Destiny 2’s Season 22 feature solves a non-existent problem.
Destiny 2's Season 22 feature solves a non-existent problem.
Season of the Witch: Elemental Orbs in Destiny 2

Ah, Guardians! Do I have some electrifying news for you about Season 22 in Destiny 2! Brace yourselves, because Elemental Orbs have taken the stage, bringing chaos and mayhem to the world of Guardians and their enemies. Prepare to witness a symphony of carnage as you wield the power of Void, Solar, and Arc weapon kills to create these magnificent Elemental Orbs.
Elemental Orbs: More Than Meets the Eye
The Seasonal Artifact mods have undergone a transformation in Season 22, introducing a game-changer that is the Elemental Orb. Equipping the proper mods allows you to generate these destructive orbs periodically when using the corresponding Elemental weaponry. But these orbs aren’t mere decorations; they pack a punch!

Similar to Strand Tangles, these bad boys can be picked up and hurled at enemies, dealing explosive area-of-effect damage. And that’s not all, my fellow Guardians! Brace yourselves for the added utility of Elemental Orbs. Each orb comes with unique debuffs specific to the Light Elemental Subclasses. Are you ready to unleash chaos upon your foes?
The Reign of Ability Builds
Ability builds are about to reach new heights in Season of the Witch. Picture this: a steady stream of Elemental Orbs flowing through the veins of Destiny 2’s PvE content, bringing forth a cycle of chaos and destruction. These orbs will become a common sight, thanks to the relatively easy investments required to build around them.
Gone are the days when Seasonal Artifact Mods hogged your precious armor mod slots. No, my friends, Bungie has bestowed us with the gift of combining Seasonal Artifact mods with our beloved existing builds. Get ready to unleash your elemental fury while maintaining your killer mod setups.
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Take it from the Guardians who fear no challenge. Even before the introduction of Elemental Orbs, the brave amongst us were completing solo raids flawlessly. Yes, solo raids, my friends! With a cunning mix of armor charge mods, Orbs of Power, and strategic Exotic armor and weapon choices, these Guardians have shown us the boundless power of abilities.
However, just when we thought ability builds were reaching their peak, Bungie throws a curveball with Elemental Orbs. They might seem like overkill, but who are we to complain? Destiny 2 is all about pushing boundaries, and these orbs are taking us to new heights!
The Destiny 2 Experiment
Is Bungie testing the waters with these Elemental Orbs? Perhaps they plan to make them a permanent part of our mod collections in the future. While this may disrupt existing buildcrafting, it opens up a realm of possibilities for those who fully invest in Elemental Orb builds. More depth and variety await those brave enough to embrace the chaos.
Whether Elemental Orbs persist beyond this season or not, one thing is clear: Season of the Witch will propel ability-based builds into overdrive. Brace yourselves, Guardians, for a whirlwind of explosive power and unyielding mayhem!

Destiny 2 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. May the Light guide you, Guardians!
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