Solar Warlock Meta Changes
There have been several change-ups to the Solar Warlock meta which means the best PvE build in Destiny 2 is up for debate again. In this article, I’ll use my personal experience and research to guide you through how to create the best Solar Warlock for PvP and PvE. Starfire Protocol used to have a chokehold on the PvE Solar Warlock meta, but since Well of Radiance got nerfed, it’s just one of many good options. Some really great Solar Warlock builds include using Starfire Protocol, Sunbracers, and even Apothesis Veil which everyone is hyped about thanks to its new buff, but this build focuses on Dawn Chorus for PvE. For PvP, I was going to recommend a Wings of Sacred Dawn build, but after all the time I’ve had playing with it, I’ve decided it’s fun but it’s not that good.
Best PvE Solar Warlock Build in Destiny 2
Of course, you can’t go wrong with the Starfire Protocol Well of Radiance build, but since it’s not as good as it was, it’s time for the Dawn Chorus Solar Warlock build to shine. You can always switch your Super to Well of Radiance in higher tier content although Dawnblade is more effective with Dawn Chorus.
Season of the Wish Solar Warlock Perks
The play style of this Solar Warlock PvE build is to Scorch and Ignite literally everything. The loop is to consume your grenade to get Heat Rises, Restoration, and Cure, and then fly over the enemies, using your melee, which recharges extremely quickly, and Solar weapon to eliminate all enemies with Scorch and Ignite all while keeping Heat Rises active. When you’re taking too much fire, use Phoenix Dive to gain Restoration and spread more Scorch. You need a Solar weapon with Incandescent to make the most of this build and I highly recommend Dragon’s Breath as well.
Best PvE Solar Warlock Aspects and Fragments
Aspects
- Heat Rises – You can fire weapons, melee, and throw grenades while gliding. Consume your grenade to gain Heat Rising and release a burst of healing that Cures you and nearby allies. The strength of the burst is increased when it’s a Healing Grenade. Final blows while airborne increase the duration of Heat Rises and grant melee energy.
- Icarus Dash – Double tap your Rift button to Dodge in the air. While Heat Rises is active, you have an additional dodge. While airborne, rapidly defeating targets with your Super or weapons Cures you.
Fragments
- Ember of Tempering – Solar weapon final blows grant you and your allies increased Recovery for a short duration. Up to three stacks. While Emper of Tempering is active, your weapons have increased airborne effectiveness, and your Solar weapon final blows create a Firesprite. -10 Recovery.
- Ember of Torches – Powered melee attacks against combatants make you and nearby allies Radiant. -10 Discipline.
- Ember of Ashes – You apply more stacks of Scorch to targets.
- Ember of Searing – Defeating Scorched targets grants melee energy and creates a Firesprite.
Best PvE Solar Warlock Abilities
- Super – Daybreak
- Jump – Strafe Glide
- Class Ability – Phoenix Dive
- Melee – Celestial Fire
- Grenade – Fusion Grenade/Healing Grenade
Best PvE Solar Warlock Exotic Armor, Weapons, and Mods
Exotic Armor Dawn Chorus – Your Daybreak projectiles deal more damage and Scorch targets on impact. Your Scorch is improved and you gain a small amount of melee energy when your Scorch damages a target. Weapons Any Solar weapon with Incandescent. Ammit AR2, Calus Mini-Tool, Dragon’s Breath Exotic Rocket Launcher, Sunshot Exotic Hand Cannon. Mods Helmet – Two Harmonic Siphon, one Heavy Ammo Finder. Arms – Three Impact Induction. Chest – Any subclass damage reduction mod. Legs – One Innervation, one Recuperation, one Solar Weapon Surge. Class Item – One Reaper, two Bomber. We’ve been talking about it enough; Dawn Chorus is the Exotic Armor of choice as it makes the Daybreak super more powerful