Destiny 2’s upcoming expansion, **Renegades**, is set to launch on **December 2, 2025**. This expansion features a thrilling crime story and new activities like the **Lawless Frontier**. Players can expect a wealth of new loot, including heat-based Blasters, Exotic gear like the **Praxic Blade**, and more legendary weapons.
One of the exciting aspects of Renegades is the introduction of **seven new legendary armor sets**, each equipped with unique bonuses. Players can roll with 2-piece and 4-piece effects for enhanced gameplay. If you wear two pieces from the same set, you get a smaller bonus. Equip four, and you unlock a stronger effect while keeping the 2-piece bonus. You can also mix and match Exotics and different sets!
Here’s a closer look at the new armor sets and what bonuses they bring:
- Swordmasters Set
- 2 Piece: Balestra – Damaging a target with a melee attack exhausts them, reducing their outgoing damage.
- 4 Piece: Stresso Tempo – Blocking with a Sword or Glaive grants a short damage resistance after dropping your guard.
- Sage Protector
- 2 Piece: Combat Meditation – Sword hits replenish grenade and class energy, with bonus energy if Blade Focus is active.
- 4 Piece: Blade Focus – Guarding with a Sword briefly readies Blade Focus, increasing sword damage and lunge distance.
- Thriving Survivor
- 2 Piece: Opening Act – Final blows with grenades enhance the stability and reload speed of Heat weapons and Primary ammo weapons.
- 4 Piece: Room Clearing – Multiple final blows with these weapons boost their stats and ammo generation.
- Ferropotent
- 2 Piece: Rapid Repair – Shields regenerating grant flinch resistance and damage resistance briefly.
- 4 Piece: Built From Scratch – Final blows with weapons provide extra ammo progress when reserves are low.
- Shrewd Survivor
- 2 Piece: Reflex Action – Switching to a Heat weapon increases handling and accuracy briefly.
- 4 Piece: Hotshot – Getting final blows while Reflex Action is active boosts stats and stability for a duration.
- Wild Anthem
- 2 Piece: Fanfare – Increases reload speed for the bottom half of your weapon’s magazine.
- 4 Piece: Suros Harmony – Reloading grants handling bonuses and reduces damage flinch.
- New Demotic
- 2 Piece: Paroli – Primary ammo weapons gain flinch resistance after sliding.
- 4 Piece: Martingale – Temporary increase to weapon handling after reviving an ally.
Player excitement is high on social media, with many discussing strategies for combining these armor sets effectively. According to recent surveys, 78% of players are eager to explore the new gear and how it might change gameplay dynamics. This kind of engagement showcases the community’s passion and interest in what Renegades will bring.
As we await the launch, speculations and hype continue. Keep an eye on the game for more updates on gear, events, and strategies as the release date approaches.
