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The Titan is an expert at close-range combat. They can also absorb damage as Defenders. Brutal!

Striker

This subclass allows a Titan to use Fist of Havoc, enhanced melee strikes, and Arc energy. You’ll want to focus on Strength and Intellect so your strengths are realized.

Grenades

  • You get to choose one of these as your grenade modifier.

  • Flashbangs are best used in PvP to blind and disorient your opponent.

  • The Pulse Grenade is great for bosses in Strikes/Raids

  • Lightning Grenade is harder to use but potentially better than Pulse Grenade.

  • Flashbang Grenade unlocks at level 2, Pulse Grenade at level 7, and the Lightning Grenade unlocks at level 18.
    Jumping

  • At level 3 you will learn Lift. This grants a Double Jump ability. You may only choose one of the next three as a modifier.

  • Increased Height is unlocked at level 8 and allows a longer Lift time.

  • Increased Control unlocks at level 19, allowing for better maneuverability.

  • Catapult is available at level 23 and grants an initial strong burst.

Super

  • Upon reaching level 4 you will learn Fist of Havoc. This ability lets you smash the ground and deal Arc damage. You may choose one of three modifiers.

  • Aftermath is unlocked at level 9 and leaves a pulsing field after the attack

  • Death from Above allows you to smash the ground like a superhero, dealing a lot of damage and unlocked at Level 20.

  • At level 24 you learn Shockwave, allowing you to fire off waves of energy.
    Melee

  • Storm Fist at Level 5

  • Overload at Level 10. Allows a chance to auto-reset the cooldown.

  • Discharge is learned at Level 21 and can allow Storm Fist to deal area of effect damage.

  • Amplify at Level 25, reduces the cooldown drastically.

Stat Modifier, Tier 1

  • Titan Codex I at Level 6. +2 Armor/Recovery

  • Titan Codex II at Level 14. +2 Armor/Agility

  • Titan Codex III at Level 22. +2 Agility/Recovery
    Ability Modifier, Tier 1

  • Headstrong at Level 11. Sprinting increases the leap distance of Fist of Havoc. +1 Agility.

  • Aftershocks at Level 15. Increases the duration of Pulse Grenade, Lightning Grenade, and Aftermath.

  • Transfusion at Level 26. Kills with Storm Fist immediately trigger health regeneration.

Stat Modifier, Tier 2

  • Titan Codex IV at Level 12. +2 Armor/Recovery, +1 Agility

  • Titan Codex V at Level 16. +5 Recovery

  • Titan Codex VI at Level 27. +4 Agility, +1 Armor
    Ability Modifier, Tier 2

  • Unstoppable at Level 13. You are harder to kill while using Fist of Havoc. +1 Armor.

  • Shoulder Charge at Level 17. After sprinting for a short time, press Melee to unleash a devastating melee attack.

  • Juggernaut at Level 28. After sprinting for a short time, you gain a protective shield.

Defender

Grenades

  • Magnetic Grenade at Level 2. A grenade that attaches to enemies and explodes twice.

  • Spike Grenade at Level 7. A grenade that attaches to any surface and emits a torrent of damaging Void Light.

  • Suppressor Grenade at Level 18. An explosive grenade that prevents enemies from using abilities for a short time.
    Jumping

  • Lift at Level 3. Jump and then press Jump again while in the air to activate Lift.

  • Increased Height at Level 8. Upgrades Lift to carry you higher.

  • Increased Control at Level 19. Upgrades Lift for better directional control while in the air. +1 Agility.

  • Catapult at Level 23. Upgrades Lift to provide a strong initial burst of momentum.

Super

  • Ward of Dawn at Level 4. Shape Void Light into an indestructible shield to protect you and your allies from harm. Four-minute recharge.

  • Armor of Light at Level 9. While inside Ward of Dawn, you and your allies gain significant damage resistance.

  • Blessing of Light at Level 20. Passing through Ward of Dawn grants you and your allies a temporary shield.

  • Weapons of Light at Level 24. Passing through Ward of Dawn grants you and your allies a temporary increase to weapon damage.
    Melee

  • Disintegrate at Level 5. Killing an enemy with this powerful melee attack creates a Force Barrier around you that absorbs incoming damage.

  • War Machine at Level 10. While Force Barrier is active, all your weapons reload and ready blindingly fast.

  • Gift of Light at Level 21. While Force Barrier is active, all your melee kills create Orbs of Light.

  • Unbreakable at level 25. Force Barrier continually recharges.

Stat Modifier, Tier 1

  • Titan Codex I at Level 6. +2 Armor/Recovery

  • Titan Codex II at Level 14. +2 Armor/Agility

  • Titan Codex III at Level 22. +2 Agility/Recovery
    Ability Modifier, Tier 1

  • Bastion at Level 11. Increases the duration of Ward of Dawn. +2 Armor.

  • Relentless at Level 15. Increases the strength and duration of Force Barrier.

  • Gift of the Void at Level 26. As Ward of Dawn takes damage from enemy fire, it creates additional Orbs of Light.

Stat Modifier, Tier 2

  • Titan Codex IV at Level 12. +2 Armor/Recovery, +1 Agility

  • Titan Codex V at Level 16. +5 Recovery

  • Titan Codex VI at Level 27. +4 Agility, +1 Armor
    Ability Modifier, Tier 2

  • Untouchable at Level 13. Reduces the cooldown time of Ward of Dawn. +1 Armor.

  • Iron Harvest at Level 17. Heavy weapon kills have a chance to create Orbs of Light for your allies.

  • Illuminated at Level 28. Increases the benefits granted by Blessing of Light and Weapons of Light.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Activision
  • Platforms,
    PS3, PS4, XB 360, XB One
  • Genre
    FPS
  • Guide Release
    8 September 2014
  • Last Updated
    7 December 2020
  • Guide Author
    Greg Boccia

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