I Returned to Destiny: Rising After 4 Months... Is it ACTUALLY Getting Better?

The RISING META Has Shifted! | ULTIMATE Season 4 Tier List

In this episode of This Week in Destiny Rising, we break down the ULTIMATE Season 4 Tier List, ranking every character from S Tier to Meta Irrelevant so you know exactly who to invest your time, resources, and money into. Joined by returning guest Flamel and first-time guest JChoi, we dive deep into: - The best DPS characters in Season 4 - Which characters have fallen off HARD - How the current meta has shifted from previous seasons - The impact of new characters, reworks, and balance changes - Hidden gems and underrated picks you should NOT ignore Whether you're a new player trying to build your first team or a veteran looking to optimize your loadout, this episode gives you everything you need to stay ahead of the meta. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What characters do YOU think belong in S Tier this season? 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube 💬 Join the community: discord.gg/saxplaysgames▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 - Intro & Welcome to This Week in Destiny Rising 1:07 - Meet the Guests: Flamel & JChoi 2:00 - Show Housekeeping & Season 4 Overview 3:30 - Tier List Format Explained 4:55 - Xuan Wei 6:01 - Rework Rumors 7:20 - Rossi-11 8:31 - Attal 9:21 - Kabr (Mythic) 16:14 - Wolf 19:20 - Finalla 33:07 - Ning Fei 33:59 - Tan-2 43:59 - Jaren Ward 56:16 - Estela 1:01:58 - Umeko 1:07:51 - Jolder 1:14:44 - Gwynn 1:23:05 - Maru 1:24:43 - Ikora (Mythic) 1:34:59 - Helhest 1:46:20 - Efrideet 2:02:25 - New Ascension System & Future Meta Discussion 2:05:20 - Final Thoughts & Outro▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Join my Discord! - https://discord.gg/saxplaysgames Follow my Twitch! - https://twitch.tv/saxplaysgamesFollow my TikTok! - https://tiktok.com/@saxplaysgamesFollow my Twitter! - https://x.com/saxplaysgames

Let's Talk Gwynn After the Refresh.. Viable or ALREADY Powercrept?

Is Gwynn actually viable in the current Destiny: Rising sandbox… or is she already falling behind?In this episode of This Week in Destiny Rising, Sax is joined by veteran player Shane to break down Gwynn’s return, her reworked kit, and whether she can compete in today’s evolving meta. We dive deep into her strengths, weaknesses, and how she compares to top-tier characters like Ikora and Jaren.We also explore:- The impact of the recent sandbox and artifact system overhaul- How power scaling, Chaos farming, and artifact optimization affect Gwynn’s performance- Why Gwynn struggles even in content designed for her- Whether her kit needs buffs—or if she’s simply been power creptIf you're wondering whether to invest in Gwynn, push her to T3 or T6, or skip entirely… this episode gives you the full breakdown.💬 Join the discussion: Is Gwynn underrated, or is she already obsolete?▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 – Intro & Podcast Setup0:56 – Meet Shame (Destiny Veteran Background)2:20 – Why He Quit Destiny 23:20 – Returning for Destiny: Rising4:30 – Losing the Social Experience in Destiny5:28 – Is Destiny: Rising His Main Game Now?6:20 – State of the Game After the Update7:27 – Gacha vs Destiny Feel (Did It Improve?)9:28 – What Should Players Prioritize Daily?10:34 – Why Ikora Is One of the Best Characters12:59 – Enamory System Explained (How It Works)14:15 – Character Selection Strategy for Enamory15:15 – Are Certain Characters Being Pushed?15:52 – Farming Materials Efficiently17:18 – Max Power & Progression Explained19:19 – Artifact System Changes (Good or Bad?)21:36 – 4-Star vs 5-Star Artifacts (Is It Worth It?)23:20 – How to Choose the Right Artifacts25:10 – Rare Materials & Upgrade Economy27:11 – Final Thoughts on Artifact Rework32:05 – Level Cap Increase & Future Grind Concerns33:08 – Will We Have to Re-Grind Every Season?34:05 – Roadmap Discussion (What Do We Know?)40:49 – Season Length & Banner Predictions42:41 – Gwynn Returns: First Impressions43:06 – Gwynn Changes Explained44:43 – Why Gwynn Still Underperforms46:27 – Gwynn vs Meta Characters (Jaren, Ikora)47:10 – Best Talent Investment (T3 vs T6)48:04 – Core Issues With Gwynn’s Kit49:25 – Reload Problem & Weapon Limitations50:01 – Damage Trade-Offs Explained51:45 – Can Gwynn Be Buffed? (Gacha Design Talk)52:41 – Power Creep & Character Balancing54:27 – Concerto Changes & Improvements56:32 – How to Use Concerto Efficiently Now57:17 – Best Artifact Builds for Gwynn59:40 – Alternative Builds & Survivability Options1:00:10 – Endgame Optimization & Final Thoughts on Gwynn▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Join my Discord! - https://discord.gg/saxplaysgames Follow my Twitch! - https://twitch.tv/saxplaysgamesFollow my TikTok! - https://tiktok.com/@saxplaysgamesFollow my Twitter! - https://x.com/saxplaysgames

I Returned to Destiny: Rising After 4 Months... Is it ACTUALLY Getting Better?

