A Destiny 2 player has astounded the community by completing the challenging Iconoclasm Escape mission without using a shield. Demonstrating exceptional dodging abilities, the player navigated through a barrage of projectiles, showcasing a level of skill that has earned admiration from fellow Guardians.
This impressive feat adds to the growing list of creative solutions players have devised to tackle the game’s challenges, further highlighting the dedication and ingenuity within the Destiny 2 community.
Highlights
- A player completes Iconoclasm Escape without a shield, showcasing impressive skills at dodging projectiles in Destiny 2.
- Some players have found ways to reduce the grind in the game, such as soloing raids and finding reward-increasing exploits.
- Destiny 2 is expected to continue receiving content updates for players to enjoy.
A Destiny 2 player has shared a clip of their impressive shield-free completion of the Iconoclasm Escape. Since Destiny 2 was released, players have come up with unique solutions to the game”s problems, but this may be one of the most impressive examples.
Destiny 2 shares many similarities with its predecessor, from quest and map designs to class abilities. Because of this, some gamers have skills from the original game that transferred over, making adjusting to the formula simpler than a new player may experience. As a result, there have been many incredible gameplay moments shared by the community, including soloing Destiny 2”s Salvation”s Edge raid, finding exploits that increase rewards, and a reversal of the Tormentor”s finisher. Despite the grind for gear remaining time-consuming, some of these examples allow players to reduce their hours spent in the game. One gamer has completed The Final Shape”s Iconoclasm Escape without using a shield.
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Reddit user About_that_time_bois recently shared a Destiny 2 clip highlighting their skills in dodging the projectiles in Iconoclasm Escape. The video begins with the player walking past a Relic shield and aiming down the sights of their Destiny 2 Primary Weapon. As the player proceeds up a ramp while killing Blighted Eyes, they dodge countless shards flung at them in a randomized order. The player sticks to the middle of the path to dodge the shards until they have to weave from right to left due to broken sections of the path. Near the end of the escape, the player pauses to track the shards” movements before moving at the right opportunity, and they reach the exit in just 40 seconds.
This Destiny 2 Fan Didn”t Need a Shield for the Iconoclasm Escape
The Iconoclasm Escape is part of the early moments of Destiny 2”s The Final Shape expansion campaign. After this mission, players continue to go deeper into the heart of the Traveler and are confronted by puzzles and bosses along the way. While some players thought the relic was essential to completing Iconoclasm Escape, others have also pointed out that Guardians can heal their way through the bombardment. Like expansions before it, The Final Shape is downloadable content that has to be purchased for players to experience it. Gamers that don”t acquire The Final Shape can still experience much of what Destiny 2 has to offer, but without the Prismatic subclass and new locations.Close
As The Final Shape is the latest expansion, more secrets may be revealed by the community. Although Bungie was hit by layoffs recently, Destiny 2 is expected to continue getting content updates in the future.
Destiny 2
Dive into the world of Destiny 2 to explore the mysteries of the solar system and experience responsive first-person shooter combat. Unlock powerful elemental abilities and collect unique gear to customize your Guardian”s look and playstyle. Enjoy Destiny 2’s cinematic story, challenging co-op missions, and a variety of PvP modes alone or with friends. Download for free today and write your legend in the stars.
An Immersive Story
You are a Guardian, defender of the Last City of humanity in a solar system under siege by infamous villains. Look to the stars and stand against the darkness. Your legend begins now.
Guardian Classes
Choose from the armored Titan, mystic Warlock, or swift Hunter.
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OpenCritic Reviews
Top Critic Rating:
84/100
Critics Recommend:
88%
Franchise
Destiny
Platform(s)
PS5
, PS4
, Xbox Series X
, Xbox Series S
, Xbox One
, PC
, Stadia
Released
August 28, 2017
Developer(s)
Bungie
Publisher(s)
Bungie
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
, Online Co-Op
Engine
Tiger Engine
ESRB
T For TEEN for Blood, Language, and Violence
How Long To Beat
100+
Steam Deck Compatibility
no
X|S Enhanced
YES
PS Plus Availability
Essential, Extra, & Premium (The Witch Queen)
Expansions
Destiny 2: Forsaken
, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep
, Destiny 2: Beyond Light
, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen
, Destiny 2: Lightfall
Number of Players
1-6 (Co-Op)
Cross Save
yes
Cross-Platform Play
PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One & Xbox Series X|SExpand
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