Hunter mains, rejoice! Destiny 2’s Renegades expansion brings massive buffs across all Hunter subclasses, addressing long-standing concerns about the class’s viability in endgame content. Here’s your complete breakdown of every change arriving December 2, 2025.
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Destiny 2 Overview: What’s Changing
Hunters are receiving the most ability changes among all three Guardian classes in Renegades, with improvements focused on damage output, team support, and survivability. Whether you’re a Golden Gun enthusiast or a Nightstalker main, there’s something exciting for everyone.
Hunter Ability Changes by Subclass
| Subclass | Key Changes | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Solar | Golden Gun +26% boss damage, Blade Barrage +39% damage | High DPS potential restored |
| Void | Deadfall 35% weaken, Mobius Quiver damage scaling | Best debuff + damage options |
| Strand | Free grapple sharing, Silkstrike +13% resistance | Enhanced team support |
| Stasis | Full Frost Armor on shatter, Silence & Squall +63% | Better survivability |
| Arc | Storm’s Edge +25% regen, Tempest Strike PvP nerf | PvE improvements |
Solar Hunter: Damage is Back
Golden Gun receives a 15% damage increase against regular enemies and 26% against bosses, while both shots now apply scorch stacks. Blade Barrage damage increases by 39% against all combatants, making it a legitimate DPS option again.
Pro tip: Golden Gun fired inside Well of Radiance now counts as Radiant for increased damage, so you don’t need to step out anymore!
Void Hunter: The Tether Revolution
Deadfall now applies a 35% weaken effect, making it the strongest debuff in the game, and attaches to enemies on direct impact. Meanwhile, Mobius Quiver gains damage scaling that increases with each hit, with the final shot dealing up to 227% more damage.
Super duration increases from 10 to 16 seconds (20 seconds with Orpheus Rig), giving you more time to maximize that damage potential.
Strand Hunter: Team Player Supreme
The Widow’s Silk aspect gets a game-changing update. Looking at a Grapple Tangle now gives you and your teammates a free grapple ability, even if they’re not running Strand. Grapple Tangles now rise into the air and last 20 seconds instead of 15.
Additional Global Changes
Marksman Dodge ammo pickup radius increases from 10m to 15m, while Gambler’s Dodge melee energy gain drops from 50% to 35% in PvP. These changes balance the class abilities between PvE and PvP environments.
Why These Changes Matter
Hunters have felt underwhelming in endgame content since The Edge of Fate, with builds that pale compared to Void Warlock options. These buffs restore Hunters to competitive viability while maintaining unique playstyles.
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How to Watch the Renegades Reveal
Bungie hosts a Developer Livestream on November 25 at 10 AM PT on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. The stream features the launch trailer, gameplay previews, and a closer look at new Exotic gear.
Twitch Drop Alert: Watch for 15 minutes with your Bungie account linked to earn the “Seekers, Not Saints” emblem.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does Destiny 2 Renegades release?
A: Renegades launches on December 2, 2025, bringing all these Hunter ability changes and the Star Wars-inspired Lawless Frontier activity.
Q: Will these changes affect PvP balance?
A: Yes, Bungie has implemented separate tuning for PvP. For example, Gambler’s Dodge melee energy gain is reduced specifically in Crucible to maintain competitive balance while keeping PvE buffs intact.
