Summary
Strand is the newest subclass inDestiny 2, allowing for Warlocks, Titans, and Hunters to embrace yet another Darkness power to wield itagainst the Witnessand its forces.Destiny 2presents a lot of different Aspects for each class and subclass, and players can find 4 unique Aspects for Strand, all different from each other, offering unique powers and builds to become an overpowered Guardian in PvE and PvP content.
Strand is exclusive to those who own theLightfallexpansion, and it comes with some amazing powers, allowing players to suspend their targets with cosmic green strings. Holding enemies in the air, striking them with immense power, and using aGrappleto swing around for better mobility, all adds to the best uses of Strand inDestiny 2, but what of the best Aspects?
Mindspun Invocation
Enhanced Warlock Grenade Functionality
Formless, shapeless… until you say otherwise. Shape reality as you see fit.
The Warlock Strand grenades have enhanced functionality, but it’s rather situational and depends on whether players actually like using different grenade types. Either way, here are the three different grenade-type upgrades that players can find:
Weaver’s Call
Release Threadlings When Casting Rifts
Your call weaves a path into existence. A chirp rings out, eager to answer.
Players can cast their Rift to unleash three Threadlings and deploy any Threadlings currently purchased. This is bound to holding Circle/B/Ctrl. Whilst situational, it’s still a good Aspect, as players can have two Fragments, and summoning Threadlings to aid whilst players remain in a healing rift can always benefit the team.
Weavewalk
Consume Melee Energy To Gain Damage Resistance
A small carved effigy of a Pouka, found in the Neomuna wreckage. With clarity of mind, you stride between this world and the next.
Double pressing (Circle/B/Ctrl) will allow players to dodge while airborne, which will consume their melee energy, but allow them to enter the weave and gain damage resistance againstall forms of enemies. Whilst in this weave state, players will have their melee energy drained and they will generate perched Threadlings, and players can press their air dodge to exit the weave. It’s a good ability, but the fact it only provides one Fragment Slot leaves much to be desired.
The Wanderer
Throw Tangles For A Suspending Burst
A ring of twisted silver, set with a glittering emerald. Deftly, expertly, effortlessly—one possibility is unsewn and another is born.
If players were to throw Tangles, they would now attach to targets and detonate into a suspending burst. If players are to destroy a Tangle, then a suspending burst occurs after a short delay. Even Threadling final blows will create Tangles. This is a great Aspect for those who just adore suspending targets and immobilizing them, as the synergy between creating Tangles and throwing them for suspending can provideplenty of add-clearingpotential in hard activities.
Widow’s Silk
Create A Second Grenade Charge
The softest whisper of a glove meant to be worn under a gauntlet. Seize the threads of reality.
Widow’s Silk allows players to have an additional grenade charge, and their Grappling Hook will create aGrappleTangle at thegrapplepoint. This means that players can have two grenade charges, which is great for those who enjoy suspending targets, or just for those who like creatingGrappleTangles when they swing around the battlefield. However, it’s an Aspect best reserved for a single-use gimmick, such as suspending targets in Nightfalls, and doesn’t offer another potential forharder content like Raids.
Ensnaring Slam
Dive Towards The Ground To Suspend Targets
A small shadow box with an arachnid on display showcasing the creature’s deadly beauty. Give them something to really catch their eye.
Players who activate their air move (Circle/B/Ctrl) will consume their class ability energy and dive towards the ground, suspending all nearby targets on impact. It’s a great ability for when situations are getting tough, as players will be able tostun and suspend enemiesin close proximity, although the ability will extend class ability cooldown. It’s still worth it, as immobilizing targets is always going to be useful.
Whirling Maelstrom
Destroy Tangles To Unleash Strand Fibers
A tightly coiled whip with fraying ends, carried at your side. You twist the universe until it tears.
With Whirling Malestrom equipped, players who destroy a Tangle unleash a writhingmass of Strandfibers, which will seek out targets and cause great damage to them. If a target is defeated with these Strand fibers, then Unraveling projectiles will unleash to further damage more enemies. It’s great for crowd control, as destroying a Tangle will always have its advantages, and a target-seeking spinning mass of death can be a charming use for areas with just too many enemies.
Threaded Specter
Create A Decoy With A Dodge
A cracked hand mirror, held together with dark wire. What looks back is yours, but not you.
For players who are tired of being the target, summon a decoy withThreaded Specter. This Aspect will allow players to use their class ability to leave behind a decoy made up of Strand matter, and it will draw the ire of all enemies who will shoot at the decoy. If the decoy is destroyed, it will deal great damage and release Threadlings to attack nearby enemies. It’s great for distracting enemies to pull off a revive, or just to avoid some fire to heal.
Best Strand Titan Aspects
Unlock the greatest potential from the Berserker, with the best Strand Titan Aspects:
Flechette Storm
Knock Enemies Away With A Sliding Charged Melee
Shards of a broken blade, memento of a duel long won. Yours will not share its fate.
While in a slide, players can activate their charged melee ability to leap into the air, which will knock targets away and deal damage to them. Also whilst airborne, players can activate their charged melee again to launch a cluster of Unraveling projectiles. This can be chained with more melee activations for additional throws. Yet, being in the air makes a Titan vulnerable, and there are other options for great Aspects.
Drengr’s Lash
Suspend Targets With A Barricade
An ancient war horn, herald of countless battles. Let them know you’re coming.
Players can activate their Titan class ability to summon their barrier as normal, but with Drengr’s Lash, they can send out a ripple in reality which will travel forward across the ground and suspend any targets within its path. It’s a great Aspect, but it’s rather situational, and sometimes it’s better to just shoot things than wait behind a barrier for the chance that an enemy might walk into the suspend.
Into The Fray
An aged pauldron, dented and scarred. Be the front line.
Woven Mail is nearly essential to some heavy-hitting Strand builds, as it will provide players with an encasing protective mesh of Strand matter, reducing incoming non-precision damage. Players will create plenty of Tangles in their time with Strand, so usingInto the Frayto destroy them by shooting them or throwing them will provide Woven Mail for the user and nearby allies. This effect also occurs when casting a Super, ensuring no quick death shall come to this Titan. As a bonus, melee regeneration is increased whilst Woven Mail is active.
Banner Of War
Create Healing Bursts On Strand Kills
A tattered banner, every tear and faded stitch a lesson you will not forget. As long as it still waves, you rise to meet any challenge.
The latest and greatest,Banner of Warwill allow Titans to periodically heal themselves and their allies, as well as increase melee and sword damage. This is achieved when targets are defeated with a melee attack, finisher, or sword, further raising the pulsing energy ofBanner of War. This is a perfect Aspect that keeps players alive, and the more deaths that the Titan and nearby allies provide to enemies, the speed of healing forBanner of Warincreases.
