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Stasis Spotlight: Warlock Shadebinder



Welcome to the first in a series of Stasis spotlight

articles, where we’ll be taking a look at Stasis via each of the three Guardian

classes in Destiny 2. Stasis is the first new elemental power to Destiny

since the original trio of Arc, Solar, and Void, and its introduction in Beyond

Light will have ramifications for players across all aspects of the game,

from narrative to combat  , to the way in which players will customize their

Guardians.

Each Guardian class will feature a new Stasis subclass with Beyond

Light and, as you might expect, each class will use Stasis in a unique way.

Stasis is the domain of control; an elemental power that is less about outright

aggression and more about careful control of enemy combatants and space — sometimes

even using the powers of Stasis in a defensive way. Hunters zipping by in the

blink of an eye while slowing down opponents in Stasis fields. Titans smashing

their fists to the ground, launching jagged eruptions of Stasis crystals from

the earth.

No matter which class you prefer, Stasis will change the way

you play Destiny 2. 

By commanding Stasis in Beyond Light, players will

have access to new powers that change their approach to a fight. In combat,

Stasis can manifest in multiple ways, including freezing or slowing opponents,

creating crystalline Stasis structures, and even shattering frozen combatants.

This range of options give players more ability to control large-scale fights

than ever before.



No class embodies the concept of “freezing” better than the

Warlock Shadebinder. Imbued by Stasis energy, the Shadebinder can summon a

Stasis staff that fires projectiles which can freeze opponents, immediately

rendering them immobile. The Shadebinder’s Penumbral Blast melee attack is a quick

burst of Stasis energy that erupts from the staff and instantly freezes anyone it

hits. From there, the Warlock can either deal with the frozen foes, or leave

them be and move on to other more immediate threats.

If you’re looking to combine freezing with destruction, look

no further than the Shadebinder’s Super: Winter’s Wrath. Here, the Shadebinder summons their Stasis staff and fires projectiles that instantly freeze

opponents. The second stage begins (and the fight ends) when the Guardian raises

the staff, detonates its Stasis crystal and sends a devastating Shatter

Shockwave that disintegrates nearby frozen opponents.

Customizing Stasis

If you’ve played Destiny for long enough, you know

that choosing the right subclass for each situation can be crucial to the

outcome of a fight. Titans have their bubbles, Warlocks have their Wells;

skilled Guardians know how important those abilities can be in a pinch. With Beyond

Light and Stasis, we’re giving you even more flexibility to customize your

subclass to your style of play.



Each Stasis subclass in Beyond Light will give

players the ability to customize abilities like grenades, movement modes, class

abilities, and so on with. In addition, we’ve added new layers of customization

with the addition of Aspects and Fragments. 

Aspects manifest as physical items in the world (such as a

crystallized Vex conflux or a robotic Fallen arm, for example). When slotted

in, Aspects will offer players new abilities, among other effects. These

abilities can be mixed and matched freely by the player. Many Aspects will have

space for Fragments to be slotted in. Fragments are also physical items you can

discover in the world that, when applied to Aspects, offer additional passive

perks such as stat bonuses that may come with penalties. Aspect upgrades are

unique to each Stasis subclass, while Fragment slots are class agnostic; how

players combine these two different types of upgrades will lead to a range

of customization options. 





For example, a Warlock finds a Frostpulse Aspect in the

world and equips it. This Aspect augments their Rift ability, which now freezes

any enemies caught in the field. The Frostpulse Aspect also has a Fragment slot

available, allowing further customization. This Warlock decides to slot in the

Whisper of Refraction Fragment that replenishes some of their class ability

energy upon shattering enemies. They have now set themselves up with a nice 1-2

punch and, if played skillfully, can use this combo frequently.

With its focus on freezing and shattering, the Shadebinder subclass promises to give Guardians yet another reason to love their

floaty, book-loving Warlocks. But no matter what class you like, all players

will be able to take advantage of Aspects and Fragments that unlock even more

ways to make your Guardian yours.

In our next article, coming this Thursday, we’ll be pointing

the Stasis spotlight at the class that loves to punch first and ask questions

later: the Titan Behemoth. In the meantime, check out the Stasis hub page to learn more about Stasis.