'Destiny 2': Champion Slayer Shoulder Charge Titan Build Guide

Ever since the Anniversary update dropped, nearly every ability in the game received some PvP nerfs while getting some PvE buffs as compensation. Titan shoulder charge abilities were hit quite hard in the Crucible, but they got some much-needed love for every other mode in the game.

Each subclass’ shoulder charge ability received a buff to their range and activation speed, and for PvE, they got a damage boost as well, making them more reliable in taking out enemies. This build aims to take full advantage of the damage buff to one-shot champions in difficult Nightfalls and raids, similar to another melee-focused Titan build. Here’s how to do it.

Exotic Armor Piece And Mods

This one is a no-brainer. The exotic armor piece of choice for this build will be the Peregrine Greaves, which buffs shoulder charge damage while mid-air. This is a significant buff to the ability’s damage and it’s great to see this combo back in the game again after so long.

Use the following mod setup for even more charge damage and increased melee energy regeneration:

• Melee Wellmaker
• Elemental Charge
• Well of Ions
• Focusing Lens
• Well of Striking
• Heavy Handed
• Hands-on
• Invigoration

Heavy Handed will refund 50% melee energy after using a melee ability while Charged with Light and Melee Wellmaker will provide players their means to charge this mod themselves. Pair Heavy Handed with other energy-refunding mods to maintain near-permanent uptime for the melee ability.

Well of Ions and Focusing Lens are the other big damage boosts for this build. Pick up Arc Wells to gain extra ability damage and use the charge ability against enemies frozen or slowed by Stasis to proc Focusing Lens. Well of Ions can be swapped for Overcharge Wellmaker or Elemental Ordnance for more consistent well generation.

Loadout Recommendations

Use top-tree Striker for Seismic Strike’s potent single-target and AoE damage. This ability will also spawn Arc Wells upon defeating enemies, making the other Arc-related mods easier to proc. The build can use either Void or Solar shoulder charges and still work with Well of Ions so long as Melee Wellmaker is replaced with Overcharge Wellmaker.

As for weapons, any primary weapon will suffice. However, consider using a Stasis weapon with Headstone, the Cryosthesia exotic sidearm or the Salvation’s Grip exotic grenade launcher for the sake of activating Focusing Lens without relying on teammates. One-Two Punch no longer works with aerial shoulder charges, unfortunately, but an ally with a Tractor Cannon can potentially compensate for this.