Dire Artillery
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| Dire Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Type | Armor Mod |
| Slot | Class Item |
| Description | Grenade Launcher kills grant Super energy (Deprecated) |
Dire Artillery was an Armor Mod in Destiny 2 that granted additional Super energy for Grenade Launcher kills. This mod has been deprecated and no longer functions.
Contents
Overview
Dire Artillery was designed to accelerate Super generation through grenade launcher eliminations. Part of the seasonal mod system, it provided a way for players to build around explosive weapons for faster ability regeneration. The mod has since been removed from active gameplay.
Original Function
- Effect: Grenade Launcher kills grant bonus Super energy
- Slot: Class item armor mod
- Intended Weapons: Special and Heavy grenade launchers
- Energy Cost: Variable based on game version
Known Issues
Before deprecation, Dire Artillery suffered from several bugs:
- Only worked with Heavy grenade launchers despite description
- Did not function with Mountaintop (Special GL)
- Inconsistent with Fighting Lion (Primary GL)
- Sometimes only worked with power weapon kills
Status
- Current Status: Deprecated
- Functionality: No longer provides any benefit
- In-game Message: "This mod has been deprecated and no longer functions. You may replace it with another mod."
Historical Context
Dire Artillery was part of a family of weapon-specific Super generation mods:
- Light Conductor - Sword kills grant Super energy
- Storm of Lead - Auto Rifle kills grant Super energy
- Blast Off - Rocket Launcher focused
- All eventually deprecated together
Deprecation Reasons
- Part of mod system simplification
- Replaced by more universal Super generation methods
- Eliminated confusion from buggy behavior
- Streamlined armor mod choices
Replacement Options
Current Super generation methods include:
Armor Mods
- Ashes to Assets: Grenade kills grant Super energy
- Hands-On: Melee kills grant Super energy
- Dynamo: Class ability use near enemies
Weapon Perks
- Thresh: Kills grant Super energy
- Wellspring: Kills grant ability energy
- Masterwork orb generation
Build Options
- Intellect stat investment
- Orbs of Power generation
- Elemental well builds
- Font of Wisdom effects
Community Impact
- Frustration over inconsistent functionality
- Confusion about which weapons worked
- Popular in grenade launcher builds
- Missed by explosive weapon enthusiasts
Bug Reports
Documented issues included:
- Special ammo GLs not triggering effect
- Mountaintop specifically excluded
- Power weapon only functionality
- Patch notes mentioning "powers only"
Notes
- Cannot be reacquired
- Existing copies non-functional
- No material refund provided
- Part of deprecated mod cleanup
See Also
References
- Light.gg - Dire Artillery
- Destiny Tracker - Dire Artillery
- Bungie.net - Dire Artillery Super Energy Bug
- Bungie.net - Mountaintop Compatibility Issue
