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Hunter

Destiny 2 Hunter BuildStar-Eater Scales Arc Hunter DPS Build

ArcArc
PvEPvE
Easy to Play
High Damage
Solo
End Game
Grandmaster Nightfall
Updated on Mar 27, 2025
26Favorites
subclass
super
Gathering Storm
abilities
Marksman's Dodge
Triple Jump
Combination Blow
Lightning Grenade
aspects
Ascension
Tempest Strike
fragments
Spark of Momentum
Spark of Amplitude
Spark of Resistance
Spark of Ions
Spark of Discharge
gear and mods
weapons
The Queenbreaker
The QueenbreakerExotic Linear Fusion Rifle

[Alternate Weapon Action] to swap between scopes and alter this weapon's firing behavior. Strong against [Stagger] Unstoppable Champions.

Armor
HeadEmpty
Harmonic Targeting
Heavy Ammo Finder
Heavy Ammo Scout
HandsEmpty
Focusing Strike
Harmonic Loader
Heavy Handed
ChestEmpty
Solar Resistance
Void Resistance

You gain additional Super energy from Orbs of Power you pick up. While your Super energy is full, picking up an Orb of Power overcharges your Super, causing you to gain a burst of healing when cast and a bonus to your Super damage. At maximum overcharge, you also gain an overshield.

Class ItemEmpty
Reaper
Time Dilation
Distribution
artifact perks
Dielectric
Flashover
Hold the Line
Limit Break
No Bell
Particle Reconstruction
Beam Medic
Strengths and Weaknesses

strengths

  • Improved Damage Output
  • Improved Crowd Control
  • Increased Super Damage

weaknesses

  • No Radiance
  • No Devour

Build Details

How It Works

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Star-Eater Scales is a top-tier DPS exotic for Hunters, allowing you to overcharge your Super for massive damage, generate more Orbs of Power, and gain increased survivability. When paired with Gathering Storm, this combo turns you into an absolute DPS powerhouse, capable of dealing some of the highest burst damage in the game.

  1. Exotic Perk – Feast of Light (Star-Eater Scales Effect) Picking up Orbs of Power increases Super energy gained.

At max stacks (x4 Feast of Light), you gain:

Super damage bonus (up to 70% extra in PvE, 35% in PvP).

Healing upon Super activation.

An Overshield after casting your Super.

This makes Star-Eater Scales an essential exotic for maximizing Super damage in PvE and providing extra survivability in endgame content.

  1. Synergy with Gathering Storm ⚡ 70% Increased Super Damage (Boss-Destroying Potential!) Gathering Storm is one of the highest-damaging Supers in Destiny 2.

Without Star-Eaters, Gathering Storm deals ~600,000 damage to a boss.

With Star-Eaters (x4 Feast of Light), this jumps to ~1,020,000 damage! 💠 Faster Super Regeneration = More DPS Opportunities Star-Eater Scales speeds up Super generation by giving extra energy per Orb pickup.

This allows you to cycle Supers much faster in activities like Raids, Nightfalls, and DPS phases.

🛡️ Bonus Healing & Overshield = More Survivability When you cast your Super at x4 Feast of Light, you instantly heal.

You also gain an Overshield, reducing the risk of dying mid-Super.

Essential for staying alive in high-end PvE content like Grandmasters and Raids.

Video Guide
Gameplay Loop

Step 1: Use Weapons and Abilities freely to build up Super Energy. Step 2: Collect Orbs to Charge Star-Eaters Damage Bonus. Step 3: Use Glaives to generate Special Ammo. (Conserve High DPS Weapons for High Value Targets) Step 4: Before casting Super, Be sure you have Amplified Active.

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