Class Perks

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Class Perks are upgrades for the class and abilities. While players can unlock all the perks for their subclass through the Skill Tree, they can only have 1 perk activated at a time for each column (3 upgrades are available per column).

Titan Perks

 SubclassTypeAbilityDescription
AftermathStrikerAbilitiesFist of HavocFist of Havoc leaves a damage-dealing field in its wake.
AftershocksStrikerMiscellaneousIncreases the duration of Pulse Grenade, Lightning Grenade, and Aftermath.
AmplifyStrikerAbilitiesStorm FistKills with Storm Fist significantly reduce the cooldown of Fist of Havoc.
Armor of LightDefenderAbilitiesWard of DawnWhile inside Ward of Dawn, you and your allies gain significant damage resistance.
Bastion (Perk)DefenderMiscellaneousIncreases the duration of Ward of Dawn. Increases Armor by 2.
Blessing of LightDefenderAbilitiesWard of DawnPassing through Ward of Dawn grants you and your allies a temporary shield.
CatapultStriker
Defender
Sunbreaker
AbilitiesLiftUpgrades Lift to provide a strong initial burst of momentum.
CauterizeSunbreakerMiscellaneousEnemies brought down by your fire regenerate your health.
Death from AboveStrikerAbilitiesFist of HavocAfter jumping, Fist of Havoc can be aimed at enemies below.
DischargeStrikerAbilitiesStorm FistHits with Storm Fist have a chance to deal area of effect damage around the target.
Explosive PyreSunbreakerMiscellaneousEnemies felled by your hammer explode, chaining fiery Solar damage to others.
Fire KeeperSunbreakerMiscellaneousWhen standing in a Sunspot you gain an Overshield and Hammer of Sol lasts longer.
FlameseekerSunbreakerMiscellaneousYour Hammer of Sol will alter its flight path to seek out your enemies.
FleetfireSunbreakerMiscellaneousEnemies brought down by your fire grant you bonus agility and reload speed for a short time. Stacks up to 3 times.
ForgemasterSunbreakerAbilitiesHammer of SolThrow more hammers, and hammers cause bigger explosions.
Gift of LightDefenderAbilitiesDisintegrateWhile the shield created by Disintegrate is active, all of your melee kills have a chance to create Orbs of Light.
Gift of the VoidDefenderMiscellaneousAs Ward of Dawn takes damage from enemy fire, it creates additional Orbs of Light.
HeadstrongStrikerMiscellaneousSprinting increases the leap distance of Fist of Havoc. Increases Agility by 1.
IlluminatedDefenderMiscellaneousIncreases the benefits granted by Blessing of Light and Weapons of Light.
IlluminationAll SubclassesMiscellaneousSeal this Subclass, locking previous choices.
Increased ControlStriker
Defender
Sunbreaker
