Returning player here. Took a break after finishing Final Shape. I have since returned back to the game and I'm trying to catch up. What's the best titan builds for PVP right now?

Hi guys, after a break of couple years i am back playing final shape as a prismatic titan. Dint have any fancy gear. The final shape is the only dlc i have.

Any tips on gearing?

Just recently came back to Destiny 2, last time I played was when Beyond Light released. I realized that I never really played with builds and maybe why I always struggled with harder contend. Can anyone recommend me a good build for Titan? Currently finishing up the Lightfall campaign.

There are 3 sets of titan armor I want in the game for nostalgia purposes before Final Shape. The titan armor from the D1 character creator, the blue armor we saw at E3 2013 where the titan was wearing Crest of Alpha Lupi, and the armor from D1 wallpapers and live action trailer. I would like the Iron Lord armor for all three classes return and for the exotic Khovostov to have the Last Warmind ornament in Final Shape.

I have been playing for a bit and I am curious about the communities thoughts on what the best armor is?

I understand that many are going to be build specific, but I mean overall what do you think is the best.

I recently got Truth Enforcers for the drip and I am surprised by how much I love the stats on the armor. I am curious what other divers thoughts are.

Intro

It is me again, your friendly neighborhood Prismatic Build planner. I started to actually think of what I needed for The Final Shape (TFS) launch and a big thing is finding loadouts that work for the starting slate of abilities we get for Prismatic from the Prismatic Deep Dive. So here I want to list out some builds that I think will be useful.

Tl;dr: If you just want quick shots of builds check this album: https://imgur.com/a/9VINdU7

Here are the categories of Prismatic Builds:

• Starter builds:
  • You can use this the moment you get Prismatic. Generally we are working to slightly recreate a pre-TFS build but within Prismatic. So we want to go in with the current build to make swapping into Prismatic super easy.
  • I am making two builds for each class:
    • Starter Build: A solid build focusing on the starter fragments and assuming you have all exotic armors.
    • Base Starter Builds: a solid build assuming you only have exotics in the base game. Most fo these exotics are accessible from Ikora quests.
  • I have generally tried to balance stat bonuses and penalties from Fragments on pre-TFS builds so it should mostly feel the same on Prismatic.
• Refined Starter Builds: the starter selections aren't perfect so here's where they should get to if we unlock the rest of Prismatic during the campaign or shortly after. This if you want to maintain the starter build in general but improve it.
• Beyond Starter Builds: there's a lot of options. I will link some resources of mine for Prismatic Builds and Planning. But it would be a whole 'nother post to go into detail on.

Starter Builds

All Starter Builds use the same starting Fragments: Facets of Dawn, Hope, Protection, Purpose, Ruin. You may not be able to slot all 5 depending on fragment slots. Drop Dawn if the build isn't weapon focused. Drop Hope if you don't need class ability. Drop Ruin if you don't have Ignitions or Shatters.

