Reprised Destiny 2 Pulse Rifle makes Gambit actually worth playing

As a seasoned Guardian who has weathered countless battles across the cosmos, I must say that Bygones’ reprisal in Destiny 2 has left me absolutely thrilled! This Kinetic Pulse Rifle was once a cherished companion, and its return feels like reuniting with an old friend.


Making its first return since Season 4, Bygones was reprised in Episode Revenant, with the Destiny 2 Pulse Rifle’s perk pool being refreshed and seeing some very meta rolls become available.

This season in Gambit, Bygones – a previously popular Kinetic Pulse Rifle – is back and more powerful than before, making it an exceptional choice, particularly in player versus player (PvP) encounters. Its earlier versions have been outclassed for some time, but the updated version surpasses the original.

Currently, this weapon delivers an extensive array of potent advantages in the Crucible, including Zen Moment, Keep Away, Perpetual Motion, Headseeker, Kill Clip, and Eye of the Storm. As a result, it ranks among the top PvP weapons, providing exceptional performance for everything from casual 6v6 matches to the rigorous Trials of Osiris competition.

For optimal results and to ensure you’re not spending unnecessary time, here’s a recommended Bygones build for PvP that you might want to grind for:

  • Barrel: Arrowhead Brake
  • Magazine: Ricochet Rounds
  • Perk 1: Zen Moment
  • Perk 2: Headseeker
  • Masterwork: Range

Reprised Destiny 2 Pulse Rifle makes Gambit actually worth playing

These advantages perform excellently: Zen Moment lessens jerkiness and enhances steadiness, thereby making Bygones’s laser-like precision more noticeable whenever you inflict harm. In case of missed precise shots, Headseeker makes the Pulse Rifle more lenient by amplifying precision damage and aim assist shortly following a body shot hit.

This mix is particularly attractive because it frequently lets Bygones take down adversary Guardians with only two rounds fired. If you manage a two-round kill, the Pulse Rifle’s time to kill will be approximately 600 milliseconds, which is exceptionally swift for player versus player (PvP) combat.

A remarkable feat with this TTK can equally be accomplished by leveraging the underestimated perk, High Ground. This perk increases your damage output by 15% when you’re stationed above an opponent. Although it may not always apply, it proves quite beneficial on maps such as Widow’s Court and JAV-4, where triggering High Ground and reaping its bonus damage becomes relatively effortless.

The unfortunate truth is that obtaining this ideal setup (often referred to as a ‘god roll’) may demand either substantial luck or dedication, since Bygones can potentially have 24 perks distributed across both columns and is unique to the Gambit mode. Essentially, you’ll likely need to put in considerable time playing Gambit if you want to secure your preferred setup.

To quicken this task, head over to The Drifter and modify the re-acquired Pulse Rifle specifically for one Gambit Engram x1. But remember, enhancing the vendor’s rank for the ritual activity is advisable beforehand. This will grant you weapons with numerous perks in the third column, significantly boosting your chances of obtaining a desirable ‘god roll’.

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2024-10-24 12:48