AbilitiesLiftUpgrades Lift for better directional control while in the air.
Increased HeightStriker
Defender
Sunbreaker
AbilitiesLiftUpgrades Lift to travel to greater heights.
Iron HarvestDefenderMiscellaneousHeavy Weapon kills have a chance to create Orbs of Light for your allies.
JuggernautStrikerMiscellaneousAfter sprinting for a short time, gain a protective shield.
Melting PointSunbreakerAbilitiesSunstrikeBurn away your target’s defense. While burning, targets are weakened to both you and your allies.
OverloadStrikerAbilitiesStorm FistHits with Storm Fist have a chance to immediately reset its cooldown.
RelentlessDefenderMiscellaneousIncreases the duration and strength of the shield created by Disintegrate.
Scorched EarthSunbreakerAbilitiesHammer of SolIgnite the world, creating Sunspots where your Hammer of Sol impacts.
ShockwaveStrikerAbilitiesFist of HavocFist of Havoc unleashes a wave of devastating energy which travels along the ground.
Shoulder ChargeStrikerMiscellaneousAfter sprinting for a short time, press R1 or RB to unleash a devastating melee attack.
Simmering FlamesSunbreakerMiscellaneousWhen Super energy is full, grenade and melee abilities recharge twice as fast.
Stoke the ForgeSunbreakerAbilitiesSunstrikeReduces Sunstrike cooldown by 60%. Getting a killing blow with Sunstrike instantly recharges it.
SunchargeSunbreakerAbilitiesHammer of SolPress R1 or RB during Hammer of Sol to hurl yourself forward. Enemies in your path explode, chaining fiery damage to other enemies.
Thermal VentSunbreakerAbilitiesSunstrikeSunstrike releases a Solar explosion on hit. Kills create a Sunspot that damages enemies inside.
Titan Codex ITrainingTraining focused on battle recovery and toughness.
Titan Codex IITrainingTraining focused on speed and toughness.
Titan Codex IIITrainingTraining focused on battle recovery and speed.
Titan Codex IVTrainingTraining focused on all attributes.
Titan Codex VTrainingTraining focused on maximum battle recovery.
Titan Codex VITrainingTraining focused on raw speed.
TransfusionStrikerMiscellaneousKills with melee attacks immediately trigger health regeneration.
UnbreakableDefenderAbilitiesDisintegrateForce Barrier continually recharges
UnstoppableStrikerMiscellaneousYou are harder to kill while using Fist of Havoc. Increases Armor by 1.
UntouchableDefenderMiscellaneousReduces the cooldown time of Ward of Dawn. Increases Armor by 1.
War MachineDefenderAbilitiesDisintegrateWhile Force Barrier is active, all your weapons reload and ready blindingly fast.
Weapons of LightDefenderAbilitiesWard of DawnPassing through Ward of Dawn grants you and your allies a temporary increase to weapon damage.

