The Best Warlock Builds and Subclasses (Destiny 2 The Final Shape)

Destiny 2 The Final Shape Episode 3 is a game where picking the right subclass and the best build can make a big difference. Warlocks are known for their powerful abilities and versatility, making them great for both PvE and PvP content. This guide will help you understand the best Warlock subclasses and builds and how to use them effectively.

Warlocks have five different subclasses, each with unique strengths:

• Stormcaller (Arc 3.0): Great for mobility and dealing electrical damage.
• Dawnblade (Solar 3.0): Focuses on support, providing buffs and health regeneration.
• Voidwalker (Void 3.0): Offers debuffs and self-healing, making it versatile for different scenarios.
• Shadebinder (Stasis 1.0): Specializes in freezing enemies, providing excellent crowd control.
• Broodweaver (Strand 1.0): Uses Threadlings and Suspension for high damage and battlefield control.
• Prismatic: A versatile subclass that allows to wield multiple elements simultaneously, combining abilities from Arc, Solar, and Stasis.

Below you will find an overview and explanation of the best Warlock subclasses in Destiny 2 TFS Episode Heresy. We’ll also discuss the best Warlock builds and share our top-3 tier list for PvE and PvP.

The Best Warlock Builds for PvE (Destiny 2 TFS Episode 3)

By understanding the strengths and optimal setups for each Warlock subclass, you can tailor your gameplay to dominate in PvE and PvP activities in Destiny 2 The Final Shape Episode 3 Heresy. Whether clearing waves of enemies or outplaying opponents in the Crucible, these builds will help you dominate the battlefield.

Prismatic Blizzard (Arc): Top-1

• Ranking: S (Best)
• Strengths: Prismatic Blizzard excels in endgame content with powerful turrets and Devour for survivability.
• Key Gear: Getaway Artist for Arc Soul turrets and Khvostov 7G-0X for weapon synergy.
• Abilities and Aspects: Use Feed the Void for Devour, and Bleak Watcher for turrets. Song of Flame for added power.
• Fragments: Facet of Grace(increased health regen), Facet of Devotion (super energy on grenade kills), Facet of Dawn (increased ability regen while amplified), Facet of Purpose (increased rift energy from kills), Facet of Protection (damage resistance while amplified).
• Stats Priority: High Resilience for survivability, high Discipline for frequent grenade use, and Recovery for rift regeneration.
• Mods: Kinetic Siphon, Heavy Ammo Finder, Impact Induction for grenade energy, and resistance mods for survivability.
• Gameplay: Convert your Arc Grenade into a turret with Getaway Artist, and use Bleak Watcher to dominate the battlefield. Devour keeps you alive and strong during tough encounters.

Stasis Engineer: Top-2

• Ranking: S (Best)
• Strengths: The build excels at slowing and freezing large groups of enemies, making it easier to manage chaotic encounters.
• Key Gear: Rime-coat Raiment (Warlock Chest Armor), Ager’s Scepter (Trace Rifle)
• Abilities and Aspects:
  • Aspects: Bleak Watcher, Devour
  • Abilities: Nova Bomb: Cataclysm, Healing Grenade, Arcane Needle
• Fragments: Facet of Courage, Facet of Balance, Facet of Protection, Facet of Ruin, Facet of Purpose
• Stats Priority: Resilience, Discipline, Recovery
• Mods:
  • Helmet: Stasis Siphon, Special Ammo Finder
  • Arms: x2 Impact Induction
  • Chest: Resistance Mods, Reserve Mods
  • Legs: Surge Mods,
  • Class Item: x2 Bomber, Reaper
• Gameplay:
  1. Set Up Crowd Control: Throw down a Bleak Watcher turret to slow and freeze enemies. Use Ager’s Scepter to freeze additional enemies, especially in the turret’s radius.
  2. Maintain Survivability: Activate Devour by getting ability kills or picking up Orbs of Power. Use Healing Grenade when in critical health.
  3. Recharge Abilities: Use Impact Induction and Bomber mods to keep your grenade energy high. Collect Orbs of Power to recharge your Super and abilities.
  4. Deal Burst Damage: Use Nova Bomb: Cataclysm for high-damage bursts against champions or bosses. Activate Ager’s Scepter’s alternate fire mode (Bleak Domain) for massive damage when your Super is charged.
  5. Repeat: Continuously cycle through freezing enemies, recharging abilities, and dealing damage to maintain control of the battlefield.

