Special Ammo Scavenger
| Special Ammo Scavenger | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Type | Armor Mod |
| Slot | Leg Armor |
| Description | Increased Special ammo from pickups (Deprecated) |
Special Ammo Scavenger was a general-purpose Armor Mod in Destiny 2 that increased the amount of Special Ammo gained from green ammo brick pickups. This mod has been deprecated in favor of weapon-specific scavenger mods.
Contents
Overview
Special Ammo Scavenger was designed as a universal solution for increasing special ammunition gains across all special weapon types. It provided a moderate boost to ammo pickups but was eventually deprecated as Bungie refined the ammo economy system to encourage more specific mod choices.
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
Base Effect
- Increased special ammo gained per green brick
- Applied to all special weapon types
- Did not increase maximum ammo reserves
- Only affected pickup amounts
Mechanics
- Green ammo bricks normally grant 1-2 ammo
- With mod: increased to approximately 2-3 ammo
- Effect varied by weapon type
- Stacking behavior limited
Deprecation Reasons
Balance Considerations
- Generic mod was too broadly effective
- Reduced build decision complexity
- Weapon-specific mods more balanced
- Energy cost efficiency issues
System Refinement
- Push toward specialized builds
- Clearer mod choices
- Better cost-benefit ratios
- Improved gameplay balance
Replacement Options
Weapon-Specific Scavengers
Currently active scavenger mods include:
- Shotgun Scavenger - Shotgun ammo only
- Sniper Scavenger - Sniper rifle ammo only
- Fusion Rifle Scavenger - Fusion rifle ammo only
- Grenade Launcher Scavenger - GL ammo only
- Trace Rifle Scavenger - Trace rifle ammo only
Advantages of Specific Mods
- Lower energy cost (typically 2-3 vs 4-5)
- Greater ammo gain per pickup
- Better synergy with focused builds
- More efficient mod slot usage
Historical Usage
Common Applications
- Multi-weapon loadouts
- Energy-constrained builds
- General PvE activities
- Casual gameplay
Limitations
- Higher energy cost than specific mods
- Less effective ammo gains
- No specialization benefits
- Competed with other leg mods
Current Special Ammo Economy
Active Systems
- Weapon-specific scavenger mods
- Special Ammo Finder (helmet mod)
- Reserve mods for capacity
- Ammo brick generation mechanics
PvP Considerations
- Special ammo more restricted
- Scavenger effectiveness reduced
- Starting ammo limitations
- Death penalty mechanics
Community Impact
- Initial confusion over deprecation
- Transition to specific mods required
- Build adjustments necessary
- Generally accepted change
Comparison Table
| Mod Type | Energy Cost | Ammo Gain | Status | |----------|-------------|-----------|---------| | Special Ammo Scavenger | 4-5 | Moderate | Deprecated | | Weapon-Specific Scavenger | 2-3 | High | Active |
Notes
- Some players reported inconsistent behavior before deprecation
- Green brick visibility sometimes problematic
- Interaction with ammo finder mods unclear
- No refund for deprecated mod
Tips for Current System
- Use weapon-specific scavengers
- Match scavenger to most-used special
- Consider double scavenger builds
- Balance with other leg mods
See Also
References
- Destiny Tracker - Special Ammo Scavenger
- Steam Community - Scavenger Mod Discussion
- Bungie.net - Special Ammo Scavenger Issues
