Non-spoilery raid load-out suggestions? (Destiny)

by Chappy, Arlington, VA., Tuesday, October 03, 2017, 09:21 (2688 days ago) @ Kermit

Sorry for the late reply, Kermit. I agree with most of what's already been suggested:

Classes: I would recommend at least one Warlock and at least one titan - their support class abilities can be very helpful. I have completed an all-hunter run though, so anything will work.

Armor: Favor Resilience and Recovery.

Armor Mods: I'd recommend an energy recoil reduction mod on your gauntlets if you're using an auto rifle, and resilience/recovery boosters on your helm/legs for survivability. Your chest and class item can favor additional recoil reduction, power weapon reload, class ability recharge or grenade ability recharge boosters to your preference.

Kinetic Weapons: Auto Rifles and Scout rifles are best for mid-range accuracy and bullet volume. Nameless Midnight is a fantastic Scout rifle. Origin Story is a common favorite Auto (I prefer it's stability over Scathelock).

Energy Weapons: Shielded enemies are uncommon, but I'd recommend solar for when they do appear. Perhaps not specific to the raid, but ammunition feels scarce - I recommend Auto or Scout Energy Rifles to supplement your kinetic. The Number, Prospector, and Uriel's Gift all excel here.

Power Weapons: A cluster bomb rocket (Curtain Call available from Zavala rank ups) would be my recommendation for ranged maximum damage. For closer combat, I've used a rapid fire shotgun (Hawthorne's Field-Forged Shotgun is amazing and drops from the gunsmith).

Exotic Armor: Nothing is "required" - as always, just play to your strengths and what's in your inventory. That being said:
Warlocks might appreciate "Eye of Another World" or "Winter’s Guile" if they're running Devour.
Titans with auto rifles have probably already discovered "Actium War Rig".
Hunters should still appreciate "Celestial Nighthawk", and might have discovered the benefits of "Raiden Flux" or "Orpheus Rig" depending on subclass.

Exotic Weapons: Coldheart may surprise you - it's a large-ammo-reserve auto rifle accurate and deadly at range. For pure DPS, Merciless can do very well at short ranges.