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The Warlord’s Ruin dungeon inDestiny 2features four unique Legendary weapons to chase, one of which is an entirely new archetype never seen before in Destiny. Most of this dungeon’s weapons deal Strand damage and can roll with Strand-exclusive perks, making these weapons a must-own for Strand enthusiasts.
While none of these weapons shake up the meta like Ghosts of the Deep, the fun factor from these weapons can’t be denied. We’ll be looking at the most interesting perk combinations on all four of this dungeon’s weapons, showcasing the best rolls you’re able to earn and what makes them special.
Dragoncult Sickle
Dragoncult Sickle is the first Strand Caster Sword to grace the Destiny 2 sandbox. Unfortunately, this archetype of Sword deals subpar DPS in PvE and is completely overshadowed by Eager Edge Swords in PvP. But if you’re a fan of Strand and want a Heavy weapon that offers utility, Dragoncult Sickle isn’t a bad option.
SliceandSurroundedis our recommendation for PvE players. Slicebuffs your attacks with Severafter you using your class ability, reducing enemy damage by 40% in PvE. Paired with Surrounded’s bonus damage, you should have a decent all-rounder Sword for slaying adds and bosses alike. It won’t out-DPS Lament or even Bequest, but it’s a solid option for Strand enthusiasts.
Crucible players can safely skip this weapon.If you want to use a Sword in PvP, use Half-Truths or The Other Half instead. Both Swords can get Eager Edge, a perk that grants a dramatic boost in lunge range that still allows for one-hit kills. This Sword has nothing comparable, and the Caster Frame’s heavy attack consumes far too much ammo to warrant using.
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Indebted Kindness
Don’t let its appearance fool you. Indebted Kindness isnota traditional Sidearm.This weapon uses Special ammo to fire micro-rockets.It’s technically a Sidearm, but this weapon behaves closer to a Heavy Grenade Launcher than anything else. It deals Arc damage over a small area, has 100 RPM, and has a great perk pool.
For perks, this weapon is a monster at slaying adds and majors already, so you can forgo damage buffs to gain some added utility. For that, we recommendBeacon Roundswith eitherPermeabilityorVoltshot.Beacon Rounds turn this gun into the Smart Pistol from Titanfall, making your micro-rockets track targets after you land a kill.
Stasis Synergies
Stasis has great synergy with Indebted Kindness. Its origin trait, Sundering, grants a reload speed bonus upon destroying objects. Stasis crystals count as objects and receive bonus damage from Special weapons.
Voltshot is fantastic on this gun since it further boosts its add-clearing potential and single-target damage against tankier foes. If you find it to be overkill, take Permeability instead. Using your class ability will change the gun’s element to match your subclass, allowing this gun to benefit from Volatile Rounds, Ember of Empyrean, or Unraveling Rounds when it otherwise couldn’t.
Overall, Indebted Kindness is an exceptional Special weapon that can fulfill any role in PvE, fulfilling the same role as Trace Rifles but far better. It’s a solid option in the Crucible as well, acting as a Legendary version ofForerunnerwith bullet travel time.It can two-tap in PvP, but you must land your shots.Should you decide to take this rocket pistol into PvP, use a roll withImpulse Amplifierto buff your projectile speed.
Permeability OR Voltshot
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Naeem’s Lance
Similar to Dragoncult Sickle, Naeem’s Lance is the first Rapid-Fire Sniper Rifle to deal Strand damage. Unfortunately, that’s all this weapon has going for it, as least in PvE. This weapon’s best roll isReconstructionandPrecision Instrumentfor boss DPS, but that combination requires you to have 100% headshot accuracy. Unless you’re fighting Oryx or someone’s using Divinity, that’s not happening.
More importantly, this weapon is indirect competition with Supremacy, a Kinetic Sniper Rifle that has stronger damage perks like Bait and Switch. If you’re able to’t run Last Wish but need a good Sniper Rifle for the Kinetic slot, Naeem’s Lance isn’t a bad option. It isn’t a great option either.
Crucible players tend to avoid 140s since they have poor body shot damage, but Naeem does have a niche. If you love sniping from the air,Elemental CapacitorwithDemolitionistcan be devastating as a Strand user. You’ll gain +20 Airborne Effectiveness by default, stacking with Icarus Grip’s +15 and Thread of Ascent’s +30. With 69 total airborne effectiveness, you’ll have great midair accuracy. For more general play, far better options exist.
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Vengeful Whisper
Vengeful Whisper is the first Strand Bow in the Precision Frame archetype, allowing it to roll with perks likeSliceandHatchling.Both perks are great for Strand-focused builds, but this Bow can get some more general PvE and PvP rolls for non-Strand users.
PvE players should considerExplosive Payloadwith their choice of damage perk, preferablySuccessful Warm-Upto speed up this weapon’s draw time. This is one of two Bows that can roll this combination of perks currently, the other being Lethophobia. If Successful Warm-Up isn’t your thing, you can use Hatchling orCollective Actioninstead.
We don’t recommend pairing Explosive Payload with Precision Instrument since the precision bonus only applies to half of your outgoing damage; it doesn’t affect your explosive damage.
Crucible Bow mains might want to give Vengeful Whisper a look. It’s currently the only Bow that can roll withHip-Fire GripandOffhand Strike, buffing your hipfire performance to absurd levels after a kill. It’s completely overkill and not practical, but it’s a fun gimmick you won’t find elsewhere. For a more serious roll, tryHip-Fire GripandSuccessful Warm-Upfor some quick two-taps from the hip.
