The saying "old is gold" rings especially true for the Solar Warlock in Destiny 2, particularly with the return of the Starfire Protocol. After a period of being off the radar, this exotic chest piece is back in action, and it’s better than ever—thanks to the recent changes introduced in Edge of Fate. If you’ve been craving a playstyle that revolves around constant grenade use, continuous ability uptime, and exceptional damage, then you’re in for a treat. Starfire Protocol has evolved, and it's time to embrace its full potential.
Starfire Protocol: The Comeback King
Starfire Protocol has always had potential, but it was somewhat hindered by its reliance on static mechanics. You had to remain in an Empowering Rift, or rely on Well of Radiance, to trigger grenade energy regeneration, which slowed down the flow of gameplay. The result? A predictable and stationary Warlock who often struggled in higher-level content due to the limited mobility.
However, with the Edge of Fate rework, Starfire Protocol’s Fusion Harness perk has been significantly overhauled. The big change? Now, as long as you’re Radiant, your weapon damage will trigger grenade regeneration, not just when standing in the Empowering Rift. This shift allows for a more dynamic and mobile playstyle, where you’re constantly repositioning and engaging with enemies while the grenades keep coming back faster than ever.
The ability to generate grenade energy from every tick of weapon damage while Radiant, and instantly filling it upon finishing an enemy, means you can maintain your momentum without ever needing to stop. On top of that, you now get a second Fusion Grenade charge, making it easier to spam grenades as part of your core playstyle.
Building Around Solar Weapon Damage
To fully harness the power of Starfire Protocol, you need to focus on Sustained Solar Weapon Damage. With the rework, every hit while Radiant feeds directly into your grenade energy regeneration, so weapons that apply continuous damage are your best friend. This is key to maintaining a loop of grenade use, healing, and high damage output.
For your special weapon, Lost Signal is the go-to choice. With perks like Auto-Loading Holster and Demolitionist, each shot you fire will not only recharge your grenades but also keep you moving, making sure you’re never stationary while dealing damage.
In the heavy weapon slot, Finality’s Augur shines. This exotic rocket launcher creates a solar rocket turret that automatically targets enemies and deals consistent damage. The beauty of this weapon is that every impact counts as empowered weapon damage when you’re Radiant, keeping your grenade loop running effortlessly in the background.
For the primary weapon, the BXR-55 Battler Pulse Rifle is an excellent choice. The combination of Demolitionist (which gives grenade energy on kills) and Incandescent (spreads Scorch to nearby enemies) creates a synergy that works perfectly with the grenade-focused build. Any Solar Legendary weapon with Demolitionist and Incandescent will work just as well here, so feel free to experiment based on your preference.
Warlock Super: Well of Radiance
Even though the rework of Starfire Protocol has made Well of Radiance less necessary for grenade uptime, it remains a crucial support tool. In high-level content, like raids or Nightfalls, Well of Radiance is invaluable for keeping your fireteam alive and providing that essential healing buffer. You’ll still have access to it when needed, but now your grenades won’t be tied to it for energy regeneration.
Healing Rift & Celestial Fire
When you need a quick health boost, the Healing Rift is the class ability of choice. This ability will help both you and your teammates recover health fast, allowing you to stay in the fight longer. Meanwhile, Celestial Fire gives you a ranged melee that can apply Scorch on enemies from a safe distance. When paired with Ember of Tortures, Celestial Fire will grant you Radiant on demand, ensuring you’re constantly fueling your grenade loop.
Fusion Grenades: The Core of the Build
The Fusion Grenade is the centerpiece of this build. With Touch of Flame, your grenades hit harder and regenerate faster, allowing you to use them constantly in combat. When you throw them, they have a double-detonation effect, significantly increasing your damage output. This synergy between the Exotic and Aspects allows you to create an unbroken cycle of damage and healing with your grenades.
Aspects & Fragments to Maximize the Build
For the Aspects, we’re going with Touch of Flame and Hellion. Touch of Flame, as mentioned earlier, gives your grenades the ability to double-detonate, significantly boosting their effectiveness. Hellion adds more Solar pressure to your enemies, triggering Ember of Benevolence for faster Rift regeneration and adding even more synergy to the build.
