In Destiny there are a number of fresh primary weapons since the hard mode of Crota’s End is open. We are looking at the new solar auto rifle “Abyss Defiance”.
Four new primary weapons have made their way into Destiny. They have been around for a few weeks now and should already be part of the arsenal of some guardians. Today, we want to take a look at the “Abyss Defiance” and hear what experts think of it.
Where can the weapon be obtained?
The legendary auto rifle can be obtained from the raid “Crota’s End” in hard mode, specifically from the bridge section, the second encounter of the raid.
How effective is the weapon as an auto rifle?
As an auto rifle, it is relatively balanced. It reloads incredibly quickly. The only average impact can be increased by zooming in, and it deals increased damage thanks to Focus Fire.
For a closer look at the stats, we recommend checking out this video:
What can the Abyss Defiance be used for?
The 331 auto rifle deals “Solar damage” as a primary weapon, which could make it the new preferred weapon for the rare Nightfall strikes with a solar modifier. It would thus take over the role of the scout rifle Vision of Confluence. Even without a solar burn, it is a strong choice to clear out enemies with solar shields.
It really shines against “Wizards,” the witches of the Hive. They are a real danger (and also quite annoying) in many strikes and also in the raid due to their enormous damage output. The Abyss Defiance has a special trait (Witch’s Curse) that confuses witches after 1-5 seconds of fire for a short time, as if they were hit by a Titan’s Flash Grenade.
It also works against the “Will of Crota” strike boss Omnigul and makes the weapon particularly strong. Like the other raid primary weapons, the Abyss Defiance can deal devastating bonus damage against Hive Majors (Hive servants with yellow health bars) thanks to Hive Disruptor, making it a good choice for the raid.
In PvP, while the Abyss Defiance is a solid choice, its special PvE traits, which are tailored for the raid, do not help here. It cannot shine in this context.
The weapon should mainly be used in the raid “Crota’s End” when dealing solar damage, either to get through shields or because a solar burn is active. Or for taking down Omnigul and other witches.
Especially the difference between hip-firing and aimed fire is strongly noticeable in the handling of the weapon:
