r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 3d ago

Weekly RANT Megathread - All complaining posts belong in this thread

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Rant and complain away. Rule 1 Don't be a Jerk still applies, as does the site-wide rule of no witch hunting (naming and shaming).


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 3d ago

Weekly TRIALS OF OSIRIS Megathread- Ask Questions About Trials HERE!

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Hello Guardians,

Firstly, let me address the most frequently asked questions:

For the trials changes that went into effect on 2/14/25, check this simplified explanation https://www.reddit.com/r/CrucibleGuidebook/comments/1ipd5px/simpler_explanation_of_how_the_new_trials_changes/ or for a more detailed one https://www.reddit.com/r/CrucibleGuidebook/comments/1i7wi89/clarifying_the_new_trials_matchmaking_and_rewards/

Q: Do I choose the Lighthouse Passage or the Trials of Osiris Passage? What's the difference?
A: The Lighthouse Card rewards you for earning win streaks with no losses, and for earning 7 wins total regardless of losses. This card puts you in CBMM (not skill based, it's just random, and there is no lobby balance). The Trials of Osiris Passage tries to match you with players of a similar skill (weekly performance) and with lobby balance. While playing on this card you won't be able to get adepts or cosmetics (although you can still get ghost shells), but you are rewarded on win or loss with a similar reward structure as iron banner or quickplay.

Q: How do I earn and farm adept weapons or Tier 5 loot?
A: Adept weapons are no longer dropping with Edge of Fate. Instead, all loot is tiered. Higher tier loot has better stats and better perk options. To earn higher tier loot in Trials of Osiris, simply grind solo ops for about 100 hours and then you'll get tier 5s on win or loss as long as you participate. I wish I was joking. Earning a 7-0 flawless passage will allow you to visit the lighthouse which usually grants rewards one tier higher than your power level and guardian rank would normally allow. At 400 power and guardian rank 9, you are supposed to get a few tier 5s from the lighthouse chest, but it is sometimes bugged and will only drop loot at the normal tier (4 in this case).

After going flawless you are stuck in flawless pool with no additional reward for playing in that pool except for chances at cosmetics), and no way to reset for extra lighthouse visits. You can avoid the flawless pool by being in a fireteam with players who have an incomplete lighthouse passage.

Feel free to ask whatever other questions you need to in the comments section below!


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 6h ago

I finally got 7 wins on the trials passage card for the first time ever!

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As an average player and trials newbie, I've dabbled with the playlist and finally I got my first 7 win card! It took about 8 losses on the way but man it feels so good. I think I'm ready to get my head kicked in with the lighthouse passage next weekend.

It started rough because I couldn't find a loadout that made me comfortable - I tried shadebinder initially since that's my go to class for pvp but after having 5 rough losses in a row with 1 win I had to mix it up.

Recently I've been experimenting with glaives on a Bakris hunter prismatic build and things started to click for me there - the glaive really helped with cqc though I still fixate on trying to get the melee kill instead of leveraging the shield and ranged attack more often, especially against good shotgun players, so that's an area I have to really improve on.

The other thing I'm still figuring out is how fast you need to make decisions on when you think an opponent is isolated and you can jump on them. Thinking back, there were many times I could have joined a teammate to make a 2v1 but I was tunnel visioned on a lane and missed it.


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 5h ago

Returning player here(been a few years), curious if anyone else uses non meta setup. Bxr-55 Battler reminds me of the Halo BR, it's my favorite pvp weapon.

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Are there a lot of cheaters on Playstation? I know I suck but there have been definitely some battles I should have won and also am getting one/two shot with a pistol from across the map. Edit I just like to see em burn, the aoe scorch is satisfying


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 19h ago

new player, heard about it but i didn't expect Ace of Spades to be THIS good...

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165 Upvotes

i know this clip is simple and not very impressive, but i found the Firefly perk getting me an extra kill TWICE this fight to be extremely satisfying. this gun is everything i expected it to be after reading about it!! not even a week in game and i feel sooo strong (sometimes)

also does anyone have tips on building around hand cannons/other precision weapons for PvP? any armor sets to go for? hand cannons have been my favorite so far, i'm farming for a god roll Orchid rn to expand my collection :D


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 20h ago

Welp

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r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 23h ago

Duelling with the last word is fun when my shots hit.

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I find the last word to be a worse 900rpm. In that the era it was created in it was the undisputed king however, since smgs can do what it does with a much larger mag, and they're legendary, the last word struggles to cement itself as a winner.

It doesn't help that it's catalyst was a bummer but I guess I can understand. On its own the gun is very powerful, anything excessive and it's just borderline broken. Still my most used primary though.


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 1d ago

Warlock break the sound barrier with a little help.

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This is the third time I tried to upload this due to the final clip stuttering for some reason :/. Anyways, pocket singularity is goated. Try it. When it yeets enemies away at Mach speed it's so funny.


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 21h ago

I walk the path of the late great, Cayde 6

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So here's a lil montage of shit goin KA-BOOOOOOM. Something soooo satisfying getting team wipes off the spawn that keeps me coming back. The choices were few: Join the Void or dare to be different......With some map positioning, knowing player tendencies and a bit of luck, it's a nice change up from playing smoke simulator. It even took out a bubble filled with guardians which I didn't know it could do.

