The Class You Love to Hate: Dominate the Crucible with Void Titan in 2023 (+ Video)
Guardians,
Let’s face it, you’ve seen them. Those impenetrable Void Titans locking down zones and effortlessly dismantling opponents in Trials of Osiris. Void Titan and its trusty companion, the Ward of Dawn (no, we don’t call it Bubble anymore), have firmly established themselves at the pinnacle of the current Crucible meta.
Ready to fight fire with fire? This beginner’s guide will equip you with the knowledge to unleash the might of Void Titan and understand why it’s the bane of every Guardian’s existence right now.
Want to see this build in action? Check out the accompanying video: https://youtu.be/LebPlFCo1oc
Prefer the written word? Read on, Guardian. We’ve got you covered.
Why Void Titan Reigns Supreme
Destiny 2’s PvP ecosystem has evolved. Control, Iron Banner, Trials – they all revolve around zone control. And what dominates zones better than an unkillable fortress of Void light?
You know what I’m talking about. Three Void Titans, standing strong within a shimmering Ward of Dawn, raining down suppression grenades and Witherhoard ticks. Good luck pushing through that.
"But Conditional Finality hard counters Bubble!" you might say. Does it, though? Is a single Super truly an "easy counter" when facing a coordinated team empowered by overshields, weapon buffs, and the ability to chain Supers?
Let’s talk about those overshields. 45 HP may not seem like much, but it’s a game-changer. That seemingly small shield increases your Time-to-Kill (TTK) against popular weapons like 120 Hand Cannons and Aggressive SMGs by a staggering 22-50%. Suddenly, you’re winning every gunfight.
And it gets better. Bastion barricades share the overshield love with nearby allies. That’s right, your entire team becomes significantly harder to kill. It’s essentially a team-wide damage resistance buff.
But wait, there’s more! Void Titans have access to some of the most potent PvP Exotics in the game, further amplifying their strengths.
The result? A dominant force in the Crucible. Prepare to witness (and master) the most frustratingly effective class in Destiny 2 PvP.
Gearing Up for Domination: Exotic Armor
Titans are blessed with a plethora of powerful Exotics. Here, we’ll focus on the ones that synergize best with Void Titan, pushing it from "strong" to "downright unfair."
Peacekeepers: The SMG Powerhouse
Peacekeepers are your go-to for SMG supremacy. These gauntlets grant the same sprint and slide bonuses as Dunemarchers, but with the added benefits of:
- +50 Mobility
- Increased strafe speed
- Max handling
- Faster SMG swap and ADS speeds
- Auto-reloading stowed SMGs
This pairs perfectly with the current SMG meta. Unending Tempest, The Immortal, Cloudstrike – these weapons are already dominant, and Peacekeepers make them even more lethal.
Crest of Alpha Lupi: The Instant-Heal Surprise
While Dunemarchers are a solid neutral-game choice, Crest of Alpha Lupi offers a surprisingly powerful alternative. This chest piece turns your barricade into a healing beacon, instantly restoring a massive chunk of health to you and nearby allies within 12 meters.
Combine this with Bastion’s overshield, and you have a recipe for near-constant regeneration. Take damage, pop a barricade, instantly heal and gain an overshield. Rinse and repeat. It’s disgustingly effective.
Oh, and did I mention it grants an additional Super orb per Ward of Dawn? Prepare for a relentless barrage of Supers.
Aspects and Fragments: Fine-Tuning Your Void Arsenal
Aspects: Embracing the Overshield
- Bastion: This is non-negotiable. Bastion grants overshields to you and nearby allies when casting your barricade. The barricade itself becomes a regenerating overshield dispenser, extending the duration of your newfound durability. Did I mention it also grants overshields to allies when you cast Ward of Dawn? Yeah, it’s that good.
- Offensive Bulwark: Overshields are the name of the game, and this Aspect makes them even better. While shielded (from any source), you gain increased grenade recharge rate, extended melee range and damage, and melee final blows extend your overshield duration.
Fragments: Enhancing Your Strengths
- Echo of Vigilance: Score a kill while critically wounded? Enjoy a temporary Void overshield. This Fragment is essentially a mini One-Eyed Mask, rewarding aggressive play and synergizing perfectly with Offensive Bulwark.
- Echo of Leeching: +10 Resilience and health regeneration for you and nearby allies on melee kills? Yes, please. This Fragment is a must-have for its sheer utility.
- Echo of Undermining: Weaken enemies with your Void grenades, setting them up for easy Scatter Grenade kills. Control the battlefield and punish those who dare challenge your dominance.
- Echo of Dilation: Enhanced crouch radar, faster crouch walking, and +10 Mobility and Intellect. This Fragment offers incredible value, improving your awareness and maneuverability.
This is just a taste of what Void Titan can achieve. Master these fundamentals, experiment with different loadouts, and prepare to become the unkillable force you were always meant to be.
See you in the Crucible, Guardian.
MrArmageddon
