Subclasses: Harnessing the Power of the Light and Darkness

Dive deeper into your Guardian's potential by mastering their subclass. Each class (Titan, Hunter, Warlock) has access to multiple subclasses, each offering unique abilities, supers, and playstyles. Understanding and utilizing these subclasses is key to overcoming any challenge Destiny 2 throws your way.

Subclasses are the core of a Guardian's power in Destiny 2, representing their mastery over different elemental energies: Solar, Arc, Void, and Stasis. Each of the three Guardian classes—Titan, Hunter, and Warlock—has access to a unique set of subclasses, allowing for diverse combat roles and playstyles. Unlocking and upgrading these subclasses is a fundamental part of character progression.

Solar Subclasses: The Power of Fire and Light

Solar subclasses harness the destructive and restorative power of the sun. They are known for their high damage output, healing capabilities, and burning effects.

Titan (Sunbreaker): Focuses on fiery hammers and explosive abilities. The super is the Hammer of Sol, allowing the Titan to hurl multiple solar hammers. Key abilities include Consecration and Throwing Hammer.
Hunter (Gunslinger): Specializes in precision damage and rapid attacks. The super is the Golden Gun, capable of dealing massive single-target damage. Key abilities include Knock-Up Strike and Blade Barrage.
Warlock (Dawnblade): Wields solar magic for devastating area attacks and support. The super is Well of Radiance (support) or Daybreak (offensive), allowing them to create healing rifts or rain down celestial fire. Key abilities include Phoenix Dive and Incinerator Snap.

Arc Subclasses: The Fury of Lightning

Arc subclasses channel the raw power of electricity, offering speed, chain lightning, and devastating electrical storms.

Titan (Striker): Focuses on offensive melee and ground-shattering abilities. The super is the Fist of Havoc, a powerful ground slam. Key abilities include Shoulder Charge and Storm Grenade.
Hunter (Bladedancer): Masters close-quarters combat with lightning-infused blades. The super is the Arc Staff, allowing for rapid melee attacks. Key abilities include Dodge (for speed) and Jolt effects.
Warlock (Stormcaller): Commands arcs of lightning for area denial and chain attacks. The super is Stormtrance, allowing for sustained electrical assaults. Key abilities include Chain Lightning Melee and Lightning Grenade.

Void Subclasses: The Power of Shadow and Suppression

Void subclasses utilize the mysterious power of the void to suppress enemies, create protective barriers, and unleash devastating void blasts.

Titan (Sentinel): Offers defensive and offensive capabilities with void shields and suppression. The super is Ward of Dawn, creating a protective bubble, or Sentinel Shield for offensive melee. Key abilities include Shield Bash and Vortex Grenade.
Hunter (Nightstalker): Specializes in invisibility, debuffs, and crowd control. The super is Shadowshot, tethering enemies and weakening them. Key abilities include Invisibility and Smoke Bomb.
Warlock (Voidwalker): Unleashes destructive void energy for area-of-effect attacks. The super is Nova Bomb, a powerful void explosion. Key abilities include Pocket Singularity and Vortex Grenade.

Stasis Subclasses: The Chill of the Void's Opposite

Stasis subclasses, introduced with Beyond Light, manipulate ice and crystalline structures to freeze, shatter, and control enemies.

Titan (Behemoth): Uses Stasis to encase enemies in ice and shatter them with powerful melee attacks. The super is Glacial Quake, a devastating Stasis ground slam. Key abilities include Shatterdive and Stasis Shards.
Hunter (Revenant): Commands Stasis for area denial and crowd control. The super is Silence and Squall, summoning a Stasis storm. Key abilities include Duskfield Grenade and Withering Blade.
Warlock (Shadebinder): Controls Stasis to freeze and shatter enemies with icy magic. The super is Winter's Wrath, unleashing a Stasis storm. Key abilities include Frostpulse and Iceflare Bolts.

Unlocking and Upgrading Subclasses

New Guardians begin with a basic subclass. Additional subclasses are unlocked through story progression or by completing specific quests. Once unlocked, subclasses can be further customized by collecting Ability Fragments and Aspects, which grant new perks and modify existing abilities. These are often acquired from the Exo Stranger or through specific vendors like the Cryptarch.

Choosing the right subclass for the activity is crucial. A Solar Warlock might be ideal for a raid requiring healing, while a Void Hunter could be invaluable for stealth-based missions. Experiment with different combinations of abilities, fragments, and aspects to find the perfect build for your playstyle and the challenges you face.