Hunter Perks

 SubclassTypeAbilityDescription
BackstabBladedancerAbilitiesBlink StrikeHitting an enemy from behind with Blink Strike causes significantly more damage.
Better ControlGunslinger
Bladedancer
Nightstalker
AbilitiesDouble JumpUpgrades Double Jump for better directional control while in air.
Black HoleNightstalkerAbilitiesShadowshotThe Void Anchor has increased range, lasts significantly longer, and can tether more targets.
Blink (Bladedancer)BladedancerAbilitiesDouble JumpA short-distance teleport that replaces Double Jump.
Blood BoundNightstalkerAbilitiesShadowshotTethered enemies explode when killed. Damage to tethered enemies is shared to all.
Chain of WoeGunslingerMiscellaneousPrecision kills increase weapon reload speed. Stacks up to 3 times.
Circle of LifeGunslingerAbilitiesThrowing KnifeKilling an enemy with Throwing Knife while Golden Gun is active extends the duration of Golden Gun. Also increase armor by 1.
CombustionGunslingerAbilitiesGolden GunKilling an enemy with Golden Gun causes them to explode.
Courage of The PackNightstalkerMiscellaneousKilling tethered targets increases Recovery and Armor for you and nearby allies. Stacks up to 5 times.
DeadeyeGunslingerAbilitiesGolden GunSignificantly increases the accuracy of Golden Gun.
EncoreBladedancerMiscellaneousKilling an enemy with Arc Blade extends its duration
EnvenomedNightstalkerAbilitiesSmokeAdds a toxin that suffocates enemies within smoke.
Escape ArtistBladedancerAbilitiesBlink StrikeHitting an enemy with Blink Strike grants brief invisibility
Fast TwitchBladedancerAbilitiesBlink StrikeReduces the cooldown of Blink Strike
Fleet FootedBladedancerMiscellaneousIncreases maximum sprint speed and extends slide distance
Gambler's DaggerGunslingerMiscellaneousGains an additional throwing knife.
GunfighterGunslingerAbilitiesGolden GunReduces the cooldown of Golden Gun, allowing it to be used more often.
Gunslinger's TranceGunslingerMiscellaneousPrecision kills increase weapon stability. Stacks up to 3 times.
Higher JumpGunslinger
Bladedancer
Nightstalker
AbilitiesDouble JumpUpgrades Double Jump for even greater heights
Hungering BladeBladedancerMiscellaneousKills with Arc Blade and Blink Strike immediately regenerate health.
IlluminationAll SubclassesMiscellaneousSeal this Subclass, locking previous choices.
Incendiary BladeGunslingerAbilitiesThrowing KnifeThrowing Knife catches enemies on fire, dealing additional damage over time.
Keen ScoutNightstalkerMiscellaneousSprint and Sneak faster, gain Enhanced Tracker, and ability to mark targets you damage.
KeyholeGunslingerMiscellaneousGolden Gun overpenetrates and can damage multiple targets.
Knife JugglerGunslingerAbilitiesThrowing KnifePrecision kills with the throwing knife immediately resets its cooldown.
Light of the PackNightstalkerMiscellaneousKilling tethered targets creates Orbs of Light for your allies.
LockdownNightstalkerMiscellaneousGrenade and Smoke effects last twice as long, allowing strong territory control.
Over the HorizonGunslingerMiscellaneousIncreases the range of Golden Gun.
Path ForbiddenTrainingTraining focuses on battle recovery and speed.
Path ForgottenTrainingTraining focuses on toughness and speed.
Path UnknownTrainingTraining focuses on battle recovery and toughness.
PredatorNightstalkerMiscellaneousThe Void Anchors fired from Shadowshot become traps that stick to surfaces and wait for prey.
Quick DrawBladedancerMiscellaneousWeapons ready immediately after dealing damage with any knife attack.
QuiverNightstalkerAbilitiesShadowshotFire Shadowshot up to three times. Void Anchors have reduced range.
Razor's EdgeBladedancerAbilitiesArc BladePress R2 or RT during Arc Blade to unleash a destructive wave of energy that travels along the ground.
ScavengerGunslingerMiscellaneousPicking up ammo reduces the cooldown of your grenade and Throwing Knife
ShadestepNightstalkerMiscellaneousGain an evade to avoid damage. Press O, O or B, B to evade.
ShadowjackBladedancerMiscellaneousIncreases the duration of invisibility effects.
ShowstopperBladedancerAbilitiesArc BladePress R2 or RT during Arc Blade to damage nearby enemies.
SnareNightstalkerAbilitiesSmokeAllows Smoke to stick to surfaces, detonating when enemies are near.
StalkerBladedancerMiscellaneousGain invisibility after crouching in place for a short time.
Triple JumpGunslinger
Nightstalker
AbilitiesDouble JumpUpgrades Double Jump with a third jump.
VanishBladedancerAbilitiesArc BladePress R2 or RT during Arc Blade to disappear from sight.
Vanish in SmokeNightstalkerAbilitiesSmokeYou and allies near Smoke explosions vanish from sight.
Way of the DrifterTrainingTraining focuses on all attributes.
Way of the FearlessTrainingTraining focuses on toughness at all costs.
Way of the NomadTrainingTraining focuses on maximum battle recovery.

