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10. Darkhold
Iron Man has a lot of weapons to his disposal. Half of those weapons require Heroic energy in order to be used. Iron Man players will no doubt build their Iron Man so that every action they do will have a percent chance of dropping a Heroic Orb.
However, if you would rather build your Iron Man differently, but want to have an ability to charge your Heroics with a press of a button, then the Darkhold artifact is for you, as having over 50% health will drain your Willpower to charge your Heroics.
Why Darkhold is Great for Iron Man
- Fully charges Heroics when over 50% health
How to Get Darkhold
- Complete the Reigning Supreme Mission Chain
Darkhold Details
- Axiom of Brutality
- Eldritch Invigoration
- Precept of Entropy
9. Sacred Norn Stone of Obsidian Spirit
Iron Man, when built correctly, can actually be a good tank character. When building the tank build, most would opt to have the Sacred Norn Stone of Lethal Will as the major artifact for damage purposes. However, if you want to go full tank with Defense Buffs, then Sacred Norn Stone of Obsidian Spirit is perfect for you.
Why the Sacred Norn Stone of Obsidian Spirit is Great for Iron Man
- Increases effectiveness of Defense Buffs
- Increases duration of Defense Buffs
- Activates a Willpower boost
How to Get the Sacred Norn Stone of Obsidian Spirit
- Reach Level 50 with any faction
Sacred Norn Stone of Obsidian Spirit Details
- Urd’s Hindsight
- Karnilla’s Accesion
- Balder’s Defense
8. Ring of the Nibelung
Iron Man players know the woes of running out of Intrinsic, as Iron Man relies on that meter to perform range damage with his repulsors, lasers, and missiles. Intrinsic Burst perks are considered the solution to fixing the low Intrinsic meter.
However, the Ring of the Nibelung is perfect for Iron Man. Not only does it recharge your Intrinsic meter, but it also recharges your Intrinsic and Health upon activation.
Why Ring of the Nibelung is Great for Iron Man
- Recharges health, intrinsic, and Heroics
How to Get Ring of the Nibelung
- Complete the Iconic Avengers mission chain after reaching step 7 in Reigning Supreme.
Ring of the Nibelung Details
- Bountiful
- Surplus
- Cornucopia
7. Sacred Norn Stone of Lethal Will
Dealing damage is great, but doing it with Damage Buffs is a whole new level. With the Sacred Norn Stone of Lethal Will, not only will you be getting a damage boost upon activation, but the current Damage Buff you have active will be extended, allowing you more time to deal damage.
Why the Sacred Norn Stone of Lethal Will is Great for Iron Man
- Activates a damage boost
- Increases duration of Damage Buffs
How to Get the Sacred Norn Stone of Lethal Will
- Play through the Reassemble missions, To Stand Alone.
Sacred Norn Stone of Lethal Will
- Resolve of the Einherjar
- Skuld’s Foresight
- Tyr’s Offense
6. Red ISO-8
While not built for melee, Iron Man needs to have some damage in his attacks in case his intrinsic runs out. Primarily a range character, Iron Man’s melee lacks any depth, but not too bad. It’s important to have a Red ISO-8 equipped to increase his melee damage, just in case.
Why Red ISO-8 is Great for Iron Man
- Increased melee damage
How to Get Red ISO-8
- Play Drop Zone missions
- Purchase through faction vendors if available
Red ISO-8 Details
- Might Status increase
5. Yellow ISO-8
Iron Man’s Heroics can cause a ton of damage. While his Valor status isn’t as naturally high as Thor’s, players can build Iron Man’s Valor to great heights, allowing him to deal heavy Heroic damage on enemies.
Why Yellow ISO-8 is Great for Iron Man
- Increases Heroic damage
How to get Yellow ISO-8
- Play Drop Zone missions
- Purchase through faction vendors if available
Yellow ISO-8 Details
- Valor Status increase
4. Blue ISO-8
Iron Man is a range fighter. Sure, he has melee attacks, but most player play Iron Man with range builds, since his strongest attacks are all in his range weaponry. In order to get to the full potential of Iron Man, you will need to equip a Blue ISO-8 to increase the overall range damage.
Why Blue ISO-8 is Great for Iron Man
- Increases range damage
- Also increases range damage for all thunder strikes
How to Get Blue ISO-8
- Play Drop Zone Missions
- Purchase through faction vendors if available
Blue ISO-8 Details
- Precision Status increase
3. Omega Reactor Core
If you’re planning on being a support character in Raids or OLT’s. then getting the Omega Reactor Core should be on your list of exotics to get. You will get a Willpower regeneration when defeating enemies afflicted by Cosmic status, as well as dealing damage to them will recover a small amount of Heroic energy with every hit. Not to mention the Damage Buff you get when hit by Cosmic damage.
Why the Omega Reactor Core is Great for Iron Man
- Great support piece
- Recovers health and Heroic
- Easy damage buff
How to Get Omega Reactor Core
- Priority Mission
- Mega Hive
- OLT
- Raid
Omega Reactor Core Details
- Ionic Revitalization
- Ionic Spark
- Cosmic Buff
2. Gauntlets of the Storm
Tachyon Surge is an effect that all players should have one gear with it. Upon activation, the Tachyon Surge will increase all Status damage by 50%. Yes, all of your Cryo, Plasma, Gamma, Pym and other Status equipment will now deal 50% more damage. It also helps that the exotic itself has Cosmic Status damage, making this gear piece a must have.
Why the Gauntlets of the Storm is Great for Iron Man
- Tachyon Surge will increase all Status damage by 50%
- Cosmic Status damage
How to Get Gauntlets of the Storm
- Priority Mission
- Mega Hive
- OLT
- Raid
Gauntlets of the Storm Details
- Lightweight Cosmic Atomizers
- Cosmic Amplifiers
- Brazen Tachyon Surge
1. Centurion’s Mark XV Doom Fists
When playing as Iron Man, you need to keep an eye on your Intrinsic and Heroic meters, as those are what makes Iron Man a heavy hitter in fights. However, if you have the Centurion’s Mark XV Doom Fists equipped with the Heroic Takedown Mastery skill unlocked, you can go nuts as with each Heroic Orbs you collect, your Intrinsic Meter refills.
Why Centurion’s Mark XV Doom Fists is Great for Iron Man
- Refills Intrinsic meter with each Heroic Orb picked up
How to Get Centurion’s Mark XV Doom Fists
- Priority Mission
- Mega Hive
- OLT
- Raid
Centurion’s Mark XV Doom Fists Details
- Skyguard Dynamo
