Arc Blind is a powerful debuff in Destiny 2, primarily associated with Arc subclasses, designed to disorient and incapacitate targets.
Effects on Combatants (PvE)
When non-Guardian enemies are affected by Arc Blind:
- They become disoriented and will stop attacking.
- Their accuracy is severely reduced if they attempt to fire.
- They may stumble around aimlessly for the duration of the effect.
- This makes them highly vulnerable to follow-up attacks.
Effects on Guardians (PvP)
When opposing Guardians are affected by Arc Blind:
- Their screen is obscured by a bright flash, temporarily whiting out their vision.
- Their Heads-Up Display (HUD) is temporarily removed.
- Audio cues can be muffled or distorted.
- Movement can feel disorienting.
- This effect significantly impairs their ability to fight effectively or react to threats.
Common Sources of Arc Blind
Arc Blind can be applied through various means, including:
- Flashbang Grenades: A primary tool for most Arc subclasses.
- Certain Melee Abilities: For example, the Titan's Seismic Strike (when Shoulder Charge hits) or Hunter's Disorienting Blow.
- Specific Exotic Weapons and Armor: Some Exotics grant or enhance blinding effects. (e.g., Tractor Cannon's suppression also disorients, some Arc-focused Exotics might interact with Blind).
- Perks and Aspects: Some subclass Aspects or Fragments within Arc 3.0 can create or enhance blinding effects.
Strategic Utility
Arc Blind serves as a crucial crowd control tool in PvE, neutralizing threats and creating openings for damage. In PvP, it's a potent disabling effect that can turn the tide of engagements by severely hampering an opponent's situational awareness and combat capability. Effectively using Arc Blind requires timing and an understanding of its radius and duration from different sources.