The Fragments further optimize your playstyle by making your abilities work in harmony. Ember of Ashes increases Scorch, while Ember of Benevolence ensures you get your abilities back faster when you’re supporting your team. Ember of Tortures will trigger Radiant after you use your Celestial Fire, and Ember of Empyrean ensures your Radiant and Restoration effects last longer after you get Solar kills. This combination keeps you constantly offensive, yet also ready to support your team when needed.
Stat Priorities and Armor Mods
When it comes to stats, Weapons are your priority. Boosting reload speed, handling, and overall damage output will help you keep your Radiant uptime high while also maintaining your grenade loop. A focus on Grenade is essential for reducing Fusion Grenade cooldowns and maximizing damage output. Ideally, you’ll want to reach 100 Discipline for the fastest grenade regeneration possible.
If you prefer having more melee uptime for consistent Radiant procs through Celestial Fire, you can invest some points here, though it’s optional.
For Armor Mods, you’ll want to optimize for ability regeneration. On your helmet, use Harmonic Siphon for Solar orb generation, Ashes to Assets for extra super energy on grenade kills, and Heavy Ammo Finder to keep your heavy weapon stock topped up.
On your gauntlets, run Bolstering Detonation, Firepower, and Grenade Kickstart. These mods work together to return class ability energy when you deal grenade damage, generate orbs from grenade kills, and improve grenade regen as soon as you spend one.
On the chest, choose mods that offer resistance based on the activities you're participating in. For the legs, use Insulation, Innovation, and Recuperation to reduce class ability cooldowns when you pick up orbs, and support both grenade energy and health regeneration.
Finally, on your Warlock Bond, select Bomber, Outreach, and Reaper. These mods work to reduce grenade cooldowns after class ability use, give melee energy from Rift usage, and provide orb generation after weapon kills post-Rift.
Season 27: Artifact Mods to Enhance Your Build
In Season 27, Implement of Curiosity introduces Artifact mods that synergize perfectly with this build. Fever and Chill grants Radiant after rapid Solar precision hits, making it even easier to maintain the grenade loop. Elemental Benevolence gives you class ability energy every time you apply an Elemental buff to allies, enhancing team support. Cauterized Darkness boosts solar damage against Strand or Stasis debuffed enemies, making your grenades even more lethal in group content.
Meanwhile, Radiant Shrapnel adds even more passive Scorch and Ignition damage when you land sustained Solar weapon damage or kill Scorched enemies. Finally, Shieldcrust improves grenade damage and cooldown speed while Radiant, further enhancing your Solar Warlock’s destructive potential.
Conclusion: Dominating with Starfire Protocol
The new rework of Starfire Protocol in Edge of Fate has breathed new life into this once underutilized exotic, making it a powerful tool for both solo and team-based content. By allowing weapon damage to trigger grenade energy regeneration while Radiant, this build takes the Warlock’s Solar abilities to new heights. It’s perfect for those who want to deal massive AoE damage, heal and support their team, and stay mobile throughout the encounter.
Whether you’re tackling Grandmasters, endgame raids, or high-level content, this build excels in all situations. Simple to play, yet incredibly effective with good execution, the Starfire Protocol Solar Warlock build is back—and it’s stronger than ever.
FAQ
Q: What is the best weapon for this Solar Warlock build?
A: The ideal weapons are Lost Signal (with Demolitionist and Auto-Loading Holster) for sustained grenade regeneration and Finality’s Augur for its auto-targeting solar rocket turret.
Q: How does Starfire Protocol work with the new changes in Edge of Fate?
A: The reworked Fusion Harness perk allows your weapon damage to trigger grenade regeneration while Radiant, without needing to stay in Empowering Rift or Well of Radiance.
Q: Can this build be used in high-level content like Grandmasters?
A: Yes! This build thrives in high-level content, offering continuous grenade uptime, healing support, and consistent damage output, making it perfect for endgame content.
Q: What should I prioritize for stats with this build?
A: Focus on Weapons for damage, Grenade for cooldown reduction, and Discipline to maximize grenade regeneration. Investing in Melee is optional if you want more Celestial Fire uptime.
Q: Are there any specific Armor Mods I should use?
A: Key mods include Harmonic Siphon on the helmet for orb generation, Bolstering Detonation on gauntlets for class ability energy, and Recuperation on legs for health recovery.
Q: Can I use a different Solar weapon besides BXR-55 Battler?
A: Absolutely! Any Solar Legendary weapon with Demolitionist and Incandescent will work, allowing for more flexibility based on your preferences.
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