0:00 — Welcome2:57 — Show Roadmap: What We're Covering Today5:28 — Is Destiny Rising Losing Players? 6:20 — The Identity Crisis Debate7:24 — Why No One Cleared Great Hunt on a Phone12:15 — Jaren's Release Fizzled? Missed Opportunity & Crota's Poor Promotion14:59 — Why Is Crota No Longer in the Game? Symmetry Exotic Locked Out Explained16:56 — Will Crota Come Back? The Content Vault Problem on Mobile vs. D2's DCV17:56 — Season 4 Changes Overview18:28 — Pinnacle Energy REMOVED22:19 — The Expanse Rework24:41 — New Campaign Content: Ahamkara, Cabal, Callus Storyline & Level Cap to 9028:34 — When Destiny Is at Its Best: Story-Driven Raids37:41 — Gauntlet Onslaught, Great Hunt & Singularity Chaos Rework Explained38:00 — Singularity Chaos Rework: No More Elemental Affinities on Artifacts39:05 — Why You May Need to Re-Farm ALL Your Artifacts42:34 — How Destiny Rising's Artifact System Compares to Other Gacha Games44:47 — Artifact Refactoring Rework: No More RNG!48:27 — Operation Cordon Explained: Full Replacement for Calamity Ops52:36 — New Weapon Tiering System Explained1:01:04 — Should Destiny Rising Merge All Global Servers?1:06:43 — Tower Defense Mode Review: Was It Good?1:09:45 — The New Free Character System (Elemental Condensates) Explained1:11:10 — Is the Free Character System Actually Free? The 40 Crystal Grind & Season End Wait1:12:15 — Should the Free Character Essences Be Character-Agnostic? Design Critique1:13:44 — Draws Are Still the Primary Way to Get Characters — Free to Play Viability in Season 41:14:04 — Lumina Leaves Value & Cost: How Does Rising Compare to Other Gacha Games?1:14:43 — Kabr & Ikora Moving to Standard Draw Pool After Events1:16:21 — Character Ascension System1:17:09 — Destiny Rising Keeps Character Banners Active MUCH Longer Than Other Gachas1:18:19 — Destiny vs. Gacha Identity: Is Rising Struggling to Please Both Audiences?1:21:32 — Antivist's Verdict: Is Destiny Rising in a Good Place Right Now?1:22:16 — Great Hunt Raid Race Deep Dive1:23:25 — Antivist's Team Progression: 3rd in Eclipse → 2nd in Crota → 1st in Great Hunt1:24:14 — Building a World's First Team: What Rising Raids Have Taught Antivist1:25:17 — Why They Ran 4x Estella + Helhest Every Encounter1:26:26 — Why Estela Dominates Contest Mode: No Heavy Ammo Reliance = Consistent Damage1:27:24 — Helhest Is the Best Character in Destiny Rising1:28:19 — Why Helhest Has Completely Replaced Tan as a Support1:29:44 — How to Play Helhest Optimally1:31:26 — Encounter 2 Breakdown1:33:34 — The Nerf That Happened 2 MINUTES After Antivist's Team Cleared1:34:38 — Did Net Ease Have the Patch Ready Before the Clear?1:37:10 — Secret Tip from the World's First Race1:39:28 — Why 3x Level 2 Dragons Beats Pushing for Level 3 in Contest1:44:04 — The Sparrow Discovery1:44:52 — Surviving the Final Boss Vortex Suck: How the Team Figured It Out1:45:14 — Sparrow Bug During Damage Phase: Can't Pick Up the Ball After Being Sucked In1:45:42 — How Many Damage Phases Did It Take to Kill the Final Boss?1:46:34 — Final Thoughts on the Raid's Difficulty: 6 Hours on World's First — This Is Legit1:49:12 — Could D2 Raiders Just "Drop In" and World's First a Rising Raid?1:50:30 — Great Hunt Had LESS D2 Crossover Interest Than Expected1:51:01 — What Does It Actually Take to Compete at the Top of Rising Raid Races?1:52:01 — D2 Raid Experience Helps, But It's NOT a Direct 1-to-1 Transfer — Here's Why1:53:44 — Why Ability-Spam META in Rising Is Actually Familiar to D2 Raiders1:57:18 — Raid Team Culture: Antivist's Rising Team vs. His D2 Raid Team1:58:35 — How to Build the Right Raid Team Culture1:59:43 — What Does Rising Need to Do to Keep Momentum?

Destiny Rising's NEW Character EXCEEDS Expectations!

