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| '''Arc''' is one of several known manifestations of the [[Light]], along with [[Solar]] and [[Void]]. It is also one the classes of [[Elemental damage|elemental damage]]. | | [[File:Grimoire Arc.jpg|96px|thumb|right|A Grimoire Card of Arc]] |
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| | '''Arc''' is one of several known manifestations of the [[Light]], along with [[Solar]] and [[Void]]. It is related to electricity and electromagnetism, and can be wielded by [[Guardian]]s to generate lightning bolts and other electromagnetic phenomena. It is also one of five classes of [[Elemental damage|elemental damage]] common to all Guardian weapons. |
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| ==Overview== | | ==Overview== |
| {{Quote|Arc energy's not just electricity. Lot more finicky than that. Fission.|[[Banshee-44]]<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]] - Item Description: [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/arc-calibration-2 Arc Calibration]''</ref>}} | | {{Quote|Arc energy's not just electricity. Lot more finicky than that. Fission.|[[Banshee-44]]<ref>'''Bungie (2019/12/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Season of Dawn]] - [https://www.ishtar-collective.net/items/arc-calibration-2 Arc Calibration]''</ref>}} |
| Arc Light is related to electricity and electromagnetism, and can be wielded by [[Guardian]]s to generate lightning bolts and other electromagnetic phenomena. As stated by [[Osiris]], Arc is the element of motion and conduction and is created when the electromagnetic forces of our universe struggle to achieve balance. According to [[Ikora]], Arc teaches that change is a fundamental aspect of the universe, and that "to wield it is to ride the storm of the unguessable".<ref>'''Bungie (2023/2/28)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Lightfall]] - [[Osiris]]: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjEDQ0IlmAI Arc — Osiris's Interpretation]''</ref>
| | Many of the [[Golden Age]] technologies of [[Humanity]] possesses circuitry, generators that run on Arc Energy, including weapons as well as tech that produces holograms.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/records/the-job?highlight=data+arc The Job]</ref><ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/lucky-raspberry?highlight=Arc Lucky Rasberry]</ref><ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/riskrunner?highlight=Arc Riskrunner]</ref> [[Vex]] are known to have a hindrance to exposure to Arc Energy, although this would be if they weren’t attempting to harness it. <ref>[https://d2.destinygamewiki.com/wiki/Exodus_Crash Exodus Crash]</ref> Arc is even found in the weather system itself.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/quest-bottle-the-arc-the-stormcallers-path?highlight=Stormcaller Quest: Bottle the Arc, The Stormcaller’s Path]</ref> Arc energy can be found in [[Dark Ether]] with how the [[Screeb]]s and [[Abomination]]s use their attacks. Concentrated Arc can even distort space, and enough of it can even hinder [[Transmat]] usage.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btxqz0DIPh8 New Light Arc Field]</ref><ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/web-mines?highlight=heavy Web Mine</ref> |
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| Arc energy more broadly seems to essentially be synonymous with electricity, although a statement by [[Banshee-44]] indicates that it may also encompass nuclear fission. Many of the technologies developed by [[Golden Age]] [[Humanity]] utilize circuitry and generators that run on Arc energy, including weapons and hologram projectors.<ref>'''Bungie (2019/2/28)''', ''[[Weblore:Season of the Drifter]] - [[Weblore:Season of the Drifter#The Job|The Job]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2018/5/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]] - Item Description: [[Lucky Raspberry#Lore|Llucky Raspberry]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2017/9/8)''', ''[[Destiny 2]] - Item Description: [[Riskrunner#Lore|Riskrunner]]''</ref> Arc energy is also found within lightning storms and other energetic weather systems.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] - [[Bottle the Arc]]''</ref> Concentrated Arc energy can distort space, and enough of it can even hinder [[Transmat]] usage.<ref>'''Bungie (2020/11/10)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Beyond Light]] - [[Schism]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]] - [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Arsenal|Fallen Arsenal]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Fallen Arsenal#Web Mines|Web Mines]]''</ref> The [[Vex]] are known to be hindered by Arc energy.<ref>'''Bungie (2017/8/9)''', ''[[Destiny 2]] - [[Exodus Crash]]''</ref>
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| Various enemies utilize Arc-based weaponry and attacks. The [[Fallen]] extensively use Arc-charged blades, pikes and daggers, and [[Scorn]] [[Abomination]]s can shoot Arc blasts from their fists.
| | ==Subclasses== |
| | [[Striker]] [[Titan (class)|Titans]] use arc light to charge their fists with lightning to obliterate their foes with a deadly close range ability known as [[Fist of Havoc]]. In [[Destiny 2]] they can also gather arc light to transform into a missile in a super known as [[Thundercrash]] to deal massive impact damage. |
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| ==Gameplay==
| | [[Bladedancer]] [[Hunter]]s use arc light to manifest a pair of daggers known as [[Arc Blade]]s. |
| ===Guardians===
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| Guardian subclasses that channel Arc energy use it to increase speed and close combat power.
