Nothing's better in Destiny 2 than proving supremacy in this dystopian sci-fi action RPG. This Bungie title lets players fight not just extraterrestrial threats, but fellow players as well. In the Crucible, players can partake in intense multiplayer matches across various maps. Here, victory varies on objectives, but almost always rely on squad supremacy.
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Players who love PvP will appreciate the Crucible for its high intensity and fast-paced setup. After all, it's the Crucible where players can best test their builds across Quickplay and Competitive Playlists. However, players might want to follow some pro tips to secure victory among the competition.
10 Identify The Competition
Markers on top of the screen denote not just match points but also each team's composition – meaning identifying an enemy's possible approach. No two players of the same Subclass have the same playstyle. However, a Subclass does gravitate towards an approach, and players who identify this can anticipate the enemy's movements.
For instance, heavy-duty Titans like the Sunbreaker love staying on foot to maximize their Barricades and melee engagements. Meanwhile, Warlocks likely stay close to teammates for Rift buffs. Hunters maximize Jumps and Dodges to try and outmaneuver foes. Players familiar enough with a Subclass kit will have an idea about the enemy team's preferred method of engagement.
9 Control The State Of Play
Unless it's the typical Clash deathmatch, the Playlist's win condition – not kills – dictate the victor. Thus, the best approach to any Crucible match is to try and subvert the "typical" approach to an objective. For instance, capture-the-flag Control has three points to control for a six-man team, meaning the enemy always expects two campers in any control point.
Instead of following through with that expectation, players need to control the state of play. Why have a two-man squad secure the point and gamble on a 2v2? Instead, a Dawnblade can provide backup from afar while a Nightstalker teammate gets up close and personal.
8 Adjust Basic Aiming
Great aim sensitivity isn't as helpful if players have bad aiming habits in the first place. Anyone who's played an FPS will likely keep their aim at the center, which unfortunately only accommodates headshots and torso shots. In a fast-paced game like Destiny 2, anyone who thinks of double-jumping up high or sliding down low will give anyone with traditional aim a run for their money.
Rather than keeping a steady ADS while aiming at opponents, players should practice quick-shifts between ADS and hipfire views. This strategy allows players to adjust aim quickly, especially if they have to aim up or down quickly against dynamic movement.
7 Move Faster Than The Reticle
On the opposing end of the spectrum, players should remember to move at a much faster pace than what the opponent's aim can handle. Staying still a split-second longer than necessary is a free invitation for bullets to come spraying in the player's direction. Instead, players should capitalize on mobility to force the enemy to waste time trying to aim for the player.
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When done right, this strategy leads to the enemy wasting bullets, having to reload, or outright missing shots – all leaving an opening for the quick kill. Combined with the right movement, players can slide for a sweeping kill or attack from up high for that devastating headshot.
6 Duels Are Never Fair
Players can expand "move faster than the reticle" into psychological warfare. Those engaged in a firefight can become so absorbed in a conflict that they only focus on taking down the opponent in front of them. Apply enough pressure, and opponents can miss everything else happening around them. This means that they can't spot if a player's teammate plans on flanking them or sneaking a kill from the back.
In turn, players shouldn't hesitate joining someone on a duel with an opponent. While a kill steal isn't an honorable way to fight with a comrade, it does leave the enemy squad with one less member. And at the end of the day, it's all about securing the objective the fastest.
5 Keep Moving Around
There's no reason to stay at any given point if there's nothing going on. In a fast-paced shooter like Destiny 2, players should reposition whenever there's three seconds of inactivity, regardless of their position. This tactic removes opportunities to feel lax or get a false sense of security if they're not in a firefight.
Instead of hanging around an empty area, players should cross-check their position with other map zones. If the enemy isn't in their current area, they're likely headed their way or securing another position. This should give them a few seconds to prepare an ambush or flank the opponent – perfect for Scout Rifle engagements, or outright sniping them.
4 Capitalize Verticality
With Movement Modes, Destiny 2 adds a vertical component to firefights. Players should capitalize on opportunities to engage enemies from higher places, since it's much harder to aim at a target when they're attacking from up high.
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For starters, players should take note of elevated surfaces to use as vantage points. Rooftops, raised platforms, and even small cliffs can accommodate a sniper, an attack from above, or even allow players to survey the area. Likewise, maximizing Movement Modes in firefights can add terror in aiming as players need to adjust to fast-paced Jumps (Hunters), Lifts (Titans), and Glides (Warlocks).
3 The Exit Is Everyone's Best Friend
Just because the Crucible expects players to fight doesn't mean aggression is the only option. In fact, players must always have an exit strategy. First, players should look for possible exits whenever entering the area. These include retreating from where they came from or slipping into a corner to get into the other side. Given the three-lane nature of most Playlist maps, players can spot these exits quickly with enough practice.
Secondly, players should always cover their tracks. Whenever they enter an area, it's good practice to take a quick look behind and to the two immediate corners of the entryway. This is a good method to spot ambushers and potential enemy tails before they strike.
2 Prioritize Cover
Players should never move unless they're moving towards cover. This strategy sounds overwhelming at first, but it's always a good precaution in high-intensity firefights. Players should plot their course across a map before engaging anywhere. That way, players always dart towards a more protective position, giving them time to recover, reload, or even plan a quick counter-attack.
Moving into cover will also force enemies to engage players on their terms. Players are better protected from cover, meaning they know exactly where opponents can come from. This kind of control over the battlefield can force enemies on a lose-lose situation. For instance, they can call the player's bluff and head to their cover, which means leading to an ambush. Likewise, they can simply disengage, which then gives players the time to recover.
1 Get The Best Gear For The Op
There's no rule that says players need to stick with one loadout across their Crucible career. However, while there's no "best" loadout for every Playlist, it might help for players to develop a loadout fit for a particular Playlist objective.
For instance, defense-oriented Playlists such as Control and Countdown mean some players will likely camp to secure their points. Players have the opportunity to take down foes from a distance with a reliable Scout Rifle or Pulse Rifle. Likewise, aggressive-oriented Playlists such as Breakthrough, Clash, and Survival may need deadly close-to-mid-range armaments such as Auto Rifles, Hand Cannons, and SMGs.