Jump

Jump
Information
Type	Movement Ability
Cooldown	None
Description	Class-specific aerial movement abilities

Jump abilities are the primary vertical movement mechanics in Destiny 2, with each Guardian class featuring unique aerial maneuvers. These abilities are fundamental to navigation, combat positioning, and platforming challenges throughout the game.

Overview

Jump abilities define each class's movement identity and significantly impact gameplay style. Unlike traditional double jumps in other games, Destiny 2's jump systems incorporate momentum physics, directional control, and unique mechanics that require mastery for optimal use.

Class Jump Types

Hunter - Double Jump

Base Mechanic

• Traditional double jump
• Most intuitive for new players
• Directional change mid-air
• Recovery from failed jumps

Jump Options

• Triple Jump: Third jump added
• Strafe Jump: Better directional control
• High Jump: Increased vertical height

Advantages

• Most forgiving system
• Easy platforming
• Quick direction changes
• Obstacle navigation

Titan - Lift

Base Mechanic

• Jet-powered upward thrust
• Strong vertical propulsion
• Sustained hover capability
• Momentum-based system

Lift Options

• High Lift: Maximum height
• Strafe Lift: Directional control
• Catapult Lift: Initial burst speed

Characteristics

• Powerful vertical movement
• Distance when moving fast
• Height when moving slow
• Cancellable mid-flight

Warlock - Glide

Base Mechanic

• Controlled floating descent
• Momentum conservation
• Horizontal excellence
• Timing-dependent height

Glide Options

• Balanced Glide: All-around performance
• Burst Glide: Initial speed boost
• Strafe Glide: Enhanced control
• Blink (Void only): Short teleport

Unique Aspects

• Highest potential jump
• Requires momentum mastery
• Cannot gain height while falling
• Most technical system

Jump Mechanics

Momentum Physics

General Rules

• Initial velocity affects trajectory
• Timing determines height vs distance
• Running start improves performance
• Falling momentum cannot be reversed (except Hunter)

Class Differences

• Hunter: Momentum reset on jump
• Titan: Momentum enhanced by lift
• Warlock: Momentum preserved and guided

Activation Timing

Optimal Usage

• Immediate activation: Maximum height
• Delayed activation: Maximum distance
• Apex activation: Controlled descent
• Emergency activation: Recovery attempt

Cancellation Mechanics

• Titan/Warlock: Press jump to cancel
• Hunter: Automatic after jumps used
• Benefits: Faster descent, precision landing
• Risks: Premature cancellation issues

Advanced Techniques

Warlock Techniques

Top Tree Dawn Movement

• Icarus Dash mid-air
• Heat Rises hover
• Sword flying combinations

Burst Glide Skating

• Jump-cancel-jump rhythm
• Flat surface requirement
• Speed optimization

Titan Techniques

Titan Skating (Historical)

• Macro-based movement
• Patched in updates
• Legacy technique

Shoulder Charge Movement

• Combine with jumps
• Direction changes
• Gap closing

Hunter Techniques

Stompee5 Enhancement

• Increased jump height
• Sprint speed bonus
• Slide distance improvement

Shatterdive Combos

• Aerial repositioning
• Quick descent option
• Combat applications

Exotic Interactions

Jump-Enhancing Exotics

Hunter

• St0mp-EE5: Jump improvement
• The Sixth Coyote: Double dodge

Titan

• Lion Rampant: Extended lift
• Dunemarchers: Sprint enhancement

Warlock

• Wings of Sacred Dawn: Aerial hover
• Astrocyte Verse: Blink improvement

Common Issues

Learning Curve

• Warlock glide confusion
• Titan lift timing
• Platform overshooting
• Momentum management

Environmental Challenges

• Low ceilings limiting height
• Moving platforms
• Precision landings
• Combat jumping

Tips for Each Class

Hunter Tips

• Save jumps for emergencies
• Use walls for extra height
• Practice direction changes
• Master Stompee5 distances

Titan Tips

• Double-tap for height
• Single tap for distance
• Cancel early for control
• Use corners for direction change

Warlock Tips

• Always double-tap quickly
• Never activate while falling
• Practice burst glide timing
• Learn momentum conservation

PvP Considerations

Advantages by Class

Hunter

• Unpredictable movement
• Vertical play options
• Escape capabilities

Titan

• Fast map traversal
• Height advantage
• Aggressive positioning

Warlock

• Aerial accuracy potential
• Long sight lines
• Unexpected angles

Platforming Sections

Raid Jumping Puzzles

• Class-specific strategies
• Team coordination needs
• Practice recommendations
• Common failure points

Exotic Mission Platforming

• Precision requirements
• Time pressure elements
• Class advantages/disadvantages
• Checkpoint strategies

Historical Changes

• Titan skating removal
• Warlock burst glide nerfs
• Hunter jump exotic tuning
• Aerial effectiveness system

Community Consensus

• Hunter: Most user-friendly
• Titan: Best for beginners
• Warlock: Highest skill ceiling
• All viable when mastered

See Also

• Movement
• Classes
• Abilities
• Exotic Armor
• Platforming

References

• Destiny Wiki - Jumps
• Steam Community - Jump Discussion
• GameFAQs - Best Jumps
• Arqade - Movement Abilities