Well, well, well... another Destiny 2 season drops, and here I am, grinding away like a hamster on a cosmic wheel. Season of the Deep brought three new exotic armors, and let me tell you, it’s a mixed bag that feels like finding socks on Christmas morning—some you’ll actually use, others destined for the drawer of forgotten relics. As a Hunter main with serious commitment issues, I’ve tested these bad boys across everything from cosy Strike playdates to sweaty Grandmaster Nightfalls. Spoiler: one exotic’s as useful as a chocolate teapot in a sauna, another’s a party trick with niche appeal, and the last? Pure magic. Strap in, Guardians—I’m breaking down these exotics with the grace of a drunk Thrall at a formal ball.

Triton Vice: The Glaive’s Sad Fanfiction

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Oh, Triton Vice. You beautiful, useless disappointment. As a Hunter, I wanted to love you—I really did. Your perk promises glaive glory: extra melee damage when surrounded, magazine overflow on kills, and explosions matching my subclass. Sounds rad? Nope. Using this feels like trying to fight a hurricane with a spaghetti strainer. Let’s dissect why:

  • Surrounded Boost: A measly 30% damage bump? In endgame content, that’s like tossing confetti at a Cabal tank. Glaives already hit like wet noodles; this ain’t saving them.

  • Magazine Overflow: Great! But glaive projectiles tickle enemies harder than a feather duster. Overflowing ammo’s pointless when each shot whispers "please die" instead of demanding it.

  • Explosions: The lone bright spot... except they deal 50% damage in Grandmasters. Translation: enemies politely cough and ask for a harder hit.

Bottom line? Triton Vice is Destiny’s equivalent of buying a sports car with square wheels—cool idea, tragic execution. Save your exotic slot for something that doesn’t require a glaive-shaped noose around your gameplay.

Arbor Warden: Titan’s Quirky Side Hustle

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Arbor Warden, you beautiful oddball. This exotic lets Titans turn grenades into barricades mid-air, and it’s as gloriously gimmicky as it sounds. Imagine yeeting a shield across the map like a frisbee of justice—that’s Arbor Warden. But here’s the rub:

  • PvE: It’s like bringing a kazoo to a symphony. Titans have better exotics (looking at you, Loreley Splendor). Why waste energy on a grenade-barricade when you could be punching the universe into submission?

  • PvP: Now we’re talking! Pair this with Berserker’s suspending waves, and suddenly you’re a tactical menace:

  • Yeet barricades into choke points 👉 Insta-suspend enemies

  • Flank aggressively instead of camping corners 🚀

  • Confuse opponents with physics-defying shields 😈

It’s niche, sure—a bit like using a Swiss Army knife to open a banana. But for Titans craving chaos? Pure dopamine. Not essential, but a fun detour from Titan-ing 101.

Cenotaph Mask: Warlock’s Support Supernova

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Cenotaph Mask. Sweet, beautiful Cenotaph Mask. As a Warlock alt enthusiast, this exotic’s the golden goose of team play—and I’m here for it. The perks? Chef’s kiss: auto-reloads your Trace Rifle, marks priority targets (bosses/champs), and spawns Heavy ammo when allies kill them. Pair it with Divinity or The Navigator, and you’re basically the team’s fairy godmother:

  • Divinity Synergy: Constant reloads mean 24/7 debuff uptime. Overload Champs in Nightfalls? Obliterated. It’s like attaching a firehose to a teacup—suddenly, everything’s drowning in DPS.

  • Ammo Economy: Heavy bricks for days. No more scavenger mods or ammo-hoarding panic. Your Fireteam will love you more than Zavala loves paperwork.

  • Versatility: Works with ANY Trace Rifle + subclass match. Solar? Void? Stasis? All fuel this beast.

This exotic doesn’t just support—it elevates. Forget being a healer; you’re the ammo-giving, debuff-spamming architect of victory.

Exotic Class Vibe Check Worth It?
Triton Vice Hunter "Why Bungie?" ❌ Hard pass
Arbor Warden Titan "Chaotic fun" ✅ For PvP meme lords
Cenotaph Mask Warlock "Carry me pls" ✅ Essential

So, what’s my future wish? I’m dreaming of a season where Bungie buffs Triton Vice into something besides decorative Hunter bling—maybe glaives that actually feel exotic. And Arbor Warden? Give it PvE utility! Let Titans barricade-drop onto bosses like orbital payloads 💥. Until then, I’ll be over here, maining Cenotaph like it’s going out of style and praying my Hunter gets a win someday. Guardians, choose wisely—your exotic slot’s precious real estate.