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Edited by KyleTrevor:
6/25/2021 2:15:41 PM
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Regarding Top-tree-dawnblade and Why Movement Nerfs Are a Mistake
While it is true the subclass is really strong in pvp, nerfing its movement (e.g. icarus dash) would be the wrong decision for a number of reasons. It would not only detract from the fast-paced gameplay many consider to be the best aspect of Destiny, it would also break the subclass`s core gameplay style. Closing gaps fast might be considered overpowered in Crucible, but there are ways to play around it with defensive abilities, hunter dodges, and other options like baiting and punishing approaches. There are more reasonable ways to balance it, such as diminished tracking on celestial fire which is very forgiving, but increasing icarus dash cooldown (be it in total or between dashes) or nerfing its general movement capabilities would not be the right call. The decision is also partially based on skewed data. It`s high usage in crucible is boosted by it being a good counter to cheaters due to its ability to close gaps fast while its high mobility also makes it a good stasis challenger.
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1 ReplyEdited by Infamous067: 6/25/2021 8:18:27 PMThe only reason I enjoy top tree dawnblade is because its the perfect counter to grenade launchers and the perfect counter to stasis. The air dodge is nice but honestly top tree dawn would still be a viable choice even without icarus dash just because of its ability to fire from the air and having no in air accuracy penalties. Icarus dash could be completely removed from the game and I would still play the subclass because of its ability to dodge a crap ton of BS and being able to snipe from certain angles on elimination type modes. Icarus dash is honestly a bit too much for me, the class can do just fine without it. If players hate it so much then bungie can make an exotic that grants warlocks icarus dash, (basically twilight garrison but on warlocks). I actually like the dive that bottom tree dawn does while granting health on the way down over icarus dash. A class thats designed to be in the air and being able to instantly dive down towards the ground is more balanced to me than how top tree dawn currently is with icarus dash.
