KEY POINTS
Pellet shotguns now deal extra injury towards PvE combatantsLegend of Acrius is now a viable choiceTrench Barrel stays an S-tier perk with regards to dealing injury
One of the patches in “Season of the Haunted” gave pellet shotguns some much-needed love in “Destiny 2.” While they aren’t as highly effective as they had been again in “Forsaken’s” period, a flat increase to their injury output is nothing to scoff at.
Ever because the buff, pellet shotguns now deal 25% extra injury towards combatants in PvE. Of course, which means that shotgun injury can attain loopy ranges when all the proper buffs and results are stacked on high of one another. Here are 4 of the strongest shotguns within the recreation that benefited most from this patch.
Fourth Horseman
The meme-worthy quad-barreled shotgun is now formally again on the menu so far as PvE boss killers are involved. Its brief vary nonetheless limits its total utilization, however in these splendid eventualities, the Fourth Horseman can dish out tons of injury in a brief period of time, all whereas utilizing Special Ammo.
With its excessive charge of fireplace and staggering damage-per-shot values, the Fourth Horseman advantages enormously from a well-coordinated workforce of Solar and Void Guardians that may mesh the Radiant and Weakened results collectively.
The Fourth Horseman is an unique shotgun with excessive injury and a quick charge of fireplace Photo: Destiny 2
Legend of Acrius
Much just like the Fourth Horseman, anticipate to see extra of the Legend of Acrius in area of interest eventualities. This unique raid shotgun now offers surprisingly excessive injury with each set off pull on high of its distinctive Shock Blast perk, which offers much more injury per shot.
Legend of Acrius isn’t precisely vital, particularly because it prices Spoils of Conquest to buy, however it’s undoubtedly a must-try for gamers who’ve one of their assortment.
Compass Rose
Solstice 2022’s model of the Compass Rose rolls with the Incandescent perk, which synergizes extraordinarily properly with Solar subclasses. More importantly, it may possibly include Trench Barrel and Golden Tricorn, which each grant 50% extra injury when lively.
Pair these perks with Lead From Gold or Turnabout for sustainability in fight by way of well being and ammunition.
Ikelos SG
The traditional Ikelos shotgun makes a triumphant return due to the buff. With Vorpal Weapon, Trench Barrel and Rampage to select from within the closing perk slot, in addition to Lead From Gold and Feeding Frenzy within the third slot, gamers will likely be hard-pressed to seek out one other shotgun with as a lot versatility as this one.