In Destiny 2, the Wings of Vigilance is an exotic pulse rifle with extravagant design. Does it actually have value?
The Wings of Vigilance amazed guardians shortly after the launch of Destiny 2. When the first players received this weapon, some thought there must be an error: Because this exotic has a distinctive “Trials of Osiris” look and that this weapon could just drop felt suspicious to many. After all, the Trials had not yet started at that time.
By now we know: Yes, everything is correct. This weapon is not tied to the new Trials.
But – are the Wings of Vigilance worth it?
Getting the Wings of Vigilance – Here are the locations
You can obtain the Wings of Vigilance from these sources:
- As a random drop from all sources that can drop exotic engrams.
- Xur: Sometimes the Agent of the Nine has the weapon – like this weekend.
You must either hope for luck or have 29 Legendary shards in the bank when Xur brings Wings of Vigilance.
What makes Wings of Vigilance special in Destiny 2?
Behind the “Wings of Vigilance” is an exotic pulse rifle that deals kinetic damage. It has high range and stability and generally impresses with solid stats. The rate of fire is 530 and the magazine size is 50.
Here are the special perks:
- Hard Truths: This weapon fires a 5-round burst. If an ally nearby is killed, you gain health regeneration and increased movement speed.
- Last Stand: Improved weapon performance when the owner is the last living member of a fireteam. Handling, weapon readiness speed, and reload speed are increased as a result.
The additional perks result in:
- increased range, stability, and increased weapon readiness speed
- increased stability and increased weapon readiness speed
- increased reload speed when the magazine is empty.
With the 5 shots per burst, this weapon becomes a unique pulse rifle that does not forgive mistakes in PvP. Because if you miss a shot, you have to wait for the 5 shots to reload before you can shoot again. This makes the weapon feel clunky and it cannot shine in fast-paced fights.
If you position yourself cleverly, target important spots on the map, and sink all 5 shots into the enemy, the exotic is a monster. You can defend lanes excellently this way. The Wings of Vigilance are therefore more suited for a slow, careful playstyle from a safe distance.
The weapon can only reach its full potential when you are in a fireteam. If allies die or you are the last living member, you gain bonuses and might be able to turn the tide. You might gain the crucial advantage in Trials to win the round. But if four enemy guardians overwhelm you, better weapon performance doesn’t help you anymore.
A look at the Trials report shows that the Wings of Vigilance are among the top ten weapons that get the most kills in PvP. Next to the MIDA Multi-Tool, which still ranks first, the exotic pulse rifle is the second exotic that can hold its ground in the top ten. Otherwise, the best weapons in PvP are dominated by automatic rifles like Uriel’s Gift, Prosecutor, or the Origin Story.
In short: If you do not yet own the Wings of Vigilance, get it! It is not a must-have weapon that belongs in every guardian’s inventory, as there are better, non-exotic alternatives for the kinetic slot, but you can achieve some nice kills in PvP with the Wings of Vigilance. If you do not like a fast-paced and offensive playstyle in PvP, this exotic might be your weapon!
What do you think of the Wings of Vigilance?