Warlock Perks

 SubclassTypeAbilityDescription
AmplitudeStormcallerAbilitiesThunderstrikeYour Thunderstrike has greater range
Ancestral OrderTrainingTraining focused on all attributes.
Angel of LightSunsingerMiscellaneousAiming your weapon while in the air holds you in place for a short time. Increases Agility by 1.
Angry MagicVoidwalkerMiscellaneousNova Bomb tracks enemies. Increases Armor by 1
AnnihilateVoidwalkerMiscellaneousIncreases the size of explosions created by Nova Bomb and grenades. Increases Agility by 1.
Arc WebStormcallerMiscellaneousEnemies damaged by your grenades chain deadly lightning to nearby enemies.
Arcane ForceTrainingTraining focused on battle toughness and speed.
Arcane SpiritTrainingTraining focused on battle recovery and toughness
Arcane WisdomTrainingTraining focused on battle recovery and speed.
Balanced GlideSunsinger
Stormcaller
AbilitiesGlideUpgrades Glide to provide bonuses to both speed and control.
Blink (Voidwalker)VoidwalkerAbilitiesGlideA short distance teleport which replaces Glide.
BloomVoidwalkerMiscellaneousEnemies killed by any of your abilities explode.
BrimstoneSunsingerAbilitiesScorchKilling enemies with Scorch causes them to explode
Chain LightningStormcallerAbilitiesThunderstrikeYour Thunderstrike chains to another nearby enemy.
Chaos OrderTrainingTraining focused on raw speed.
Divine OrderTrainingTraining focused on toughness at all costs.
Electrostatic MindStormcallerMiscellaneousStormtrance charges faster when allies are near. When Stormtrance is active, nearby enemies take damage.
Embrace The VoidVoidwalkerMiscellaneousDamaging enemies with Nova Bomb or any grenade triggers the Energy Drain effect.
FeedbackStormcallerMiscellaneousIncoming melee attacks fully recharge and intensify your Thunderstrike.
FirebornSunsingerAbilitiesRadianceRadiance can now be activated from beyond the grave. Doing so returns you to life.
Flame ShieldSunsingerAbilitiesScorchKilling an enemy with Scorch reduces incoming damage for a short time. Increases armor by 1
Focused BurstVoidwalker
Sunsinger
Stormcaller
AbilitiesGlideUpgrades Glide to provide an initial boost of speed.
Focused ControlVoidwalker
Sunsinger
Stormcaller
AbilitiesGlideUpgrades Glide for better directional control while in air.
Gift of the SunSunsingerMiscellaneousGain an additional grenade.
IlluminationAll SubclassesMiscellaneousSeal this Subclass, locking previous choices.
Ionic BlinkStormcallerAbilitiesStormtrancePress L3 to teleport during Stormtrance.
LanceVoidwalkerAbilitiesNova BombNova Bomb travels farther and faster.
LandfallStormcallerAbilitiesStormtranceOn casting Stormtrance, fire a bolt of lightning into the ground, creating a devastating shockwave under you.
Life StealVoidwalkerAbilitiesEnergy DrainKilling an enemy with Energy Drain immediately restores a significant portion of your health.
Perpetual ChargeStormcallerMiscellaneousGrenade kills recharge your melee. Melee kills recharge your grenade.
PulsewaveStormcallerMiscellaneousWhen critically wounded, trigger a Pulsewave that boosts speed for you and your allies.
Radiant SkinSunsingerAbilitiesRadianceWhile active, Radiance reduces incoming damage.
Radiant WillSunsingerMiscellaneousIncreases the duration of Radiance
Rising StormStormcallerAbilitiesThunderstrikeHits with Thunderstrike charge your Super, Grenade and Melee energy
ShatterVoidwalkerAbilitiesNova BombNova Bomb splits into three projectiles.
Solar WindSunsingerAbilitiesScorchHitting an enemy with Scorch knocks them back.
Song of FlameSunsingerAbilitiesRadianceWhile active, Radiance reduces all cooldowns for nearby allies.
Soul RipVoidwalkerAbilitiesEnergy DrainKilling an enemy with Energy Drain reduces the cooldown of Nova Bomb.
SunburstSunsingerMiscellaneousKilling an enemy with Scorch has a chance to generate Orbs of Light.
Superconductor (Perk)StormcallerAbilitiesStormtranceDoubles your Stormtrance lightning’s chaining capabilities.
SurgeVoidwalkerAbilitiesEnergy DrainDamaging an enemy with Energy Drain increases movement speed for a short time.
The HungerVoidwalkerMiscellaneousIncreases the duration of the Energy Drain effect by 3 seconds.
Touch of FlameSunsingerMiscellaneousAll grenades ignite enemies, causing damage over time.
TranscendenceStormcallerMiscellaneousWhen cast with full grenade and Thunderstrike energy, Stormtrance restores your health to full and drains slower.
Viking FuneralSunsingerMiscellaneousTargets afflicted with Ignite take more damage from all sources. Stacks up to 3 times.
VortexVoidwalkerAbilitiesNova BombNova Bomb creates a Vortex which continually damages enemies trapped inside.
Vortex MasteryVoidwalkerMiscellaneousIncreases the range of Axion Bolt seekers and the duration of the Vortex effect of Nova Bomb and Vortex Grenade.
Last modified on 6 September 2017, at 07:15