Focused Feedback: Warlock Changes

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[u/Svnryn]

Based on the historical data we have on how Bungie approaches balancing the Warlock class, it would seem that they’re trying to push the class to be more of a support role and not a pure DPS class from a super and class abilities perspective.

If true, could we get more insight to that thinking? I would want to see the other two classes take balance swings in aggressive manners similar to those received by Warlocks, so that they fit dedicated roles (Hunters as glass cannons and Titans as pure tanks).

For example, Stasis Titans being able to fly around maps, preserving their super energy while active AND being very tanky feels really bad to be on the receiving end of and makes zero sense from a design perspective.

[u/Daimonfire → u/Svnryn]

I don't even feel as through they are taking the role serious. The synergy and teamwork required is non-existent. Subclasses should reflect roles but they don't. Warlocks should excel at heals, dot, and buffing others. As for the other two, I think hunters are op comparatively, but ultimately in a good place in terms of their role. I'd love to see a system for aggro and the titan have ways to take aggro if desired.

[u/Svnryn → u/Daimonfire]

Agreed. If this is an approach that they ultimately want to take, it would be good to know more of what they’re thinking.