In Destiny, the Dreg’s Promise has been one of the upgraded weapons from Year 1 since the April update. Let’s take a look at what makes this pistol special in Year 2.
In Bungie’s MMO shooter Destiny, pistols have been around since the “House of Wolves” DLC. This type of weapon is not necessarily the community’s favorite when it comes to special weapons; Guardians usually prefer to use the sniper rifle or shotgun. With the Dreg’s Promise, the only exotic pistol in Destiny has made it into Year 2. Is it an interesting option for the special weapon slot?
How to Get the Dreg’s Promise in Destiny
There are two sources from which this pistol can drop for you:
- Elder Challenge: With the newly painted endgame content around the Prison of Elders, you can win the Dreg’s Promise through the Elder Challenge. However, you won’t get it from the collections.
- Xur, Agent of the Nine: Furthermore, it is possible that the vendor with the extravagant facial tentacles will have this item in his offerings.
What Makes the Dreg’s Promise Special in Destiny
Compared to its Year 1 version, the statistics and perks of the Dreg’s Promise have not changed. Besides the damage upgrade to Year 2 levels, there is an interesting hidden change. But first, let’s take a look at the specific stats:
The pistol, which deals Arc damage, has a very high rate of fire, stability, and reload speed. Its impact and range leave something to be desired.
Here are the fixed perks of this exotic pistol:
- Shock Rounds: These increase bounce and improve targeting.
- Grave Robber: When getting melee kills, there’s a chance to refill the magazine while this weapon is equipped.
- Reserved Ammo: Upon respawning, this weapon always has ammo.
For selectable perks, Perfect Balance (lower recoil), Snapshot (aiming is quicker), and Field Scout (increased ammo capacity) are available.
Furthermore, you can adjust recoil, range, and impact with Soft, Aggressive, and Close-Quarters Ballistics.
A new feature that is not mentioned in the perk descriptions has been added to the pistol in Year 2: The perk Shock Rounds has been enhanced in function: the bullets now track targets, making it easier for you to hit enemies. This “hidden perk” may make the Dreg’s Promise interesting for some Guardians.
Among the selectable perks, Field Scout is recommended, as you will fire a lot of bullets with this weapon, making more reserved ammo useful. Additionally, the base recoil of this weapon is quite manageable, which makes Perfect Balance not absolutely necessary.
What Can the Weapon Do in PvE and PvP?
The Dreg’s Promise provides the advantage of the perk Reserved Ammo in both PvE and PvP. You won’t always find an abundance of special ammo, making this perk practical for jumping back into battle with the weapon. If you fall to enemies in PvP and respawn, you return with 18 rounds in the magazine and 18 in reserve.
The perk Grave Robber helps ensure you don’t run out of ammunition too quickly. You’ll benefit from this perk especially in PvE.
Ammunition shortages can become a problem with the Dreg’s Promise: due to its low impact, you need multiple shots to eliminate an enemy. Your ammunition can run out faster than you’d like, especially when trying to eliminate enemies at a distance.
In both PvE and PvP, you must consider that the pistol has a limited range; you need to get close to enemies to take them down. Otherwise, you’ll waste your special ammunition. However, the new tracking function may help ensure that more shots find their targets.
According to Arekkz Gaming, it is definitely fun to run around with this weapon in the world of Destiny. However, it can be assumed that this weapon will not lead to a revolution in weapon selection, as there are too many alternatives for close combat. Additionally, everyone must decide for themselves whether they want to sacrifice the exotic slot for the Dreg’s Promise.
There haven’t been any cheers in the community over this weapon yet. It seems solid, but it will not revolutionize weapons. However, for pistol enthusiasts, this weapon is certainly an interesting option in Year 2.
Have you already acquired the Year 2 version of the Dreg’s Promise? What are your thoughts on this pistol?
Which other exotics received a Year 2 version in Destiny with the April update, you can read here.
