Destiny 2‘s Ash & Iron Update: Every Exotic Weapon Change Detailed
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Destiny 2 is poised to receive a significant update with the arrival of Ash & Iron on September 9,2025,bringing players back to the Plaguelands and introducing a wealth of new content – all available for free. alongside new activities like Reclaim and the return of Iron Banner,Bungie is implementing a major sandbox update,significantly altering the landscape of weapon performance. This article details every confirmed exotic weapon change coming with the Ash & Iron expansion,as outlined in Bungie’s recent Sandbox Tuning preview.
A Thorough Sandbox Overhaul
The Ash & Iron update isn’t just about new content; its about refining the core gameplay experience. According to a company release, a total of 15 exotic weapons are receiving adjustments, ranging from minor tweaks to substantial reworks. Players interested in the accompanying changes to exotic armor and abilities can find a dedicated article detailing those adjustments [hear](link to separate article).
Exotic Weapon Adjustments: A Deep Dive
Here’s a breakdown of each exotic weapon change, as previewed by Bungie:
MIDA Multi-Tool
The MIDA Multi-Tool is receiving a notable overhaul with the introduction of a new trait, MIDA Software Package. This new system rewards sustained engagement with incremental buffs and PvE damage bonuses based on kill count:
- Stage 1: 25% faster Handling and ADS speeds, 5% PvE Damage.
- stage 2: 15 Range and Stability, 5% PvE Damage.
- Stage 3: 15% AA/Magnetism ranges, 5% cone angle, 5% PvE Damage.
- Stage 4: Shots detonate on impact.
Kills achieved with weapons possessing the MIDA synergy intrinsic will also contribute to these buffs. Dying will regress progress to the beginning of the previous stage. Furthermore, the “radar while aiming” functionality has been moved to the weapon’s intrinsic perk.
The Exotic Catalyst for MIDA Multi-Tool has also been replaced. the new catalyst grants enhanced radar resolution and improved reload speed (20 reload stat, 15% reload scaler) when an enemy is in close proximity. A slight movement speed bonus has also been increased.
Sturm
Bungie is making substantial changes to the Sturm/Together Forever pairing. The Storm and Stress perk now grants Sturm Overcharge shots more efficiently, with rapid kills using Together Forever weapons within three seconds of each other loading extra shots. Primary ammo Together Forever weapons load even more Sturm Overcharge shots.
The bonus damage provided by Sturm Overcharge shots has been tuned:
- Bosses: 260% damage.
- Mini-bosses and Champions: 280% damage.
- Minors and Majors: 300% damage.
- Players: 75% damage.
The maximum Sturm Overcharge capacity has been reduced to 25 (down from 99). The Accomplice perk now increases the magazine capacity of Together Forever weapons with final blows from sturm Overcharge shots, up to 100% of the base magazine.
The Sturm Exotic Catalyst is al
These exotic weapon changes represent a significant shift in the Destiny 2 meta. The developers will reveal further details about the Ash & Iron update during a livestream on September 9, 2025.
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