In Destiny, you can purchase the exotic fusion rifle Telesto from Xur this weekend. Is it worth buying?
The Telesto is an exotic that came into the game with the “Taken King” and quickly gained some fans. The fusion rifle has a cool look and is reminiscent of the Needler from the Halo series – it even has purple highlights. Telesto therefore deals Void damage.
This weekend, you can acquire the Telesto directly from Xur for Strange Coins. But is it worth buying, or are the coins better spent elsewhere?
Telesto in Destiny – Locations
The Telesto is not tied to any quest. You can receive it randomly from several sources:
- Wrath of the Machine
- Kingsfall Raid
- Nightfall Strike
- Trials of Osiris
- Xur: Sometimes, the Agent of the Nine has the weapon available
Telesto – The fusion rifle with delayed effect
On paper, the Telesto counts among the fusion rifles with very low impact but increased rate of fire. The range is poor, but the stability is extremely high. The reload speed is above average:
What makes the Telesto so special is this unique perk:
- Unplanned Reprieve: The projectiles stick to the enemy and detonate with a delayed Void explosion.
Additional Perks:
- Spark of the Herald: Multi-kills with this weapon create Orbs of Light for allies.
- Battle Runner: Kills grant a temporary boost to sprint.
You have the choice between:
- Long-barreled Magazine: Reload speed is higher
- Lightweight: When held, the weapon grants +2 character agility
- Improved Battery: Increases magazine size
With Combat Ballistics, Accurized Ballistics and Soft Ballistics, you can influence recoil and range.
The idea with the Telesto is to fire your fusion projectiles into waves of enemies and blow them up with delay. Your buddies benefit from this since you generate Light Orbs with multi-kills. A fast play style is possible, allowing you to already take out new enemies while still dealing with the previous ones.
How does the Telesto perform in PvP and PvE?
A disadvantage of the Telesto is that it is a fusion rifle. In PvP, hand cannons are currently dominating, but many other weapon types are also preferred over fusion rifles.
The “Unplanned Reprieve” of the projectiles can surely cause some surprise effects in the Crucible, but it does not offer much benefit. Here, the rule is: whoever dies first loses. The opponent may get taken down after a brief delay, but in many cases, you also die as the opponent simply has more time to deal damage.
In PvE, however, the Telesto can shine against many minions of the Darkness. Especially when Void Burn is active. You can definitely give it a try there.
In short: The Telesto is not a top-tier weapon. However, if you still need it for your exotic collection, you can acquire it now. Is Telesto “the Besto”? A clear no. It looks cool, has a cool loading animation, and has a sound that many Guardians celebrate.
By the way: With these two ornaments, you can give the weapon flashy designs.
What do you think of the Telesto?
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