Destiny’s newest hotfix (1.0.2.2) is in, and this one brings much requested features. While Bungie’s previous updates have addressed the randomness of engram rewards, this one is all about balance.

With this hotfix, Bungie has patched the Titan’s Unbreakable ability to decrease the unintended boost of agility. In a similar vein, Warlocks will now be able to activate the Brimstone perk while airborne.

The majority of changes were made to enhance or nerf weapon types. The Auto Rifles have had their base damage, precision damage multiplier, and stability significantly decreased. Meanwhile, Scout Rifles’ base damage, damage vs. combatants, target acquisition, and recoil have been increased and improved.

Shotguns have fared generally well — while their maximum range damage is substantially decreased, the Shot Package perk gives a wider cone of fire. Additionally, the Shot Package and Range Finder perks are now exclusive to Shotguns. As a small note, Hand Cannons weren’t immune to this update — they will be getting a boost to in-air accuracy.

In the biggest surprise, this week brings substantial “nerfs” to specific Exotic Weapons: the Vex Mythoclast and Pocket Infinity. The Vex Mythoclast had its base damage decreased by a third, but benefitted from increased precision damage. If you are wondering what called for this extreme downgrade, check out the video below.

Meanwhile, the Pocket Infinity’s Enhanced Battery perk has been replaced by the Speed Reload perk.

Besides these nerfs, the hotfix also patches some outstanding bugs. Specifically, the Metal Detector and Lightweight bugs have been fixed, kill volume has been added to the sniper platforms to prevent sitting, relic glitching has been fixed, and the Valkyrie-05X Ship will no longer look the same as the Aurora Lance.

Last but not least, the Fallen “have retreated from their hold over the Rocket Yard to discuss a new takeover plan.” What does this mean? Don’t expect to keep farming the Rocket Yard loot cave.

My Opinion:

What a great bunch of fixes. While I am going to be a tad salty over the complete lack of loot caves, Tiger Strikes are the definitive way to engram farm. Additionally, I’ve been waiting for the weapon nerfs — my NARAKA SR5 hasn’t seen enough love in the last two weeks. Also, I can’t wait to see how the Destiny community embraces the changes to the Mythoclast — a 34% nerf is no joke, especially to those who farmed the Vault of Glass for it.

Lou Contaldi is MONG’s Executive Editor. In his off time, he enjoys being aggressively mediocre at Hearthstone. You can follow his incoherent ramblings at Twitter.