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Destiny 2 players, rejoice! The latest update, 8.2.5.1, is here, bringing a host of fixes and improvements to enhance your gameplay experience. From Explosive Payload perk adjustments to Sundered Doctrine dungeon fixes, this update tackles some of the most pressing issues in the game. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes and what they mean for you. 🕹️
Key Fixes and Updates 🔧
1. Explosive Payload Perk Fix 💥
- Issue: The Explosive Payload perk wasn’t scaling correctly with other perks like Master of Arms and Magnificent Howl, making it less effective.
- Fix: The perk’s damage output has been adjusted to properly scale with other perks, restoring its viability in combat. 🎯
2. Sundered Doctrine Dungeon Fixes 🏰
- Pressure Door Exploit: Fixed an issue where players could defeat the final boss using pressure doors. 🚪
- Class Item Collection: Alternate characters can now properly collect the class item from the focus chest. 🛡️
3. Crucible Changes ⚔️
- Performance Bonuses: Increased the granularity and maximum points for performance bonuses, making competitive play more rewarding. 🏆
- Matchmaking Fix: Addressed an issue where smurf protection was incorrectly applied to highly ranked players, improving matchmaking fairness. 🎮
4. Trials of Osiris 🛡️
- Double Loot Modifier: Fixed an issue where the double loot modifier was being applied twice for Adept weapon drops. 🎁
5. Episode: Heresy – Court of Blades ⚔️
- Ritual of Greed: Fixed an issue where armament pickups could be acquired by unintended players. 🛠️
Weapon and Ability Fixes 🔫
Exotic Weapons
- Slayer’s Fang: Now properly stuns Overload Champions and stops their health regeneration. 🛑
- Barrow Dyad: Fixed an issue preventing players from crafting the weapon if they had unlocked the fourth intrinsic. 🛠️
Weapon Perks
- Subjugation Origin Trait: Now correctly exhausts bosses, minibosses, and Champions. 💥
Abilities
- Infinite Orbs: Fixed an exploit where players could spawn infinite orbs with no cooldown after using a Relic. 🌀
General Fixes 🛠️
- Holochip Renaming: The “Winged Victory” Holochip has been renamed to “Taking Flight” to avoid confusion with a new ship of the same name. 🚀
- Triumphant Ornament: Fixed an issue where the ornament required Season Pass ownership to purchase. 🎨
- Tooltip Fix: The “Taking Flight” Holochip tooltip now correctly indicates if it was previously purchased. 🛒
Why This Update Matters 🌟
This patch addresses several player-reported issues, improving the overall gameplay experience. Whether you’re a PvE enthusiast tackling dungeons or a PvP warrior in the Crucible, these changes ensure a smoother and more balanced experience. 🎮
