Jaren Ward has finally stepped out of the shadows unofficially, at least. A major Destiny Rising leak has revealed the legendary Hunter’s full ability set, giving fans their first look at how Bungie’s iconic gunslinger translates into NetEase’s mobile title. Even more exciting? The datamine hints at three additional fan-favorite Guardians that could be on the way.
Jaren Ward brings Solar damage and style
The leak, shared by trusted dataminer insanityunbound on Reddit, confirms that Jaren Ward enters Destiny Rising as a Solar Hunter, complete with a custom Super called “High Noon Duel.” True to his gunslinger roots, Jaren’s animations show off his signature red scarf and white hat, with three portraits uncovered one of them fully animated.
His ability kit emphasizes precision and burst damage:
- High Noon Duel (Super): Jaren locks onto enemies for a rapid multi-shot takedown.
- Ember Round: Fires a burning projectile that marks targets, amplifying Solar damage.
- Quickdraw Standoff: Temporarily boosts mobility and weapon swap speed after dodging.
- Frontier’s Mark: Jaren highlights enemies in a cone ahead, increasing crit damage for allies.
The toolkit leans hard into duel-style combat, echoing the mythos of The Last Word and making him a likely fan favorite for PvP play.
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Leak hints at more Destiny legends joining soon
While Jaren is the headline, he’s not the only name in the files. Strings uncovered in the datamine mention Saint-14, Eriana-3, and a mysterious placeholder codenamed “Willbreaker_001” a possible nod to Lord Shaxx or even Oryx, given the title.
So far, no models or abilities have leaked for these characters, but their presence suggests a broader rollout of iconic Guardians and villains is on the way.
Destiny Rising ramps up in Season 2
This leak comes just days after Destiny Rising launched its Season of the Moor, introducing Maru, a new Mythic Void character wielding Grenade Launchers and sporting AoE-heavy crowd control. Season 2 also introduced cross-server matchmaking, new limited-time events, and fresh endgame content to keep high-level players engaged.
Mobile Destiny keeps growing with fan service in tow
While Destiny Rising still sits outside Bungie’s mainline canon, the game is leaning deeper into the franchise’s roots with each new season. Adding Jaren Ward a character long mentioned in lore but rarely seen is a calculated move to pull in longtime fans. If these leaks prove accurate, we’re about to see the mobile game evolve into something far more connected to Destiny’s legacy.
