seem to miss about Transversive Steps is that they also reload unequipped weapons, which (if you adjust your playstyle for) is a bit like having Cocoon on every weapon. That, and they're one of the few exotics with a Heavy ammo perk. This alone makes them better than any other exotic for PVE IMO. The only other exotic I can see myself using would be Nothing Manacles if PoE gets an update and there are grenade bonuses again.

[@ZachCooper182]

I LOVE the Transversive Steps, super useful during the Siege Engine and it's nice to not have to reload my guns (sometimes)

[@gummyshoe223]

The Apotheosis Veil is really good on Stormcallers. Pair it with Transcendence and you got some real power. The only exotic to use on Stormcallers in my opinion.

[@draininglizard]

exactly what I do, surprised there's not more Apotheosis Veil love.

[@HawkmoonaMatata]

I'd give Transversive Steps a 1.5 in PvP just because you can walk over a primary brick (which drop often) and it will immediately reload your gun. Still very situational, but reloading an entire clip back into the magazine for free while in the middle of a gunfight can save your life. Situational, yes, but primary ammo bricks drop pretty often and scatter everywhere. Great perk for handcannons, since those can take a while to reload.

[@kokorodaki4017]

They also make First Curse more viable if you don’t have another way to work around the horrendous reload speed.

[@jonahbrown5669]

Hawkmoona Matata Also if your weapon has take a knee...... You'll have a good time

[@cowboybbp1]

I'd give it at least a 2.5 because they're the only boots in the game with the Increased Heavy and Increased Special perks.

[@WhiskeyFiend]

it's worth mentioning that the heavy ammo boost on transversive step takes Ghorn to 7 rockets the only other item that warlocks have that does this I believe is Alchemist Raiments as you can't double stack legendary heavy ammo boosts

[@1974Teebone]

You and several others I've been asking should do a special Felwinter build video. My current picks for exotic with that artifact are Kehpri's Sting for Hunters, Voidfang for Warlocks and Dune Marchers for Titans. Now to wait for Felwinter to catch on in popularity... (don't get me wrong, I LOVE supers, but its a nice new wrinkle =) )

[@pongz79]

Thank you for taking time to do these and other videos that are on the channel. I follow you here and on twitch.tv and I love the work and effort that you do for the Destiny community. I would like to ask if you can do videos about the best build/gear to have per class/sub-class. Thank you. Kind regards.

[@bawzit]

I wish they made Astrocyte revitalize Blink back to Y1. It would have been such a fun exotic!

[@akaDubz]

Did I miss the numeric values for Transversive Steps and Ophidian Aspects? Didn't see them written out in the video. Thanks for the video!

[@hectorwilson663]

I rarely don't use transversive steps in Pve, and use them in pvp all the time. Highly underrated

[@ShawnGerbel]

transversive steps on siege engine is nice cause you can crouch while carrying parts and actually crouch walk faster then anyone else walking with a part.

[@trexus6698]

On the ram. There is something to be said for a really really aggressive ram build with a shotgun and a handcannon. You can push at whatever the hell you want in pve and shot it with a shotgun and then slap it and jump back and you're full health. This is even better combined with some bunny hopping with glide and a close and/or personal shotgun... Something everyone should try out

[@dustin_echoes]

I love my Ophidian Aspect, but the heavy ammo bonus on the raid gloves is just so good in the raid.

[@Nox989]

Awesome vid. Please do this for hunters next!

[@newf007]

Voidfang chest piece is my go to in PVP, mostly because I love having a grenade when I respawn. Especially in a game like control when I die I can run back to the flag I was trying to cap or protect and try to move opponents off of it by throwing a Axion Bolt. In PVE I don't even wear an exotic half the time.

[@IzzyraelMusic]

You're underrating Sunbreakers and Purifier Robes. Sunbreakers is really good for controlling an entire zone since people stay in solar grenades for long. It's really useful to plant on Heavy Ammo too making it really good at changing a match. Purifier Robes is also useful to prevent a team getting heavy ammo or capping a point, easily changing the game.

[@JasonRRedmond]

Transversive Steps: Little known thing, but if you kill an enemy, and walk over a brick you proc things like reactive reload. Super useful.

