Destiny 2 Update 8.1.5.2 full patch notes: Raid checkpoint fixes, super ability buffs, and more
Destiny 2 Update 8.1.5.2 is live alongside the weekly reset of December 17, 2024. The Dawning event continues, with the usual core changes to some in-game activities. However, players will be surprised to see some of the updates implemented with the hotfix, which have some game-breaking checkpoint fixes and substantial buffs to Hunter and Titan super abilities.
This article lists the official patch notes for Destiny 2 Update 8.1.5.2.
Disclaimer: Patch notes mentioned here are based on Bungie's official website.
Full patch notes of Destiny 2 Update 8.1.5.2
1) Activities
Seasonal
Tomb of Elders
- Fixed an issue where players could join the Contest of Elders after completing the final encounter.
- Fixed an issue where one of the bonus chests during Contest of Elders would only reward Glimmer.
- Fixed an issue where sometimes only five out of six explosive tanks would spawn during the Spider Tank encounter, resulting in a soft lock.
Onslaught: Salvation
- Reduced the number of visual and sound effects in Cabal boss rooms.
Vanguard Ops
- Fixed an issue where the Inverted Spire strike was disabled in the playlist.
Lost Sectors
- Fixed an issue where weapons would not drop on certain days.
Raid and Dungeons
Crota's End
- Fixed an issue where the Master version of Crota's End was not saving player checkpoints.
Salvation's Edge
- Fixed an issue where the Master version of Salvation's Edge was not saving player checkpoints.
Vesper's Host
- Fixed an issue where the nuclear core could get stuck under the floor in the final encounter.
- Fixed an issue where player's Ghost could get stuck in a bad location when traversing between the second and third encounters.
2) Gameplay and Investment
Revenant Tonics
- Legendary Tonics now 100% guarantee their specific reward.
- Legendary Tonics now increase the chances of obtaining the specified gear from the activity they are made for.
- For instance, Tonic of Vangate Point (Onslaught) will increase the chances of that weapon dropping from Onslaught: Salvation chests.
- Increased the base duration of Tonics across the board.
- Uncommon: 40 minutes
- Rare: 60 minutes
- Legendary: 80 minutes
Exotic Armor
Hunter
- Fixed an issue where Knucklehead Radar was applying its target marking players instantly on hits.
- It should now only mark players only when breaking their shield.
- Functionality remains the same against combatants.
Weapons
Weapon perks
- High Ground
- Damage bonus against players has been fixed. Perk has been reenabled.
- Increased the height differential required to activate High Ground's damage bonus against players by 150% when using a Primary ammo weapon.
- Let Bygones be Bygones...
Weapon crafting
- Fixed an issue where trying to craft a Garden of Salvation weapon without its pattern unlocked would show an incorrect dialog.
Abilities
Titan
Sentinel Shield
- Fixed a bug that was unintentionally multiplying Sentinel Shield damage.
- Increased non-Champion PvE-combatant damage by 44%.
- Increased Champion PvE-combatant damage by 15%.
Hunter
Spectral Blades
- Increased non-Champion PvE combatant damage by 66%.
- Increased Champion PvE combatant damage by 30%.
Power and Progression
- Fixed an issue where the requirements for Guardian Rank 6 didn't have the proper descriptions.
3) General
- Corrected an issue that prevented Warlocks from purchasing the Destiny 2 Lucent Night Bundle in the Eververse.
- Updated Street Fighter finisher bundle inventory check to avoid instances of items being sent to the Postmaster.
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