Destiny 2 Threadrunner: Best Builds, Exotics & Fragments

Threadrunner is one of the four Hunter subclasses available in Destiny 2. As of Season of the Wish (S23), Threadrunner may be a somewhat average subclass, but it still has much to offer.

This guide covers the best Threadrunner Hunter builds, Fragments, and Exotics that make the Threadrunner subclass unique in its own way.

What is Threadrunner in Destiny 2?

Threadrunner is the name of the Strand-based subclass available to Hunters in Destiny 2. 

Best Threadrunner Fragments & Exotics

Threadrunner (Strand)

• Ranking: ❘ B Average

Threadrunner is an ‘okay’ subclass. It doesn’t have the destructive power of Solar, nor the survivability of Arc and Void, but it does have excellent crowd control which can be just as valuable in high-end content. However, compared to the other Strand subclasses, Threadrunner feels quite weak. There aren’t too many situations where a Threadrunner is exactly needed. In solo content, other subclasses like Nightstalker and Arcstrider will simply be stronger, and in team-based, high-level content, there will likely be a Strand Warlock or Titan on the team which can fill the crowd control role much better than a Threadrunner can, making the subclass slightly redundant in some people’s eyes.

However, just because other classes are stronger does not mean Threadrunner is bad. Strand Hunter has unmatched mobility thanks to the two Grapple Grenades from Widow’s Silk and the autonomous add clear with Threaded Maelstrom.

Preferred Exotic: Cyrtarachne’s Facade is the best Strand Hunter exotic.

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
Cyrtarachne's Facade	Hunter	Helm	Lightfall	Lost Sectors	Season 20	Lightfall	Exotic Perk: "Gain Woven Mail when activating grapple. Increased flinch resistance while Woven Mail is active."

Preferred Aspects and Fragments:

• Aspects: Threaded Maelstrom and Widow’s Silk.
• Fragments: Thread of Transmutation, Thread of Ascent, Thread of Generation, Thread of Binding.

Preferred Abilities and Stats:

• Stats: Focus on Resilience, Discipline, and Mobility is best.
• Abilities: Silkstrike Super, Shackle Grenades, Threaded Spike melee, Marksman’s Dodge.

Threadrunner Hunter builds for PvE

These are some of the best Destiny 2 Threadrunner builds right now; you can find more excellent Hunter builds here:

The Threaded Maelstrom

Excels in: Endgame (Dungeons, Raids, Legend content)

Goal of the Build:  Utilise your Strand Weapons and Abilities to generate Tangles and weaponize the Maelstroms to add to your DPS or help in ad-clear.

Mandatory Gear: Cyrtarachne's Facade. Strand weapons are recommended (a One-Two Punch Shotgun can also work).

Name: Cyrtarachne's Facade

Class: Hunter Slot: Helm

Source: Lost Sectors Requires: Lightfall

Exotic Perk: Gain Woven Mail when activating grapple. Increased flinch resistance while Woven Mail is active.

	Dead Weight	Shotgun	Special	Arc	Playlist: Gambit
	Quicksilver Storm	Auto Rifle	Primary	Strand	Exotic Kiosk

• Aspects: Widow’s Silk and Whirling Maelstrom.
• Fragments: Thread of Ascent, Thread of Generation, Thread of Transmutation, and either Thread of Isolation or Thread of Binding.
• Abilities: Gambler’s Dodge and Shackle Grenade or Grapple Grenade. Shackle is better in higher-level content, but Grapple is more fun.
• Stats Priority: Resilience 🡒 Mobility 🡒 Discipline.
• Mods:
  • Helmet: Harmonic Siphon, Heavy Ammo Scout, and Heavy Ammo Finder.
  • Arms: Impact Induction, Focusing Strike, and Harmonic Loader.
  • Chest: Resistance Mods based on your enemies.
  • Legs: Recuperation, 2x Strand Weapon Surge.
  • Class Item:  Powerful Attraction, Bomber, and Proximity Ward.

Gameplay Loop

The loop for this build revolves around Woven Mail. Keeping Woven Mail active is necessary for your survivability, as well as generating Tangles as Thread of Transmutation is one of your primary sources of Tangle generation.

