What makes a Guardian decide which element to use? Do certain personality traits make a specific Guardian more "attuned" to Void for example?
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It's a choice. Any Guardian can learn to use any subclass. In fact, any Guardian can learn to use powers of any class. A Titan could theoretically create a Golden Gun, a Hunter could shoulder charge, and a Warlock could create a Ward of Dawn. There's nothing barring them from learning these things. The difference between classes and also subclasses is largely a cultural one and is dependent on personality. A Guardian who is curious, daring, and crafty would most likely find it easier to imbue a knife/staff with arc light or a gun with solar light. They would enjoy patrols and adventures beyond the wall much more than studying or training. They would likely befriend others like them. Therefore, that specific Guardian would be molded into the Hunter archetype. Titan-like Guardians would likely join the Titan Order of their liking. Would-be-Warlocks would join the Warlock Order that interests them most. Because of that, they'd learn the subclass path most akin to that order. The Praxic Fire would teach upcoming Warlocks the Sunsinger and Dawnblade paths. The Firebreak order would likely teach the Striker path. Hunters would learn on their own or from word of mouth/other Hunters. Not to mention Pahanin's Errata. Before the City became organized and before Guardians became institutionalized, Guardians/Risen didn't follow strict paths. It was only after social groups and cliques of Guardians arose did classes become a thing. Subclasses can be switched on the spot, but each Guardian has their preference.
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Editado por Chazaryx: 10/3/2018 7:56:03 PMAs far as Warlocks go, it depends on personality. Voidlocks are all about keeping calm, mental focus, and studying. A lot of Lore suggests they're introverts and fine with isolation and have a crap ton of secrets. Nova bomb is (lore wise) an extremely hard move to pull off correctly but it is arguably the most powerful super. Voidlocks are all about being mentally balanced and in tune with oneself and the Light. Also they're supposed to be somewhat morally ambiguous hence why Toland is kind of a dick Dawnblades/Sunsingers are about intensity and pressing forward. Sunsingers were/are about using the Light to rez themselves so they can always keep going. Contrary to Voidlocks, Sunsingers are very welcoming to company which is why they have the power to buff (to a degree) their teammates. Dawnblades model themselves after angels and use the Sword of Justice™ to wipe the battlefield clean. And Grace to also heal others **Edit: It should be mentioned that Dawnblades are typically taught how to be a Dawnblade. 1 on 1 seems to be the norm. And you have to somehow "earn" your sword for your super Stormcallers are meant to be a mix of Voidwalker and Sunsinger. All the intensity of a Voidwalker but with the buff benefits and clearing power of Solar. All about focusing in the middle of battle while being active then unleasing chaos upon your enemies.
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The first guardians used what element they discovered with the light. In time, some learned to master multiple elements. Our guardian happens to be "the guardian savior" so we are strong and smart enough to master all 3 elements. Shin Malphur was said to be the first golden gun hunter, and one of his titles is "the man with the golden gun" so we can assume he hasnt learned to use the other elements or hes just mastered the golden gun. Sunbreaker titans formed an order and became mercenaries. Nightstalker hunters are very rare, people like Tevis are some of the only ones who truly mastered the element. In short, most guardians only know how to use one element. Others prefer to use one element but have learned the others. Our guardian is powerful enough to switch at will depending on the situation.
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Maybe it's just because they couldn't find the other 2 seeds of light and are just stuck with one.
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I believe personal choice. Some may possibly be more drawn to an element than others, but I do believe that 90% of the chosen subclass is... well I just said it. By choice. Would be interesting to look into however. Wondering why Guardians choose this element or that, but that's going very deep into the rabbit hole. We might find ourselves in some type of messed up theory and/or endless paradox, haha.
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I believe you learn what you want, or you’re just born with it. Sometimes it may just happen randomly, like it a desperate moment and that’s how you find out what you are
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Personal choice? Besides that, some very skilled Guardians can seamlessly transition between subclasses, such as Commander Zavala.
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Editado por Tâxx, Herald of the IRS: 9/30/2018 12:17:35 AMIt's personal preference mostly. Although, if i am correct, not all guardians begin with the ability to use [i][u]all[/u][/i] of the three elements. Titans can only access solar light (Sunbreaker) if they visit the Forge on Mercury first and Warlocks can only use arc light (Stormcaller) if they absorb the power of an Arc Storm first (or something like that. I don't remember exactly). Hunters might be different however. If i am correct they don't need to go to an outside source to wield void light (Nightstalker), however it is extremely difficult and dangerous for Hunters to try and master void light.
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The just "reach" for the Light and they get the super they want
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I believe it depends on ones preference on handling combat. Like Titans such as Lord Shaxx and Saladin who fight like demons on the battlefield contrasting ones like Zavala who was a hell-bent protector. Some Warlock's rather hold in peace while letting out destruction like Lady Skorri and others like Ikora would use clear intuition and use her strongly controlled emotions to empower her. So it just depends on how you want to fight, really. And what works for you.
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There is hunter lore about the difficulty in mastering void subclasses. You have to be absolutely fearless.
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This is a great question for discussion. Why the eff does this thread have “0” upvotes. Like, what miscreant downvotes this?
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I guess it’s just about what they like to use. Not exactly what they align with more, seeing as mine and everyone else’s Guardians can use all 3 elements with ease
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Usually training with the intent of mastering an element is the main factor. Although unless I'm mistaken there are a few subclass that are very rare and don't come naturally in comparison to others
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I want to see this idea discussed. Honestly. I've yet to see proof one way or the other that guardians are stuck to one element other than the player guardian.
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Personal choice? Besides that, some very skilled Guardians can seamlessly transition between subclasses, such as Commander Zavala.
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I’d assume it’s similar to class, where the Guardian’s fighting style and values decide it. We Shinobu had a strength in arc, which could’ve been partially based on how she decided to run from the Fallen rather than attack.
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