Warlock

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General Information

The Warlock is the magic-oriented class in Destiny. The Warlock is divided into 3 subclasses: Voidwalker (Void), Sunsinger (Solar) and Stormcaller (Arc). Voidwalkers are the damage dealing, solo-oriented subclass capable of dealing massive AoE damage to their enemies, while Sunsingers are the group-oriented subclass adept at supporting their allies. The Warlock class has slightly lower armor than Titans but more than Hunters. It also has the greatest recovery of all 3 classes.

  • A Warlock starts off as a Voidwalker, and unlocks Sunsinger at level 15. Note that once you unlock Sunsinger for one character, it will be unlocked for any new Warlock characters you make in the future. Stormcaller was released in The Taken King expansion. It is unlocked after completing the Warlock quest The Stormcaller's Path.

Play Style

Voidwalkers can deal massive AoE damage from a range with a Nova Bomb. They can do more AoE damage with their grenades and Axion Bolts. Additionally, the Energy Drain, Voidwalker's melee attack, can buff itself and reduce cooldowns of its other abilities.

Sunsinger's super, Radiance, buffs itself and its allies both offensively and defensively. With the Fireborn perk, Sunsinger can even come back from the dead. Sunsinger can also deal solar and burn DoT damage with its grenades and scorch. Additionally Sunsingers can spawn Orbs of Light for their allies.

Voidwalker

Main article: Voidwalker

Abilities

 TypeDescription
Axion BoltGrenadesA bolt of Void Light which forks into smaller bolts on impact which seek toward enemies.
Energy DrainMelee AbilitiesA powerful melee attack which drains energy from enemies and uses it to reduce the cooldown of your grenade.
GlideJumpsJump and then press (X) or (A) again while in the air to activate Glide.
Nova BombSupersHurl an explosive bolt of Void Light at the enemy, disintegrating those caught within its blast.
Scatter GrenadeGrenadesA grenade that splits into many submunitions and covers a large area with explosions.
Vortex Grenade (Voidwalker)GrenadesA grenade that creates a vortex which continually damages enemies trapped inside.

Perks

Ability Perks

 AbilityDescription
Blink (Voidwalker)GlideA short distance teleport which replaces Glide.
Focused BurstGlideUpgrades Glide to provide an initial boost of speed.
Focused ControlGlideUpgrades Glide for better directional control while in air.
LanceNova BombNova Bomb travels farther and faster.
Life StealEnergy DrainKilling an enemy with Energy Drain immediately restores a significant portion of your health.
ShatterNova BombNova Bomb splits into three projectiles.
Soul RipEnergy DrainKilling an enemy with Energy Drain reduces the cooldown of Nova Bomb.
SurgeEnergy DrainDamaging an enemy with Energy Drain increases movement speed for a short time.
VortexNova BombNova Bomb creates a Vortex which continually damages enemies trapped inside.

Miscellaneous Perks

 Description
Angry MagicNova Bomb tracks enemies. Increases Armor by 1
AnnihilateIncreases the size of explosions created by Nova Bomb and grenades. Increases Agility by 1.
BloomEnemies killed by any of your abilities explode.
Embrace The VoidDamaging enemies with Nova Bomb or any grenade triggers the Energy Drain effect.
The HungerIncreases the duration of the Energy Drain effect by 3 seconds.
Vortex MasteryIncreases the range of Axion Bolt seekers and the duration of the Vortex effect of Nova Bomb and Vortex Grenade.

Sunsinger

Main article: Sunsinger

Abilities

 TypeDescription
Firebolt GrenadeGrenadesA grenade that unleashes bolts of Solar Light at nearby enemies.
Fusion Grenade (Sunsinger)GrenadesAn explosive grenade that causes bonus damage when attached to its target.
GlideJumpsJump and then press (X) or (A) again while in the air to activate Glide.
RadianceSupersFill yourself with Solar Light, dramatically increasing the effectiveness of all your abilities.
ScorchMelee AbilitiesA powerful melee attack that ignites enemies, causing fire damage over time.
Solar GrenadeGrenadesA grenade that creates a flare of Solar Light which continuously damages enemies trapped inside.

