head to head
vs
Borderlands 2vsDestiny 2
Borderlands 2 leans Optimization (Systems & Chaos); Destiny 2 leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery).
Borderlands 2Destiny 2
Axis by axis
Execution5 vs 6
Destiny 2 leans harder on execution: Gunplay matters but raids forgive mechanics.
Reads1 vs 2
Destiny 2 leans harder on reads: PvE is scripted; Crucible has light adaptation.
Variance6 vs 5
Borderlands 2 leans harder on variance: Procedurally generated weapon drops vary
Optimization8 vs 8
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.