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Destiny hotfix 1.0.2.2 brings major balance changes to weapons

Bungie has detailed the most recent hot (1.0.2.2) for Destiny, which is set to go live tomorrow, October 14. Though the developer admits they are still working on a larger update "which will address under-performing Exotics" like the Bad Juju, "and overall class balance" (nerf Bladedancers), today's hotfix includes a number of changes to weapon balance.

Among the items affected in today's update are Auto Rifles, Scout Rifles, the Pocket Infinity, and the Vex Mythoclast which many argue is the most overpowered weapon in the game. There's also a number of fixes to issues with the Templar encounter in the Vault of Glass.

Here are the full patch notes for Destiny hotfix 1.0.2.2:

General

Fixed a bug where the Valkyrie-O5X Ship was the same as the Aurora Lance

Classes

Titan
- Unbreakable: Fixed an issue with the perk granting more agility than intended
Warlock
- Brimstone: Perk can now activate if player is airborne

Weapons

General
- Fixed some issues related to quick weapon swapping
Auto Rifles
- Base Damage decreased by 2%
- Reduced Precision Damage multiplier from 1.50 -> 1.25 (head shot bonus)
- Stability decreased by 4% – 17% (driven by stat value)
Hand Cannons
- In-air accuracy now increased
Scout Rifles
- Base damage increased by 6%
- Damage vs. Combatants increased by 6% – 25% (based on tier)
- Improved target acquisition, plus additional recoil tuning.
Shotguns
- Decreased base damage at maximum range (falloff) by 20%
- Shot Package Perk now has a slightly wider cone of fire
- The Rangefinder and Shot Package perks are now mutually exclusive
Exotic Weapons
- Vex Mythoclast
  - Base Damage decreased by 34%
  - Increased Precision Damage multiplier from 1.25 -> 1.50 (headshot bonus)
- Pocket Infinity
  - Enhanced Battery Perk has now been replaced with the Speed Reload Perk
Perks
- Metal Detector: Fixed a bug that prevents this perk from actually providing additional ammo
- Lightweight: Fixed a bug that allowed additional agility to apply even when a weapon was stowed

Activities

Strikes
- Engram rewards from strikes now appear in the post-game Activity Summary
Raid – Vault of Glass
- Templar Encounter
  - Kill volume added to sniper platforms to prevent players from sitting on top of them
  - Relic is now removed and respawned if the holder leaves the playable area

Destinations

The Fallen have also retreated from their hold over the Rocket Yard to discuss a new takeover plan

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