There are a ton of new Exotics introduced in Destiny 2 The Final Shape for all three classes, but Hunters get some of the coolest gear out of the three.Gifted ConvictionandBalance of Power are the two new Hunter Exotic armor pieces in The Final Shape, and both are very strong pieces of gear.
While you can obtain these Exotics fromMaster Rahoolafter you unlockTier Three Exotic focusingby maxing out his reputation, you’ll get to choose between the two after completing The Final Shape campaign onLegendary. Finishing the campaign on Legendary is quite the challenge, however, so you’ll want to be sure you choose the best one for your build.
Gifted Conviction vs Balance of Power in Destiny 2
If youcomplete The Final Shape campaign on Legendaryas a Hunter in Destiny 2, you’ll be granted a choice betweenBalance of PowerandGifted Convictionas your first new piece of Exotic gear. Regardless of which one you choose, they’ll each have a64-stat spreadso they won’t be amazing rolls.
Balance of Poweris a piece ofExotic leg armorfor Hunters. Its Exotic perk isDouble Down, which increases the durability and duration of theThreaded Specterdecoy forStrandHunters. It also causes the Threaded Specter to release moreThreadlingswhen damaged, and as a bonus, Hunters who stand near their decoy willnot appear on radarin PVP. Threaded Specter is also available as an ability forPrismatic Huntersas well, so it works with that subclass too.
Gifted Convictionis a piece ofExotic chest armorfor Hunters. Its Exotic perk isThe Gift of Certainty, which releases bouncingJoltingexplosives when Hunters cast Ascension or Tempest Strike. With this Exotic equipped, Jolting enemies will provide increaseddamage resistanceto Hunters as well. Both Ascension and Tempest Strike arePrismatic abilitiestoo, so you can use the new subclass with this Exotic.
Ultimately, the better choice between the two comes down to your personal playstyle. If you like using theThreaded Specterdecoy and love theStrandsubclass, go withBalance of Power. It’s also the better choice forPVPsince you can hide from enemies’ radars and gain the upper hand in duels. If you’re a diehardArcmain, though, thenGifted Conviction rocks. It gives Arc (and Prismatic) Hunters an extra layer of survivability, which is something that’s always appreciated.
You can easily acquire both of these Exotic armor pieces from Master Rahool in the Tower, though, so don’t think too hard about this initial choice. Just pick the one that sounds the coolest to you and you can get the other one later down the line. There aretoo many exciting Exoticsto earn in The Final Shape to get caught up on one single decision, anyway.
Diego Perez
Currently serving as a Senior Staff Writer at PC Invasion, Diego Perez has been writing about video games since 2018, specializing in live service games like Destiny and Final Fantasy XIV. His work is featured at publications like Game Rant and Attack of the Fanboy (where he served as Associate Editor), but PC Invasion is home to his best work. When he’s planning content or writing guides, he’s yelling about Ape Escape or grinding Lost Sectors in Destiny. Plus, he has a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies for Texas A&M University.
