The upcoming Lightfall expansion for Destiny 2 is set to bring a major overhaul to the game's mod system, and it's a win for players in many ways. According to Bungie, the current mod system has been built piecemeal over the years and contains a lot of redundancies, making it difficult for players to navigate and create the builds they want. However, with the new Lightfall expansion, Bungie is taking the opportunity to touch and tune every single mod in the game, streamlining the process and bringing new and exciting build potential to Destiny 2.

One of the major changes coming with Destiny 2's Lightfall expansion is the introduction of the Loadouts system. Players will have up to ten slots available to save multiple loadouts per character, allowing them to quickly switch between different builds for different activities. This single-screen system also allows players to create and share their loadouts with the community more easily via screenshots or video breakdowns. Furthermore, there are multiple major changes happening to the mod system overall.

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Another major change coming with Lightfall is the Mod Customization screen. This new screen will make managing players' mods easier than ever before, with all of them in one place all at once. Like the Guardian Appearance screen, this screen creates an easy-to-reference space where players can see all their armor pieces and mods anytime. This will likely make it much easier for players to see what mods they have equipped and quickly make changes to their builds. This only makes sense with Destiny 2 making all armor mods free for all players ahead of Lightfall.

Champion counter mods are another area where Lightfall is making significant changes. These counters are being spread between Destiny 2's Artifact mods and subclass abilities, giving players more options to counter different types of enemies. This could make the game more challenging and rewarding, as players will have to think more strategically about how they want to build their Guardians. Additionally, once unlocked, the seasonal artifact is getting a rework where its mods won't need slotting in armor slots and will always be on. However, players will only be able to use 12 of these seasonal mods simultaneously.

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Bungie is also making changes to the way mods work in Destiny 2's buildcrafting system, such as removing Energy types from mods and armor, giving players more flexibility in crafting their builds - no more switching between Energy types to find the mod players want. Additionally, Bungie is reducing the pressure on Armor Energy by re-tuning armor mod costs, apparently reducing the cost of many current mods. This will give players more room to experiment with different builds and playstyles. Finally, Bungie is moving from weapon-type-specific mods to damage-type mods for increased build flexibility, allowing the use of mods that are not restricted by which archetype a given weapon belongs to.

In conclusion, the Lightfall expansion for Destiny 2 is set to bring a major overhaul to the game's mod system, and it's a win for players who want to have a refreshing experience with builds. The new Loadouts system, Mod Customization screen, Champion counters, and changes to how mods work will give players a lot more freedom with their characters and how they perform in the game. The Lightfall expansion is a great opportunity for players to experiment with new playstyles and strategies and make the most of their Guardians, and it is also probably going to be one of the best moments to start or return to Destiny 2.

Destiny 2 is now available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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