The Lightfall DLC for Destiny 2 is finally less than four weeks away, and a brand-new trailer has been released. Within this trailer, we see an abundance of new gameplay features, including the existence of Strand weapons and more looks at the Shadow Legion. More importantly, we also see six brand new Exotics, and a revamp to an Exotic we’ve had for a little bit. So today, let’s discuss the 7 Destiny 2 Lightfall Exotics and their perks.
Abeyant Leap
Kicking off the list is a brand new Exotic Titan Leg Armor piece known as Abeyant Leap. Its Exotic perk spawns seeking projectiles of Strand that suspend enemies in the air while giving armor to the wielder when you use your Barricade ability. Essentially, think of it like a tuned up Khepri’s horn, but only this time for Strand Titans. What this “armor” is, is yet to be revealed, but we can presume it probably will work like a Void Overshield.
Swarmers
Another Exotic Leg Armor piece revealed, this time for the Warlocks, are the Swarmers. This Exotic allows Warlocks to create a Threadling to infest and attack enemies after destroying a Tangle. Threadlings appear to be little Strand creatures that Warlocks can create that track and attack enemies, almost like a Child of the Old Gods, as an example. Tangles are orbs of Strand that Guardians can create to either use for themselves or use against enemies. In the trailer, a Guardian was shown grabbing this Tangle and hurled it toward an enemy, destroying them.
Cyrtarachne’s Facade
Wrapping up the Exotic Armor is a new Exotic Helmet for Hunters called Cyrtarachne’s Facade (good luck pronouncing that). This Exotic grants Hunters a Woven Mail and Flinch Resistance for a short duration after Grappling. Woven Mail appears to confirm our previous suspicion that Strand has an Overshield of some form, as it covers the whole body as an Overshield would. This is mainly pointed toward PvP gameplay, which is always a plus for Hunters.
Final Warning
Confirming the existence of Strand weapons is a brand new Exotic Sidearm called Final Warning. This weapon shoots out Strand rounds at enemies that track nearby enemies. A quick clip in the trailer shows some of the rounds going in multiple directions to seek out enemies. It almost seems reminiscent of the fabled Smart Pistol from the Titanfall franchise.