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− | Warlock is the magic-oriented [[classes|class]] in Destiny. The Warlock is divided into 3 subclasses: [[Voidwalker]] ([[Void]]), [[Sunsinger]] ([[Solar]]) and [[Stormcaller]] ([[Arc]]). | + | The Warlock is the magic-oriented [[classes|class]] in Destiny. The Warlock is divided into 3 subclasses: [[Voidwalker]] ([[Void]]), [[Sunsinger]] ([[Solar]]) and [[Stormcaller]] ([[Arc]]). Voidwalkers are the damage dealing, solo-oriented subclass capable of dealing massive AoE damage to their enemies, while Sunsingers are the group-oriented subclass adept at supporting their allies. The Warlock class has slightly lower [[Armor (Stat)|armor]] than [[Titan]]s but more than [[Hunter]]s. It also has the greatest [[recovery]] of all 3 classes. |
− | *A Warlock starts off as Voidwalker, and unlocks Sunsinger at level 15. Note that once you unlock Sunsinger for one character, it will be unlocked for any new Warlock characters you make in the future. [[Stormcaller]] was released in [[The Taken King]] [[expansion]]. It is unlocked after completing the Warlock [[quest]] [[The Stormcaller's Path]]. | + | *A Warlock starts off as a Voidwalker, and unlocks Sunsinger at level 15. Note that once you unlock Sunsinger for one character, it will be unlocked for any new Warlock characters you make in the future. [[Stormcaller]] was released in [[The Taken King]] [[expansion]]. It is unlocked after completing the Warlock [[quest]] [[The Stormcaller's Path]]. |
==Play Style== | ==Play Style== | ||
− | + | Voidwalkers can deal massive AoE damage from a range with a [[Nova Bomb]]. They can do more AoE damage with their [[Voidwalker#Abilities|grenades]] and [[Axion Bolt]]s. Additionally, the [[Energy Drain]], Voidwalker's melee attack, can buff itself and reduce cooldowns of its other abilities. | |
− | Sunsinger's [[super]], [[Radiance]], buffs itself and its allies both offensively and defensively. With [[Fireborn]] perk, Sunsinger can even come back from the dead. Sunsinger can also deal [[solar]] and burn DoT damage with its [[Sunsinger#Abilities|grenades]] and [[scorch]]. Additionally | + | Sunsinger's [[super]], [[Radiance]], buffs itself and its allies both offensively and defensively. With the [[Fireborn]] perk, Sunsinger can even come back from the dead. Sunsinger can also deal [[solar]] and burn DoT damage with its [[Sunsinger#Abilities|grenades]] and [[scorch]]. Additionally Sunsingers can spawn [[Orbs of Light]] for their allies. |
==Voidwalker== | ==Voidwalker== |
Revision as of 15:44, 5 May 2017
General Information
The Warlock is the magic-oriented class in Destiny. The Warlock is divided into 3 subclasses: Voidwalker (Void), Sunsinger (Solar) and Stormcaller (Arc). Voidwalkers are the damage dealing, solo-oriented subclass capable of dealing massive AoE damage to their enemies, while Sunsingers are the group-oriented subclass adept at supporting their allies. The Warlock class has slightly lower armor than Titans but more than Hunters. It also has the greatest recovery of all 3 classes.
- A Warlock starts off as a Voidwalker, and unlocks Sunsinger at level 15. Note that once you unlock Sunsinger for one character, it will be unlocked for any new Warlock characters you make in the future. Stormcaller was released in The Taken King expansion. It is unlocked after completing the Warlock quest The Stormcaller's Path.
Play Style
Voidwalkers can deal massive AoE damage from a range with a Nova Bomb. They can do more AoE damage with their grenades and Axion Bolts. Additionally, the Energy Drain, Voidwalker's melee attack, can buff itself and reduce cooldowns of its other abilities.
Sunsinger's super, Radiance, buffs itself and its allies both offensively and defensively. With the Fireborn perk, Sunsinger can even come back from the dead. Sunsinger can also deal solar and burn DoT damage with its grenades and scorch. Additionally Sunsingers can spawn Orbs of Light for their allies.
