Here’s a comprehensive overview of the new Artifact included in the Destiny 2 Edge of Fate expansion.
If you’re a Destiny 2 enthusiast, there’s plenty to get excited about this summer. The upcoming expansion, Edge of Fate, is set to launch on July 15, 2025, and it promises some of the most significant updates the game has experienced in years. Players can expect a brand-new location named Kepler, enhanced mobility, the Armor 3.0 system, and much more.
This week, creators and members of the press had the opportunity to provide firsthand impressions from the initial mission and various key features. If you’re eager to discover more, this article will delve into details about the gear tiering system, exotic gear, and a first look at the new Artifact debuting in the Edge of Fate’s Season of Reclamation.
In this discussion, let’s closely examine the Artifact for the Season of Reclamation, highlighting what’s new and every perk that players can unlock.
Destiny 2 Season of Reclamation: Artifact Perks in Edge of Fate
The Artifact introduced with Edge of Fate is titled Implement of Curiosity. Below, you can find a detailed preview of each Artifact column and the associated perks. (Special thanks to MrRoflWaffles)
Column 1
- Anti-Barrier Scout and Pulse: Scout and Pulse rifles fire rounds that penetrate shields and stun Barrier champions.
- Unstoppable Sidearm and Hand Cannon: Aiming down sights charges a power shot that stuns unshielded enemies, effective against Unstoppable champions.
- Unstoppable Sniper: Aiming with a Sniper Rifle charges a powerful shot to stun unshielded foes.
- Overload Shotgun: Shotguns fire disruptive rounds that temporarily stun targets, impacting ability recovery and reducing damage output, particularly against Overload champions.
- Overload Rapid Fire: Continuous fire from Auto Rifles or Submachine Guns grants rounds that stun enemies and inhibit their ability regen.
Column 2
- Flame, Fiber, and Freeze: Merges the Solar/Strand and Solar/Stasis siphon mods into a single feature.
- Diviner’s Discount: Discount on all Scavenger mods.
- One With Frost: While Frost Armor is active, Stasis weapons enjoy quicker reload speeds and improved stability.
- Tightly Woven: Activating Woven Mail boosts Super and Grenade stats.
- Rapid Precision Rifling: Precision hits with Scout Rifles enhance reload speed and reduce incoming flinch.
Column 3
- Fever and Chill: Precision hits with Solar weapons grant Radiant status; precision hits with Stasis weapons grant Frost Armor.
- Elemental Benevolence: Providing an elemental buff to allies regenerates Class ability energy.
- Frost Renewal: Taking critical damage while Frost Armor is active releases an ice burst that freezes nearby foes.
- Reciprocal Draw: Rapid kills provide Sidearms with increased damage for a short duration upon next draw.
- Refresh Threads: Picking up elemental items matching your subclass grants energy to your least charged ability.
Column 4
- Threaded Blast: Destroying a Tangle with Strand damage amplifies explosion effects.
- Cauterized Darkness: Non-boss enemies affected by Stasis or Strand take heightened Solar damage from all sources.
- Elemental Daze: Stunning a Champion with an elemental weapon triggers an explosion, applying an elemental debuff to nearby enemies.
- Shoulder to Shoulder: Sustained precision damage near allies grants damage resistance.
- Elemental Coalescence: Defeating foes creates an elemental pickup that matches your equipped Super element.
Column 5
- Radiant Shrapnel: Sustained damage while Radiant or defeating scorched enemies causes them to release Solar projectiles upon defeat.
- Shieldcrush:
- With Woven Mail, Frost Armor, or a Void overshield, your melee charges faster and inflicts greater damage.
- Being Amplified or Radiant accelerates grenade recharge rate and increases its damage.
- Elemental Overdrive: Collecting elemental pickups boosts damage for corresponding weapons.
- Tangled Web: Creating a Tangle from defeating a Strand debuffed target suspends enemies nearby.
- Frigid Glare: While Frost Armor is active, Stasis precision kills cause a freezing burst upon enemies.
That concludes the overview of the Artifact for the Season of Reclamation in Edge of Fate! Don’t forget to check out our article detailing all the new exotic weapons and armor coming in The Edge of Fate.
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