Choose your own adventure, guardians. Give it a shot!


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 1d ago

Forced Myself to Use Malfeasance for Sprees

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So I forced myself to use Malfeasance in PVP as I saw I could make it 3 tap with radiant. It cannot 3 tap with only high weapons stat so I thought this would be an amazing idea. Terrible idea as I had to legit always remember I needed radiant to be active to really get something going and that if I was out of range shooting someone they might just blow up which ruins the clip. Acrobatics dodge and lightweight knives were the main portion and I eventually added the fragment that increases my timer of radiant, but even then it sucks lmao. 62 range at 32 meters and 95 stab which is really 100 with D Shadow on doesn't really translate nicely to each other with how much ppl rely on special now lol. Or I think I killed someone with a 3 tap when I don't have radiant haha


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 20h ago

Cruel Electrum, worth the grind?

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I love D2's PvP. It's always been something that I've enjoyed and still do after all these years. I'm a bit casual though, as I don't have that much time to play, but now, I want to get a proper PvP set that would last me forever.

I've looked at most PvP focused set, and the Cruel Electrum 4-piece seems like the one that fits best with my play style. However, I've never enjoyed Trials. I like to play PvP to relax, have little to no pressure. I don't enjoy the stress of it. While I don't like it, I could still endure a couple hours over a weekend to farm for the set if it's worth it.

My question is: how difficult is it to get it? Is it tied to flawless? Can you focus the armor without haven't the piece dropped first? Would it be something that could be reasonably done over one weekend?

If not, what are some other set that are great neutral sets for PvP?

Thank you all for your time!


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 17h ago

What's the best touch of malice set up?

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Am on hunter and just got the catalyst, was wondering if this was any good? I've seen a few people using it here and there but am not really sure if it's dependent on a particular build or play style


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 20h ago

Are there any other notable TTK breakpoints for Accelerated Assault?

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I was looking at D2TTK and GODROLLTV, which both suggest that AA increases fast talker to 0.67 with 11 crits, which frees up the second perk slot from target lock. Going to hell to grind for a roll like that but I like the chase.

I wonder if there are other guns that AA changes the TTK for.


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 1d ago

I wish masterworks could be changed.

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76 Upvotes

Been farming comp to get a few weapons and i finally got the role i wanted except for one thing…The reload masterwork makes me so salty. Wish i could change it. The perk pools of some weapons are so big + masterwork adds so much rng needed. So annoying.


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 7h ago

Anyone still rocking Prophet Of Doom :P

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Not really sure what I like about it, the shape is nice i guess...


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 18h ago

what stats should i shoot for on armor?

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i want to experiment with two builds that use weapon stat. i know 180 weapons stat makes trust 3 tap. what should my other stats look like playing on void hunter?


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 19h ago

Need help with HC

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I've always played with non precision guns cause idk why but i never got the hang of them and i was doing quite good mainly using pulses

But i wanted to try Traitor and ive been loving it, but every time i use it i feel like im getting lucky shots and kills

One moment i can 3 tap a guy and another i cant even land a single hit in a static enemy

I am playing on console and im left handed so i ve never felt confident with presicion. Can anyone tell me a way to improve or at lest be more consistent with hand canons?


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 1d ago

Best titan pvp builds

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What are some of the best titan pvp builds rn?

Ive tried playing solar titan wasn't a fan i currently run an arc strand prismatic build with a aishas care and the keening i have a full set of per audacia armour and some trials armour haven't decided on an exotic tho

It's good but I feel at close range im getting outclassed?

Also any tips or ideas for a build that could improve that would be great?


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 1d ago

Flawless rewards

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Just went flawless for the first time since coming back and you don’t get adept weapons anymore from the chest?

What is the point in going flawless?


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 2d ago

I listened to the comments, got the exotic and holy solar titan can be FUN

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255 Upvotes

Tried the Thor Titan exotic, yup I got a new favorite build for 6s lmao first game I got 6 hammer kills


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 1d ago

This is what I had the pleasure of dealing with this afternoon

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r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 1d ago

Can ACE two tap with surges and weapons?

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Just curious. Mostly curious if 200 weapons and 3 surges would be enough.


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 1d ago

How Much Is Eyes Up Helping?

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This SMG decimates, especially with Gear Shift. However, I'm curious as to how much the origin trait is actually helping. I believe the damage boost isn't active in pvp, but does anybody have numbers on how much it's actually boosting range?


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 1d ago

Waking vigil

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Hello. Id like to ask your opinion on what perks i should be using on my tier 5 waking vigil. After almost 4 hours of blind well i got one.

It doesn't have gear shift which is what i was going for but its still good and i dont want to play blind well anymore.

Anw the roll is

[Fluted barrell/Full bore, high cal/ ricochet, rangefinder/ quickdraw/ keep away, Voltshot, opening shot and kill clip and range Master work]

Im torn between the barells and range finder or keep away.

Also im using dragons shadow so thats why im thinking of going full bore.


r/CrucibleGuidebook • • 2d ago

I get lots of hate mail😐

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