In January, the Hard Mode in the raid Crota’s End will go live in Destiny. We present the four new primary weapons: The hand cannon Word of Crota, the scout rifle Fang of Ir Yût, the pulse rifle Oversoul Edict, and the auto rifle Abyss Defiant.
In January, the Hard Mode of Crota’s End is set to open. Dataminers have known for a while what weapons are expected to drop there. However, they are not yet official.
What else is there? Necrochasm and a new ship
In addition to the four primary weapons that we want to introduce to you, it is assumed that a new ship will drop in Hard Mode of Crota’s End (this was also the case in the Glassed Chamber).
There are rumors that there will be a “new, slightly better” raid set, but that seems quite unlikely.
And most likely, the legendary “Eidolon Ally” will be able to become the exotic Necrochasm here, but we have really reported enough about that now.
Actually, the raid helmet was also supposed to drop exclusively in Hard Mode, going up to light level 36. It has now already been added to the normal raid loot table of Crota. So maybe Bungie will come up with additional rewards besides the four primary weapons, but that is uncertain. The main attraction is the new primary weapons.
The four new raid primaries with elemental damage in overview
Let’s take a look at the four new weapons. They are all legendary weapons, two of which deal additional damage to “majors” of the Hive, meaning the mobs with yellow shields. The other two are useful against specific mobs in Crota’s retinue. The auto rifle against the dreaded witches, the pulse rifle against the knights.
Thus, the four primary weapons are predestined to help guardians move through Crota’s End more easily.
All the weapons start with 272 damage, can be upgraded to a value of 331 and deal elemental damage, making them desirable for the weekly strike.
Word of Crota – Hand cannon with Void effect
The Word of Crota deals Void damage and could serve as a kind of new Atheon’s Epilogue, the new essential gear for Nightfalls with Void Burn.
The two unique effects of the weapons ensure that after three successful precision hits, one additional bullet appears in the chamber. Additionally, hits increase the stability of the gun. With, if everything goes perfectly, 18 bullets in a row, that would be ideal for a hand cannon.
Hand cannons are generally favorites. Many guardians swear by their last word, Hawkmoon, or Fatebringer. The Word of Crota is already considered extremely desirable loot from the raid.
Abyss Defiant – Auto rifle with Solar damage
The Abyss Defiant is designed to take on the annoying Wizards. They are especially vulnerable to Solar damage. The Abyss Defiant has a special perk that works only against these Wizards and is meant to “confuse” them.
Otherwise, the Abyss Defiant looks like a “typical auto rifle” with a high rate of fire and low impact. There is another feature: When aiming with scope, the weapon decreases its rate of fire, but increases its damage. This is the same characteristic that the Suros Regime also has. It will be interesting to see how the weapon performs in practice.
Auto rifles were dominant in the Crucible for a while until Bungie nerfed them. However, they remain popular as they offer a strong compromise between range and power.
A primary weapon with Solar damage could, for example, provide an alternative to “Vision of Confluence” in strikes.
Oversoul Edict – Pulse rifle with Arc damage
The Oversoul Edict has a natural nemesis in Crota’s End: The Knights. The Oversoul has a characteristic specially tailored for fighting them, allowing it to penetrate the “dark shields of the knights.” However, it was reportedly buggy previously, and other pulse rifles also had this feature.
Pulse rifles can be tricky in Destiny. Many outright reject them, as there are few truly dominant weapons of this category. It is difficult to assess how the Oversoul Edict will perform.
Fang of Ir Yût – Scout rifle with Arc damage
The Fang of Ir Yût is a highly interesting scout rifle that some are already looking forward to.
It has the coveted “Third Eye” perk, which keeps the radar active while aiming with the weapon. This weapon also has, like the Word of Crota, increased damage against Hive Majors.
Scout rifles are relatively popular in Destiny. Many guardians are currently looking for a replacement for the “Vision of Confluence.” This gap could be filled by the Fang of Ir Yût. As the “new standard Arc weapon in Arc Burn,” it could replace the hand cannon Fatebringer.
How will it turn out?
It’s hard to give a dry and theoretical assessment of the weapons. On paper, some weapons look fantastic, but in the game, they can be disappointing. Whereas there are also underrated weapons like the Black Hammer, which prove to be “the hammer” in practice.
What is already available in Crota’s End in terms of weapons and armor can be read here in our article about the loot table.
