Rifle Reserves

Rifle Reserves
Information
Type	Armor Mod
Slot	Chest Armor
Description	Increased ammo reserves for rifle-type weapons (Deprecated)

Rifle Reserves was an Armor Mod for Chest Armor in Destiny 2 that increased ammunition reserves for various rifle-type weapons. This mod has been deprecated and replaced with element-specific reserve mods.

Overview

Rifle Reserves was designed as a versatile reserve mod that affected multiple rifle weapon types. It provided a middle ground between highly specific weapon reserves and the broader Light/Large Arms categories, offering flexibility for players using multiple rifle types.

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."
Replacement: Element-specific reserve mods

Original Function

Affected Weapons

Rifle Reserves likely covered:

Reserve Benefits

Moderate ammunition increase
Applied to all rifle categories
Less specific than individual mods
More focused than Arms reserves

Deprecation Context

Forsaken Era System

Original chest armor reserve perks included:

Weapon-specific reserves (Hand Cannon, Shotgun, etc.)
Category reserves (Light Arms, Large Arms)
Mid-tier options like Rifle Reserves
Multiple stacking possibilities

System Overhaul

Shift to element-based mods
Removal of weapon-type categories
Simplified mod ecosystem
Better subclass integration

Current Reserve System

Element-Based Mods

Modern alternatives include:

Kinetic Reserves - Kinetic rifles
Arc Reserves - Arc element rifles
Solar Reserves - Solar element rifles
Void Reserves - Void element rifles
Stasis Reserves - Stasis element rifles
Strand Reserves - Strand element rifles

Inventory Size Mechanics

Grants 20/40/50 Inventory Size
1/2/3 mods equipped respectively
Affects matching element weapons
Total reserves = Inventory + Magazine stats

Historical Usage

Build Applications

Versatile rifle loadouts
Mixed primary/special builds
General purpose option
Raid encounter flexibility

Advantages Over Specific Mods

Single mod for multiple weapons
Lower total energy cost
Inventory simplification
Build flexibility

Comparison to Other Deprecated Mods

| Mod Type | Weapon Coverage | Specificity | |----------|-----------------|-------------| | Auto Rifle Reserves | Auto Rifles only | High | | Rifle Reserves | All rifle types | Medium | | Light Arms Reserves | All small weapons | Low |

Impact of Deprecation

Player Adaptation

Requires element matching
More mod slots needed
Increased specialization
Strategic element choices

Build Considerations

Element diversity challenges
Subclass synergy opportunities
Harmonic Reserves flexibility
Focused weapon selection

Modern Reserve Strategy

Best Practices

Match reserves to primary element
Consider special weapon needs
Use Harmonic for subclass matching
Balance energy costs

Common Loadout Examples

Kinetic pulse + Arc sniper: Use respective reserves
Solar auto + Void fusion: Element-specific mods
Mixed elements: Prioritize special/heavy

Legacy Impact

Influenced current mod design
Demonstrated categorization issues
Led to element-based system
Improved clarity and consistency

Notes

Cannot be reacquired
No direct 1:1 replacement
Multiple mods needed for coverage
Element matching more important

Tips for Transition

Audit weapon elements
Plan mod combinations
Consider energy limitations
Use DIM for optimization

References