Warlocks just became the most overpowered class in Destiny 2 — the new Soul Siphon Aspect turns your grenade into an absolute room-clearing monster, and this loadout guide will help you dominate every activity from Raids to Grandmaster Nightfalls!
Bungie added Soul Siphon as part of the latest content drop, and theorycrafters have already discovered builds that output more damage than pre-nerf Starfire Protocol. If you’re a Warlock main, this is your new religion!
Table of Contents
What Is Soul Siphon?
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Aspect Name | Soul Siphon |
| Class | Warlock (Void subclass) |
| Fragment Slots | 2 |
| How to Unlock | Complete “Veil Containment” exotic quest |
| Core Mechanic | Kills with abilities create “Soul Shards” that boost grenade damage |
| Max Stack | 5 Soul Shards (50% grenade damage boost) |
| Shard Duration | 15 seconds per stack |
How Soul Siphon Actually Works
- Get ability kills (melee, grenade, Super)
- Each kill generates a glowing Soul Shard
- Shards orbit your character like little Void ghosts
- At 5 stacks — your next grenade deals 50% BONUS damage
- Shards also grant small health regeneration per stack
The synergy with Void grenades is absolutely disgusting — Vortex Grenade at 5 stacks one-shots Champions in Grandmaster content!
Best Soul Siphon Loadout (GM/Raid Ready)
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Subclass | Voidwalker | Soul Siphon requires Void |
| Aspect 1 | Soul Siphon | Core build identity |
| Aspect 2 | Chaos Accelerant | Charged grenades = bigger explosions |
| Grenade | Vortex Grenade | Best AoE synergy with Soul Siphon |
| Melee | Pocket Singularity | Weakens enemies → easier ability kills |
| Super | Nova Bomb (Cataclysm) | Generates maximum Soul Shards instantly |
| Exotic Armor | Contraverse Hold | Infinite grenade energy on charged kills |
| Exotic Weapon | Graviton Lance | Void synergy + add clear monster |
| Kinetic | Riptide (Chill Clip) | Anti-Champion utility |
| Heavy | Retrofit Escapade (FTTC) | Sustained DPS for bosses |
Fragment Setup
| Fragment | Effect | Why It’s Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Echo of Remnants | Grenades last longer | Vortex stays 50% longer |
| Echo of Instability | Volatile rounds on grenade kills | More explosions = more shards |
| Echo of Undermining | Grenades weaken enemies | 15% debuff stacks with everything |
| Echo of Persistence | Buffs last longer | Soul Shard duration extended |
Combat Loop (How to Play It)
| Phase | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Throw charged Vortex Grenade at adds | 2-3 kills → 2-3 Shards |
| Building | Pocket Singularity for more ability kills | 4-5 Shards achieved |
| Peak | At 5 stacks → throw SECOND Vortex Grenade | 50% damage boost = Champion deleted |
| Sustain | Contraverse Hold returns grenade energy | Infinite loop continues |
| Boss DPS | Nova Bomb at 5 stacks + Heavy weapon dump | Raid boss melting |
Damage Comparison (Soul Siphon vs Other Warlock Builds)
| Build | GM Nightfall DPS | Raid Boss DPS | Add Clear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Siphon (5 stacks) | S+ Tier | A Tier | S+ Tier |
| Starfire Protocol (post-nerf) | B Tier | A Tier | B Tier |
| Sunbracers | A Tier | B Tier | S Tier |
| Contraverse (no Siphon) | A Tier | B Tier | A Tier |
| Osmiomancy Gloves | A+ Tier | B Tier | B Tier |
Soul Siphon at max stacks out-damages every other Warlock grenade build — it’s not even close!
Best Activities for This Build
| Activity | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Grandmaster Nightfalls | S+ Tier | Champions melt at 5 stacks |
| Master Raids | S Tier | Add clear + boss damage |
| Legendary Campaign | S+ Tier | Makes Legendary feel like Normal |
| Gambit | S+ Tier | Invader + boss melting |
| Crucible (6v6) | A Tier | Grenade one-shots at max stacks |
| Trials of Osiris | B+ Tier | Slower build-up hurts in 3v3 |
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Pro Tips That Separate Good From God-Tier
| Tip | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Don’t throw grenades at 0 stacks | Waste of ability — build shards first |
| Use Pocket Singularity on Majors | Weakened majors = easier grenade kills |
| Save Nova Bomb for 5 stacks | Ult damage boosted by 50% at max |
| Pair with Void Surge mods | Stacks multiplicatively = insane damage |
| Contraverse Hold timing matters | Hold charge for 1.5s then release |
FAQs
Is Soul Siphon Warlock the best build in Destiny 2 right now?
For grenade-focused Warlock builds absolutely yes — at 5 stacks it out-damages every other option in GM content!
Does Soul Siphon work in PvP?
Yes but it’s harder to stack — in 6v6 modes you can hit 5 stacks but in Trials the build-up is too slow for competitive play!
