Do Stasis Crystals Count as Elemental Wells in Destiny 2?
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The short answer is no, Stasis crystals do not directly count as Elemental Wells in Destiny 2. While they are both related to the Stasis subclass and can be manipulated for tactical advantage, they serve different purposes and interact with the game’s systems in distinct ways. However, the relationship between the two is nuanced, and understanding their differences is key to mastering Stasis builds. Let’s delve into the specifics and related mechanics to provide a comprehensive understanding.
Stasis Crystals vs. Elemental Wells: Understanding the Core Differences
What are Stasis Crystals?
Stasis crystals are solidified structures of Stasis energy. These crystals can be created through various abilities and effects, such as the Titan’s Behemoth class, the Warlock Shadebinder class, and certain Stasis weapons. When created, Stasis crystals freeze nearby combatants and slow players, and they can be shattered for area-of-effect damage. They are tactical tools used for crowd control, creating cover, and maximizing AoE damage. Stasis shards, on the other hand, are smaller fragments of Stasis that are created when Stasis crystals are shattered, or from other abilities. Collecting these shards restores melee energy.
What are Elemental Wells?
Elemental Wells are small, glowing orbs that appear on the ground, and are tied to specific elemental damage types – Solar, Arc, Void, and Stasis. They provide ability energy when picked up and are the foundation for many builds focused on ability regeneration. Elemental Wells enhance a Guardian’s abilities. Unlike Orbs of Power which primarily fuel Super abilities, Elemental Wells mainly benefit Grenade, Melee, and Class abilities, or allow you to gain a stack of Charged with Light.
The Key Distinction
While Stasis crystals are physical structures you interact with and shatter, and Stasis shards are the pickups generated from shattering those crystals, Elemental Wells are pickups that restore your abilities. The crucial point is that Stasis crystals do not inherently function as Elemental Wells. However, the mechanic of Stasis Shards DO count as Stasis Elemental Wells for you in most modes, thus allowing for synergy between Stasis Shards and Elemental Well mods. This is especially relevant for mods that trigger effects based on collecting Stasis elemental wells. So while they are not the same, Stasis Shards can be used for the benefits of Elemental Well mods.
How Stasis Shards Interact with Elemental Well Mods
The key connection point between Stasis and Elemental Wells is through Stasis shards. A specific mod, “Elemental Shards”, makes Stasis shards function as Stasis Elemental Wells when picked up. This means that picking up a Stasis shard while the Elemental Shards mod is equipped will trigger the effects of any Elemental Well based mods you have equipped on your armor. This mod, in effect, bridges the gap between Stasis shards and Elemental Wells, allowing players to utilize the benefits of Elemental Well based builds with Stasis. Crucially, the Elemental Shards mod does not apply in Crucible, Trials, or Iron Banner playlists.
The Importance of “Elemental Shards”
The “Elemental Shards” mod fundamentally alters the interaction with Stasis shards, enabling significant synergy with other armor mods centered on Elemental Wells. Without this mod, Stasis shards would only restore melee energy and not trigger the effects of Elemental Well mods. This makes “Elemental Shards” crucial for any Stasis build aiming to utilize a build focused on the interaction with Elemental Well and Charged with Light mods.
Building Effective Stasis Loadouts
Understanding the relationship between Stasis crystals, shards, and Elemental Wells is fundamental to building a strong Stasis loadout. With the right combination of mods, you can create a powerful gameplay loop where you are continually generating shards and using them to fuel your abilities and gain Charged with Light stacks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How are Stasis crystals created?
Stasis crystals are created by various abilities, such as the Titan’s Behemoth melee attacks, the Warlock Shadebinder’s melee and grenade attacks, and weapons with Stasis perks.
2. How are Stasis shards created?
Stasis shards are typically created when Stasis crystals are shattered, or by specific abilities.
3. Can Stasis crystals be destroyed?
Yes, Stasis crystals can be destroyed by shooting them, using abilities or by shattering them using the appropriate tools. Shattering them deals area-of-effect damage.
4. How do Stasis Shards help me?
Stasis shards restore melee ability energy when collected. With the Elemental Shards mod equipped they also function as a Stasis Elemental Well.
5. Do all subclass types have elemental wells?
Yes, Solar, Arc, Void, and Stasis all have associated Elemental Wells that can be created.
6. How do you create Elemental Wells?
Elemental Wells are created through defeating enemies with matching subclass abilities, persistent grenades, and weapon takedowns of the same damage type as your subclass.
7. Do Elemental Wells provide Super Energy?
No, Elemental Wells primarily grant ability energy (Grenade, Melee, and Class ability). They do not directly grant Super energy unless used in conjunction with mods such as “Elemental Armaments”.
8. What does it mean to be “Charged with Light”?
Being “Charged with Light” is a buff that can be acquired through various means, such as picking up Orbs of Power or Elemental Wells, and it can be used by certain mods to enhance your abilities.
9. Does picking up an elemental well automatically charge me with light?
No, you will need mods like “Elemental Charge” to become Charged with Light from Elemental Wells.
10. Can I use Stasis without owning the Beyond Light expansion?
No, the Stasis subclass is exclusively available to players who own the Beyond Light expansion.
11. Are Elemental Wells being replaced?
Yes, in Destiny 2: Lightfall, Elemental Well mods were replaced with an Armor Charge system, however some mods that interact with Elemental Wells remain.
12. Are Stasis Crystals and Stasis Shards always beneficial?
Yes. Stasis crystals can be used for tactical cover, damage, and crowd control, whereas Stasis Shards provide melee energy.
13. How do I shatter Stasis Crystals faster?
Shattering frozen enemies or crystals removes the frozen debuff and immediately destroys the crystal. Using abilities or weapons that have a high shatter damage can expedite the process.
14. Are there specific mods that benefit from Stasis shards?
Yes, the “Elemental Shards” mod is essential for making Stasis shards count as Stasis Elemental Wells, and thus trigger the effects of other Elemental Well based mods.
15. What happens when Light and Dark collide?
Lightfall’s ending depicts the Witness opening a portal near the Traveler. Light and Darkness collide, the Traveler appears to die and the Witness enters the portal, leaving the state of the Light and Dark in the universe unknown.
Conclusion
While Stasis crystals themselves do not function as Elemental Wells, Stasis shards, with the correct mod, do count as Stasis Elemental Wells. This is crucial for building synergistic Stasis loadouts, particularly those focused on using the Charged with Light mechanic. Understanding the distinct functions of these components allows players to maximize their effectiveness in Destiny 2, creating powerful ability loops, and dominating the battlefield. By correctly using your mods, you can effectively use Stasis shards to empower your Guardian in ways you may not have expected.