• Hunter - Starting Prismatic Gyrfalcon.
  • We got Stylish Executioner so Gyrfalcon is a really strong general exotic. And spreading Volatile should generate lots of Transcendence.
  • Exotic: Gyrfalcon's Hauberk for Volatile Rounds on Void weapons when you leave invisibility. This exotic requires Witch Queen and can be obtained from Legend/Master Lost Sectors or Vex Strike Force event on Neomuna.
  • Melee: Withering Blade because it hits so much and helps us get Radiant and invisibility from Stylish Executioner. Fan of Knives is fine too though. Also want Dark abilities to balance out all the volatile kills.
  • Grenade: I'd lean to Swarm Grenade with the buff. Duskfield is nice but you already slow on melee and dodge.
  • Super: Golden Gun is probably nicer to get Restoration via Facet of Purpose. Silence and Squall is viable too if you'd rather get Frost Armor.
  • Class Ability: Gambler's Dodge for melee uptime.
  • Stats priority: Res and Str. Balance Mobility and Recovery as you can. Try to hit minimum of 30 in Int and Disc. Any leftover stats in Disc.
  • Pre-TFS DIM link: https://dim.gg/dsqgzha/Prismatic-Gyrfalcon
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/r05aE12
• Hunter - Base Starter Graviton Ninja
  • Stylish Executioner let's us go invisible a lot and while invisible we get massive melee regeneration from Graviton Forfeit.
  • Exotic: Graviton Forfeit gives the following when invisible: 100 Recovery, 100 reload and 400-800% melee regen depending on how many enemies are nearby. This is a base game exotic and can be acquired from the Into the Abyss Void quest from Ikora.
  • Melee: Withering Blade for hitting many enemies and 2 charges.
  • Grenade: I'd lean to Swarm Grenade with the buff. Duskfield is nice but you already slow on melee and dodge.
  • Super: Golden Gun is probably nicer to get Restoration via Facet of Purpose. Silence and Squall is viable too if you'd rather get Frost Armor.
  • Class Ability: Gambler's Dodge for melee uptime.
  • Stats priority: Res and Str. As much Mobility as you can manage. Try to hit minimum of 30 in Rec, Int and Disc. Any leftover stats in Disc.
  • Pre-TDS DIM Link: https://dim.gg/t7e4vcq/Prismatic-Graviton-Ninja
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/dZp0wjX
• Titan - Starter Thunder Fist Lancer
  • We get Knockout and Diamond Lance so that is what we will use. Point Contact Cannon Brace helps a good bit with melee regen to keep us looping. Use lances to get some range and close the gap.
  • Exotic: Point Contact Cannon Brace for jolting on Thunderclap and melee energy refund on kills. This exotic requires Witch Queen and can be obtained from Legend/Master Lost Sectors or Vex Strike Force event on Neomuna.
  • Melee: Thunderclap for Point Contact Cannon
  • Grenade: Shackle Grenade for verb diversity. And we don't start with Facet of Dominance for grenade Jolting.
  • Super: Thundercrash for Amplified from Facet of Purpose. Amplified boosts Thunderclap damage by 50%.
  • Class Ability: your choice.
  • Stats Priority: Res and Str. Then focus on Recovery and Discipline. Try to hit 30 in Int. Dump Mob.
  • Pre-TFS DIM link: https://dim.gg/th6khfy/Prismantic-Arcfist-Lancer
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/9DOD9qO
• Titan - Base Starter Syntho Frenzied Puncher
  • Knockout works well with melee builds and Synthoceps are a solid melee exotic.
  • Exotic: Synthoceps for increased melee damage when near enemies. This is a base game exotic and can be obtained from the Exalting the Flame quest from Ikora.
  • Melee: Frenzied Blade. 3 charges and strong damage.
  • Grenade: Pulse Grenade
  • Super: Bladefury for good damage and Woven Mail from Facet of Purpose.
  • Class Ability: Your choice.
  • Stats Priority: Res and Str. Then focus on Recovery and Discipline. Try to hit 30 in Int. Dump Mob.
  • Pre-TFS DIM Build: https://dim.gg/wnbkr4y/Prismatic-Frenzied-Puncher
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/v1bEEeG
• Warlock - Starter Bleak Watcher
  • We get Bleak Watcher and Feed the Void so it makes sense to build into Bleak Watcher. That means Osmiomancy Gloves
  • Exotic: Osmiomancy Gloves for two Coldsnap charges and ability return on beaning enemies with coldsnaps. This exotic requires Witch Queen and can be obtained from Legend/Master Lost Sectors or Vex Strike Force event on Neomuna.
  • Melee: I guess Pocket Singularity because we don't need more freezing from Penumbral Blast.
  • Grenade: Coldsnap Grenade.
  • Super: Nova Bomb is generally more helpful than Winter's Wrath. Also gives access to Void Overshield.
  • Class Ability: Your choice but Phoenix Dive is nice for applying a subclass verb.
  • Stats Priority: Resilience and Discipline to max. As much Rec and Str as you can fit. Try to hit 30 Int. Dump Mob.
  • Pre-TFS DIM link: https://dim.gg/syes5aa/Prismatic-Bleak-Watcher
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/ZxvayOw
• Warlock - Base Starter Nezarec Spammer
  • We're all about slinging grenades and Nezarec's Sin is one of the best for throwing grenades. It does not require a void subclass but does require a strong void weapon.
  • Exotic: Nezarec's Sin for +300% grenade and melee regen and +200% class ability and super regen. This is a base game exotic. Should be accessible from Rahool or Xur fairly easily.
  • Melee: I guess Pocket Singularity because we don't need more freezing from Penumbral Blast.
  • Grenade: Coldsnap Grenade.
  • Super: Nova Bomb is generally more helpful than Winter's Wrath. Also gives access to Void Overshield.
  • Class Ability: Your choice but Phoenix Dive is nice for applying a subclass verb.
  • Stats Priority: Resilience and Discipline to max. As much Rec and Str as you can fit. Try to hit 30 Int. Dump Mob.
  • Pre-TFS DIM link: https://dim.gg/butluza/Prismatic-Void-Freezer
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/B1b17tw

