Published on: Jul 6, 2015 @ 21:17 For Crucible enthusiasts, the advantages of Sniper Rifles are manifold. Since their heyday in Bungie’s Halo series, Snipers have given players who are patient and precise an edge over opponents who simply rush into combat without thinking. In Destiny, the combination of unrivaled accuracy, immediate lethality, and the ability to control the flow of play makes them a scary tool in the hands of an adept user. Of course, all of this comes with arguably the greatest skill curve of any weapon in Destiny. A Sniper might as well be a giant paperweight
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The Messenger Review
From deep within the shadows it came—a messenger borne on black wings. The Messenger is a Legendary primary pulse rifle. The Adept version is obtained from the Lighthouse chest, non-Adept and can be rewarded from a Silver/Gold Package. 8.8/10 6.7/10 The good: High Impact & Range. The bad: Weak perks for PvE. Conclusion: Perfect for mid-long PvP engagements. This is a Legendary WeaponPulse Rifle (Primary Weapon) Kinetic Base Damage365 Quality Lvl60 Rate of Fire 59 Impact 30 Range 59 Stability 59 Reload 53 Magazine Size 24 Aim Assist 35 Equip Speed 23 Recoil Direction 66 Zoom 17 Talent Upgrades Tree
Stormcaller Overview
Published on: Jun 23, 2015 @ 18:24 Note: This subclass has been updated – click here to see the latest talents! The Stormcaller has barged into Destiny and is shaping up to make quite a splash. This article will outline everything we know so far, going talent-by-talent to explain just how we think the Stormcaller is going to fare. [divider] Stormcaller Grenades Lightning Grenade: The Striker Titan’s coveted and immensely powerful Grenade now is in the hands of the Warlock. We find this grenade to be one of the best in Destiny, and the Warlock is certainly poised to abuse it to its fullest potential. Pulse
Sunbreaker Overview
Published on: Jun 22, 2015 @ 16:47 Note: This subclass has been updated – click here to see the latest talents! After seeing what the Nightstalker could do, it’s pretty hard to believe another subclass from The Taken King could even come close to its potential, but here we are with Sunbreaker. [divider] Sunbreaker Grenades Fusion Grenade: Just like the Sunsinger Warlock. Stick an enemy, watch them take immense damage. Smile, laugh, go about your day. Incendiary Grenade: Donated by our Gunslinger friends. Toss it in a group of enemies, do some immediate but minor burn damage, and count on the AOE to
The Great Dismantling: What to Keep
Published on: Jun 21, 2015 @ 17:10 If Hoarders did Video Games, Destiny would have to be their first stop. Players have been dealing with a paltry amount of storage space since day one, and as the game expands its gear, even the most economical of Guardians might be starting to feel the strain. One of the hardest of these to keep a handle on is weapons. [toggle title=”Real Conversation with a Hoarder ” state=”close” ] “So, what’s that there?” “Uh, that’s my Atheon’s Epilogue.” “How often do you play with it?” “Um, never. I guess. I mean, I used it
Nightstalker Overview
Published on: Jun 18, 2015 @ 13:47 Note: This subclass has been updated – click here to see the latest talents! We’ve seen a taste of what the new subclasses have to offer, and although we couldn’t play with every perk in the tree, our experience was eventful enough to help us get an impression of how each was going to play out in PvP and PvE. Keep in mind that E3 Builds are not final. Any of the perks mentioned and analyzed here have a chance to change significantly before launch. [divider] Nightstalker Grenades The Nightstalker, as a Void class, has three grenades
Matador 64 Review
Be the bull. Matador 64 is a Legendary special shotgun. Randomly drops in the Crucible. 9/10 6.7/10 The good: High Impact & Range. The bad: Low RoF, not enough PvE DPS. Conclusion: With the right perks, it’s one of the best PvP shotguns. This is a Legendary WeaponShotgun (Special Weapon) Random Elemental Damage331/365 Quality Lvl60 Rate of Fire 8 Impact 67 Range 25 Stability 17 Reload 26 Magazine Size 5 Aim Assist 50 Equip Speed 39 Recoil Direction 70 Zoom 12 Talent Upgrades Tree You can see each of the possible perks here. The perks that come with the weapon
The Scholar Review
You can’t pull an all-nighter when the sun never sets. The Scholar is a Legendary primary scout rifle. This weapon is obtained from the Lighthouse chest and can be randomly rewarded from a Silver/Gold Package. 8.1/10 8.9/10 The good: High Impact & Range The bad: Low Stability & AA, can’t change the perks. Conclusion: Awesome for long-range PvE content. The score is based on the ADEPT version. This is a Legendary WeaponScout Rifle (Primary Weapon) Kinetic Base Damage365 Quality Lvl60 Rate of Fire 27 Impact 61 Range 77 Stability 40 Reload 58 Magazine Size 13 Aim Assist 40 Equip Speed