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**Armor I myself am aiming to obtain the 4 piece on 2nd slide**

Disclaimer: its really not that deep, its mainly because I already have three pieces unlocked (so I am antsy) but wanted to just say my say - you know? Lol

So when I want to do dps/fun - I pull out my good ol' hazardous propulsion (basically you build up missiles that release on class ability - buffs rockets, missiles, etc). Came to find out that one of the new sets, especially on one of my favorite raids in the game, have made a set that actually synergies with the exotic! I already have the og set unlocked of course but they sadly don't have the set bonus by default.

Noticed that Hawthorne sells legacy armor from the raids but not the updated ones!

So my main point, I wish you could focus if not purchase (of course rng rolls) raid armor you unlocked! Similar to how Xur functions I guess or any vendor that gives armor? But I know I am saying this simply because I am close to obtaining the full set for my dream build lol

So besides this word vomit of a rant, how would people feel/how should have Bungie approach raid armor grind if given the opportunity?

I'll be honest.. I get my super back fast enough as is (which is due to playing into orbs/ability spam) - so I just don't see reason to wear a whole 4-set for 2 supers.. and because I have armor mods that give me weapon bonus (and shout out to the promise/moonbane 2 piece per set combo on my Warlock), im just not worried about the damage buff to *only* primaries.

I feel like that is a nice 2-piece for the people that build around their primary guns yet it only works for combatants, not guardians (which I am NOT complaining- that would be something a little nuts in PVP).

Also kind of funny that PVE armor is obtained through PVP lol - luckily I enjoy both modes! I already have the full set on my Warlock and Hunter, just need to finish Titan.

What do people think of this armor? Anyone grinding for it with a goal/idea in mind?

*BONUS: sorry for people that are missing out on the Iron Panoply set (apparently it will be fixed for NEXT IB)... I do recommend combing 2 piece of Bushido with 2 piece of Iron Panoply (when available), feels very nice for general survivability on my hunter in all content!*

Or should I aim for a different perk set?

I only run this on my Arclock because I normally run a spam build (VERY nice with Tablet of Ruin), dumped my stats in Grenade, Melee, and Weapons to amplify the effects of the armor bonuses

I do use this on Prismatic Warlock (w/ necrotic grip) a few times just so I can use radiant and also

Also with armor mods that play into orbs that once pick up, give a bonus to weapon stat (i preferred weapon because I am already spamming abilities with Arclock)

I highly recommend! This set give damage resistant but its definitely just for damage in the end of the day (but having devour/radiant on Prismatic or heck - spam voidlock with overshields, devour, invisibility)

You have stats/armor set bonuses that play into damage, then build into healing (which I feel like its easier for Warlocks tbh).

I prefer my Arclock due to ability spam, bolt charges, amplified (harder to hit lol), arc buddy, and ionic sentry.

At least from my personal experience, 3 healers does NOT equal push, we have tanks for that (despite duo tanks seeming like a unicorn nowadays lol) - the normal setup seems to be 2 healers and everyone is dps nowadays

I am often against 3 supports, so it was ironic that I saw less of it in my games since the ultron nerf? The nerf hasn't effected my playstyle honestly so I just now get Ultron more consistently then I used to but it wasn't exactly a fight to equip him either way lol

Now that its been a good while since the patch, how are fellow units holding up?

Also, anyone else noticing they are outperforming other healers, specifically Lunas and (not as much but still) White Foxes? Lunas in my games have been more dps then heals or straight up tell the team they are being dps Lunas. White Foxes aren't doing this as much in my games but I have noticing they haven't been healing AS much. Hopefully the devs don't detect this opinion and buff them lol

Jokes aside, I already made a post around the time the patch released with my thoughts but I still feel good on my stance - Ultron STILL feels good 👍

EDIT: Call me a PSA for future crafters lol - you only get full value of this possibility in PVE, Reverie Dawn only works in PVE, NOT PVP sadly

Taking 2 pieces from both sets sounds intriguing - not game changing, but more of a tank like approach to survivability?

How can one even farm reverie dawn in the dreaming city? Is it the well?

I almost have the full set as it sounds like a solid set (of course for Arc users, proud owner of Arclock over here) - but what caught my eye was the 2 piece bonus!

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Has anyone tested to see if its viable?

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For survivability- I usually use the Iron Banner's Iron Panoply 2 piece (Vigilant Watch: Weapon final blood while your shields are depleted heal you) and the 2 piece from Pinnacle set called Bushido (Iaido: Final blows freshly drawn or reloaded heal you)

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But if the Competitive Sparrow Racing armor set bonus (armor is called Bright) - mainly for the 2 piece bonus - is viable, I can just switch one of my favorite bonuses out!

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So to wrap this up, any thoughts?

DISCLAIMER:

I am going to say this as an Ultron main, I do good healing and I push for being a 2nd healer rather then an offset in my teams - My healing rates are pretty good and I play more with my team rather then try to solo as Ultron (I see it more solo Ultrons try to be DPS then you would think, hes a good hitscan imo but its important to keep the team alive)

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ACTUAL BODY OF THE POST:

I see that they balanced other supports and I personally think the balanced notes for Ultron are a bit blown out of proportion from the community YET I do also agree with the thought of "why even touch him?" - They get surprised when an off healer does their job well?

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I know Luna mains get enough fingers pointed at them but her damage output is a bit crazy for a support while Ultron can be viable with his hitscan, why mess with his healing potential?

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Its complexing as I see it as it lowering the chances of Ultrons playing more with their team, not trying to solo so HIGH in the air, and work on drone management. But with his base speed and now longer cooldown boost, having the drone placement radius be lower is already restrictive? I still love my most viable lorded character, still plan on using him too, but was the balance for Ultron truly needed (genuine question for the comments).

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At least they did truly balance a good amount of characters that I have seen people speak about (Black Cat mains are not taking it well, their subreddit is a bit funny admittedly - sorry guys but you people will still be strong, don't worry lol)

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Identity Crisis is for sure showing 👀