Grappling from place to place, keeping your Woven Mail active will allow you to stay on the move while also continuously spawning the Threaded Maelstrom Tangles. These maelstroms, on top of the damage from Quicksilver Storm or a Grapple Melee, allow you to wipe any non-boss enemy off the map with ridiculous speed.

Overall, look to keep Woven Mail active through your Grapple, generate as many Tangles as possible, and let your Threaded Maelstroms roam the battlefield while you pummel enemies with your weapon of choice and Grapple melees.

Suspending Coyote

Excels in: Grandmaster Content

Goal of the Build: Utilise the Strand keywords, especially Suspend, to take down groups of enemies and crowd-control everything.

Mandatory Gear:  The Sixth Coyote. Strand weapons are recommended.

Name: The Sixth Coyote

Class: Hunter Slot: Chest

Source: Exotic Engrams Requires: Forsaken Pack

Exotic Perk: Gain a second dodge charge.

Wish-Keeper

Combat Bow

Primary

Strand

Exotic Quest

• Aspects: Widow’s Silk and Ensnaring Slam.
• Fragments: Thread of Continuity, Thread of Generation, and Thread of Warding. The last Fragment is up to you (Thread of Isolation is solid for general survivability, but Thread of Wisdom increases your Orb of Power generation).
• Abilities: Marksman’s Dodge, Threaded Spike, and Shackle Grenade.
• Stats Priority: Max Resilience 🡒 Discipline 🡒 Mobility.
• Mods:
  • Helmet: Harmonic Siphon, Heavy Ammo Finder, Heavy Ammo Scout.
  • Arms: Impact Induction, Grenade Kickstart, Fastball.
  • Chest: Charged Up and Resistance Mods based on your enemies.
  • Legs: Weapon Surge Mods matching your weapons.
  • Class Item: Time Dilation and 2x Bomber.

Gameplay Loop

The gameplay loop of this build is focused on rotating your Grenade and Dodge cooldowns to always have a method of Suspending a target available. Using your Armor Charge stacks with Grenade Kickstart, alongside Thread of Generation, will allow you to have your Shackle Grenade on a low cooldown.

Orbs of Power are also vital as they are your source of Woven Mail, granting 58% damage resistance to all attacks. Players can use this build to crowd-control a large group of weaker enemies or constantly Suspend a tankier enemy, like a Champion in a Nightfall. Having four different avenues to Suspend a target allows for incredible flexibility in your abilities.

Overall, you must keep track of your cooldowns and abuse the duration of Suspend to ensure that your cooldown rotation can fully complete.

Threadrunner Subclass in PvP (Solar 3.0)

Threadrunner (Strand)

• Ranking: ❘ S Best

Threadrunner might be the most potent PvP subclass, thanks to the Threaded Specter Aspect. This Aspect lets you deceive enemies on the radar while spamming legions of Threadlings at your opponent, which is outrageously frustrating to play against. Combining this Aspect with Widow’s Silk and Threadling Grenades only ups the pressure on your enemies and turns the battlefield into a chaotic Threadling mess.

However, if you don’t want to go down that route, Threadrunner is still an enjoyable and skilful class with Grapple Grenades and a fun Super, too.

Because of this, Threadrunner is arguably the best PvP subclass right now for casual and competitive play.

Preferred Exotic:

Armor	Class	Type	Requirements	Source	Released	Requires	Exotic Perk
St0mp-EE5	Hunter	Legs	Free-to-Play	Exotic Engrams	Season 1	Free-to-Play	Exotic Perk: "Increases sprint speed and slide distance while your dodge energy is full and improves High Jump, Strafe Jump, and Triple Jump."

Preferred Aspects and Fragments:

• Aspects: Threaded Specter and Widow’s Silk.
• Fragments: Thread of Evolution, Thread of Generation, Thread of Binding, Thread of Ascent.

Preferred Abilities and Stats:

• Stats: 100 Mobility and 100 Recovery are best.
• Abilities: Threadling Grenades, Threaded Spike, Gambler’s Dodge.

Before you go…

We cover all the best Stasis builds here. If you’re interested in exploring other Hunter Subclasses, don’t miss our Destiny 2 Revenant Subclass guide.