Primary Ammo Scavenger
From Destiny 2 Wiki
| Primary Ammo Scavenger | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Type | Armor Mod |
| Slot | Leg Armor |
| Description | Increased Primary ammo pickups (Deprecated) |
Primary Ammo Scavenger was an Armor Mod in Destiny 2 that increased the amount of Primary Ammo gained from ammo pickups. This mod was deprecated when Bungie made all primary weapons have infinite ammunition.
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Overview
Primary Ammo Scavenger was part of the ammo economy system that helped players manage their ammunition reserves. It became obsolete when Destiny 2 fundamentally changed how primary ammunition works, giving all primary weapons infinite reserves.
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 Date: Season of the Lost (Season 15)
Original Function
- Effect: Increased Primary ammo gained from pickups
- Slot: Leg armor mod slot
- Energy Cost: Low (exact value varied)
- Stack Limit: Multiple copies could be equipped
Reason for Deprecation
Primary Ammo Changes
In Season 15, Bungie implemented a major change:
- All primary weapons received infinite ammunition
- Primary weapons still require reloading
- Reserves became unlimited
- Eliminated primary ammo management
Design Philosophy
- Removed ammunition scarcity for primary weapons
- Improved viability in high-end content
- Simplified gameplay mechanics
- Reduced mod complexity
Historical Context
Pre-Deprecation Era
- Primary ammo bricks dropped from enemies
- Running out of primary ammo was possible
- Scavenger mods were essential for sustained combat
- Part of resource management gameplay
Related Deprecated Mods
- Primary weapon-specific scavengers (Hand Cannon, Auto Rifle, etc.)
- Primary ammo reserve mods
- Various primary ammo finders
Impact on Gameplay
Positive Changes
- No more primary ammo droughts
- Freed up mod slots for other options
- Reduced inventory management
- Better endgame viability
Community Reception
- Generally well-received change
- Simplified loadout decisions
- Allowed focus on special/heavy ammo
- Reduced frustration in extended encounters
Current Ammo System
Active Scavenger Mods
- Special Ammo Scavenger - Still functional
- Heavy Ammo Scavenger - Still functional
- Weapon-specific special scavengers
Ammo Economy Focus
- Special ammo management remains crucial
- Heavy ammo still limited resource
- Finder mods remain relevant
- Reserve mods for special/heavy weapons
Legacy Presence
- May still appear in old loadouts
- Visible in Collections (grayed out)
- Cannot be reacquired
- Safe to dismantle
Related Systems
- Ammo Finder mods
- Reserve mods
- Scavenger mod family
- Weapon ammo perks
Notes
- Eriana's Vow exception (uses special ammo)
- Some "primary" weapons use special ammo
- Infinite ammo doesn't affect reload speed
- Magazine size still matters
Timeline
- Pre-Season 15: Essential mod for primary weapons
- Season 15 Launch: Deprecated with infinite primary ammo
- Current: Non-functional legacy item
See Also
References
- Light.gg - Primary Ammo Scavenger
- Destiny Tracker - Primary Ammo Scavenger
- TheGamer - Season 15 Infinite Primary
- Steam Community - Ammo Mod Discussion
