Character Levels in 1.0 and 2.0... It's Basically the Same. (Destiny)

by Cody Miller , Music of the Spheres - Never Forgot, Friday, August 28, 2015, 04:21 (3473 days ago) @ Ragashingo

Basically, as long as Level is the biggest deciding factor in your damage output and toughness then being able to simply play your way to max level, instead of getting stuck because you don't have some boots, means things have changed for the better.

Light is the biggest deciding factor in your damage output according to those coming back from playing the game. Level is there to determine what you can equip. The system is much more confusing now, but it does have the benefit to a power ramp rather than stair steps. In short, being 29 was a huge penalty, whether you were just 29 or almost 30 in terms of light. Now, the changes are more fine, and any upgrade to your light will result in increased power.