[@Etanovitch]

I think that the verse helmet should heal a segment of health for one blink but it will take a while for you to blink again

[@Giacon]

is the transversive steps bug the fact that when you crouchwalk while carrying a siege engine part you don't get slowed down by carrying it...?

[@DrJTPhysio]

Transverse Steps in the WOTM Raid are awesome with the raid gauntlets.

[@hablasetacobell]

Hold on Datto, you do recall that the DPS of a Sunsinger with the Viking Funeral build with Fusion Grenades, Starfire Protocol and any non-Self-res spec for their super will outDPS black spindle right? Some tests were done by some users on Reddit, and that was only accounting the individual Warlock with the grenade spam, not to mention the 15% damage to DPS everyone else will be having as well. In addition, they have the generic "Carry Special/Heavy Ammo" perks which, combined with a proper set of boots for the other weapon and the current Raid gauntlets, make for a very ammo-efficient and perpetually loaded Warlock. The Self-Res build does get the same DPS as the non-self-res build but due to the duration cut in incurs, it and the 15% buff do not last as long and therefore should only be used by lesser skilled and/or team-carrying raid leaders.

[@Christofen100]

Does the Hunger perk and Ophidian Aspects perk not stack? I've been running with both thinking that I get an extra second of improved energy drain whenever it activates

[@jdragonw1965]

I've had transversive steps glued to my warlock since I got them. The increased crouch speed I'm pretty sure makes you move faster in the raid when you have to carry parts, and I think it also helps with moving through anything that slows you down. They're great in pvp too I've gone huge extended periods of time without having to reload because after I get a kill, they drop primary and I can just pick it up and keep going. They're is just so much good about them. Maybe it's because I've been wearing them since about the first week of rise of iron but I think they deserve a higher rating. Maybe a solid 3-4 in PvE and at least a 2-2.5 in PvP.

[@burns0100]

Remember this is Datto's Personal Opinion, so your can and most likely will be different and thats fine.

[@raevenent751]

Yes but if you were to make a tier list that alone is info you can't miss.

[@mlawrencevlogs4958]

I think the sunbreakers should go up a rating. With the new Viking funeral solar grenades are very good and two of them that last a long time is very powerful.

[@razelighter2010]

Here's my suggestions for buffing some Exotics for the Warlocks. I'm a Titan main, so these may not seem the best for changing some perks. *Dire of Ahamkara*: Nova Bomb projectile(s) now aggressively track their opponents. *Alchemists Raiment*: Orbs give you bonus grenade and melee energy, regardless if you do or don't have your Super charged. Glimmer has a 50% chance to drop from primary, special, heavy ammo, and gives you < 250+ Glimmer. When in a PvE activity involving Juggler, Alchemists Raiment completely eliminates Juggler effect on wearer. *The Stag*: If at least 2 members from your fireteam are alive, you gain 2+ Agility and your Super charges 1.2x faster. If you're all that remains, you get 40% increase to handling on all guns, and you get 3.5+ Agility, and you gain an enhanced tracker. *Astrocyte Verse*: When you Blink, you get +2 Recovery. You also get to Blink higher, but not further. When you're moving, you can remove your sniper's glare while aiming down your sight on a sniper. *Apotheosis Veil*: When Super is active, you gain invisibility on radar, gain faster movement speed, and deal small ticks of damage with any enemy standing in a 4m radius around you. This effect lasts for 10 seconds. *Sunbreakers*: Solar grenades deal 10% more damage, and have a bigger radius. *Heart of the Praxic Fire*: Grants Radiant Skin node for free.

[@razelighter2010]

My bad, I thought Apotheosis Veil only applied to Sunsinger.

[@azuu4285]

Hey datto, is there a way that you could make kind of a translation between the old F-S scale to this new 0-5 scale? Thank you!

[@bruceleegaming7859]

what is his chest piece when looking at the blink helmet? I'm on xb1 and never seen something with a collar like that

[@erichenslervlogs4929]

What's that shader datto on your warlock?? the white and red?? looks so slick.

[@ipeek3710]

Transversive steps are pretty useful for the siege engine, crouch while carrying a part and you go a little faster then standing normally. Not saying thats they are super useful for that part but help a little

[@blainebaker2295]

Personally I use the transversive steps as a main exotic. I really got used to the perks and I notice when I don't auto-reload. It is a preference exotic and I love it

[@Raikenight]

very detailed and informative dattowatto. any tips for someone who doesn't run with a warlock much?

