All Episode Heresy Artifact Mods

Destiny 2 fans are eagerly anticipating the latest features in Episode: Heresy, set to launch on February 4. A key element of the excitement is the introduction of new artifact mods, which play a significant role in shaping the seasonal meta through diverse player builds.

The variety of artifact mods this season offers players numerous strategic options. With the recent update on March 4, new mods for Act 2 have been unveiled, adding further depth to the choices available. This latest expansion promises to keep players engaged and exploring the potential of each mod to enhance their gameplay.

Every Artifact Mod Included with Episode: Heresy

In Destiny 2's Episode: Heresy, players will unlock an artifact known as the Tablet of Ruin. This powerful artifact is a central component of the gameplay in this episode, providing opportunities to enhance powers and skills throughout various activities. Players, known as Guardians, will journey back to familiar settings such as the Hive Dreadnaught to engage with this artifact and its mods.

Various elements like Arc, Void, and Strand gain particular advantages from the mods included with the Tablet of Ruin. For instance, the Arc mods are enhanced by the Volt Charge mechanic, while Void builds will see the return of Volatile Marksman, aiding players using Void Weaken strategies. This section will detail the different kinds of mods available in the artifact, divided into specific categories for clarity and application.

Anti-Champion Artifact Mods

The first set of mods focuses on countering powerful enemies known as champions. These antagonists require special tactics, and the mods are essential for players to effectively defeat them during the episode. If certain Exotics naturally offer anti-champion features, these mods can further boost that synergy. New mods become accessible as players progress through the episode.

Unstoppable Fusion Rifles: Improve the ability to deal with unshielded adversaries swiftly.
Overload Machine Guns: Specialized for disrupting and overwhelming high-health targets.
Piercing Sidearms: Equip these to penetrate enemy barriers effectively.
Anti-Barrier Sniper Rifles: Take down shielded enemies from a distance with precision.
Unstoppable Glaives: Emphasizes the use of Glaives to explode with power, while stunning adversaries.
Overload Trace Rifles (Act 2): Expected to disrupt and control fights involving enemy champions.
TBD (Act 3): Further mods will be introduced to tackle champions effectively in future acts.

Glaives undergo a notable improvement in this episode. Specific mods support their use, making it a prime opportunity for players to revisit these unique weapons.

General Artifact Enhancements

The following sections cover a diverse range of mods that improve gameplay dynamics, weapon handling, and overall performance. These mods are spread across different columns, each requiring points from previous sections to unlock subsequent ones.

Second Column

Overclock and Load: When activated, this mod enhances Arc weapons‘ handling and reloading speed during combat boosts.
Deep Alchemy: Provides perks for those using weapons with the Subjugation Origin Trait, by refining stability and speed on impact.
Volatile Marksman: Encourages players to leverage rapid Void weapon actions for escalating damage through Volatile Rounds.
Legend Incarnate: Empowers those using the Timelost Magazine Origin Trait with increased damage capabilities.
Unraveling Orbs: Grants Unraveling Rounds to Strand weapons when players collect an Orb of Power or a Tangle.
Beam Medic (Act 2): Aids survival through healing abilities following Rapid Trace Rifle success.

Third Column

Hold the Line: Boosts Machine Gun and Glaive efficiency, especially when faced with surrounding threats, and provides healing on successful attacks.
Dielectric: Rewards players with Volt Charge for debuffing and defeating Arc enemies.
King's Vestige: Coordinates powerful Taken strikes loaded with unique energy against challenging adversaries.
Disruptor Strike: Further enhances the impact of Exhaust and Sever mechanics, diminishing enemy effectiveness.
Photonic Flare: Triggers a blinding explosion upon defeating Arc-targeted adversaries with current conditions.
Elemental Siphon (Act 2): Creates matching elemental pick-ups from rapid kills with specific weapons.

Fourth Column

Dreadful Finisher: Supporting players and allies with Special ammo, this mod emerges upon successfully finishing powerful foes.
Maligned Harvest: Initiates a weakening burst when Volatile is swiftly applied to enemies, enhancing Void attacks.
Flashover: Ensures maximum Bolt Charge leads to a more powerful, amplified state in battle conditions.
Horde Shuttle: Sometimes spawns useful Threadlings when players maintain weapon pressure on unraveled targets.
No Bell: Fortifies Glaive usage by increasing Special ammo and melee effectiveness through continuous combat.
Harsh Refraction (Act 2): Aids Trace Rifles in dealing significant damage when matched with elemental debuffs.

Fifth Column

Particle Reconstruction: Fusion and Linear Fusion Rifles benefit from partial magazine refills and damage boosts during prolonged strikes.
Elemental Supercharger: Combines Super energy regeneration with successful matches of Super element and target exhaustion.
Heavy Ordnance Regeneration: Sustained Heavy weapon usage provides combat advantages and speedier recovery for grenades and melee skills.
Defibrillating Blast: By stunning a champion, players are boosted with maximum Bolt Charge, enabling a healing and jolt-inducing Arc bolt attack.
Void Flux: Generates a Volatile effect in nearby enemies with Void weapon strikes on weakened targets.
Limit Break (Act 2): Activating one’s super in critical moments unlocks a period of intensified damage.

Each of these mods is not merely decorative but plays a crucial role in optimizing characters for the intense battles that await. As the episode unfolds, these enhancements construct a strategic advantage for those daring enough to wield them effectively.