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| ====Subclasses====
| | [[Arcstrider]] [[Hunter]]s replaced Bladedancers in Destiny 2 and use arc light to create a fighting-staff known as an [[Arc Staff]]. They can also throw this Arc Staff to create a damaging area of effect known as [[Gathering Storm]]. |
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| [[Striker]] [[Titan (class)|Titans]] use Arc Light to charge their fists with lightning to obliterate their foes with a deadly close-range ability known as [[Fist of Havoc]]. In ''[[Destiny 2]]'' they can also gather Arc Light to transform into a electrified missile known as [[Thundercrash]] to deal massive impact damage. | | [[Stormcaller]] [[Warlock]]s use arc light to destroy their enemies with the power of the storm known as [[Stormtrance]]. By concentrating the arc light into a smaller area, they can unleash a long range, more accurate beam known as [[Chaos Reach]]. |
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| [[Bladedancer]] [[Hunter]]s use Arc Light to manifest a pair of daggers known as [[Arc Blade]]s. | | ==Notable weapons== |
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| [[Arcstrider]] [[Hunter]]s replaced Bladedancers in Destiny 2 and use Arc Light to create an electrified bo-staff known as an [[Arc Staff]]; wielding it with martial arts and able to deflect projectiles when blocking. They can also throw this Arc Staff to create a damaging electric field known as a [[Gathering Storm]]. Hunters can also use [[Storm's Edge]], which allows them to summon a knife charged with Arc energy and toss it, Blinking to its impact point and unleashing a powerful swipe attack that deals heavy damage to enemies nearby. This super can be used up to three times in rapid succession, allowing for a total of 3 Blink attacks. | | *[[Riskrunner]] |
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| [[Stormcaller]] [[Warlock]]s use Arc Light to envelop themselves with the power of the storm known as [[Stormtrance]] as they roam the battlefield and unleash massive chain lighting at their enemies. By concentrating the Arc Light into their palms, they can unleash a long-range, electric beam known as [[Chaos Reach]].
| | *[[The Wardcliff Coil]] |
| | | *[[Patience and Time]] |
| ====Verbs====
| | *[[Anarchy]] |
| | | *[[Cloudstrike]] |
| Common effects of Arc subclasses, as defined in the Light 3.0 update, are:<ref>https://www.bungie.net/en/Explore/Detail/News/51707</ref>
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| *'''Amplified''' - Your movement speed and weapon handling are greatly increased. After sprinting for a short time, you enter '''Speed Booster''', further increasing your sprint speed and granting damage resistance against PvE combatants. | | *[[Heir Apparent]] |
| **By default, rapidly defeating multiple targets with Arc damage will '''amplify''' you. Your equipped Aspects and Fragments provide additional methods to become and benefit from being '''amplified'''.
| | *[[Legend of Acrius]] |
| *'''Ionic Trace''' - A bolt of pure Arc energy that travels along the ground, seeking its creator. When picked up, Ionic Traces grant grenade, melee, and class ability energy.
| | *[[Symmetry]] |
| *'''Blind''' - Combatants are disoriented and cannot fire their weapons. Enemy players' HUD is removed and their vision is obscured. When blinded, {{Icon|Unstoppable}} Unstoppable Champions are stunned
| | *[[The Fourth Horseman]] |
| *'''Jolt''' - The target is energized with destructive Arc Light. They take additional damage while jolted and chain lightning to nearby targets. Jolt damage causes {{Icon|Overload}} Overload Champions to be stunned.
| | *[[Divinity]] |
| | | *[[The Queenbreaker]] |
| ====Grenades====
| | *[[Trinity Ghoul]] |
| | | *[[Coldheart]] |
| As of the Arc 3.0 update, all grenades are accessible to all classes.
| | *[[D.A.R.C.I.]] |
| | | *[[The Prospector]] |
| *'''[[Skip Grenade]]''': A grenade which splits on impact, creating multiple projectiles which seek targets.
| | *[[Dreg's Promise]] |
| *'''[[Flux Grenade]]''': An explosive grenade that attaches to targets. | | *[[Zhalo Supercell]] |
| *'''[[Arcbolt Grenade]]''': A grenade that chains bolts of lightning to nearby targets. | | *[[Plan C]] |
| *'''[[Pulse Grenade]]''': A grenade that periodically damages targets within its explosion radius. | | *[[Hereafter]] |
| *'''[[Storm Grenade]]''': A grenade that calls down a focused lightning storm. | | *[[Trespasser]] |
| *'''[[Flashbang Grenade]]''': An explosive grenade that damages and '''blinds''' nearby targets. | | *[[Bolt-Caster]] |
| *'''[[Lightning Grenade]]''': A grenade that sticks to any surface and emits bolts of lightning. | | *[[Dead Messenger]] |
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| ====Fragments====
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| Shared effects that can be exchanged to customize the powers of a subclass.