This Week in Destiny Rising , Sax discusses the latest updates in the game, including the introduction of the new character Maru and the Season of the Mour. He shares insights on Maru's unique abilities, the importance of resonance in gameplay, and the best artifacts and weapons to enhance player performance. The episode also highlights the host's personal journey with the game and the importance of community engagement as he prepares to take a break from the weekly podcast format.We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we enjoyed recording it!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Join my Discord! - https://discord.gg/saxplaysgames Follow my Twitch! - https://twitch.tv/saxplaysgamesFollow my TikTok! - https://tiktok.com/@saxplaysgamesFollow my Twitter! - https://x.com/saxplaysgames ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 - Introduction to Destiny Rising Podcast01:47 - Season of the Moor Overview02:16 - Introducing Maru: The New Character04:12 - Maru's Unique Abilities and Playstyle08:01 - Understanding Resonance and Relic Abilities12:41 - Artifacts and Gear for Maru15:06 - Weapon Recommendations for Maru20:18 - New Weapons in Season of the Moor35:25 - Final Thoughts and Community Engagement▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬The Destiny franchise has been a monumental hit on PC and consoles, enrapturing millions of players around the world with its gorgeous world, engrossing gameplay, and an ever-shifting arsenal of weapons to gather and use against your enemies. Destiny: Rising is the start of a new story in the franchise, with adventures and battles that can happen on the go, letting you guide this new order of Lightbearers as you see fit.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬#DestinyRising #MuMuEmulator #MobileGaming #PCGaming #AndroidEmulator #DestinyMobile #GamingTutorial #Emulator #DestinyRisingGameplay #FreeToPlay #ShooterRPG #Bungie #MobileToPC #GamingGuide #DestinyRisingPC #destinyrisinggloballaunch ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Destiny Rising, Season of the Mour, Maru, gacha mechanics, character building, podcast, gaming community, weapon recommendations, gameplay mechanics, Destiny 2

Can The Pirate Legend STEAL the META Throne?

This Week in Destiny Rising Sax & Orion DIVE DEEP into Festival of the Lost & Season 2 Preview with Maru!They break down the Festival of the Lost event, explore seasonal engram mechanics, discuss sticker polishing RNG, and preview the upcoming Season 2 character Maru. Learn about candy buckets, Mobius clusters, cosmetic systems, and whether Destiny Rising needs to commit to being a true gacha game. Plus: important channel updates about the new SaxTalksGames channel!We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we enjoyed recording it!🔔 Subscribe to  @SaxTalksGames  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCsBDy4rnNmB31KifYwLI6QQ] HERE for full podcast episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/@UCsBDy4rnNmB31KifYwLI6QQ 🎮 Subscribe to  @saxplaysgames  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC3yTkWUz2LAyppT1CxMpwdA] for breakout clips🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: "This Week in Destiny Rising"▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Join my Discord! - https://discord.gg/saxplaysgames Follow my Twitch! - https://twitch.tv/saxplaysgamesFollow my TikTok! - https://tiktok.com/@saxplaysgamesFollow my Twitter! - https://x.com/saxplaysgames ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 - Introduction & Channel Update Announcement02:17 - Festival of the Lost Event Overview05:11 - Event Rewards Discussion & Critique07:48 - Destiny Rising's Identity Crisis12:32 - Seasonal Engrams Deep Dive16:40 - Sticker Polishing System Explained21:23 - Cosmetics & Bright Pigment Uses22:36 - Shadow Shaper Completion Discussion24:34 - Season 2 & Maru Character Preview26:35 - Maru's Alpha Experience30:20 - Elemental Cycle Theory34:08 - Fortuna Crystals & Duplicate System35:53 - Wrap-up & Final Thoughts▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬My Gaming/Streaming SetupAudio Interface - Elgato Stream Deck XLR - https://amzn.to/4mUPFUfMic - Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/4pg5g2eMic Arm - Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP - https://amzn.to/4piUhVOCamera - https://amzn.to/46dic0eElgato Key Light - https://amzn.to/4gtggFBCapture Card - https://amzn.to/48aEmCMGaming Keyboard - Logitech G915 X - https://amzn.to/46hnckvGaming Mouse - Logitech G502 X Plus - https://amzn.to/3JY9uvy▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬The Destiny franchise has been a monumental hit on PC and consoles, enrapturing millions of players around the world with its gorgeous world, engrossing gameplay, and an ever-shifting arsenal of weapons to gather and use against your enemies. Destiny: Rising is the start of a new story in the franchise, with adventures and battles that can happen on the go, letting you guide this new order of Lightbearers as you see fit.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬#DestinyRising #MuMuEmulator #MobileGaming #PCGaming #AndroidEmulator #DestinyMobile #GamingTutorial #Emulator #DestinyRisingGameplay #FreeToPlay #ShooterRPG #Bungie #MobileToPC #GamingGuide #DestinyRisingPC #destinyrisinggloballaunch ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Destiny Rising, Festival of the Lost, gacha mechanics, seasonal engrams, character building, Destiny 2, podcast, gaming community, player experience, new characters