Help with Crucible (Destiny)

by Korny , Dalton, Ga. US. Earth, Sol System, Sunday, October 19, 2014, 00:05 (3926 days ago) @ Oholiab

I'm not gonna say I HATE the Crucible... But I very much dislike it. As a result, I don't play it at all.

However, I'm working my way towards Thorn. I'm a hand cannon enthusiast so having a sweet exotic is really appealing - so much so that I'm willing to give it a go at the Crucible as demanded. I have to earn 500 points - 100 kills with Void energy - while losing points each time I get killed. This seems daunting...

Questions:
1. How in the name of the Traveler does one get any kills in this arena?!

If you have a Voidwalker Warlock, their melee kills count as Void damage. Defender Titan grenades and charged melee do as well.

2. What's the best game type to try? Control, Clash, Skirmish?

For me, it was control, since you can predict enemy movement better (as you use a shotgun, that comes in real handy). Though I hear taking a couple of friends into Rumble can help. ;)

3. My only Void weapons are shotgun, sniper, and rocket launcher. Only the RL is rare, the rest are uncommon. Will these be effective?

Yeah. Rarity isn't so important in Crucible barring perks. but I used a level 16 Fusion Rifle for most of my kills.

Any thoughts are appreciated!

ps: my kids are really excited for Thorn, so I can't let them down!

Buff incoming, but it does make a cool sound!