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| *'''Spark of Amplitude''': Rapidly defeating targets while you are '''amplified''' creates an [[Orb of Light|Orb of Power]]. | |
| *'''Spark of Beacons''': While you are '''amplified''', your Arc Special or Heavy ammo weapon final blows create a '''blinding''' explosion. | |
| *'''Spark of Brilliance''': Defeating a '''blinded''' target with precision damage creates a '''blinding''' explosion. +10 Intellect.
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| *'''Spark of Discharge''': Arc weapon final blows have a chance to create an '''Ionic Trace'''. -10 Strength.
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| *'''Spark of Feedback''': Taking melee damage briefly increases your outgoing melee damage. +10 Resilience.
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| *'''Spark of Focus''': After sprinting for a short duration, your class ability regeneration is increased. -10 to the stat affecting class ability cooldowns.
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| *'''Spark of Frequency''': Melee hits greatly increase your reload speed for a short duration.
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| *'''Spark of Haste''': You have greatly increased mobility, resilience, and recovery while sprinting.
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| *'''Spark of Instinct''': When critically wounded, taking damage from nearby targets emits a burst of damaging Arc energy that '''jolts''' targets.
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| *'''Spark of Ions''': Defeating a '''jolted''' target creates an '''Ionic Trace'''.
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| *'''Spark of Magnitude''': Your lingering Arc grenades (Lightning Grenade, Pulse Grenade, and Storm Grenade) have extended duration.
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| *'''Spark of Momentum''': Sliding over ammo bricks reloads your equipped weapon and grants a small amount of melee energy.
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| *'''Spark of Recharge''': While critically wounded, your melee and grenade energy regenerate more quickly.
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| *'''Spark of Resistance''': While surrounded by combatants, you are more resistant to incoming damage. +10 Strength.
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| *'''Spark of Shock''': Your grenades '''jolt''' targets. -10 Discipline.
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| *'''Spark of Volts''': Finishers make you '''amplified'''. +10 Recovery. | |
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| ===Enemies===
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| The [[Fallen]] are the main users of Arc weapons, with all their light, medium and melee weapons, as well as many abilities, sporting this damage type. The [[Taken]] and [[Hive]] also use Arc damage across many of their weapons, most famously the Hive [[Boomer]]. The [[Scorn]] reserve Arc damage for the rare [[Scorn Mine Launcher]]s and the attacks of [[Abomination]]s. In ''[[Destiny]]'', the [[Cabal]] had no Arc weapons, with [[Psion]] melees and shockwaves being the only source of the damage, but in ''Destiny 2'' they started issuing the [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]] in large amounts to their basic units, and [[Cabal Slug Launcher]]s to their [[Colossus|Colossi]], though Psions switched to Void abilities. Common [[Vex]] don't use Arc weapons, but the explosions of [[Fanatic]]s, as well as the pools of [[Radiolaria]] commonly encountered in their territory deal Arc damage. There are no sources of Arc damage among [[The Dread]].
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| Arc [[Absorption Shield]]s are used by Fallen [[Captain]]s, [[Taken Centurion]]s, Scorn [[Chieftain]]s and [[Blood Guard Legionary|Blood Guard Legionaries]], and are added to [[Colossi]], [[Knight]]s and [[Harpies]] in higher difficulty activities, such as Legend [[Nightfall]]s.
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| ==Non-canon appearances==
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| ===Rising Timeline===
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| ==Gallery==
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| ;Arc Keywords
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| Amplified icon.png|Amplified
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| Ionic Trace icon.png|Ionic Trace
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| Jolted icon.png|Jolted
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
| *''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} | | *''[[Destiny]]'' {{1st}} |
| *''[[Destiny 2]]'' | | *''[[Destiny 2]]'' |
| *''[[Destiny: Fall of Osiris]]''
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| *''[[Destiny: Warmind (comic)]]''
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| *''[[Bitter]]'' {{Mo}}
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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