Destiny 2 Update 8.1.5.2 full patch notes: Raid checkpoint fixes, super ability buffs, and more

Destiny 2 Update 8.1.5.2 is live alongside the weekly reset of December 17, 2024. The Dawning event continues, with the usual core changes to some in-game activities. However, players will be surprised to see some of the updates implemented with the hotfix, which have some game-breaking checkpoint fixes and substantial buffs to Hunter and Titan super abilities.

This article lists the official patch notes for Destiny 2 Update 8.1.5.2.

Disclaimer: Patch notes mentioned here are based on Bungie's official website.

Full patch notes of Destiny 2 Update 8.1.5.2

1) Activities

Seasonal

Tomb of Elders

Fixed an issue where players could join the Contest of Elders after completing the final encounter.
Fixed an issue where one of the bonus chests during Contest of Elders would only reward Glimmer.
Fixed an issue where sometimes only five out of six explosive tanks would spawn during the Spider Tank encounter, resulting in a soft lock.

Onslaught: Salvation

Reduced the number of visual and sound effects in Cabal boss rooms.

Vanguard Ops

Fixed an issue where the Inverted Spire strike was disabled in the playlist.

Lost Sectors

Fixed an issue where weapons would not drop on certain days.

Raid and Dungeons

Vesper's Host Dungeon in Destiny 2 (Image via Bungie)

Crota's End

Fixed an issue where the Master version of Crota's End was not saving player checkpoints.

Salvation's Edge

Fixed an issue where the Master version of Salvation's Edge was not saving player checkpoints.

Vesper's Host

Fixed an issue where the nuclear core could get stuck under the floor in the final encounter.
Fixed an issue where player's Ghost could get stuck in a bad location when traversing between the second and third encounters.

2) Gameplay and Investment

Destiny 2 Tonic table (Image via Bungie)

Revenant Tonics

Legendary Tonics now 100% guarantee their specific reward.
Legendary Tonics now increase the chances of obtaining the specified gear from the activity they are made for.
For instance, Tonic of Vangate Point (Onslaught) will increase the chances of that weapon dropping from Onslaught: Salvation chests.
Increased the base duration of Tonics across the board.
Uncommon: 40 minutes
Rare: 60 minutes
Legendary: 80 minutes

Exotic Armor

Hunter

Fixed an issue where Knucklehead Radar was applying its target marking players instantly on hits.
It should now only mark players only when breaking their shield.
Functionality remains the same against combatants.

Weapons

Weapon perks

High Ground
Damage bonus against players has been fixed. Perk has been reenabled.
Increased the height differential required to activate High Ground's damage bonus against players by 150% when using a Primary ammo weapon.
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Weapon crafting

Fixed an issue where trying to craft a Garden of Salvation weapon without its pattern unlocked would show an incorrect dialog.

Abilities

Titan

Sentinel Shield

Fixed a bug that was unintentionally multiplying Sentinel Shield damage.
Increased non-Champion PvE-combatant damage by 44%.
Increased Champion PvE-combatant damage by 15%.

Hunter

Spectral Blades

Increased non-Champion PvE combatant damage by 66%.
Increased Champion PvE combatant damage by 30%.

Power and Progression

Fixed an issue where the requirements for Guardian Rank 6 didn't have the proper descriptions.

3) General

Corrected an issue that prevented Warlocks from purchasing the Destiny 2 Lucent Night Bundle in the Eververse.
Updated Street Fighter finisher bundle inventory check to avoid instances of items being sent to the Postmaster.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh