In Destiny, the legendary auto rifle Doctrine of Passing is very popular among Guardians. What can the weapon do in PvE and PvP?
In Destiny, the Doctrine of Passing, especially its Adept version, is one of the most sought-after weapons in the game. We present how you can obtain this weapon and what it can do in PvE and PvP.
How do I get the Doctrine of Passing?
The legendary auto rifle can only be obtained through the Trials of Osiris, the weekly PvP event in Destiny.
- The “normal” Doctrine of Death can be won as a reward of an Osiris match.
- The weapon is occasionally offered as a prize for 7 victories in the Trials of Osiris – it is expected to happen next on April 22.
- The auto rifle can also be obtained after completing Osiris loot runs (Gold Tier).
- The Adept version can only be obtained by going “flawless”. This special auto rifle can be found in the chest on the Lighthouse with some luck.
What makes the Doctrine of Passing special in Destiny?
The Doctrine of Passing is a legendary auto rifle with kinetic damage. It is particularly notable for its high rate of fire. However, its impact, range, and stability leave much to be desired. Below are the specific stats:
The Doctrine of Passing has various perks. One perk is randomly selected:
- Persistence: This weapon becomes more precise the longer it is fired.
- You can choose between Reinforced Frame (increased stability, decreased magazine size), Extended Mag, and Smallbore (increased range and stability, slower reload speed, decreased magazine size).
- Additionally, you can influence the optics, handling, recoil control, and range of the weapon with three different scopes.
The random perk is selected from the following four perks:
- Reflex: Aiming with this weapon increases the range of effectiveness.
- Hidden Hand: This weapon improves target acquisition.
- Balance Mod: The stability of this weapon is significantly increased.
- Rodeo: Reduces the harshness of this weapon’s recoil.
The Adept version has an additional perk:
- Last Resort: The handling of this weapon and reloading are faster when the bearer is the last living player of their fireteam.
It is generally advisable to focus on perks (and hope) that increase stability, as this rapid-fire auto rifle can otherwise be difficult to control.
What can the weapon do in PvE and PvP?
According to Nexxoss Gaming, the high rate of fire of the Doctrine of Passing makes the weapon unattractive for distance. It is better suited for close combat.
In PvE, it is “tedious” against distant targets due to the enormous rate of fire, as it deviates significantly when shooting. However, at close range, it is quite effective, as it pumps enemies full of bullets. Nexxoss recommends combining it with a sniper rifle to cover all distances.
Even with the perks available to significantly increase stability, it is still difficult to control the rapid-fire auto rifle and land precise hits.
A look at the Trials Report of Destiny reveals that the Doctrine of Passing is among the top weapons of the PvP event. Nexxoss recommends the selectable perk Reinforced Frame to increase stability in PvP. Even if the magazine size suffers, 54 shots should be enough to eliminate the enemy. Otherwise, the weapon should not hide when it comes to reload speed.
Even with increased stability, the auto rifle should mainly be used at close range in PvP, as handling remains challenging. However, there are many Guardians who excel with this weapon. Especially in 1vs1, having this weapon in hand usually leads to victory.
In this video, you can watch Nexxoss Gaming’s review of the Doctrine of Passing:
What are your experiences with this weapon? Do you manage with this high rate of fire?
Which statistics you can view with the Trials Report can be found here.