Voidwalker
- Main article: Voidwalker
Abilities
Type | Description | |
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Axion Bolt | Grenades | A bolt of Void Light which forks into smaller bolts on impact which seek toward enemies. |
Energy Drain | Melee Abilities | A powerful melee attack which drains energy from enemies and uses it to reduce the cooldown of your grenade. |
Glide | Jumps | Jump and then press (X) or (A) again while in the air to activate Glide. |
Nova Bomb | Supers | Hurl an explosive bolt of Void Light at the enemy, disintegrating those caught within its blast. |
Scatter Grenade | Grenades | A grenade that splits into many submunitions and covers a large area with explosions. |
Vortex Grenade (Voidwalker) | Grenades | A grenade that creates a vortex which continually damages enemies trapped inside. |
Perks
Ability Perks
Ability | Description | |
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Blink (Voidwalker) | Glide | A short distance teleport which replaces Glide. |
Focused Burst | Glide | Upgrades Glide to provide an initial boost of speed. |
Focused Control | Glide | Upgrades Glide for better directional control while in air. |
Lance | Nova Bomb | Nova Bomb travels farther and faster. |
Life Steal | Energy Drain | Killing an enemy with Energy Drain immediately restores a significant portion of your health. |
Shatter | Nova Bomb | Nova Bomb splits into three projectiles. |
Soul Rip | Energy Drain | Killing an enemy with Energy Drain reduces the cooldown of Nova Bomb. |
Surge | Energy Drain | Damaging an enemy with Energy Drain increases movement speed for a short time. |
Vortex | Nova Bomb | Nova Bomb creates a Vortex which continually damages enemies trapped inside. |
Miscellaneous Perks
Description | |
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Angry Magic | Nova Bomb tracks enemies. Increases Armor by 1 |
Annihilate | Increases the size of explosions created by Nova Bomb and grenades. Increases Agility by 1. |
Bloom | Enemies killed by any of your abilities explode. |
Embrace The Void | Damaging enemies with Nova Bomb or any grenade triggers the Energy Drain effect. |
The Hunger | Increases the duration of the Energy Drain effect by 3 seconds. |
Vortex Mastery | Increases the range of Axion Bolt seekers and the duration of the Vortex effect of Nova Bomb and Vortex Grenade. |
Sunsinger
- Main article: Sunsinger
Abilities
Type | Description | |
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Firebolt Grenade | Grenades | A grenade that unleashes bolts of Solar Light at nearby enemies. |
Fusion Grenade (Sunsinger) | Grenades | An explosive grenade that causes bonus damage when attached to its target. |
Glide | Jumps | Jump and then press (X) or (A) again while in the air to activate Glide. |
Radiance | Supers | Fill yourself with Solar Light, dramatically increasing the effectiveness of all your abilities. |
Scorch | Melee Abilities | A powerful melee attack that ignites enemies, causing fire damage over time. |
Solar Grenade | Grenades | A grenade that creates a flare of Solar Light which continuously damages enemies trapped inside. |
Perks
Ability Perks
Ability | Description | |
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Balanced Glide | Glide | Upgrades Glide to provide bonuses to both speed and control. |
Brimstone | Scorch | Killing enemies with Scorch causes them to explode |
Fireborn | Radiance | Radiance can now be activated from beyond the grave. Doing so returns you to life. |
Flame Shield | Scorch | Killing an enemy with Scorch reduces incoming damage for a short time. Increases armor by 1 |
Focused Burst | Glide | Upgrades Glide to provide an initial boost of speed. |
Focused Control | Glide | Upgrades Glide for better directional control while in air. |
Radiant Skin | Radiance | While active, Radiance reduces incoming damage. |
Solar Wind | Scorch | Hitting an enemy with Scorch knocks them back. |
Song of Flame | Radiance | While active, Radiance reduces all cooldowns for nearby allies. |
Miscellaneous Perks
Description | |
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Angel of Light | Aiming your weapon while in the air holds you in place for a short time. Increases Agility by 1. |
Gift of the Sun | Gain an additional grenade. |
Radiant Will | Increases the duration of Radiance |
Sunburst | Killing an enemy with Scorch has a chance to generate Orbs of Light. |
Touch of Flame | All grenades ignite enemies, causing damage over time. |
Viking Funeral | Targets afflicted with Ignite take more damage from all sources. Stacks up to 3 times. |
Stormcaller
- Main article: Stormcaller
Abilities
Type | Description | |
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Arcbolt Grenade (Stormcaller) | Grenades | A grenade that chains bolts of lightning to nearby enemies. |
Glide | Jumps | Jump and then press (X) or (A) again while in the air to activate Glide. |
Pulse Grenade (Stormcaller) | Grenades | A grenade that periodically damages enemies inside its explosion radius. |
Storm Grenade | Grenades | This grenade calls down a localized lightning storm. |
Stormtrance | Supers | Chain Arc Lightning from your hands. |
Perks
Ability Perks
Ability | Description | |
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Amplitude | Thunderstrike | Your Thunderstrike has greater range |
Balanced Glide | Glide | Upgrades Glide to provide bonuses to both speed and control. |
Chain Lightning | Thunderstrike | Your Thunderstrike chains to another nearby enemy. |
Focused Burst | Glide | Upgrades Glide to provide an initial boost of speed. |
Focused Control | Glide | Upgrades Glide for better directional control while in air. |
Ionic Blink | Stormtrance | Press L3 to teleport during Stormtrance. |
Landfall | Stormtrance | On casting Stormtrance, fire a bolt of lightning into the ground, creating a devastating shockwave under you. |
Rising Storm | Thunderstrike | Hits with Thunderstrike charge your Super, Grenade and Melee energy |
Superconductor (Perk) | Stormtrance | Doubles your Stormtrance lightning’s chaining capabilities. |
Miscellaneous Perks
Description | |
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Arc Web | Enemies damaged by your grenades chain deadly lightning to nearby enemies. |
Electrostatic Mind | Stormtrance charges faster when allies are near. When Stormtrance is active, nearby enemies take damage. |
Feedback | Incoming melee attacks fully recharge and intensify your Thunderstrike. |
Perpetual Charge | Grenade kills recharge your melee. Melee kills recharge your grenade. |
Pulsewave | When critically wounded, trigger a Pulsewave that boosts speed for you and your allies. |
Transcendence | When cast with full grenade and Thunderstrike energy, Stormtrance restores your health to full and drains slower. |
Training Perks
Agility | Armor | Recovery | |
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Ancestral Order | +2 | +2 | +2 |
Arcane Force | +2 | +2 | |
Arcane Spirit | +2 | +2 | |
Arcane Wisdom | +2 | +2 | |
Chaos Order | +5 | ||
Divine Order | +4 | +2 |
- Note that Voidwalker and Sunsinger share the same Training perks.
Gear
Bonds can be equipped in a special armor slot exclusive to the Warlock class. Bonds allow Warlocks to further customize themselves and show their ranks and accomplishments, while giving minor Armor Upgrades and boosts to General Stats.
Notable Warlocks
- Albios (deceased)
- Alemyr
- Vance (formerly)
- Eriana-3 (deceased)
- Felwinter
- Gallida Tuyet (deceased)
- Ikora Rey
- Lyssa
- Osiris (exiled)
- Skorri. Timur
- Toland (Missing In Action)
- Ulan-Tan (deceased)
- Wen Jie
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