Destiny 2 Builds — Best Builds Right Now (Every Class)
Right now the two best builds in Destiny 2 are Prismatic Warlock and Prismatic Titan — both sit at PvE S-tier because Prismatic lets you run Light and Darkness abilities at the same time, so you get healing, crowd control and burst in one kit. Solar Warlock is the next step down if you want simpler, well-rounded survivability. Pick your class below and grab the exact loadout.
Top build per class
Best build per class, at a glance
If you only read one thing: Prismatic is the meta. It’s the only subclass that runs Light and Darkness abilities together, so it stacks healing, crowd control and burst damage that single-element subclasses have to choose between. Here’s the top pick for each class and who it’s for.
| Class | Top build | Subclass | Best for | Why it’s strong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warlock | Star-Eater Song of Flame | Prismatic | All-round PvE king | Big Super damage plus Solar healing — S-tier |
| Titan | ”Come on and Slam” | Prismatic | Aggressive melee PvE | Synthoceps + Inmost Light = constant ability spam — S-tier |
| Hunter | Liar’s Handshake brawler | Prismatic | Solo, survival, GMs | Punch, heal, go invisible — basically unkillable |
Prismatic Warlock and Prismatic Titan are the two S-tier PvE classes right now. Solar Warlock is the next-best if you want something simpler.
How the new stat system shapes every build
Before you copy a loadout, know how stats changed — it affects which numbers you chase.
- Stats scale to 200, not 100. Hitting 100 is no longer the cap; going past 100 hands you a secondary bonus (for example, a class-ability overshield).
- Gear only drops with 3 of 6 stats. You can’t roll all six high on one piece. Min-maxing means farming Tier 5 armor or leaning on Font mods.
- The six stats were renamed. Same idea, new labels:
| Old name | New name |
|---|---|
| Mobility | Weapons |
| Resilience | Health |
| Recovery | Class |
| Discipline | Grenade |
| Intellect | Super |
| Strength | Melee |
Every build below lists a stat priority in this new language. Chase the top one or two stats to 100+ first, then spread the rest.
Pick your class
Each hub has the full loadouts — exotics, god rolls, stat priorities and a copy-paste setup.
- Titan builds — melee monsters and ability spam. Start here if you like being in someone’s face.
- Hunter builds — invisibility, one-shot melees, the best solo survivability in the game.
- Warlock builds — Super uptime, healing turrets, and the strongest PvE class overall.
New to subclasses entirely? Read the Prismatic guide first — it unlocks the whole current meta.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best class in Destiny 2 right now?
For PvE, Prismatic Warlock and Prismatic Titan are the top S-tier picks, with Solar Warlock close behind. All three lean on Prismatic's ability to mix Light and Darkness for nonstop uptime.
Do I need Prismatic for a good build?
No, but it's the strongest option. Prismatic mixes Light and Darkness abilities at once, so most current S-tier builds use it. Solar Warlock proves you can still hit high tiers on a single element.
How do stats work in the new Destiny 2 build system?
Stats now scale to 200 instead of 100, and going past 100 grants a secondary bonus like a class-ability overshield. Gear drops with only 3 of 6 stats, so you min-max with Tier 5 armor or Font mods.
What are the six new stat names in Destiny 2?
Mobility became Weapons, Resilience became Health, Recovery became Class, Discipline became Grenade, Intellect became Super, and Strength became Melee.
Which class is easiest for a new player?
Warlock, thanks to Solar's strong self-healing and the forgiving Prismatic survivability builds. Titan is also beginner-friendly because melee builds keep you healed in the fight.