I just hopped online and found myself smack dab in the middle of Destiny 2’s latest update – 8.2.5.3! It’s the grand finale of Episode Heresy, the thrilling third chapter that’s been keeping us Guardians on our toes. Plus, they’ve tweaked the sandbox once more to keep PvE and PvP feeling as fresh as a morning raid. Can’t wait to dive back in!
This time, the main topics under discussion are definitely a repeat of the original Sunless Cell Strike from Destiny, as well as uncovering hidden mysteries within the Heresy’s Nether activity.
As a gamer, I’m stoked about this update! Although there aren’t any new seasonal weapons in Act 3, they’ve cranked up the drop rate for existing Adepts in the Nether and Court of Blades. This means it’s gonna be a breeze to farm for those perfect god rolls now!
Similarly, further adjustments (nerfs) to Redrix’s Estoc, a weapon that has been ruling the Trials of Osiris ever since its debut in Heresy Act 1, are included in the April 1 update.
Read on below for the full list of patch notes for Update 8.2.5.3.
Destiny 2 Update 8.2.5.3 April 1 full patch notes
Seasonal
Court of Blades
- Fixed a potential soft-lock that could occur when defeating Shards of Hesrak too quickly after they appear.
- Removed Dire Taken Captains from the randomized fodder selection due to their excessive burst damage on Expert difficulty.
- See you never.
Crucible
Game Modes
- Lockdown
- Fixed an issues where the winning team could instantly win by allowing the losing team to capture all the zones.
Weapons
Pulse Rifles
- Redrix’s Estoc: Reduced stats to bring it down a notch.
- Range – 54 to 46.
- Handling – 74 to 69.
- Aim Assist – 82 to 80.
Machine Guns
- General
- Decreased the amount gained from Heavy Ammo crates in PvP.
- When magazine size has 80 or less, should get 22 bullets.
- Decreased the amount gained from Heavy Ammo crates in PvP.
Auto Rifles
- Support Frame
- Fixed hit detection against damageable non-combatants, such as the urns in the Nether.
Rocket Assisted Sidearms
- Fixed an issue where detonations ignored certain object types, such as ammo.
- Shoot to loot will now work properly on them.
Exotic Weapons
- Thorn
- Fixed an issue where the Soul Devourer buff appeared onscreen while the weapon was stowed.
- Microcosm
- Fixed an issue where Microcosm could not stun Overload champions when the Overload Trace Rifle artifact perk was active.
Weapon perks
- Willing Vesel Origin Trait
- Fixed the “Willing Vessel” origin trait not gaining stacks when Support Frame Autos restore health to allies.
- Lone Wolf
- Aim Assist when near allies decreased from 10 to 5.
- Aim Assist when away from allies decreased from 20 to 10.
- Airborne Effectiveness when near allies increased from 10 to 15.
- Airborne Effectiveness when away from allies increased from 20 to 30.
- Closing Time
- All bonuses reduced by 50% on Special weapons.
- Primary and Heavy weapons retain the original effect.
To get the latest Destiny 2 updates, explore the regular weekly refresh and all details available on the Rite of the Nine event for Heresy Act 3.
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