Destiny 2's Biggest Crutch Is Getting Nerfed In 'The Final Shape'

Destiny 2's Well of Radiance, a powerful Warlock super that provides significant damage buffs and near-immortality, is set to receive substantial nerfs in the upcoming 'The Final Shape' update. The changes include reduced healing and damage resistance, altering its role from a "god mode" crutch to a less dominant force in gameplay.

The decision has sparked controversy, particularly among players who view the nerf as a response to longstanding community complaints about the super's overuse in boss fights. Adjustments to the Well of Radiance aim to diversify gameplay strategies and challenge players to explore different tactics beyond relying heavily on this super.

The article outlines several significant changes coming to the Well of Radiance in Destiny 2 as part of The Final Shape update. These changes are:

1. Radiant Effect: The Well of Radiance will now grant the Radiant effect for 8 seconds when players exit the area5. This effect provides a temporary damage boost, allowing players to continue dealing increased damage even outside the Well.

2. Healing Reduction: The healing per second provided by the Well will be reduced from 100 to 50 health points. This is the same as two stacks of the Restoration effect, making the healing less potent than before.

3. Increased Heal on Cast: The heal provided when initially casting the Well will be increased from 40 to 300 health points. This change allows players to quickly top up their health when they first activate the Well.

4. Damage Resistance Reduction: The damage resistance provided by the Well will be significantly reduced. Against non-boss enemies, damage resistance will be reduced from 40% to 20%. Against boss enemies, damage resistance will be reduced from 40% to just 10%.

5. Increased Orbs of Power: The maximum Orbs of Power that can be generated from defeating targets while standing in the Well's area will be increased from 4 to 5. This change should help players generate their Super ability more frequently.

These changes aim to make the Well of Radiance less of a "crutch" for players, encouraging more diverse strategies and team compositions in endgame content. However, the impact of these changes on gameplay diversity and raid compositions remains a concern for many players.