The Vex Mythoclast has made a name for itself in the past from Destiny 2 and is now a monster thanks to its rework in Season 15. We at MeinMMO will show you why you should definitely get your hands on this rare weapon.
What is the deal with the Vex? The Vex Mythoclast is essentially a fusion rifle with a fully automatic firing mode. A rework has improved almost all aspects of the gun, and you can hardly equip a better exotic. It also has an intriguing backstory.
Since the Vex was feared by many in Destiny 1, Guardians had high expectations for the weapon that made its comeback with the Glass Chamber. However, the return went sideways: the Vex was in a state where no one wanted to use it willingly. That has changed in the new Season 15.
For more information on the iconic backstory, check here: How powerful is the cult weapon Vex Mythoclast in Destiny 2 – Everything about the exotic and its location
What gave the Vex Mythoclast its new shine in Season 15
The gun had to be significantly improved. Bungie realized during Season 14 that the weapon simply did not match what they remembered of the Vex. An exotic raid weapon should definitely be strong enough to stand out from the other weapons. Now that Bungie has finally adjusted the Vex, it is worth using.
Here’s how the Vex was improved: These are the buffs and changes that Bungie applied to the weapon at the start of the Season of the Lost:
- PvE damage bonus increased by ~40 %
- Range increased
- Increased stability
- Reworked catalyst to provide stability and more damage after a kill
- Rate of fire increased from 360 to 390
- Charge time in linear fusion mode reduced from 820 to 533
- The exotic no longer loses overload stacks when stowed, except in linear mode
Thanks to these changes, which went live with Patch 3.3.0.0, the Vex has earned its place in your loadout – if you even own it.
This makes the exotic even stronger: The weapon is already strong enough and worthwhile, but with a few additions, you can get even more out of it. For example, the catalyst and an enormously powerful mod.
- You get the catalyst in the raid Glass Chamber.
- To do this, you’ll have to visit some platforms and shoot oracles in the right order.
- Once you complete this, you receive a catalyst that provides you with a 20% damage buff and additional stability.
- This buff can be renewed with every kill.
Another useful thing related to the seasonal artifact is the mod “Particle Deconstruction.” The mod provides a stacked damage increase per shot on the same target. With each shot, you not only increase your damage, but you also apply a debuff to the enemy. This ensures that everyone in your team with (linear) fusion rifles deals more damage (even without the mod).
This means for you: more damage and even your team benefits significantly.
In PvE and PvP, the strong exotic can finally convince
That’s why it’s essential in the PvE loadout: Thanks to its rework, the weapon now enjoys great usability in the loadout of the Guardians and shines even in endgame. You now possess, through its category, a powerful automatic rifle that doesn’t run out of ammo.
Moreover, in combination with the right mod and its corresponding catalyst, it becomes a real DPS monster. If you plan to go into the Nightfall, you can use this weapon well because fusion rifles stop unstoppable champions.
As a combo, a heavy linear fusion rifle is also recommended. You quickly stack boss damage with the Vex and switch to your power weapon. If you encounter a mini-boss, often the charged shot from a distance is enough, which fortunately only costs you primary ammo.
Good all-rounder in PvP: In capable hands, the weapon can be devastatingly good. The Vex Mythoclast performs well at short or medium range and provides one-hit kills with its second firing mode if a precision shot is landed.
Check out how the Vex cleans up in the Crucible:
Nevertheless, one should be clear – if you happen to possess it, it would not be wise to rush blindly into Guardian hordes and play Rambo. Despite its power, the weapon still requires a certain handling before you can expect success. With the Vex in hand alone, you will not become a pro like ZkMushroom.
Although the 40% damage buff is missing in PvP compared to PvE, the increased rate of fire with the same damage is a true blessing. A good shotgun serves as a great complement to your “automatic rifle” and the long-range shot.
Should rare raid weapons be really OP or is it exaggerated?
This is why the weapon is so rare: The Vex Mythoclast can only be obtained in the raid “Glass Chamber”. You must kick the end boss Atheon to the virtual afterlife and pray to the RNG god for luck, as you do not securely receive the weapon.
You’ll have to run the raid multiple times if you’ve had really bad luck until you finally see the yellow glow of an exotic engram in front of you. You could be severely unlucky and only receive it on your 100th try.
Even on MeinMMO, the Guardians complain about its rarity:
Welcome to the club: 46 completions and still no Vex received.
MeinMMO user Little Light
MeinMMO has sifted through Warmind.io to find out how rare the Vex really is. Thanks to the API, there is much information and analysis of content from the Destiny universe available.
According to Warmind.io, only 1.6 % of all players have the raid exotic. When related to the entire player base, that’s quite low.
Bungie claims that there is a kind of “bad luck protection” active in the raid. A system where your chances increase after every unsuccessful attempt without a Vex. So you should not lose hope, as every run brings you closer to the Vex.
Could the raid weapon become a problem? The Vex Mythoclast is and remains a raid exotic, and for that, you unfortunately have to enter the raid.
Most of the time, it’s players who call for the nerf of this weapon because they don’t own it yet. The Vex is currently in very good shape as it is. Sure, a few fine-tuning adjustments could be made, but one should keep in mind that the state of this weapon before Patch 3.3.0.0 was really miserable.
What do you think about the rework of the Vex Mythoclast? Do you already own the weapon and use it proudly? Are you afraid of a nerf or do you think the weapon is too powerful? Let us know in the comments what you think of the exotic in Season 15.
