Destiny 2 Update 8.0.5.4 full patch notes: Grandmaster catchup node fix, Hunter nerf, and more

The newest weekly reset in Destiny 2 brought in a new batch of updates. Compared to other weeks, however, the September 10, 2024, reset seems to tackle several core aspects of the game, including class Aspects and super abilities. Hunters have taken a huge hit in all game modes, as the Threaded Specter Aspect has been toned down, alongside other abilities.

This article lists all the patch notes listed for 8.0.5.4.

Disclaimer: Patch notes mentioned in this article are based on Bungie's official website.

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Full patch notes for Destiny 2 Update 8.0.5.4

1) Activities

Node in Grandmaster of Destiny 2 (Image via Bungie)

Grandmaster Nightfall

• Fixed an issue where the catchup node wasn't available for players who had completed six different Grandmaster Nightfalls.

Crucible

Trials of Osiris

• Fixed an issue where players could retain Special ammo between rounds.

Exotic Missions

Encore mission (Image via Bungie)

Encore

• Fixed an issue where progression could be blocked in the final boss encounter if the player had to repeat either the left or the right capture ring.
• Fixed an issue where depositing a Connection Module too early during a certain section of the mission could trigger a team wipe.
• Set the text and waypoint of a certain step of the final boss encounter sequence to always appear on-screen to help clarify the need to repeat the sequence from the beginning after a DPS window ends.

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2) Gameplay and Investment

I) Weapons

• Fixed an issue where Eriana's Vow was not correctly dealing 67% increased damage to Barrier Champions.
• In addition, removed a -40% scalar the weapon had for dealing damage against Barrier Champion shields.

II) Abilities

Threaded Specter Aspect in Destiny 2 (Image via Bungie)

Hunter

Threaded Specter

• Increased cooldown duration of Marksman Dodge and Gambler's Dodge when Threaded Specter is equipped.
• Removed dodge cooldown penalty after creating a clone.
• If the clone is destroyed by attacks, it no longer spawns Threadlings.
• Increased the amount of time the clone will distract nearby combatants before exploding.

Snare Bomb

• Reduced the time the Smoke Bomb projectile lingers in the world from 10s to 3.5s.
• Reduced the player movement speed penalty imparted by the smoke by 25%.

Titan

• Fixed an issue where some players had the Twilight Arsenal Super unlocked for Prismatic, but not their Void subclass.

Grenades

• Swarm Grenade
• Increased Swarm Grenade base cooldown duration by 15%.
• Moved Swarm Grenade to a slower recharge tier for non-passive grenade-energy gains.

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3) UI & UX

I) Fireteam Finder

• Fixed an issue where Encore would not appear as an option in Fireteam Finder.
• Due to Fireteam Finder display criteria, players should only expect to see entries (Standard and Expert) for the version of the mission they can currently launch from the HELM.

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