Light Conductor
From Destiny 2 Wiki
| Light Conductor | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Type | Armor Mod |
| Slot | Class Item |
| Description | Sword kills grant Super energy (Deprecated) |
Light Conductor was an Armor Mod in Destiny 2 that granted additional Super energy for Sword kills. This mod has been deprecated and no longer functions.
Contents
Overview
Light Conductor was part of a series of weapon-specific Super generation mods that allowed players to accelerate their Super ability regeneration through specific weapon kills. Designed for sword-focused builds, it rewarded aggressive melee weapon play with faster ability cycling.
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."
Original Function
Based on similar mods from its era:
- Effect: Sword kills grant bonus Super energy
- Slot: Class item armor mod
- Weapon Type: All sword archetypes
- Stack Limit: Unknown
Related Mods
Light Conductor was part of a family of weapon-specific Super mods:
- Dire Artillery - Grenade Launcher kills
- Storm of Lead - Auto Rifle kills
- Blast Off - Rocket Launcher focused
- Bleeding Edge - Additional sword mod
- All deprecated simultaneously
Deprecation
Light Conductor was removed as part of:
- Mod system simplification efforts
- Elimination of weapon-specific Super mods
- Transition to universal ability generation
- Streamlining of armor mod choices
Historical Context
- Part of seasonal mod offerings
- Encouraged specific weapon usage
- Created build diversity options
- Eventually deemed too restrictive
Replacement Options
Current sword build enhancements:
Super Generation
- Hands-On: Melee kills grant Super energy
- Thresh: Weapon perk for Super energy
- Intellect: Stat investment
- Orb generation from Masterworks
Sword Specific
- Lucent Blade: 35% damage increase when Charged with Light
- Passive Guard: Damage resistance while wielding
- Sword Ammo Finder: Increased ammo drops
- Sword Scavenger: More ammo per pickup
Build Synergies
- Stronghold (Titan Exotic)
- Assassin's Cowl (Hunter Exotic)
- Well of Radiance healing
- Elemental well builds
Community Impact
- Popular among sword enthusiasts
- Missed for aggressive playstyles
- Part of deprecated mod discussions
- Represented build variety loss
Modern Alternatives
Sword builds now focus on:
- Damage amplification
- Survivability improvements
- Ammo economy management
- Exotic sword unique perks
Notes
- Cannot be reacquired
- Takes up mod slot if equipped
- No compensation provided
- Historical artifact only
Similar Named Items
Not to be confused with:
- Arc Conductor (Ergo Sum perk)
- Superconductor (weapon trait)
- Various "conductor" perks
See Also
References
- Destiny Tracker - Light Conductor
- In-game deprecation message