Radiant Sunbracer (Solar): Top-3

• Ranking: S (Best)
• Strengths: This build is all about throwing endless Solar Grenade to clear enemies quickly.
• Key Gear: Sunbracers for unlimited Solar Grenade and a Solar weapon with Incandescent.
• Abilities and Aspects: Use Touch of Flame and Heat Rises to boost your grenades. Well of Radiance for strong area control.
• Fragments: Ember of Ashes(increased scorch stacks), Ember of Searing (melee hits grant grenade energy), Ember of Empyrean (solar kills extend buffs), Ember of Resolve (grenade kills heal you).
• Stats Priority: Max Resilience for survivability, max Recovery for rift regeneration.
• Mods: Ashes to Assets for super energy from grenade kills, Harmonic Siphon, Firepower for grenade energy, and resistance mods for survivability.
• Gameplay: Get a melee kill to activate Sunbracers, then throw as many Solar Grenade as possible. Stay airborne with Heat Rises to maintain grenade energy and keep enemies burning.

The Best Warlock Builds for PvP (Destiny 2 TFS Episode Heresy)

Dawnblade (Solar 3.0)

• Ranking: S (Best)
• Strengths: Excellent movement abilities and health regeneration. Icarus Dash and Heat Rises offer unmatched vertical movement. Provides strong buffs like Radiant and Restoration.
• Key Gear: Boots of the Assembler for healing and Radiant, paired with a powerful Solar weapon like Sunshot.
• Abilities and Aspects: Use Touch of Flame and Heat Rises to enhance your abilities. Healing Grenade and Phoenix Dive for support.
• Fragments: Ember of Solace (increased duration of Radiant and Restoration), Ember of Empyrean (solar kills extend Radiant and Restoration), Ember of Benevolence (enhanced ability regeneration), Ember of Torches (melee hits make you and allies Radiant).
• Stats Priority: High Recovery for rift regeneration, high Discipline for frequent grenades, and Resilience for survivability.
• Mods: Heavy Ammo Finder, Harmonic Siphon, Bolstering Detonation> for rift energy, and resistance mods for survivability.
• Gameplay: Focus on healing allies and keeping them buffed with Radiant. Stay in the air to maximize your damage and support capabilities. This build is perfect for team players who like to support their squad.

Shadebinder (Stasis 1.0)

• Ranking:  S (Best)
• Key Gear: Osmiomancy Gloves for enhanced grenades and Ager’s Scepter for freezing damage.
• Abilities and Aspects: Iceflare Bolts and Bleak Watcher for consistent freezing. Use Coldsnap Grenade to immobilize enemies.
• Fragments: Whisper of Refraction (defeating slowed or frozen targets grants class ability energy), Whisper of Durance (slow effects last longer), Whisper of Torment (gain grenade energy when damaged), Whisper of Fissures (increased damage of Stasis shatters).
• Stats Priority: High Discipline for frequent grenades, high Resilience for survivability, and Recovery for rift regeneration.
• Mods: Harmonic Siphon for weapon synergy, Grenade Kickstart for faster grenade energy, and resistance mods for survivability.
• Gameplay: Keep throwing Bleak Watcher turrets to freeze enemies. Use Ager’s Scepter to maintain control and generate super energy. This build is very effective in close-quarters combat.

Voidwalker (Void 3.0)

• Ranking: A (Strong)
• Strengths: Offers debuffs and healing. Weaken and Devour provide significant advantages. Child of the Old Gods enhances performance.
• Key Gear: Secant Filaments for Devour and Collective Obligation for weapon synergy.
• Abilities and Aspects: Use Feed the Void for Devour, and Child of the Old Gods to weaken enemies. Nova Bomb: Cataclysm for high damage.
• Fragments: Echo of Undermining (weakening grenades), Echo of Instability (volatile rounds on grenade kills), Echo of Domineering (reload speed after suppression), Echo of Expulsion (void ability kills cause explosions).
• Stats Priority: High Resilience for survivability, high Recovery for quick rift regeneration, and Discipline for frequent grenade use.
• Mods: Harmonic Siphon for weapon synergy, Bolstering Detonation for grenade energy, and resistance mods for survivability.
• Gameplay: Place an Empowering Rift to gain Devour, use grenades and melee to debuff enemies, and then finish them with your Void weapons. This build is great for controlling the battlefield and staying alive through constant healing.

Conclusion

In Destiny 2: The Final Shape Episode 3 Heresy, choosing the right Warlock subclass is key for success in both PvE and PvP. Warlocks have five subclasses: Stormcaller (Arc), Dawnblade (Solar), Voidwalker (Void), Shadebinder (Stasis), and Broodweaver (Strand). Each subclass has unique strengths, like Dawnblade’s powerful buffs and healing, and Broodweaver’s high damage and battlefield control. Understanding and using the best gear, Aspects, and Fragments for each subclass can greatly improve your performance. Whether you’re clearing enemies or outplaying opponents, the right Warlock build will help you dominate.