I've done minor research into what the new DLC will have and require us to do, SO, I've compiled a list of things that can assist you in being a step further than everyone else when the DLC drops. For the Upcoming Raid: [b][u]Gear:[/b][/u] [spoiler] [b]Primary:[/b] [i][u]Vex MythoClast; [/i][/u] according to bungie in the next raid you'll be able to RELY on this weapon. Which means major buff is scheduled in upcoming patches. [i][u]Vision of Confluence; [/i][/u] This will work just as well as Vex but having this maxed out is a plus if you want to swap in an exotic special or Heavy [i][u]Fatebringer; [/i][/u] Next raid is Hive orientated which means knights which means blue shields! [b]Special: [/b] [i][u]Fusion Rifle WITH EITHER ARC (Blue) or SOLAR (Orange) Elements ; [/i][/u]You need one to have one of these maxed out. Takes top piority in Special. The reason i say this is Simply one word "knights". Yes you can have blue dmg for Rocket Launcher but against knights its a higher risk. TRUST ME FUSION RIFLE WITH ARC DMG IS A MUST. [i][u]Ice Breaker; [/i][/u] easily on the list, out of ammo for everything? switch this in, Solar dmg for wizards. [i][u]Sniper Rifle; [/i][/u] same as fusion rifle, arc or solar but preferably arc. [b]Heavy:[/b] [i][u]Gallahorn: [/i][/u]IF YOU HAVE THIS ALWAYS KEEP IT EQUIPPED. I CAN NOT STRESS HOW MUCH THIS WEAPON IS OVER POWERED IN PVE. IT WILL DESTROY AND DECIMATE HIVE. [i][u]Rocket Launcher: [/i][/u]Try to get a RL with the "Seeking" Perk it'll help with wizards and what not. [i][u]Machine Gun: [/i][/u] personally i'm not really a fan of Machine Guns for raids because you have to stand and shoot. Stand in front of enemy = more risk of dying (Yes i know, you can blow yourself up with rockets. IDGAF). [b][u]Armor:[/b][/u] All there is to this is try to get the chest or boot piece that gives additional heavy Ammo. Note: having 2 pieces with extra heavy ammo perk DOES NOT STACK. [/spoiler] [b][u]Things to save or farm up for:[/b][/u] [Spoiler] [b]Motes of Light:[/b] Why? There's a high chance that Xur's random Engrams will include the new Exotic equipment. Think about it! As soon as Xur's out you'll be the first person to get the new Exotics Pieces ;D [b]Black Wax Idols:[/b] These will be required for you to purchase something from Eris (the new Vendor). So either save the ones you have now or farm some up if you got time. [b]Heavy Ammo Packs: [/b] If you want to discover the new raid and be the first people to hit level 32 start farming up glimmer for these. It's going to be a long and draining week without these. [/spoiler]