Destiny 2’s final update, Monument of Triumph, has brought a wave of changes and surprises to the game. Among these changes is an unexpected bug that allows players to stack multiple instances of the same seasonal artifact mods, resulting in near-infinite damage output. This exploit has taken the community by storm, with players quickly discovering creative ways to utilize it.
The bug, which Bungie has playfully dubbed “The Artifactening,” enables players to equip max-level perks in any slot, including multiple of the same perk. This has led to some game-breaking combinations that allow players to swiftly defeat bosses that would normally pose a significant challenge. For instance, players can stack seven Pack Tactics mods and the Warlock’s Mataiodoxia Exotic to summon a ravenous Threadling army, or use seven Thunderous Retort mods to turn a Titan’s Thundercrash into a nuclear bomb.
The Artifactening Bug: How It Works
The process to exploit this bug is relatively straightforward, although it requires a bit of maneuvering. Players need to queue for a competitive or Trials of Osiris match, which disables their artifact. Once disabled, they can inspect and equip their desired mods. Leaving the queue afterward keeps the artifact in a broken state, allowing players to equip max-level perks in any slot, including multiple of the same perk.
This exploit has opened up new possibilities for players, enabling them to solo encounters that were previously considered challenging. It has also sparked a wave of creativity within the community, with players sharing their unique builds and strategies for maximizing the bug’s potential.
Bungie’s Response: A Week of Unstoppable Power
In a surprising move, Bungie has decided to let the bug live for a week, encouraging players to make the most of it. “While we’re planning a fix (next week likely), we think this is a bit fun,” the Destiny 2 team said on X. “Go ahead. Get out there, beat up on Atheon. Destroy some bosses. Do your thing.”
Bungie has disabled artifacts in PvP modes to prevent players from falling victim to the exploit, but the game’s bosses are not so lucky. The developer has invited players to “do some crazy stuff,” share their videos, and “have some fun.” This decision has been met with enthusiasm from the community, who are eager to take advantage of the temporary power boost.
The Pantheon: Another Way to Cheese Bosses
The Monument of Triumph update has also brought back another way to cheese bosses: punting them into the abyss. In The Pantheon, players fight a series of raid bosses back-to-back. Players have discovered that they can send The Pantheon’s version of Morgeth sailing over the edge of the arena for an uncontested victory. This technique, reminiscent of past Destiny exploits, has added another layer of fun and creativity to the game.
“It wouldn’t be a Destiny release if you couldn’t bump a boss off a ledge,” said Bungie comms manager dmg04 on X. This sentiment captures the spirit of the community, which has always found innovative ways to interact with the game’s mechanics.
As the final update for Destiny 2, Monument of Triumph has provided a fitting send-off for the game, filled with surprises, exploits, and a sense of nostalgia. The Artifactening bug and the Pantheon’s boss-punting technique are just a few examples of the creative ways players are making the most of their time in the game. With Bungie’s blessing, the community is embracing these exploits, creating memorable experiences, and sharing their adventures with the world.