[@csmith6464]

Ever think about doing a series of builds for each character?

[@kentcurlew1366]

transverse steps, you didn't mention the best part increased speed while crouching, the best exotic to have when transporting the parts to the siege engine 5/5 for that portion

[@raveraidd]

To be honest, transverse steps are not great to change the list at all, but ophidian aspect is one of the best armor exotics, thanks for making this Datto!

[@raveraidd]

OfficialDJMatt In pve, yeah, but it's not amazing, like Datto said it's good but it depends, whereas the Aspect can be used any time very well.

[@raevenent751]

Don't forget that it also makes you move faster while carrying parts for the siege engine in the raid

[@Kaminoyouni]

i remember the original perk of Astrocyte Verse when it got data mined, The Increased Travel distance and reduced cooldown to Blink, might've been a bit too powerful. but they didn't need to go and make it absolute garbage, they could've just given it a different ability entirely and not have it have anything to do with blink.

[@wdtstyle1141]

fyi if u wanna constantly blink u can blink Y Y or triangle triangle and u can blink second u hit the ground (on xbox and ps4 it works)

[@williammcmahon3291]

Ophinian Aspect FTW! got them day 1 of RoI and haven't looked backed

[@HuntsmanHorus]

Are you going to do this for the titan exotics?

[@elik9440]

Does transverse steps make you slide faster or farther so they could help when shotgunning?

[@str1k3r_67]

Can we get a video of the best/recommended gear (more specifically weapons) to run and how to decide if something is a good roll Datto?

[@mastercheifisbest117]

Great vid Datto 👌🏿👊🏿👍🏿

[@RileyJ]

Rare, blue quality sparrows.

[@lelouch1238]

Datto you have 4 slots in the class items. What is that one exotic that you have?

[@TheFraggle57]

Datto, how would you rate Ophidian Aspects if you're not a Voildwalker? I'd really like to know please.

[@cosmictacowizard1560]

I'm pretty sure the Astrocyte Verse shortens the cool down on blink, not your health recovery.

[@cowboybbp1]

I'd really like a reply here if you can. I've watched a couple of these reviews and I have the same problem with all of them. No one brings up the other perks on the Exotics. I get that the main focus of wearing an Exotic should be it's Exotic perk, but seeing how only Exotics carry the "Increased Heavy" and "Increased Special" perks they need to be mentioned and considered just as much as the Exotic perk is. First, the Transverse Steps are not bugged. I use them all the time and they allow you to move faster than your max walking speed while crouched. The bug seems to be if you are already crouched then put them on, so you just have to be standing when you equip them and problem solved. But more than that, in PvE their extra Heavy perk is great for those that use Sleeper or G-horn or really any Heavy. They give more Ammo than the Ammo Specific perks and they even stack if the gun has the Capacity for it. So this means I can get more ammo in my Spindle with an Extra Special and Sniper perk, than I could with two Extra Sniper perks. This gives me 7 G-horn Rockets instead of 6 with the Extra Rocket perk. And of course it's the only perk that gives 12 Sleeper shots. I don't understand why these perks are ignored in every Exotic review I see, as I hate playing my Hunter in PvP mainly because they don't have an Exotic with them.

[@olivervanderkuip1627]

cowboybbp1 Glass needles?

[@cowboybbp1]

What?

[@olivervanderkuip1627]

cowboybbp1 You can re-roll every perk on an exotic (the obvious exception being the exotic perk) with glass needles. So it's largely irrelevant because in theory you can have any perk you want on an exotic. That being said the list is based purely off the exotic perk for that exact reason.

[@cowboybbp1]

Actually, no you can't. First, the items with the Increased Heavy and Special perks are the only items that can have those perks. You can reroll the other Exotics as much as you want and they'll never get those perks. Also, you can reroll the Exotics that have those perks all you want and they'll never lose them. The same is true for Stats. Some Exotic armor cannot roll certain stats. For example, it is impossible to roll Intellect/Discipline on the Ophidian Aspects. Other Exotics have Stat limitations too (in fact almost all of them do except Exotic Boots, they can roll any stats). So you're wrong. The Extra Heavy and Special perks are unique to the pieces they appear on, and those pieces never lose those perks if you reroll them (and no other Exotic can get them through rerolling).

