The Destiny series is one of the most popular first-person shooter series, with a stable fanbase that increases with each DLC and update. No matter how much you like Destiny 2, one thing no one can deny is that this game is complicated, and without solid preparation and strategy, survival will be tough. The same thing will be applicable to the latest expansion of the game, named The Final Shape. 

If you are a newcomer trying to start your Destiny 2 journey with The Final Shape expansion, the journey won’t be enjoyable if you aren’t aware of some basic tips and tricks to progress through the game. So, below, we have stated the top five tips that players must follow if they want a smooth Destiny 2 The Final Shape journey. 

From the very beginning, The Final Shape presents players with complicated situations to handle. So, moving forward strategically is the most important part to ensure as soon as you start your journey. As newcomers, things may seem a bit problematic, but with the following tips and tricks, we hope you will enjoy your journey.

5. Customize Your Character 

If you have been playing Destiny games for a long time, you are already aware that character customization is important in these games. For the newcomers, let me explain, you must focus on building your character once you start progressing through the game and unlock new weapons and abilities. Initially, probably customization doesn’t matter a lot, but after a point, players need to have all the required abilities and skills in the characters to beat the bosses. 

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The same strategy should be followed when you are starting your The Final Shape journey. When you start, you may not realize the importance of building a strong character, but soon things will change, and without a powerful character, your journey won’t be suitable and enjoyable. 

4. Look for the Safe Spots

In Destiny 2, boss arenas are spacious, with enough space for players to move forward. Precisely, the developers want players to move throughout these boss arenas and confuse the enemies. This feature is the same in the latest expansion. When this feature is the same, of course, the safety spot feature is also intact. 

All the boss fight locations have one or two safe spots where players can hang out safely. Well, these areas are not completely free from enemy attacks, but they can still give you time to heal yourself and your allies. When you are at these spots, you can stay a little bit relaxed and revise your strategy. 

3. Carefully Deal with Husks

If you have dived into the latest expansion of the game and experienced fighting the Husks, you must have noticed that randomly attacking these enemies will spawn darkness in their chests. That’s an avoidable situation. We recommend not using grenades to deal with them. Using this method or any other method only increases complexity.

We suggest using Precision Damage. This method effectively prevented them from spawning their spirits. If you want to finish them completely, shoot them accurately when they get closer.

2. Choose Proper Shields for Defense

When you are preparing to step onto a battlefield, preparing your offense and defense is the most important part to focus on. The more players have a strong defense, the more chances they will have to survive tricky situations, and nothing can beat shields when it comes to defense. So, as you progress through The Final Shape, ensure to get stronger shields. 

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The Final Shape has lots of shields that players can use to find a suitable one for them. However, players still need to be careful with the barrier shields. Most of these shields can be pierced using the Anti-Barrier mod, but some are exceptional. So, ensure to choose your shield carefully.

1. Try to Find Exotic Weapons and Gears

With several other features, the latest Destiny 2 expansion has introduced lots of new Exotic weapons. Currently, the game has around eight Exotic Weapons that players can get through in different ways. Some of them can be acquired by completing Exotic quests, while others are pre-order bonuses for the Deluxe edition of the game. Even some of them are part of the Season Pass. However, each of them comes with unique Exotic Perks to boost the offense of the players.

Similarly, the expansion has multiple Exotic Gears with unique Exotic Perks. Some of them even have two slots for perks, and they can be rolled randomly. These gears boost the defense of the players to a great extent.

That’s everything players should know before they start their Destiny 2’s The Final Shape journey. Remembering these strategies will help them start an enjoyable playthrough without much difficulty. However, if you are a fan of shooter games and are struggling with Counter Strike 2, we have a similar beginner’s guide for the game as well to start a smooth journey. Also, you can check out our other Destiny 2 pieces for further confusion.