Retired scrim player here, i am getting back to it though. Best advice i can give you. Survival is key, so if another player is running the opposite way you're going. Turn around danger close! Good luck!

My advice is to play with son mine who is experienced in pvp . That’s what I did .

Consider this, my humble friend. You move to a new city, right. You haven't a clue where things are or the shortcuts to get you around quickly. Those who've lived there all their life, however, do. You can read or hear stories and get suggestions of your towns local attractions, or which places to avoid at night and what not, but you'll still never be on par with the locals. They'll simply know their homeland better. So... Step 1. Move to the city and explore it. Get in the crucible, via private matches if need be, and explore the map. And don't expect to get across town as fast as the locals. Just accept, for now, you're going to lose most of your races, at least at first. Furthermore, if you're driving down a road but don't realize there is a hidden alley way (a crossroad, an intersection, a bump in the road, etc) ahead and there are no signs to indicate this to you, you may cause an accident. Right? Similarly, you are probably wondering at times where you're being shot from, or how someone got some place so quickly. Well, when I play crucible, I know exactly when a battle should typically start and at which corner, angle, the perfect head-glitch to peak over or around, etc. In other words, I know where the intersection and bumps are in the road. I don't need a GPS indicating turn right ahead to avoid the guardian in the super. I already know about the right turn up ahead from game sense, in-game sounds, team callouts, on-screen text, etc. Knowing your city will remove a lot of the surprises you encounter and help you navigate a more successful trip, which is why I hammered it in so hard. Tip: use your Radar like a GPS. Whether you know the road or not, your GPS is constantly being updated with road construction, power outages, etc. You'll drive safer if you pay attention to it, if you know what I mean. But keep your eyes on the road or you'll crash into a guardian that destroys your vehicle. Step 2. On an more personal level, let's focus on your driving skills. Let's face it, some people can't even parallel park. Others, they're driving Formula 1 racings cars, or off-road rally cars, etc. Different roads with different terrain require a different vehicle. Some crucible maps require fast-paced in your face action with a shotgun, for example, whereas with others you'll want to cruise with the top down. Play it slowly and from afar. Know your weapons and their limits. But it ultimately comes down to skill level using the weapon of your choice. A skilled driver can get away with things others cannot. For now, the weapon of your choice should probably depend on the map and your skill level, as well as that of your opponent(s), and some other things...which won't come until later. Therefore, know yourself. Important: stick with the same build/load-out until you master it. Then move on to something else. To quote [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Lee]Bruce Lee[/url]: "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." Regarding skill level. If you can't hit your shots very well, use a weapon that does more splash damage and covers more area. Alternatively, use an ability, such as a grenade, to weaken your opponent before the battle involves weapons. And if you're about to reach a high-traffic area, toss a grenade there....even if you don't see anyone yet. You may get to sneak in some quick damage on an opponent who's taking cover, and weakening them could assist a fellow teammate who's already fighting them. You don't always have to be the hero. Be someone who sets up others for success. And while I may say don't hide from the fight, there's nothing wrong with taking a quick seat before the fireworks start happening! Try to time it so you crouch roughly 1 second before your opponent(s) appear on your radar. This simple thing often gives you the little edge needed to sway victory in your favour for 2 reasons: 1st, you get the jump on your opponent (i.e. surprise MF!), and 2nd, it conditions you to predict the battle rather than react to it. Having said that, you must still take precautions, because there may be an opponent also taking a rest/crouching. (Note: crouching removes you from radar, like an on and off switch: appear and disappear). Know also that several things can influence what your radar detects, and how far...but that's something you can have fun discovering for yourself. Another tip: pretend it's real life. You wouldn't want to get shot, would-ja! So, don't run into the open like a careless deer frolicking about a meadow, else you risk being pounced on by a mountain lion. Stay near cover. There is also strength in numbers. Stay near a teammate, for your safety and theirs. And don't be afraid to take one for the team. Jump in front of your teammates who are under fire. Maybe, you eating a few bullets will break your guardians shield. You're shield will recover. Your teammate may not have. Know what I mean? Recap: 1) Map knowledge. 2) Player skill. 3) Weapon(s) of choice. 4) Be a good teammate. Focus on these things (in any order) for some time and your performance will massively improve. Side note: I absolutely love your attitude. Humble with a desire to improve. Mint! Moving on... In the past I'd recommend [url=https://www.youtube.com/@CoolGuyGames]CoolGuy[/url] on the Tube because he used to make detailed breakdowns of weapons and weapon perks, as well as other stuff, and he has a very positive attitude and is down to earth. He's like the big brother you look up to in games. I'd befriend him in real life. His vids inspire you to get in the crucible but with such a calm vibe that it'll take repeated blows to bring you down. I'f you're a rage-o-holic, this is a channel for you. I've always wanted to match him in the crucible...never did. Nothing but respect for him. Still, I'll happily recommend his content but now he's moved on to other stuff, since D2 isn't doing so well. I've been a loyal fan of his almost from the start. Thx, CoolGuy! Someone else I've promoted almost as much (he arrived later), and also from pretty much the very start, is the youtube channel [url=https://www.youtube.com/@CastleContent]Castle Content[/url]. Castle is like a Destiny 2 teacher who breaks things down in academic style. It's very well presented and he's quite funny. His vids can be long but the time flies by. Very knowledgeable. Like CoolGuy, Castle quit making content for Destiny 2 as well, but the vids are still there. Thx, Castle! Both are excellent channels to learn some things from. CoolGuy is on console whereas Castle is on PC. Take your pick...both are useful. I highly recommend that you start here: [url]https://youtu.be/9qysVi7hGrk[/url] You can also get into the mind of some very skilled players who stream on Twitch, should you find the time and interest. Imitation isn't merely a form of flattery: mimicking those more skilled than you are is a surefire way to fast-track your way to success. A personal favourite is [url=https://www.twitch.tv/theehofer]TheeHofer[/url]. He rarely ever streams...like never...but he's a gem. Kind soul, humble, and he's better than me at nearly every aspect of PvP. He's not the best player in the game but I like his attitude and he's entertaining to watch, as well as open to a friendly chat with viewers. Lastly, here are some website I use regularly that some smart and talented people have kindly shared with us (Thanks, btw...an absolute game-changer!). 1. [url]https://app.destinyitemmanager.com/[/url] to manage your account (a must have). 2. [url]https://d2foundry.gg/[/url] to find your perfect weapon roll and learn additional info about it not found in-game 3. [url]https://d2armorpicker.com/[/url] to create your perfect class build (I use it for every build) and finally, for high-quality reading material on pretty much everything you need to know about each class, weapon or armor mod (i.e., no more vague in-game description; instead, you get actual numbers, such at improves weapon damage by 35% for 10 seconds), exotics, and more: 4. [url]https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WaxvbLx7UoSZaBqdFr1u32F2uWVLo-CJunJB4nlGUE4/edit?gid=1038486120#gid=1038486120[/url] There are others, but they're for more advanced players. No offence but you shouldn't need any of that for quite awhile with the wealth of info I've just provided you. Another thing to remember is that Quickplay is quite different from Trials or Comp. I've never been particularly good at the latter 2 because I can't seem to slow down and play smart. I want to be John Wick and fly in there. I usually win my 1v1 but then die to their teammate(s). I'm usually the 1st one in the fight because I enjoy the action. I play PvE the same way, which I why Grandmaster Nightfalls don't interest me: they're too slow...having to put a million bullets into a single target is BORING!!! Someone else to watch is Cammy Cakes ([url=https://www.twitch.tv/cammycakes]Twitch[/url], [url=https://www.youtube.com/@cammycakesgaming]YouTube[/url]). He's not so much raw talent (although he's better than most) as he is intelligent. Visit him to improve your game-sense. Excellent advice. I've watched hundreds of hours of his gameplay. He's a big reason I know of all the hidden alley ways, so to speak. Consider him as your local guide for exploring your new city. Thanks, Cammy!

