Light Arms Reserves

Light Arms Reserves
Information
Type	Armor Mod
Slot	Chest Armor
Description	Increased ammo reserves for small weapon types (Deprecated)

Light Arms Reserves was an Armor Mod for Chest Armor in Destiny 2 that increased ammunition reserves for smaller weapon types. This mod has been deprecated and replaced with element-specific reserve mods.

Overview

Light Arms Reserves was designed to increase the maximum ammunition capacity for primary and smaller-frame weapons. It was part of the original armor mod system that categorized weapons by size rather than element or damage type.

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."
Deprecation: Season 12 armor sunset

Original Function

Affected Weapons

Light Arms Reserves likely affected:

Reserve Benefits

Increased maximum ammo capacity
Applied to all light weapon types
Stackable with multiple copies
Complemented weapon perks

Deprecation Timeline

Season 12 Sunset

All armor from Seasons 1-8 retired
Mod system completely overhauled
Shift to element-based reserves
Part of broader sunsetting initiative

System Evolution

Original: Type-based reserves
Transition: Element considerations
Current: Full element integration
Future: Continued refinement

Current Alternatives

Element-Based System

Replace with element-specific mods:

Kinetic Reserves - Kinetic weapons
Arc Reserves - Arc weapons
Solar Reserves - Solar weapons
Void Reserves - Void weapons
Stasis Reserves - Stasis weapons
Strand Reserves - Strand weapons

Primary Ammo Changes

Primary weapons now have infinite ammo
Reserve mods less critical for primaries
Focus shifted to special/heavy weapons
Simplified ammo management

Historical Context

Pre-Infinite Primary

Primary ammo scarcity existed
Reserve mods essential
Ammo management gameplay
Strategic considerations

Design Philosophy

Size-based categorization
Simple but limited
Less build integration
Generic approach

Comparison Table

| System | Coverage | Flexibility | Status | |--------|----------|-------------|---------| | Light Arms | Small weapons | High | Deprecated | | Large Arms | Heavy weapons | High | Deprecated | | Element Reserves | Element-matched | Moderate | Active |

Impact on Builds

Historical Usage

Essential for sustained combat
Primary weapon focused builds
Ammo economy management
General purpose option

Modern Approach

Element matching required
Special/heavy focus
Build synergy emphasis
Strategic mod selection

Reserve Mod Mechanics

Current System

20/40/50 Inventory Size bonus
1/2/3 mods respectively
Element matching required
Immediate effect application

Update 8.0.5 Changes

No mod swapping exploits
Rally flag interactions fixed
Consistent behavior
Balance maintained

Community Reception

Initial confusion during transition
Adaptation to new system
Generally accepted changes
Improved build diversity

Legacy Status

Cannot be reacquired
Visible in Collections
No gameplay function
Historical artifact

Notes

Primary infinite ammo reduced importance
Special/heavy reserves now priority
Element matching creates synergies
More strategic depth than original

Tips for New System

Match reserves to damage types
Consider subclass elements
Use Harmonic for flexibility
Focus on special/heavy weapons

References