Perks

Ability Perks

 AbilityDescription
Balanced GlideGlideUpgrades Glide to provide bonuses to both speed and control.
BrimstoneScorchKilling enemies with Scorch causes them to explode
FirebornRadianceRadiance can now be activated from beyond the grave. Doing so returns you to life.
Flame ShieldScorchKilling an enemy with Scorch reduces incoming damage for a short time. Increases armor by 1
Focused BurstGlideUpgrades Glide to provide an initial boost of speed.
Focused ControlGlideUpgrades Glide for better directional control while in air.
Radiant SkinRadianceWhile active, Radiance reduces incoming damage.
Solar WindScorchHitting an enemy with Scorch knocks them back.
Song of FlameRadianceWhile active, Radiance reduces all cooldowns for nearby allies.

Miscellaneous Perks

 Description
Angel of LightAiming your weapon while in the air holds you in place for a short time. Increases Agility by 1.
Gift of the SunGain an additional grenade.
Radiant WillIncreases the duration of Radiance
SunburstKilling an enemy with Scorch has a chance to generate Orbs of Light.
Touch of FlameAll grenades ignite enemies, causing damage over time.
Viking FuneralTargets afflicted with Ignite take more damage from all sources. Stacks up to 3 times.

Stormcaller

Main article: Stormcaller

Abilities

 TypeDescription
Arcbolt Grenade (Stormcaller)GrenadesA grenade that chains bolts of lightning to nearby enemies.
GlideJumpsJump and then press (X) or (A) again while in the air to activate Glide.
Pulse Grenade (Stormcaller)GrenadesA grenade that periodically damages enemies inside its explosion radius.
Storm GrenadeGrenadesThis grenade calls down a localized lightning storm.
StormtranceSupersChain Arc Lightning from your hands.

Perks

Ability Perks

 AbilityDescription
AmplitudeThunderstrikeYour Thunderstrike has greater range
Balanced GlideGlideUpgrades Glide to provide bonuses to both speed and control.
Chain LightningThunderstrikeYour Thunderstrike chains to another nearby enemy.
Focused BurstGlideUpgrades Glide to provide an initial boost of speed.
Focused ControlGlideUpgrades Glide for better directional control while in air.
Ionic BlinkStormtrancePress L3 to teleport during Stormtrance.
LandfallStormtranceOn casting Stormtrance, fire a bolt of lightning into the ground, creating a devastating shockwave under you.
Rising StormThunderstrikeHits with Thunderstrike charge your Super, Grenade and Melee energy
Superconductor (Perk)StormtranceDoubles your Stormtrance lightning’s chaining capabilities.

Miscellaneous Perks

 Description
Arc WebEnemies damaged by your grenades chain deadly lightning to nearby enemies.
Electrostatic MindStormtrance charges faster when allies are near. When Stormtrance is active, nearby enemies take damage.
FeedbackIncoming melee attacks fully recharge and intensify your Thunderstrike.
Perpetual ChargeGrenade kills recharge your melee. Melee kills recharge your grenade.
PulsewaveWhen critically wounded, trigger a Pulsewave that boosts speed for you and your allies.
TranscendenceWhen cast with full grenade and Thunderstrike energy, Stormtrance restores your health to full and drains slower.

Training Perks

 AgilityArmorRecovery
Ancestral Order+2+2+2
Arcane Force+2+2
Arcane Spirit+2+2
Arcane Wisdom+2+2
Chaos Order+5
Divine Order+4+2

Gear

Bonds can be equipped in a special armor slot exclusive to the Warlock class. Bonds allow Warlocks to further customize themselves and show their ranks and accomplishments, while giving minor Armor Upgrades and boosts to General Stats.

Notable Warlocks

Images

Warlock armor concept1.jpg


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