Play around cover, use a controller, know where head level is check the radar… Abuse weapons with the most aim assist

Add me, let’s run some QP and I can give you some pointers. A large majority of it is just getting reps in

Map and game awareness and accuracy hitting moving targets. The more you play the more practice you get at Improving. Everyone has their own skill limitations and patience levels. More patience at getting beat down and good hand eye coordination and you will get better. At what rate depends on your limitations.

As a very average player I found using weapons at mid range are your friend, put distance between you & them because 90% use handcannon shotgun so play to your strength (range). Pulses like no time to explain are forgiving & get the job done, scouts like mida, or jade rabbit on longer maps, closer maps you can still play back a little & using something like khvostov. Then importantly, put triple target mods on your helm, & triple flinch resist on your chest, make sure to use the correct ones so say mida, use kinetic targeting & kinetic flinch, these are ganechsmging & give you the edge Vs people who don't use them. Find the best time to play dependent on your region. For me, early morning so say 7am to 2pm is best, America is asleep & European kids are in school so the whole game is easier (for PvP) as you're playing tired people, people off work, people like you etc, once you hit 2-3pm it gets very sweaty & that lasts thru to the morning as American kids hop on as Europe are going to bed. Competitive can be a better choice than 6v6 if you're below average, it kinda has sbmm & there's some poor players in there, longer mm times but a better experience if you're ok with 3v3. 6v6 can be ok but is plagued with bad connections & sweat these days. Try to react better when shot, if your losing a fight dip out the fight, I like blink on warlock for that reason, don't stand there taking damage as better players don't miss these days & you'll lose every time. Have a target & complete it by whatever means, make progress & don't take bad scores or performances badly, remember you're there to do challenges etc & no one cares about how you do, except you. Turn text chat off, it can only bring you pain if anything at all.

Aye quick tips - try to have weapons that compliment one another. I saw you run on warlock a 180 scout and a heavy burst handcannon. Both have a 1 second ttk. Which means everyone with close range is just going to dunk. Maybe run a special weapon - try to make a decision with what weapons synergise with your Subclass. Incandescent for example can trigger fragments on solar. While jolting may trigger fragments on arc. Try to see what feels right for the Subclass Need more in game help, send me a message on here. Though I do have to say I barely get any notifications these days from messages but I will try to respond as quickly as possible

Use targeting mods in the helm and anti flinch in the chest. Use one weapon for mid to long game (hand cannon, pulse, auto) and one weapon for up close (fusion, shotty, sidearm). Keep at least 40% cover in your engagements as much as you can so you can duck out if someone gets the jump on you (be patient). This should help a little bit👍