Destiny 2 The Final Shape doesn’t just add a host of new cinematic missions to Bungie’s brilliant FPSMMO, but also a brand-new subclass in the form of Prismatic. However, those who want to go hard with this new subclass will need to learn how to unlock Prismatic in Destiny 2 The Final Shape and how to unlock more Fragments to upgrade it.
As the finale of Destiny's original story arc, The Final Shape brings back characters such as Cayde-6 in a huge battle against the villainous Witness. Arguably more important than that, however, at least to loot-obsessed Guardians, is the arsenal of new Destiny 2 The Final Shape Exotics.
How to Get Prismatic in Destiny 2
To unlock the Prismatic subclass in Destiny 2, all you must do is complete the Transmigration, the first mission of The Final Shape expansion. This will give you access to a basic Prismatic build for your class, including abilities, Aspects, and Fragments.
Unlike the long-winded process of unlocking Stasis and Strand in the Beyond Light and Lightfall expansions respectively, unlocking Prismatic is quick and easy. Although the Destiny 2 The Final Shape missions list is quite hefty, you only need to play through the end of the first mission. However, this does mean you must own The Final Shape expansion to use Prismatic.
In this case, you’ll be able to play as the Prismatic subclass almost immediately in The Final Shape, allowing you to progress through the new campaign with a new style. This is key as Prismatic is required to beat the campaign, with certain enemies now having a new Prismatic shield that needs to be broken to make them vulnerable to your attacks. However, you’ll also need to upgrade the class as you play in order to keep up with higher-level enemies.
click to enlargeHow to Upgrade Prismatic in Destiny 2
As you play through The Final Shape with the new Prismatic subclass, you’ll also need to perform frequent upgrades to keep up with harder and harder missions. Thankfully, progressing through the new class is generally tied to mission progress, urging players to stick with the subclass throughout the campaign.
To upgrade Prismatic, continue playing through The Final Shape campaign to earn additional Aspects and Fragments. While your new class will start with a basic loadout that can still stomp through missions, you’ll want to equip these unlockable goodies as you progress.
The Final Shape Fragments
Over the course of the new expansion, you'll be able to discover a total of 21 Fragments. While some of these fragments are reworks of already existing ones, there are also brand-new options to equip. Take a look at the full list below:
- Facet of Balance - When rapidly defeating enemies with Light damage, you gain melee energy whereas rapidly defeating targets with Dark damage gives you grenade energy
- Facet of Bravery - Defeating foes with your grenades buffs Void weapons with Volatile Rounds to your Void weapons whereas beating enemies with powered melee final blows bestows Strand weapons with Unraveling Rounds.
- Facet of Dawn - Gain Radiant when hitting targets with Powered Melee; Gain Radiant for yourself and allies with Powered Melee Final Blows.
- Facet of Defiance - Finishers result in detonations that change based on the damage type of your Super.
- Facet of Dominance - Void grenades will Weaken enemies whereas Arc grenades Jolt enemies.
- Facet of Generosity - Enemies defeated with Transcendance will spawn Orbs of Power for allies.
- Facet of Grace - Gain Transcendence energy when dealing damage with Kinetic weapons; gain bonus Transcendence energy for yourself and nearby allies when defeating enemies with Super.
- Facet of Hope - Your class ability regenerates faster while you have an elemental buff.
- Facet of Justice - Ability Final Blows explode while Transcendent
- Facet of Protection - You're more resistant to incoming damage when surrounded by enemies.
- Facet of Purpose - Orbs of Power grant you a buff based on the damage type of your Super.
- Facet of Ruin - Shattering a Statis Crystal or Frozen enemies results in a larger, more powerful burst. Furthermore, the size of Solar Ignitions is expanded.
Equip these Fragments in your Prismatic subclass screen to augment your Guardian's power and create a complete build.
Now that you know how to unlock Prismatic in Destiny 2 and got your hands on various Aspects and Fragments to upgrade it, you're well on your way. Next, take a look at the new Destiny 2 Pathfinder feature for fresh gear upgrades and more.