Destiny 2 Exotic Is Causing an Infinite Damage Bug

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It hasn't even been one day since the arrival of Destiny 2's latest hotfix, and already a new bug has emerged where an Exotic Primary weapon's splash damage is applied infinitely if paired with specific perks that can roll on Legendary weapons. While this bugged Exotic isn't demolishing Destiny 2 bosses, its effect can be quite devastating if paired with specific loadouts and in the hands of crafty players that can potentially break the game's endgame balance.

Bungie's history with bugs and glitches in Destiny 2 has been pretty storied, with an infamous Exotic Fusion Rifle causing most of the issues for the developers. The number of unintended interactions and malfunctioning gear has risen sharply since Lightfall's launch, possibly due to new mechanics interacting oddly with the overhauled older systems. The expansive Exotic arsenal of Destiny 2 has been affected disproportionately by bugs, with several weapons almost breaking the game with excessive damage output. The developers have been actively tracking and patching these issues, yet players are stumbling upon new problems almost daily.

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Cheese Forever, a YouTuber famous for showcasing glitches and exploits in Destiny 2, has posted a video where they cause Osteo Striga's poisonous damage-over-time effect to linger nearly infinitely. The video showcases Cheese Forever shooting Kalli with the Osteo Striga, causing a burst of poison damage to erupt from the boss. Shortly after the poison wave, the player sticks the enemy with the Strand Warlock's Arcane Needle Melee ability before switching to a Legendary weapon with the Vorpal Weapon perk. This combination allows the poison damage to tick