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However, up until now, Elemental Well mods were sort of a niche in combat style mods and some players might not yet be entirely familiar with how powerful they are and how they work in Destiny 2. This in-depth guide will dive into what Elemental Well mods do, different types of mods, and a few general tips on how players can start building their very own Elemental Well build.

What Are Elemental Wells?

Elemental Wells are small consumable objects that spawn on the ground. When players walk on them, they get consumed. If the player has an Elemental Well mod equipped, consuming a Well might give them a powerful buff, restore their health, increase their ability recharge rate, and more.

To get access to Elemental Wells, players will first need to make them, although players can also benefit from other players creating Elemental Wells. A mod is required for players to be able to create Wells, and they can choose between several different methods, such as charged melee kills, grenade kills, and so on, depending on what type of build they’re going for.

Many Elemental Well mods are dependent on the player’s subclass and weapon damage type. This means that players with a Solar Elemental Well mod that allows them to pick up Solar Wells and regain health from Solar Wells won’t be able to pick up Arc Elemental Wells for the same purpose. The Well type usually needs to match the mod or the subclass of the player. To avoid wasting mods, players should read the description of mods carefully and make any subclass and weapon adjustments before applying them.

Where To Get Elemental Well Mods

Previously, players were able to buy Elemental Well mods from the Splicer Servitor and from the Wayfinder’s Compass. However, following the release of The Witch Queen expansion, these mods are now exclusively found over at Ada.

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Make sure to check her inventory on a daily basis after reset to grab all the missing Elemental Well mods, since it’s likely Elemental Wells will remain quite powerful for seasons to come following the nerf of Charged with Light mods. Players should especially prioritize neutral Elemental Well mods that can be applied to any armor piece regardless of the element it has.

Choosing Elemental Well Mods

There are a ton of Elemental Well mods in the game, so knowing which ones to use can be tricky. There’s quite a bit of flexibility, but not as much as with Charged with Light mods. Many Elemental Well mods are subclass-dependent, so players first need to decide which subclass to run (Solar, Void, Arc, or Stasis).

The second step is to make sure the player has armor pieces with the correct element. For example, if players want to use an Elemental Well mod that’s under the Solar element, they will need a Solar armor piece. This is the biggest cost of making Elemental Well builds, as players will need to be strategic about what element to put on their armor.

So, how does one decide which Elemental Well mods to use? The tables underneath showcase all mods available per element, as well as the range of neutral Elemental Well mods. These neutral mods are not subclass-dependent, and serve as a base of most Elemental Well builds, as they typically are the mods that allow players to create Elemental Wells that match their subclass in the first place.

Neutral Elemental Well Mods

To start using Elemental Wells, players will need to make them. Most of these mods provide different ways for players to create these Elemental Wells. The Wells will always match whichever subclass the player has equipped currently. Some of these mods also provide other benefits regardless of the player’s subclass.

Solar Elemental Well Mods

These mods require the player to have a Solar armor piece. Moreover, some of them also require the player to pick up a Solar Elemental Well to work.

Arc Elemental Well Mods

These mods require the player to have Arc as the element of their armor piece before application. Note that some of them also require the player to pick up an Arc Well to work.

Void Elemental Well Mods

To use these mods, players should ensure they have Void armor pieces. Some mods will also require players to pick up Void Wells to activate.

Stasis Elemental Well Mods

Stasis armor pieces are a must-have if players wish to use these mods on their build. Players will also need to create Stasis shards or Stasis wells to activate some of these mods.

Mixing And Using Elemental Well Mods

Although Elemental Well mods have certain requirements in terms of subclass, armor type, and even weapon damage type, it’s perfectly possible to mix and match Elemental Well mods of several subclass types. Players just need to check whether or not activating them requires them to consume an Elemental Well that matches the mod’s type.

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To start using Elemental Well mods, players can follow this extremely rough guideline below:

Choose the way to create Elemental Wells: Creating them should be easy, and preferably tied to an ability that they can regenerate on-demand in order to continuously create Wells. For example, if players choose Elemental Ordnance and create Wells with their grenades, they should pair this up with mods and Exotic armor that helps them regenerate grenade energy fast. Choose subclass: This will determine which Elemental Wells will primarily be available for the player whenever creating Wells. For example, if players choose the Arc subclass, and use Elemental Ordnance to create Wells, all of their created Wells will be Arc Wells. Apply Elemental Well Mods of the chosen subclass: Once the subclass has been decided, and players know what type of Wells they will be making, they can apply specialized Elemental Well mods. For example, if the player knows they will be making Void Wells, they should consider using the Well of Utility mod, which lets them recharge their class ability faster. Apply other Elemental Well Mods: Players don’t need to stick to just one Element. For example, if they choose to go for a Void build and make Void wells, they can keep one armor piece as a Solar armor piece and apply a Solar Well mod such as Bountiful Wells (which doesn’t require Solar Wells to use), which will let them make even more Void wells.

To give an exact guide on how to make the perfect Elemental Well build is difficult, as every player’s needs are different. However, this guide should have shown that these mods are quite flexible and are Bungie’s way of encouraging buildcrafting among players. The best way to learn is by trial and error.

Destiny 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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