Warlock | Character creation Destiny Guide
Last update: 01 February 2017
Warlock is a class that combines use of traditional firearms with magic. As a result, Warlocks can handle themselves very well at both close quarter, as well as eliminating targets over a larger distance. If you choose this class, from the very start your character will have Recovery attribute increased, which guarantees faster regeneration of lost health points. In close combat, Warlocks rely on special energy attacks. They also have a unique outfit element called Warlock Bond, which represents their affiliation.
Two subclasses available to Warlocks are: Voidwalker and Firesinger. Voidwalker subclass is available from the very start. Its special attack is a powerful beam of energy that deals massive damage to all enemies in its way. Firesinger subclass is available from experience level 15. Its special attack fills the character with extra energy, thus increasing effectiveness of all his skills.
Below there is a list of Warlock class abilities available for both subclasses.
Arcane Wisdom - increases Recovery and Agility attributes.
Arcane Spirit - increases Armor and Recovery attributes.
Arcane Force - increases Armor and Agility attributes.
Ancestral Order - increases Armor, Recovery and Agility attributes.
Chaos Order - significantly increases Agility attribute.
Divine Order - significantly increases Armor attribute, and slightly increases Recovery.
Voidwalker
Warlock's first subclass, called Voidwalker, resembles a typical mage, who can deal a lot of damage, but at the same time is prone to death, because of low endurance. This subclass specializes in manipulating the mysterious energy called the Void, which shows in Nova Bomb special ability. This is a long-distance power that fires a huge Void Light missile, which disintegrates all enemies caught in the explosion range.
Below, there is complete a list of Gunslinger subclass abilities.
Vortex Grenade - creates a Vortex field, which deals damage over time to all enemies trapped inside.
Scatter Grenade - a grenade that splits into many smaller, explosive pieces.
Axion Bolt - an electric bolt that splits into smaller bolts upon collision. All go toward the nearest enemies, and deal electricity damage.
Glide - perform a jump and then another one while in the air, in order to lift up and slowly glide down on the ground.
- Focused Control - you have more control over your character while gliding.
- Focused Burst - briefly increases the character's speed when you activate this ability.
- Blink - replaces Glide with short-distance teleportation.
Nova Bomb - fires a powerful Void Light missile, which explodes upon collision and destroys all enemies in range.
- Vortex - Nova Bomb creates a Vortex effect, which deals damage over time to all enemies in range.
- Shatter - Nova Bomb splits into 3 separate missiles.
- Lance - Nova Bomb moves faster and farther.
Energy Drain - a powerful melee attack, which drains energy from enemies hit, and lowers the cooldown of grenades.
- Surge - hitting an opponent with Energy Drain briefly increases your fire-rate and movement speed.
- Life Steal - killing an opponent with Energy Drain replenishes a large portion of the player's health.
- Soul Rip - killing an opponent with Energy Drain lowers cooldown of Nova Bomb ability.
Annihilate - increases the blast range of grenades and Nova Bomb ability.
Angry Magic - Nova Bomb ability can now automatically follow opponents.
The Hunger - increases duration of Energy Drain ability effect.
Vortex Mastery - increases range of small bolts of Axion Bolt grenade, as well as duration of Vortex effect of Nova Bomb ability and Vortex Grenade.
Bloom - enemies explode when killed by any special ability of the player.
Embrace the Void - hitting enemies with Nova Bomb or any grenade activates the Energy Drain effect.
Sunsinger
Sunsinger is a Warlock's subclass that focuses on cooperation, i.e. boosting and healing teammates. It focuses on more defensive play style and maintaining control over the battlefield by keeping a proper distance from enemies. This subclass special ability is Radiance, which fills the player with energy, significantly improving all his abilities and powers.
Below, there is complete a list of Sunsinger subclass abilities.
Solar Grenade - creates a Solar Light flare, which deals damage over time to enemies in its range.
Firebolt Grenade - casts Solar Light bolts into nearby enemies.
Fusion Grenade - this grenade deals extra damage when it sticks to an enemy.
Glide - perform a jump and then another one while in the air, in order to lift up and slowly glide down on the ground.
- Focused Control - you have more control over your character while gliding.
- Focused Burst - briefly increases the character's speed when you activate the ability.
- Balanced Glide - increases the control over glide and its speed.
Radiance - it fills the player with Solar Light energy, which drastically increases effectiveness of all his powers.
- Song of Flame - when activated, Radiance instantly cooldowns all powers of nearby teammates.
- Radiant Skin - when Radiance is active, the player suffers less damage from enemy attacks.
- Fireborn - when the player dies, he may activate Radiance ability, in order to respawn in the same place and immediately get back to fight.
Scorch - a powerful melee attack that sets enemies on fire and deals damage over time.
- Flame Shield - hitting an opponent with Scorch creates a shield that lowers damage received for a short time.
- Solar Wind - hitting enemies with Scorch ability casts them back.
- Brimstone - opponents killed by Scorch explode.
Radiant Will - increases duration of Radiance ability.
Viking Funeral - enemies set on fire burn longer and receive more damage.
Sunburst - killing an opponent with Scorch ability has a chance of creating an Orb of Light.
Touch of Flame - all grenades set enemies on fire, dealing damage over time.
Angel of Light - aiming with a gun while in the air will cause the character to stop moving for a moment.
Gift of the Sun - the player receives another grenade.