[@olivervanderkuip1627]

cowboybbp1 I'm confused at what your point is then... Helmets and arms can never have ammo boosts, so is that what you're complaining about? If you get the wrong ammo boost just get another exotic? All boots and chest will give you some form of ammo boost. It is either guaranteed or possible to get Special/Heavy ammo bonuses. As for the stats as long you get a max roll (a la Glass Needles) it'll be possible to have whatever build you want (assuming T12) as long your legendaries fit the bill (which they should because otherwise why even contemplate the mandatory stats on certain items...).

[@kingdomknightzz]

What are the "Raid Gloves"?

[@judeathan4494]

why didn't datto mention the increased dps potential in pve when reviewing the ophidian aspects?

[@Kay-yy7ln]

I have a question. I'm thinking about getting the new PS4 PRO and I was wondering about destiny's save data. I understand that my character will save but will I need to buy all the expansions over again if I want to play destiny on my PS4 PRO instead of my normal PS4?

[@planq2164]

Have you seen Transeversives on siege machine when carrying parts?

[@christopherjames4622]

Datto your the last one I would make a bad comment to, but you do realize that those boots, the ones that make you not have to reload, RELOADING even with fast reloading perks is STILL not faster thats the whole point of them I do not consider this a hate comment I love your channel please make more amazing videos like this I find these videos very helpfull, I liked and always tell people to sub to your amazing channel

[@Purpletrident]

I have no reason to use any other exotic armor besides the Transversive Steps for PVE. I don't even raid, but these boots have helped me out so much :D

[@raevenent751]

They're amazing on the Siege Engine, extra agility while carrying parts is always nice

[@Purpletrident]

Noctis Cae1um I'm sure it is great, but I don't think I'll ever do the raid anyway. It's great with those balls in the Restorative Mind strike, but you can just spam jump instead.

[@AKSBSU]

Buffing Golden Gun and introducing Ophidian Aspect really killed the Skull. I used to love using it to shock aggressive Gunslingers and Sunbreakers by tanking a shot from their super while simultaneously wiping them out along with their entourage following behind them with a tanky Nova Bomb, but now the obscenely strong Golden Gun negates that strategy and Ophidian Aspect is a superior choice overall.

[@07bellusness]

Hey Datto, can you rank/review the new rise of iron artifacts (ofcourse the ones with the iron lords name on it)

[@liamweber1652]

What was in the helmet slot that wasn't discovered?

[@hooplah642]

i think starfire protocol deserves a little more love. if you spec for vik funeral and touch of flame then double fusion grenades pretty much drops every major fast

[@paosolo]

Can I get a link to that transversive steps gjally spam video he was talking about?

[@aneedforshuffling]

datto dont forget you also get increased melee speed and you get to have increased throw distance at the same time, no more having to choose between the 2

[@jackiesingleton2351]

lorenzo valenzuela ,,, I absolutely HATE increased grenade throw distance. if there is not an option to switch to I break the gloves. luckily they have a second slot in that column. I PRACTICED with grenades for a long time to put them either on U (fusion), at yer feet (scatter/others) then some gloves change everything. If I knew I would always have gloves with that perk I would adjust, but ya... I don't think that's guna happen. P

[@corndoggerman]

the crouch speed is actually increased when are stuck in spider web grenades when you are in them

[@robertcartwright2236]

I hope towards the end of destiny's life cycle, and we're getting close, I hope they introduce a "Life Exotic" game mode were you can equip full exotics

[@a_barnes_9226]

It's probably been mentioned before, but bungie should seriously swap the perks between the astrocyte verse to the obsidian mind. Would be sweet to have that awesome looking helmet for PVE instead an old plain black helmet

[@triddie9065]

Hey, transversal steps makes it so you move very fast while crouched and carrying the Zambonie's parts

[@DovahQuinn]

Wait, does the energy drain boost on the ophidian aspect stack with the one from the voidwalker tree or is it a waste to use both?

[@Jammy_Jamms]

Quinn Foerter it's a waste to use both

[@DovahQuinn]

Thanks, I was using both thinking that they stacked. Guess not.

[@holdingaces]

Quinn Foerter for clarification, the "improved energy drain" grants the subclass perk that does that same thing for free

[@DovahQuinn]

Ok, got it