Refined Starter Builds

• Hunter - Prismatic Gyrfalcon Refined
  • Aspect Changes: drop Winter's Shroud and replace with Gunpowder Gamble for more damage.
  • Melee Changes: can swap Withering Blade for Threaded Needle for slightly better uptime.
  • Grenade Changes: Arcbolt grenade for Jolting.
  • Super Changes: Silkstrike for Woven Mail though Golden Gun, Tether or Silence and Squall are fine.
  • Fragment Changes: We want Balance, Dawn, Dominance, Hope, Protection. This gives grenade and melee energy, Radiant, Jolting grenades, Class ability regen and damage resist respectively.
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/s9c8CK6
• Hunter - Graviton Ninja Refined
  • Aspect Changes: Consider dropping Winter's Shroud for Gunpowder Gamble for more light damage.
  • Melee Changes: can swap Withering Blade for Threaded Needle for slightly better uptime.
  • Grenade Changes: Grapple Grenade might be more useful overall.
  • Super Changes: Silkstrike for Woven Mail though Golden Gun, Tether or Silence and Squall are fine.
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/AyZHC0a
• Titan - Thunder Lancer Refined
  • General Changes: very few. the ability selections are all solid.
  • Grenade Changes: Glacier Grenade to add more shattering damage.
  • Fragment Changes: Balance, Dawn, Protection, Purpose, Ruin. These give grenade and melees energy, Radiant, Damage Resistance, Woven Mail, and better Shattering.
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/A5hfTPh
• Titan - Frenzied Puncher Refined
  • Aspect Changes: Drop Diamond Lance for Consecration
  • Grenade Changes: go for Glacier Grenade so you can Consecrate it for Shatter and Ignition.
  • Fragment Changes: Change Hope for Bravery so you can get Volatile Rounds and Unraveling Rounds.
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/MtjWYPF
• Warlock - Bleak Watcher Refined
  • Melee Changes: Arcane Needle for Unravel
  • Super Changes: Needlestorm.
  • Fragment Changes: Balance, Bravery, Protection, Purpose, Ruin for grenade and melee energy, volatile and unraveling rounds, Damage resistance, Woven Mail and Larger shatter damage respectively.
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/FUk6hOR
• Warlock - Nezarec Ability Spam Refined
  • We will shift this build into full ability and verb spam. In ideal situations you can have Jolt, Scorch, Unravel, and Volatile.
  • Aspect Changes: Drop Bleak Watcher and take Hellion so our class ability does something. If Hellion ends up not being good, Weaver's Call may be a good alternative.
  • Melee Changes: Arcane Needle for Unravel
  • Grenade Changes: Storm Grenade for Jolting
  • Super Changes: Needlestorm for more damage and Woven Mail from Facet of Purpose.
  • Fragment Changes: Drop Dawn and Ruin. Pick up Balance for more ability Spam and Dominance for Jolting on Storm Grenades. Try to squeeze in Bravery for Volatile and Unraveling Rounds.
  • Prismatic Build Image: https://imgur.com/8rVzOOZ

Other Prismatic Builds

I have a few resources here:

• Prismatic Build Planner google spreadsheet (click Use Template to make a copy and use): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zKOc0WErE0jfoMwtxraPTqXEWfiOHkQP3popHPbIrw0/template/preview
• Prismatic Builds Library of 5 or so builds for each class: https://imgur.com/a/Ke38FUI
• As always the Destiny Data Compendium is tremendously useful in build planning. It is being constantly update for the Final Shape as we learn more. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WaxvbLx7UoSZaBqdFr1u32F2uWVLo-CJunJB4nlGUE4/edit?usp=sharing

Hopefully this helps people out. Let me know if you have questions or comments.